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THE RHYTHM OF THE RAILS.

On the packed commuter train to school,
Ryuichi Sakamoto would simply listen;
to the sounds of the journey.

Identifying a series of sounds
that would occur on every trip.
The journey was playing
its own piece of music.

A symphony of everyday sounds
that most would’ve heard,
but too few would’ve listened.

Doors opening.
Doors closing.
The squeeze of the brakes.
The rolling of the wheels.
Clicks and clacks.
Brushes and rasps,
and
the rhythm
of the rails.

IT SOUNDS LIKE THE FLOW OF FOCUS.

When you’re so immersed in what you’re doing.
Reading or writing,
Painting and drawing.

The path draws you in,
the flow that turns you on,
and time fades away.

Absorbed,
In the hues of sound.
And the colours of taste,
When what you feeling
and doing, dances.

Leading your ideas
in to a tango.
or your thoughts into a Waltz.

Opening up the doors
to your dance floor,
allowing your mind to play,
to create something unique.

OVERLOOKED RHYTHMS CAN INSPIRE A LIFETIME OF INSPIRATION.

FRAMING THE CURVES

Simplifying the use of inspirations …
The curves along the side of a grand piano are blended into the shape of the platform.
Super smooth, and polished black, akin to the exquisite finish on the outer rim wall of a Fazioli Piano …
A woven textile upper, with additional stitching, for extra texture, and to catch the red ribbon into the upper.

ENERGY FLOW

Earlier today, I was reminded of seeing Ryuichi Sakamoto perform on the South Bank, so I thought I’d include one of the songs he performed that night; Energy Flow from the BTTB album – here.

Or this link, for a slower, much more recent recording …