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== General Info == | == General Info == | ||
| − | + | '''Year of Published''': 2006<br /--> | |
| − | ''' | + | '''Publisher''': [[Innovative Percussion]]<br /--> |
| + | '''Difficulty''': Advanced<br /--> | ||
'''Duration''': c. <br /--> | '''Duration''': c. <br /--> | ||
| − | + | '''Cost''': Score and Parts - $13.00 | Score Only - $0.00<br /--> | |
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==Movements== | ==Movements== | ||
| − | + | 1. Jin (benevolance)<br /--> | |
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| − | + | 3. Yu (courage)<br /--> | |
== Instrumentation == | == Instrumentation == | ||
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| + | == Program Notes == | ||
| + | The samurai of Japan were not merely trained assasins but lived by a strict ethical code known as Bushido (literally meaning "the way of the warrior"). This code influenced all aspects of life and is comparable to the Western concept of chivalry. The samurai were, of course, fierce warriors but also strongly believed in honor, kindness, frugal living, and above all, loyalty to their lord. | ||
| + | The ultimate honor was to die in service to one's master. In fact, the samurai considered suicide, called seppuku, a brave and admirable alternative to being defeated in battle. As the samurai began their decline and eventual abolishment in 1871, Bushido became the moral standard of the Japanese culture. There are seven principals that embody the spirit of Bushido including: | ||
| + | Gi (recitude), Rei (respect), Makoto (honesty), and Chugi (loyalty). | ||
| − | + | The three movements of this piece represent the Bushido principals of Jin (benevolance), Meiyo (honor and glory) and Yu (courage). Each movement is intended to emphasize a different facet of the timpani and aspect of Japanese music. Jin is a soundscape and therefore deals primarily with color and timbre. It should convey a meditative and reflective mood as well as the kind and wise nature of the samurai. Meiyo focuses on the melodic potential of the timpani and utilizes pedaling to create an "eastern" tonality. It is song-like in character and should exemplify the proud tradition and history of the samurai. Yu explores the rhythmic potential of the timpani and is strongly influenced by the [[Taiko]] drumming tradition. It is intended to depict the fierce nature of the samurai in battle. | |
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Latest revision as of 22:15, 8 November 2025
General Info
Year of Published: 2006
Publisher: Innovative Percussion
Difficulty: Advanced
Duration: c.
Cost: Score and Parts - $13.00 | Score Only - $0.00
Movements
1. Jin (benevolance)
2. Meiyo (honor and glory)
3. Yu (courage)
Instrumentation
Program Notes
The samurai of Japan were not merely trained assasins but lived by a strict ethical code known as Bushido (literally meaning "the way of the warrior"). This code influenced all aspects of life and is comparable to the Western concept of chivalry. The samurai were, of course, fierce warriors but also strongly believed in honor, kindness, frugal living, and above all, loyalty to their lord.
The ultimate honor was to die in service to one's master. In fact, the samurai considered suicide, called seppuku, a brave and admirable alternative to being defeated in battle. As the samurai began their decline and eventual abolishment in 1871, Bushido became the moral standard of the Japanese culture. There are seven principals that embody the spirit of Bushido including: Gi (recitude), Rei (respect), Makoto (honesty), and Chugi (loyalty).
The three movements of this piece represent the Bushido principals of Jin (benevolance), Meiyo (honor and glory) and Yu (courage). Each movement is intended to emphasize a different facet of the timpani and aspect of Japanese music. Jin is a soundscape and therefore deals primarily with color and timbre. It should convey a meditative and reflective mood as well as the kind and wise nature of the samurai. Meiyo focuses on the melodic potential of the timpani and utilizes pedaling to create an "eastern" tonality. It is song-like in character and should exemplify the proud tradition and history of the samurai. Yu explores the rhythmic potential of the timpani and is strongly influenced by the Taiko drumming tradition. It is intended to depict the fierce nature of the samurai in battle.
Review
Errata
Awards
Commercial Discography
Online Recordings
Recent Performances
Works for Percussion by this Composer
Vibraphone Solo
Snare Drum Solo
Timpani Solo
And They're Off
Bushido: The Way of the Warrior
Multiple Percussion Solo
Ode to the One-armed Drummer
Rocktopus
Percussion Ensemble
Beware the Jabberwock - 10 Players; Narrator
Now the Day is Over
On Thin Air - 14 Players
Release the Kraken
Rhythm Rocket
Tentacles (Willmarth) - 10 Players
Trinidad Tidings - 9 Players
Waves (Willmarth)
Additional Resources
References