TRANSCENDENCE I is a musical journey, an exploration of oneself through the rich sonic spectrum of the modern double bass. Taking as its starting point the transcription, study and reinvention of Koan (1971) for solo violin by James Tenney (1934-2006), the music invites the listener to carefully explore the various qualities of sound through a minimalistic approach of musical gestures. James Tenney states in a 1978 interview: "What they can do is begin to really listen to the sounds, get inside them, notice the details, and consider or meditate on the overall shape of the piece, simple as it may be. It's often interesting how within a simple shape there can be relationships that are surprising."