DESCRIPTION:
Sokcho is a port town located about 20 miles south of the border between North and South Korea. It's something of a crossroads; it's where the mountains meet the sea. During the Korean war, it was part of the ever-shifting border between North and South. Some of the heaviest fighting happened nearby, and many of Sokcho's families are presently separated from their relatives who live in the North.

Sokcho Beach is one of the greatest places in the world to watch the sunrise. The waves are full, and pleasing to the ear. The sand and the water reflect the sunlight, and for about an hour and a half, the sun appears to be dancing with the sea.

When I experienced a glorious sunrise in Sokcho a couple of years ago, I realized that at any crossroads, there may be risk, danger, and suffering, but there also opportunities, surprises, and tremendous potential for beauty. To explore those ideas, there will be two sections where soloists improvise over vamps and a culminating polyphonic improvisation.

This piece, in all its arrangements and manifestations is dedicated to the memory of the great Billy Bang.

Please enjoy!

Joe Deninzon, violin
David Wallace, viola
Sean Grissom, cello
Matt Vanacoro, drums

Performed July 25, 2012 at the Bell Center in Olathe, KS for Mark Wood Rock Orchestra Camp
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© 2012 David Wallace / Doc Wallace Music (ASCAP)