01/24/2016 (Continuous Resonance Solo Improvisation)



Neil Welch Continuous Resonance Solo Project

Date: 01/24/2016
Location: Thornton Creek House. Seattle, WA
Instrument: Tenor saxophone

Notes:

I recorded this improvisation after spending about 2 hours listening to Tibetan Monk chanting. I explored the horn for some time in search of am of assimilation of timbral similarity to the recording I was listening to, which included charting, percussion instruments, bells other ambient room sounds. In particular, I wanted to see if I could capture some semblance of the deep, meditative spirit I felt while listening to this music.

The image accompanying the post today is by Tibetan Thankga artists.

01/23/2016 (Continuous Resonance Solo Improvisation)



Neil Welch Continuous Resonance Solo Project

Date: 01/23/2016
Location: Thornton Creek House. Seattle, WA
Instrument: Tenor saxophone

Notes:

I found myself alone in mid-day in my house, which is a true rarity. I felt a wash of calm and stillness as I practiced, and decided to document this true rarity as well.

The image Whale, 2006 accompanying the post today by Jacco Olivier.

01/22/2016 (Continuous Resonance Solo Improvisation)


Neil Welch Continuous Resonance Solo Project

Date: 01/22/2016
Location: The Lakeside School orchestra room. Seattle, WA
Instrument: Tenor saxophone / snare drum

Notes:

This improvisation was documented between teaching students this afternoon. I used the neck and mouthpiece from my horn and made use of a floppy snare on an upturned snare drum in the corner of the room.


The image Study for Parting of the Red Sea #1, 2006 accompanying the post today by Barnaby Furnas.

01/01/2016 - 01/21/2016 (Lost Documentation in the New Year)

For the first time in my Continuous Resonance Project, I’ve lost a series of improvisations from the month. This was an unfortunate series of events, including a computer failure and my own oversight by improperly backing up my work. Unfortunately about 10 improvisations were lost this month–a hard way to start off the new year.  Thankfully, for some inexplicable reason 5 improvisations remained on my hard drive. I’m very thankful for this and also very proud of my work on these remaining pieces. 

Thank you as always for following my work. Your listening is greatly appreciated.

-Neil