Saidōki (Demon) (1989-1992)
| Japanese | 砕動鬼 |
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| German | Saidōki (Dämon) |
| Opus | 086 |
| Year | 1989-1992 |
| Category | Orchestra/Concerto |
| Duration | 13 min. |
| Instruments | Orch, Perc |
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About this Work
«In 1423, the then 61 years old Zeami [Motokiyo] wrote the "Sandō" [Three Elements in Composing in Play], in which he wrote down the foundation of the original Nō-play, for his second son. In it the following passage can be found:
«"The "Saidōfū" style takes roughness as a foundation while one has to crush the body in performing.
«"To perform the demon of the "saidōfū" is to form the outer appearance of a demon with the inner soul of a human."
«(Remark: "sai" means "to crush", "dō" movement, "fū" is style, "ki" means demon.)
«The title of my work "Saidōki" therefore denotes the "ki"-demon of the "Saidō" style. In the percussion solo of my work, the metal percussion are in the center, which with the addition of the wooden (bamboo) percussions creates a peculiar and unique compund sound. When these sounds merge with the sound of the orchestra, the outward "vigorous and rough demon" with an inner "human soul" appears, seeking to create a new sound universe.»
Maki Ishii (translation: Kei Ishii)