Midway-Sunset

      Midway-Sunset

slow, hypnotic and weighty piece inspired by the fields of “nodding donkeys” of the Midway-Sunset oil fields in California. I watched these oblivious behemoths feeding off the land each side of State Highway 33 for mile after mile.

Whole herd of noddin' donkeys by Uncle Bumpy

a great shot of the Midway-Sunset oil fields by Uncle Bumpy

threnody for a friend

      threnody for a friend

for piano and violin. Here is a the rough score for piano & violin.