Rather than expressing my impulses and emotions
in a reckless or raw way,

I aim to understand and internalize tradition—
then transcend it,

handling sound with intention and freedom.

Might music,
like a work of visual art,
also hold the value
of a singular, one-of-a-kind work?

I believe in music
that stands as ART in its own right—
unique and irreducible—
created solely
through the resonance of musical tones
and rhythm.