Follow the path, originally uploaded by Thorsten Becker. After my last post I sat down and spent some time pondering why it is rather difficult for me to promote my own work. I’ve been on uneasy terms with “the Internet” ever since I first became aware of it back in ’95 as mentioned in a …
Of what benefit is knowledge? That depends on how well one is able to apply it. We can certainly know a lot of things, but that doesn’t mean we are always able, or even willing, to properly apply that knowledge when called upon. We may know that eating certain foods can trigger allergic reactions but …
Gateways, originally uploaded by Thorsten Becker. Alas, I have been severely slacking again. I would have liked to present a great reason for the lack of activity – working on a book that’s almost finished now, some new compositions that I wanted to complete – but it is non thereof. Instead I have spent quite …
Wind’s little sister, originally uploaded by Thorsten Becker. “Come children, come gather round, I want to show you something,” master Wu Shi encouraged his little pupils. “Do you know what this is?” he asked. “It’s a flute,” the children replied. “Oh yes, but it is much more than that. It is a messenger. Can you …
Please play those songs once more, originally uploaded by Thorsten Becker. Down that road Dreams carried under their arms Music in their souls Dressed in fine clothes Songs of bright days and pride ways Here, in this tattered town Of sun beaten whitewashed walls And plenty of touristy stalls They carry on in thoughts of …
Heaven’s orchestra, originally uploaded by Thorsten Becker. Silence Nature waits patiently In eager anticipation A breeze Heralds the arrival Of the glorious wind Heaven’s orchestra Begins to tune Its thunderous instruments The conductor Appears clothed in dark clouds Rising his baton Da niente Melodies descend Swirling through the air Dancing on the rooftops Sotto voce The choir …
Going down to Fader Town, originally uploaded by Thorsten Becker. Synthetic dreams oscillating to the beat of your heart © Thorsten Becker
