The Galaxy Train
General Info
Publisher: Brain Music
Difficulty: Advanced
Duration: 00:05:00
Cost: ¥5,000
Instrumentation
Player 1: Marimba
Player 2: Marimba
Player 3: Vibraphone & Xylophone
Player 4: Marimba & Crotales
Player 5: Marimba
Player 6: Tam-tam & Bass Drum & Conga & Cymbals & Hi-hat & Bongo & Suspended Cymbal
Player 7: Wind Chimes & Suspended Cymbal & 3 Tom Toms & Tam-tam & Bass Drum
Player 8: Timpani & Suspended Cymbal & Bass Drum
Program Notes
Commissioned in 2005 by the Iizuka Wind Orchestra, Fukuoka. Inspired by the composition of the members at the premiere, the music portrays a journey on a Galactic Railroad, traveling through stars piloted by four male and four female deities. The piece features rapid passages, grace notes, and intricate rhythms that appear in quick succession. Rather than striving for perfect synchronization, I believe the ensemble will be more enjoyable if each part is played with the freedom to sparkle independently. Please enjoy this grand journey through the galaxy.
- For the 6th to 8th Percussion parts, please use a muted bass drum or a sound similar to a marching bass drum.
Works for Percussion by this Composer
Solo With Percussion Ensemble Works
The Grand Anthem - Timpani; Percussion Trio
Percussion Trio Works
Percussion Quintet WOrks
Percussion Septet Works
Percussion Octet Works
The TIGER of a Rocky Cavern
Grand Nostalgia
The Galaxy Train
Joan of ARC
Perfectum Trinitas
The Eternal Accuracy
Setting Sun of Burning RED