This recording was inspired by the cover photograph of the moon, taken by Richard Farmer via his telescope on his balcony in Osaka, Japan.
In particular, I like how detailed and unround the moon appears in this image. It is the moon like I have never seen it before. It is scarred and awkwardly floating out there in orbit with us. And which of us here isn't also scarred and awkwardly floating around us?
I played the drum track first, and then listened to it a couple times to get a sense for its different energies. I took some notes and made some plans about what and how to play when. The hose comes in first, and then the tenor sax starts after a clear shift in the drum flow.
It is all improvised, but with some planning. Each layer was done in one take.
I hope you enjoy the image and the sounds.
credits
released September 4, 2021
Jerry Gordon (drums, then hose, and then tenor sax)
Recorded on September 4th, 2021
at MIIT House
Konohana, Osaka, Japan
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