emptying

what to do after john cage?
everything / anything
inspired by 'branches' & 'inlets'
wolff's 'stones'
akio suzuki, jeph jerman
sound with natural objects
using them to prepare the piano
animism
a piano is made of trees and metal
(elemental / stardust)
bring the environment back to the trees
a response to the busy world and modern academic music
quiet the mind (zen buddhism)
take a walk in the forest or on the beach to prepare for this piece
leaves, grass, stones, seashells, flowers, plants, acorns, dirt, bark, seeds, bamboo, branches, pinecones
everything instrument
all sounds
natural and musical material returns to earth
true piano nature revealed