Murasame by Daisuke Ehara/Performance by Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Band, Kure

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Murasame by Daisuke Ehara
ZOMS-A190S
Grade 5
Time 6:30
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Program Notes:
Commissioned by Obama Jr. HS Band. They have achieved remarkable results as a marching band. I composed this piece through our relationship with Mr. Koei Morishita, the Obama Jr. HS director. Under his guidance they participated in the All Japan Band Competition Regional A Division with their director, Ms. Mikiko Matsuyama. Though a smaller band they performed on the same stage as the larger bands, achieving a superior result and advancing to the All Japan Band Competiton's Kyushu Division.
As for the song's content, I aimed to create a piece giving an awareness of "Japan". The title "Murasame" refers to rain that falls hard and stops quickly. It reminded me of the rain I experienced in Unzen City. I had also composed a piece titled "Blue Energy" based upon this region, inspired by the great energy there and the beauty and harshness of nature.
I composed this piece for the 17 players of the Obama Jr. HS Band so that each member's individuality could be expressed. Having a limited number of voices and parts, I tried to blend individual parts to create a great expression. The piece consists of three movements, each clearly divided. In the first, focus on the atmosphere and express the ethereal musical world. In the second, the music is in motion, and while moving forward, be aware of sound qualities and the dialogue between the various instruments. In the third movement, imagine a Japanese festival, or magma, with a sense of unity. Conclude the music as if releasing all at once the enormous energy stored. The movements are "Zyo (Beginning)," "Ha (Break)," and "Kyu (Rapid)," and I would be happy if you could use the impression of these words as a hint for thinking about the music. Naturally, these thoughts were considered as I wrote.
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