The theme for Improv Friday this week is "variations". So here's an improv reconstruction of the one classical piece I know, Bach's Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring.

First of the year. An exercise in guitar noise with the much maligned Metal Zone pedal

Used a Microfreak on this one.

First of the year. An exercise in guitar noise with the much maligned Metal Zone pedal

A reminder for me to always return to the knowing that I am seen. Whatever situation I find myself in, that I am never alone and I can always reach out to this Divine Source for strength and encouragement. You know that I am here, and you…

“Celeste” was written, recorded, and mixed in December 2023, an instrumental based on a submission to the Drone Orchestra's December 2023 REM Challenge entry (via RPM Challenge). “Celeste” composed by W. Ng, in key of C-major.

I'm not sure this is 'done'. I may hear a melody, but it may still just be in my head. Anyways, it came out nicely as a sketch and if YOUR ears can hear a lead or definite melody line, I'm wide open to collab. Jon Blythm on keys. John Ruse…

acapella vocal loop In the bleak midwinter Frosty wind made moan Earth stood hard as iron Water turned to stone Snow had fallen Snow on snow on snow In the bleak midwinter Long, long ago - Christina Rossetti 1872