Fenghuang

Purple Bamboo Melody

Just so you know, I did make it back in time to visit the extraordinary Asian Art Museum after a full day exploring San Fran. My camera batteries had just about died at that point, so this seems as good a place as any to slip in my rendition of Purple Bamboo Melody, recorded at the top of the beautiful and historic marble staircase. (It may sound like a bit of a party in the background, and you are not mistaken. So if I miss a few of the grace notes here, let’s just say it was the sake speaking!)

My San Francisco stories will gradually emerge, but judging by how much exploring and recording I managed to pack into one day, I would say that the magical phoenix - Fenghuang - who is watching over the flute player in this antique painting, was perhaps presiding over my musical wanderings as well!

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06.14.08 / 4am
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