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[Karl Henning]

Peter got a little nervous when I spoke of multiphonics ("Keep in mind, I'm a flutist, not a saxophonist"), so I may just keep things simple.  And that suits the text fine, of course.

[Karl Henning]

On break at the museum, I worked some more on the vocal setting of "The Crystalline Ship." I'm going to speak with the mezzo over the phone tomorrow (after choir) ... I expect that what I will learn about her voice, will confirm that my writing will suit. Perfectly

[Cato]

On break at the museum, I worked some more on the vocal setting of "The Crystalline Ship." I'm going to speak with the mezzo over the phone tomorrow (after choir) ... I expect that what I will learn about her voice, will confirm that my writing will suit. Perfectly

Sounds interesting!  I am perhaps most interested in how you hear the word "Somewhere" for the song.

[jochanaan]

Peter got a little nervous when I spoke of multiphonics ("Keep in mind, I'm a flutist, not a saxophonist"), so I may just keep things simple.  And that suits the text fine, of course.

Multiphonics on flute?  Two words: Jethro Tull.

[Karl Henning]

Oh! He'd be completely game for multiphonics on flute;  it's the bari sax he's a bit shy of

[Cato]

Oh! He'd be completely game for multiphonics on flute;  it's the bari sax he's a bit shy of

I recall reading somewhere that the saxophone has fingerings possible for all quarter-tones, except (for some reason) G 3/4.

In Brave New World there is a reference somewhere to the eroticism of quarter-tone "sexophones."   

[Karl Henning]

I think I may yet try one or two in a draught, and just test them out with Peter . . . mentally prepared to throw them out, if they complicate the project.

[Karl Henning]

Sounds interesting!  I am perhaps most interested in how you hear the word "Somewhere" for the song.

I like the multiple possibilities for suggestion with that isolated word . . . which is one reason why I've formed the idea of different settings of the poem, for this project, and (still) for the Cantata, whenever it may happen.

[Karl Henning]

Word in from Paul viz. the Agnus Dei:

Love it. Not easy, but love it.

Possibly scheduled for 2/23.

[Karl Henning]

Squirrels tonight! Link to Facebook event.

[Cato]

Squirrels tonight! Link to Facebook event.

The excitement builds!  Best Wishes on the concert!  We hope for a big audience and rave reviews!

[Karl Henning]

Reporting from an undisclosed location...waiting for an oil change. A few people came in ahead of me, so I may be here an hour yet. But I've got my notebook, so...I stand a fair chance of getting the voice line for The Crystalline Ship laid down.

It's a bit more time than I expected to dedicate to this task, but (a) there's the composing (above) which will expend the time well, and (b) I should still have ample time to charge the HMMCU (Henning Mobile Music Capturing Unit) and do the spot of practicing which is yet wanted.

[North Star]

Reporting from an undisclosed location...waiting for an oil change. A few people came in ahead of me, so I may be here an hour yet. But I've got my notebook, so...I stand a fair chance of getting the voice line for The Crystalline Ship laid down.

It's a bit more time than I expected to dedicate to this task, but (a) there's the composing (above) which will expend the time well, and (b) I should still have ample time to charge the HMMCU (Henning Mobile Music Capturing Unit) and do the spot of practicing which is yet wanted.

Inspired by The Doors' Crystal Ship? 

[Cato]

Inspired by The Doors' Crystal Ship? 

Absolutely NOT!

For one thing, The Doors sucked.  Boring and repetitious, and on top of that, they were boring and repetitious.   

[North Star]

Absolutely NOT!

For one thing, The Doors sucked.  Boring and repetitious, and on top of that, they were boring and repetitious.   

Agreed. Can't say I disagree.

[Karl Henning]

Car's about ready, and I've now set the text through "wondering blue." I just about have the final two lines in my ear;  probably, they will "settle" in the back of my musical mind while I drive home....

[Cato]

Car's about ready, and I've now set the text through "wondering blue." I just about have the final two lines in my ear;  probably, they will "settle" in the back of my musical mind while I drive home....

The creative unconscious: a fascinating jungle in the soul!

[Karl Henning]

The whole concert went well, everyone was pleased...and in fact, we drew a much larger audience than we should have dared to predict.

We may need to print more programs....

(For tomorrow night, I mean, of course.)

[Cato]

The whole concert went well, everyone was pleased...and in fact, we drew a much larger audience than we should have dared to predict.

We may need to print more programs....

(For tomorrow night, I mean, of course.)

Word of mouth should increase the crowd for sure!  Any specific or general reactions to your music?

[TheGSMoeller]

The whole concert went well, everyone was pleased...and in fact, we drew a much larger audience than we should have dared to predict.

We may need to print more programs....

(For tomorrow night, I mean, of course.)

Way to go, Karl! I can see it now, standing room only for this evenings performance.