rise from solitaires 2011 by Rick Tarquinio

nothing puts my life into perspective like walking along a deserted beach, particularly at sunrise. this piece features a field recording i made in cape may, new jersey and two kantele loops naturally phasing as they repeat. the pantatonic tuning, sparse patterns, and slow, steady pulse of the waves are meant to portray a sense of calm, awe, wonder and contentment.

My music is created very simply using improvisation, chance procedures or accidental means. I also do a lot of field recording and sound experiments using natural forces to create sound. I used to be a singer/songwriter in a past life, but every caterpillar has its day...

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