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Nightfall (Full Instrumentation)

Style: Dark | Difficulty: Medium | Grade: 3

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“Nightfall” is a three-movement work that explores the dark and mysterious world of the night.



CREDITS

Composed by: Claude Debussy, Giuseppe Verdi, and Johann Sebastian Bach

Arranged by: Key Poulan, Shawn Glyde, and Dan Bryan

Available through: Key Poulan Music

Commissioned by: Indian River Central, Philadelphia, NY - Ashley Trudell, Director

Duration: 8:18 (Easily edited to 7:30)

MUSIC SAMPLES

Mvt. 1: The Temptation (Clair de Lune) The first production sets the stage with a feeling reminiscent of a horror movie as the moon rises, signaling the waking and rising of supernatural beings. The music captures a sense of eerie anticipation and foreboding. Infusing elements of Debussy's "Clair de Lune," the mood transitions from a peaceful major key to a haunting minor key, adding a sense of unease and mystery.
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Mvt. 2: Dies Tango (Verdi’s Requiem) The second movement delves into a tango, a dance with darkness and temptation. The music reflects the seductive and alluring nature of the night, drawing the listener into a world of forbidden desires.
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Mvt. 3: The Bite (Toccata and Fugue) “The Bite" is vividly portrayed through the incorporation of Bach's Toccata and Fugue, adding depth and complexity to the narrative. The final production sets the stage for the protagonist's moment of surrender to temptation and immersion into darkness. The creative groove and canonic treatment of the fugue intricately weave a dark yet playful tale of haunting allure, capturing the transformative encounter between the two in a mesmerizing and chilling portrayal.
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