Surf, Chimes & Flute

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  Surf, Chimes & Flute Improv

Well I didn’t quite get to that famed Orange County as mentioned in the previous post, however visiting Monterey during a recent trip to California gave me an idea as what The O.C.hysteria is all about! The scene - after having walked the length of the pier and having sampled the best clam chowder I have ever tasted - was awash in late-morning sun, with a cooling on-shore breeze and the sound of the surf washing in under the planking of the historic pier. With some chimes gently sounding from a gift shop just behind me, this was the view as I improvised on my primitive South American wooden flute. This particular flute has a simplicity and beauty of tone to match the magical surroundings.

It turns out that the ‘conversation’ I was having with the ocean breeze sounding in the chimes was not quite as naturalistic as I had imagined as I was playing. It turns out that after I had begun to play, the mischevious friend who was driving three of us down to the Big Sur had stolen up to the chimes and was helping out the wind! Nice job on the chimes there, Sam, you totally had me fooled!!