Kaiju

Kaiju (怪獣, kaijū, from Japanese "strange beast") is a Japanese genre of films featuring giant monsters. The term kaiju (which comes from the Chinese text Classic of Mountains and Seas) can refer to the giant monsters themselves, which are usually depicted attacking major cities and engaging the military, or other kaiju, in battle. "Kaiju" is a programmatic percussion ensemble featuring a solo vibraphone player, 8 percussionists, and an electronic soundscape.

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Grade Level: 5
Copyright: 2021
Number of Players: 9 + Track
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Category: Percussion

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Instrumentation

Solo Vibraphone (Mounted Kick Drum)

Player 1: Glockenspiel, Tam-Tam
Player 2: Vibraphone, Concert Bass Drum
Player 3: Vibraphone, Air Raid Siren, Ribbon Crasher, Suspended Cymbal, Mounted Kick Drum
Player 4: 4.3-octave Marimba, Air Raid Siren, Woodblock, Mounted Kick Drum
Player 5: 4.3-octave Marimba, Air Raid Siren, Opera Gong, Mounted Kick Drum
Player 6: Snare Drum, Mounted Kick Drum, Mini Hi-Hat, Ride Cymbal
Player 7: Snare Drum, Mounted Kick Drum, Ice Bell, Small Concert Tom
Player 8: Snare Drum, Mounted Kick Drum, Opera Gong, Splash Cymbal, China Cymbal, Brake Drum, Small Cymbal Stack