Whale Fall

Whale Fall is a composition for cello, harp, and electronics inspired by the sonic and symbolic qualities of water. The piece traces the whale’s descent to the ocean floor, where its body becomes a source of new life. Blending acoustic and electronic sounds, it creates an immersive soundscape shaped by the movement of water and the cycles of transformation in the marine world, reflecting the idea that “when a whale falls, all things thrive.”

Recorded in 2024 at Nagoya University of the Arts Studio.

Cello: Toshihide Takagi

Harp: Chisako Kamiya

Recording Engineer: Kaito Nakamura

Recording Supervision: Kazunari Nagae, Wataru Iwamoto