The Accidental Psaltery's lyrics & chords

The Accidental Psaltery is an ongoing project of musician and sound artist Rick Tarquinio. Random loops and phrases arranged by chance shift and phase into gradually evolving soundscapes. More like weather than music, the accidental psaltery is meant to be listened to while doing other things or going about one’s business. Lacking an underlying rhythm or structure, the parts interact outside the rules and norms of music. The use of unrelated delays adds another element of chance to most pieces. The artist’s lack of technique and skill on t...read more