lyrics: traditional Orignally from RPM '07 album; this one has been reworked quite a bit. The lead vocal performance is particularly weak here but I'm rather pleased at how the "choir" vocals came out.

Guitar(x3), Drum machine, Synth, Taisho Koto Yeah, the intro goes on a bit too long. Originally from the RPM '07 album; it's been virtually untouched.

lyrics by ouroboros orignally from RPM '07 album, also nearly untouched except for a few tweaks to the middle part.

This and BF2 were made up from scraps of songs I was working on for RPM '07 and '08 that never went anywhere

lyrics by ouroboros. Originally for RPM '07 album. The organ interlude is now brought up to audible levels; the vocal effects have been tamed slightly.

the phrase "on thatch, on leaves, on tin, on willow" is from the book "A House in Bali" by Colin McPhee Originally for RPM '07 album. It might drag on a bit long.

solo accordion & effects improvisation, 29:56

on the old plum tree blossom by blossom the spring thaw is born -- Hattori Ransetsu (1654-1707) pure white plum blossoms slowly begin to turn the color of dawn -- Buson Yosa (1715-1783)