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Theme of the show: We will attempt to explore the moral implications of revolutionary conflicts. In such conflicts, the line between good and evil is not always clear, in that both sides fight to establish an idea that they believe is good while committing acts of evil to achieve their goals. Though it is uncertain which Ideologies become implemented or set aside, when human beings are willing to go to war over these ideas, bloodshed is the only certainty. Our setting will be the Japanese Bakumatsu (Revolution) in the Edo period and we shall attempt to characterize a fight between two warring clans (Gold and Silver).

Musical interpretation of the Theme: The music comes from the soundtrack of two Japanese Anime based on Rurouni Kenshin, one of which has yet to be released in this country. The story focuses on the life of Kenshin, a swordsman who fought during the Bakumatsu to side with Imperialist Ideology against the Tokugawa Shogunate. He eventually realizes his mistake at the end of the conflict and re-dedicates his life to protecting others. The soundtrack was arranged and composed by Taku Iwasaki.

Movement One (The Wars of the Last Wolves)

·        Forces amass, preparing for first engagement.

Movement Two (The Duel)

·        Part One

-         Forces interweave in movement to depict combat.

·        Part Two

-         Forces lay down their arms (and drums if in the battery) to battle with swords.

-         At the end of this sequence, one person from both sides is fatally wounded.

·        Part Three

-         Both sides retreat to attend to wounded.

-         Gather around dying comrades (respectively) to depict a sense of loss felt by both sides.

-         At the end of this sequence, the wounded pass on.

Movement Three (One More Red Nightmare)

·        Part One

-         Both sides angered by loss, seeks revenge.

-         Both sides engage one more time.

·        Part two

-         The big Thematical pay-off (TBA), which will show both sides sharing a sense of regret for fighting at the cost of human lives.


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		2003 Show "Rhythms and Ideologies:The Unclear Nature of Good and Evil" Theme of the show: We will attempt to explore the moral implications of revolutionary conflicts. In such conflicts, the line between good and evil is not always clear, in that both sides fight to establish an idea that they believe is good while committing acts of evil to achieve their goals. Though it is uncertain which Ideologies become implemented or set aside, when human beings are willing to go to war over these ideas, bloodshed is the only certainty. Our setting will be the Japanese Bakumatsu (Revolution) in the Edo period and we shall attempt to characterize a fight between two warring clans (Gold and Silver). Musical interpretation of the Theme: The music comes from the soundtrack of two Japanese Anime based on Rurouni Kenshin, one of which has yet to be released in this country. The story focuses on the life of Kenshin, a swordsman who fought during the Bakumatsu to side with Imperialist Ideology against the Tokugawa Shogunate. He eventually realizes his mistake at the end of the conflict and re-dedicates his life to protecting others. The soundtrack was arranged and composed by Taku Iwasaki. Movement One (The Wars of the Last Wolves) · Forces amass, preparing for first engagement. Movement Two (The Duel) · Part One - Forces interweave in movement to depict combat. · Part Two - Forces lay down their arms (and drums if in the battery) to battle with swords. - At the end of this sequence, one person from both sides is fatally wounded. · Part Three - Both sides retreat to attend to wounded. - Gather around dying comrades (respectively) to depict a sense of loss felt by both sides. - At the end of this sequence, the wounded pass on. Movement Three (One More Red Nightmare) · Part One - Both sides angered by loss, seeks revenge. - Both sides engage one more time. · Part two - The big Thematical pay-off (TBA), which will show both sides sharing a sense of regret for fighting at the cost of human lives.