This is Chapter 2 of The Mountain in the Mirror, the "improvel" (sorry) I'm creating for FAWM.
So here you are, a girl who has been through a supernatural adventure involving two magical birds, stuck back in the ordinary everyday world. You're maybe feeling a tiny bit unsatisfied with your life. So when you start seeing a girl about your age at your neighbours' house, you maybe spy on her through your bedroom window a bit. Or a lot. You imagine that there's something a little bit strange about her. You're ALMOST sure you've seen her do at least one impossible thing. Then again, you know this is probably wishful thinking, and you have no plans to approach her. You know your life really is boringly normal now. Right? There's certainly no chance of another adventure. RIGHT?
The strong personality of the girl next door is represented by the taishogoto, an instrument that relies on both tones played in unison and clashing tones played against each other. The girl has already got her own leitmotif, which tells us she's probably an important character. You should also be able to hear Our Protagonist spying on the neighbour girl from time to time.
@pianoonthepatio Feb 2022
There's always another chance for another adventure! These liner notes are great. What a unique instrument - I love love the clashing tones!
@thedutchwidows Feb 2022
What an instrument! I've never of one before, never mind see one played, but totally recognise the sound. I love this piece - has a vibrancy about it. And there are points where you hit the keys quite hard that sounded drum-like and it sounded great! In places (particularly where the drum-like sounds were), it sounds similar to Indian music; are there similarities?
@chinacat Feb 2022
Cool song, love the story, and really enjoyed learning about the Taishogoto, that's a cool instrument!
@jackketch Feb 2022
This is cool - the instrument and the storyline are right up my street ( I love writing about supernatural myths and legends). I really want one of those instruments too. I really like the melody.
It really reminds me of the hurdy gurdy instrument in the early 70s BBC ghost story 'Lost hearts' which is equally creepy.
@katestantonsings Feb 2022
So glad the birds are in this and they're magical :) I've never heard of a taishogoto: Is it Japanese? After subscribing to your YT, I want to ask: what is your favorite instrument to play aside from piano? Is that your primary? This is, again, incredibly creative that you have these stories in your head and get them out in musical form!
@gm7 Feb 2022
Wow this is nice. Well played. A very interesting story line.
I always expect something new and different from you and you have delivered.