Music in the Alleys

蔡正茂

Darkroom Notes

Film Stock

Kodak ColorPlus 200

Camera

Nikon F65

Lab

Starlight

Beneath an old brick wall, three old friends meet to play together. The bamboo flute rings clear, the erhu is sweet and lilting; a music stand stands before them, and instruments and a small pushcart are set down casually. Dappled tree shadows fall on a bench. There is no ornate stage—only the love in their hearts gives rise to the music. On an ordinary afternoon, unhurried melodies drift through the streets; this is the lively warmth of everyday life that belongs to ordinary people.