For solo timpani. E Ku Mau! is a phrase used in the Hawaiian cultural renaissance and sovereignty movements. Literally translated as a directive to "stand continually", e ku mau reminds and empowers Hawaiians to be vigilant in efforts to protect and perpetuate the values of their cultural heritage. Duration: ca. 7'
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Review from Percussive Notes:
"E Ku Mau" is a seven-minute solo for two timpani tuned to C and E-flat. The C moves to low F but returns to C while the E-flat remains, except for an occasional gliss to F. The tempo starts at quarter note = 86, but with a triplet metric modulation moves to quarter note = 129. The starting tempo returns towards the end of the work. There are sections for rim playing, rolls moving from normal playing area to center and back to normal, an optional section for improvisation, and some reverse-stick playing. There is a section for Ribbon Crasher, but no explanation as to what a Ribbon Crasher is (a metallic sound effect invented by Pete Engelhart and marketed by Rhythm Tech). "E Ku Mau" is a phrase used in Hawaiian cultural renaissance and sovereignty movements. Literally translated as a directive to "stand continually," "e ku mau" reminds and empowers Hawaiians to be vigilant in efforts to protect and perpetuate the values of their cultural heritage. With its rhythmic and melodic motives based on Hawaiian chant and Tahitian drumming patterns, "E Ku Mau" provides a different twist to the normal timpani solo.
-John Beck
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