Today, I finally could find some composing-time to finish the draft score of the last originally planned chart, titled Gathering Cress By the Waterside, for the Yokai concert program. Now it is to be edited and published here in the web shop. A piece mostly in a 5/4 meter funk for a male vocalist, this song deals with disappointment and suspense, two states of mind that have made for many unruly spirits and preternatural phenomenons throughout myths and history. The title being the Heian euphemism of waiting in vain for a reply from someone courted, the song takes the form of a lamenting of how depreciating it can feel, to from one’s overheated mind hear and see so many signs around you that tell you your courting and contacting has been in vain, and maybe even an exposure for ridicule.

On another note: As with every year by now, there will be a Summer Sale this summer too! Between June 1st and August 31st there will be a discount of 30% on all compositions and 25% on all arrangements. Take the chance to buy fresh, unique, new charts, that will give your band a refreshing start of the autumnal rehearsing season.

I wish all of you visiting here, a really nice May ending!