The Codices, part 2

Codex Runicus; c. 1300

 

I began discussing the Codex series in this blog post.   When I wrote it, I had completed material for five Codex albums.   

At the time I wrote that blog post, I had thought I was taking a pause on writing/recording material for the Codex series.  I have several other solo projects in the works; not to mention other duo and trio and quartet recording projects.  However, taking a pause on this series was not to be; at least not now.   Over the past two weeks, I've had three more recording sessions for the Codex series.  I now have completed material for the first seven Codex albums, and have started on the eighth.

 

from the Montpelier Codex; 12th century

All the compositions for the Codex series are connected and related.  As such, each new piece seems to spawn from the piece that preceded it; as if the central tree is continually popping up new sprouts and growths.  Additionally, it seems that each new piece is an extension of its predecessor.  I've never worked on a project like this. 

I suspect that it's still not yet time to take a pause on the Codex recording sessions.  I wonder if it ever will.  Or even if that decision is mine to make.

No doubt there will be more to come. 

-kk