Composer

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Bruce Broughton

Genre

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Band

Compose Date

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2011

Average_duration

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9:36

In the World of Spirits is a band music composition by Bruce Broughton, an American composer and conductor. The piece was composed in 1994 and premiered on March 17, 1995, by the United States Marine Band at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. The composition consists of three movements, each with its own unique characteristics. The first movement, titled "The Spirit of the Earth," is a lively and energetic piece that features a driving rhythm and a prominent brass section. The second movement, "The Spirit of the Water," is a more subdued and contemplative piece that features a haunting melody played by the woodwinds. The final movement, "The Spirit of the Sky," is a triumphant and majestic piece that features soaring melodies and a powerful brass section. Throughout the composition, Broughton makes use of a variety of musical techniques to create a sense of otherworldliness and spirituality. He employs unusual harmonies and dissonances, as well as unconventional instrumental techniques, such as flutter-tonguing and glissandi, to create a sense of mystery and wonder. Overall, In the World of Spirits is a powerful and evocative piece of music that showcases Broughton's skill as a composer and his ability to create music that is both technically impressive and emotionally resonant.

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