Color Revisit

Hiroyuki Yamazawa:
A work for 2–4 players composed with the image of “Color (Aya)” reinterpreted through a modern sensibility.

Irodori wa Futatabi Megurite (Colors Revisit)
Composer: Hiroyuki Yamazawa

Instruments Used

1. Mubai (“Plum Mist”)

Marimba: C28–C76 (4 octaves)
Marimba: C16–C76 (5 octaves)

Trio Version (3 Players)
Percussion: Wind Chime, Tom-toms (4), Bongos, Suspended Cymbal, Splash Cymbal, Hi-hat, Thunder Sheet or Spring Drum, Claves or Hyoshigi (wood clappers)

Quartet Version (4 Players)
Percussion 1: Wind Chime, Vibraphone (F33–F69, 3 octaves), Claves or Hyoshigi, Congas (2), Floor Tom, Thunder Sheet or Spring Drum
Percussion 2: Timpani (2), Bongos, Suspended Cymbal, Bass Drum, Tom-toms (2), Splash Cymbal, Hi-hat

2. Gekka Bijin (“Queen of the Night”)

Marimba: C16–C76 (5 octaves)
Percussion 1: Vibraphone (F33–F69, 3 octaves)

For the Trio Version, optionally add one of the following parts:
For the Quartet Version, include both of the following:

• Marimba (C28–C76, 4 octaves)

• Percussion: Finger Cymbals, Rain Stick, Metal Material, Glockenspiel

3. Manjushage (“Red Spider Lily”)

Marimba: A25–C76 (4 1/3 octaves)
Marimba: C16–C76 (5 octaves)

Trio Version (3 Players)
Percussion: Hi-hat, Splash Cymbal, Suspended Cymbal, Tom-toms (3), Ride Cymbal, Triangle, Wind Chime, Snare Drum

Quartet Version (4 Players)
Percussion 1: Vibraphone, Congas (2), Triangle, Wind Chime
Percussion 2: Timpani (2), Hi-hat, Splash Cymbal, Suspended Cymbal, Snare Drum, Tom-toms (2), Ride Cymbal, Glockenspiel

[Triple version] Reference video (Please watch the second and third songs from the video)

Score & Parts Set
The set includes all versions — duets, trios, and quartets.

Reference Performance Duration
Approx. 12–13 minutes in total

1. Mubai – approx. 4 min

2. Gekka Bijin – approx. 3 min 45 sec

3. Manjushage – approx. 4 min

Please note that the total duration may vary depending on actual tempo and pauses between movements.