Jigoku-Retsuden
General Info
Year of Published: 2013
Publisher: Nexuss Music Publishing
Difficulty: Advanced
Duration: 00:04:25
Cost: ¥4,000
Instrumentation
Player 1: Marimba & Timpani (23") & Suspended Cymbal & Gong & Thunder Sheet
Player 2: Timpani (26") & Vibraphone & 5 Octoban or Roto-tom & Suspended Cymbal & Gong & Thunder Sheet & 5 Wood Block & Mokusho
Player 3: Timpani (29") & Chimes & Tam-Tam
Player 4: Tam-Tam & Bass Drum & Crotales & Glockenspiel & Timpani (32") & Japanese Drum
Description
This piece was written for the 2008 percussion team of Noheji Junior High School in Noheji Town, Aomori Prefecture, to participate in an ensemble contest. The song consists of a part that depicts a hellscape-like scene and a part that depicts the psychology of the dead or us humans. We do not have a clear division between them, so we hope that all performers can play with their own various interpretations. This is a song with a high degree of freedom in terms of instrument selection, playing style, etc., so we would be happy if you could create a song that suits you and play it. In cases such as ensemble contests where there is no conductor or performance time is limited, it is necessary to decide on some areas for improvisation. However, to avoid it becoming too predetermined, try to decide on a rough direction and try to create an improvisational feel.
Works for Percussion by this Composer
Percussion Trio
Black Index
"Silent Flower..."
Percussion Quartet
Dream Machine
Prayer of Flame
Jigoku-Retsuden