Long Ride West
Ennio Morricone lineage instrumental Western. Distant trumpet, ocarina lead in the western-whistle role, wordless choir pad. A solo rider crossing eight landmarks across three days.
8 tracks·23 min·for write
1
The First Mesa
Opening. The first landmark off the trail.
3:15
2
Dry Creekbed
First crossing. No water for miles.
1:18
3
The Dead Tree at the Fork
The landmark the map calls Tree.
2:51
4
Wind on the Plain
The day's open hour. No landmark.
3:09
5
The Burned Stockade
Past midpoint. What used to be a way station.
3:34
6
Watering Hole at the Halfway Stone
Halfway. Stop and drink.
2:37
7
Coyotes at Last Light
Distant calls at first dusk.
4:10
8
The Lights of the Town Below
Closing. Three days done.
2:28
