For the first time, I think this work is too long to listen to, so here are a few things to listen for. The first movement is an exotic piece of music that uses the "raga," a mode of Indian music. It is very attractive that the oriental and melancholic melody by strings and alto flute, which is similar to his ballet "Salome." [01:10] Also interesting is the sound of tubular bells, which is rare in Ifukube's music. [11:07] If you like Ifukube's film music or the 3rd mov. of his "Sinfonia Tapkaara," you will love the second movement. Of the three parts and introduction, the first and third parts are very exciting music. [19:45] [26:13] The scene depicts the Buddha's confrontation with the temptations of the devil, and the chorus joins in to create a frenetic sound. In the third movement, which praises the enlightened Buddha, a magnificent world of sound unfolds. Experiencing a solemn moment with a sounding orchestra and chorus is one of the real pleasures of listening to Ifukube's music. [33:13] [37:35] The piece ends with a peak of religious ecstasy! この曲は初めて聴くには長大なので、いくつか聴き所をご紹介します。 第1楽章は、インド音楽の旋法である「ラーガ」が使われた、エキゾチックな音楽です。弦楽やアルト・フルートによる、バレエ「サロメ」にも通ずる、東洋的で微睡むような旋律が魅力的です。[01:10] また、伊福部の音楽には珍しいチューブラーベルの音色も興味深いでしょう。 [11:07] 伊福部の映画音楽や、シンフォニア・タプカーラの第3楽章が好きな方なら、第2楽章も同じように気に入るはずです。序奏付きの全三部構成のうち、第一部と第三部がとてもエキサイティングな音楽です。[19:45] [26:13] 仏陀が悪魔の誘惑と対決する場面が描かれており、合唱も加わって熱狂的なサウンドが繰り広げられます。 そして、悟りを得た仏陀を讃える第3楽章では、壮大な音響の世界が展開されます。鳴り響くオーケストラと合唱による荘厳な時間を体験することは、伊福部の音楽を聴く醍醐味のひとつでしょう。 [33:13] [37:35] 宗教的法悦の頂点に達しながら、曲は終わります。
Very interesting Your suggestions. In truth, I listen to Ifukube with the idea to learn from Him, so I accept this piece's lenght. It will require a long time to be mastered. Sadly this year - due to some familiar problems - I think I will not make any repeated listening to the Master's works. This notwithstanding I have just taken the score, which arrived today. It is a wonderful reproduction of the autograph, it seems to me. Cheers from Genova, Italy!
I really appreciate you posting this, and especially all the info you included. I am new to Ifukube's music - came in thru Godzilla, but as a Buddhist am finding this piece to be really fascinating and effective, especially part 1. Thank you!
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For the first time, I think this work is too long to listen to, so here are a few things to listen for.
The first movement is an exotic piece of music that uses the "raga," a mode of Indian music. It is very attractive that the oriental and melancholic melody by strings and alto flute, which is similar to his ballet "Salome." [01:10] Also interesting is the sound of tubular bells, which is rare in Ifukube's music. [11:07]
If you like Ifukube's film music or the 3rd mov. of his "Sinfonia Tapkaara," you will love the second movement. Of the three parts and introduction, the first and third parts are very exciting music. [19:45] [26:13] The scene depicts the Buddha's confrontation with the temptations of the devil, and the chorus joins in to create a frenetic sound.
In the third movement, which praises the enlightened Buddha, a magnificent world of sound unfolds. Experiencing a solemn moment with a sounding orchestra and chorus is one of the real pleasures of listening to Ifukube's music. [33:13] [37:35] The piece ends with a peak of religious ecstasy!
この曲は初めて聴くには長大なので、いくつか聴き所をご紹介します。
第1楽章は、インド音楽の旋法である「ラーガ」が使われた、エキゾチックな音楽です。弦楽やアルト・フルートによる、バレエ「サロメ」にも通ずる、東洋的で微睡むような旋律が魅力的です。[01:10] また、伊福部の音楽には珍しいチューブラーベルの音色も興味深いでしょう。 [11:07]
伊福部の映画音楽や、シンフォニア・タプカーラの第3楽章が好きな方なら、第2楽章も同じように気に入るはずです。序奏付きの全三部構成のうち、第一部と第三部がとてもエキサイティングな音楽です。[19:45] [26:13] 仏陀が悪魔の誘惑と対決する場面が描かれており、合唱も加わって熱狂的なサウンドが繰り広げられます。
そして、悟りを得た仏陀を讃える第3楽章では、壮大な音響の世界が展開されます。鳴り響くオーケストラと合唱による荘厳な時間を体験することは、伊福部の音楽を聴く醍醐味のひとつでしょう。 [33:13] [37:35] 宗教的法悦の頂点に達しながら、曲は終わります。
Very interesting Your suggestions. In truth, I listen to Ifukube with the idea to learn from Him, so I accept this piece's lenght. It will require a long time to be mastered. Sadly this year - due to some familiar problems - I think I will not make any repeated listening to the Master's works. This notwithstanding I have just taken the score, which arrived today. It is a wonderful reproduction of the autograph, it seems to me. Cheers from Genova, Italy!
自分は第二楽章が非常に好きです。日本でも、西洋でも、クラッシックでもPOPSでもない、ただ圧倒的なメロディーとリズムの波が
ヴォーカリーズと管弦楽の波で押し寄せてくる感じが堪らない。この録音はちょっと弦楽の分厚い響きが弱い様には感じますが。
How great to have another recording of this marvelous, meditative masterpiece, I had only known the 1989 live recording previously. Thanks!
I really appreciate you posting this, and especially all the info you included. I am new to Ifukube's music - came in thru Godzilla, but as a Buddhist am finding this piece to be really fascinating and effective, especially part 1. Thank you!
Here is the live performance
ruclips.net/video/hd8a21-b1SU/видео.html
The performace you suggested above does not have sonority enough, which means somewhat dull. Sorry.