Cangelosi-Naglfar-P

Naglfar, a work for solo percussion by Casey Cangelosi, is based on the Norse myth of the Naglfar that signals Ragnarok (a series of battles and natural disasters that will end the world for humans and Gods). The Naglfar is said to be made up entirely from the finger and toe nail clippings of the dead. When enough people have passed and thus enough materials collected, a great flood will release the Naglfar and announce the beginning of the end. The word itself translates to a double meaning of "Nail Ferry" and "Wraith Ferry". Even today in some Scandinavian cultures it is customary to trim the nails of the dead before burial, consequently prolonging all existence.

Number of players - 1
Difficulty - Medium-Advanced
Instrumentation - bongos, 2 tom-toms, kick drum, concert bass drum, snare drum, 3 Han-chi (or china) cymbals, lion's roar, and 1 wood block