Paraiso Floresta Frost (Download version)

Included on 2021 JPC Ensemble Collection CD
Paraiso – Floresta – Frost / Hiroyuki Yamazawa — Percussion Trio to Quintet

Composer: Hiroyuki Yamazawa

Performance Duration
Approx. 4 min 47 sec
The performance time is based on the reference recording and may vary depending on interpretation and tempo.

Composer’s Comment
The idea for this piece came from a suggestion by Mr. T from JPC, who said:
“It would be nice to have a piece that uses relatively few instruments—nothing too specialized—but still offers plenty of musical satisfaction. Something that can be performed at schools with a couple of beginners, yet could also be handled by one person if needed.”
I thought, “That makes sense,” and began composing.

Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit. As someone who enjoys a good drink, I found it stressful not being able to go out for a casual drink. So I decided to write a piece inspired by three of my favorite places—two wine bars and a yakiniku restaurant—that I plan to visit again once the world returns to normal.
The music itself isn’t directly related to those establishments; rather, it is based on the imagery of Paradise, Forest, and Frost.
If you can guess the names of the real places, let’s go have a drink together!

Errata Notice
In measure 133, the correct time signature is 10/16, not 10/8.
We sincerely apologize for the error and have corrected it here.

Please note that we cannot accept returns or exchanges due to ordering errors.

Instruments Used
Marimba (C28–C76, 4 octaves) – shared by 3 players
Player A: Bass Drum, Bongos
Player B: Vibraphone (F33–F69, 3 octaves), Suspended Cymbal, Wind Chime
Player C: Bongos, Tom-toms (2)

For quartet and quintet versions, add the following optional parts as desired:
(Both optional parts may be performed by one player, though this increases the difficulty.)

Optional 1: Glockenspiel (G59–C88, 2 1/2 octaves), Rain Stick, Hi-hat
Optional 2: Shaker, Conga (1), Tam-tam, Sleigh Bells, Low Tom

Triple version reference video

[For reference: Mallet used in the video]
Player A: EM-NZ1RPersonally re-rolled /
Player B: ST-KMA or KMC /
Player C: ST-KMSA or KMSC The additional one is unknown.

[For reference: Small instruments used in the video]
Susp: Zildjian K Constantinople K. Zildjian 17” Constantinople Suspended K17SDCON /
W. Chime:Playwood 1900BM

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