Song of the Whale (1993) was composed for tuba player Yasuki Tosaka, who championed the work in numerous performances throughout Japan. Rather than attempting to imitate the actual sounds of whales—which are themselves amazing—in this piece I wanted to express through music my impression of these mysterious, majestic creatures. Tuba and piano (whale and ocean) seemed a natural fit for evoking this image through music.

— Bruce Stark

An optional suspended cymbal part is suggested when possible, enhancing some of the wave-like phrases by adding a "swish" and some subtle, evocative sounds in the atmospheric sections.