Author Archives: Sam Formosa

About Sam Formosa

Conceptual artist, painter, sculpture in ceramics, paper, metal, wood and who make use of his created alphabetical, numerical, and musical notation systems as core foundation of his art work.

Doimifoa

Leafing through the pages.

Doimifoa.

In C major (French horn).

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Leafing through the pages.

Of an old foxing book.

Though time has not been kind.

The lyrics ring as new.

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Reflections from the Mediterranean.

Amsylari

The numbers are ringing.

Amsylari.

In G major (French horn).

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The numbers are ringing.

Their bells of mastery.

To deal with their nature.

Is to practice intently.

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#Amsylari

Reflections from the Mediterranean.

Tuilatimo

A worn-out pond.

Tuilatimo.

In E major (French horn).

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A worn-out pond.

The old wise frog.

No, a sound of young leaves.

Or a whisper of a song.

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Reflections from the Mediterranean.

Arislatedo

The French horn.

Arislatedo.

In D major (French horn).

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The French horn.

“ the most refined and poetical voice in the symphony orchestra” – Morley Pegge.

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Reflections from the Mediterranean.

Dvlamso

Time in a teapot.

Dvlamso.

In G major (tenor).

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Time in a teapot.

Boing itself away.

Till it dries out.

What will the poor teapot say?

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Reflections from the Mediterranean.

Aqtareti

The simple pleasures.

Aqtareti

In F major (tenor).

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The simple pleasures.

Of enjoying a cup of tea.

By the window that is cleared.

Of the daily web of triviality.

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Reflections from the Mediterranean.

Ensomefa

Between the light and the horizon.

Ensomefa.

In F major (tenor.)

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Between the light and the horizon.

In the crack of dawn.

Sleepy eyes crusted and dazed.

Wondering, which way is back home.

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#Ensomefa

Reflections from the Mediterranean.

Haserqou

A crystal-clear liquid.

Haserqou.

In F major (tenor).

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A crystal-clear liquid.

In a crystal-clear glass.

The cheers and mood are welcoming.

Hurrah! Hurrah! and joy to all around.

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Reflections from the Mediterranean.

Adoizei

The cat I didn’t have.

Adoizei.

In F major (tenor).

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The cat I didn’t have.

Sitting on my chair.

Comfortable and at ease.

Through a dusty lens, I see.

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Reflections from the Mediterranean.

Teorralie

Steaming flavour fills the air.

Teorralie.

In D major (tenor).

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Steaming flavour fills the air.

Of chocolate if you care.

Now, there is only a cup for me.

But we share it if you please.

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Reflections from the Mediterranean