{"product_id":"buss-big-bang-thesp","title":"Buss-Big Bang, The(SP)","description":"This significant work in 2 movements is a musical representation of the \"Big Bang\" theory of the creation of the universe which contends that our ever-expanding universe began as a colossal explosion at a single point in space. During the first movement, The Creation, all musical development grows out of an initial blast of sound. Waves of sound mass gradually crystallize into definite pitches leading to the formation of the natural harmonic series. Twelve-tone fragments intertwine and gradually coalesce into perceptible melodies. This musical development is analogous to the formation of compounds, amino acids, etc. Midway through The Creation the \"spark of life\" is introduced in an abrupt shift of musical activity which undergoes continuous development to the end of the movement. The animated second movement, Dance of Life, is a joyous celebration of life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Players: 7\u003cbr\u003eDifficulty: Grade 6\u003cbr\u003eInstrumentation:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player I: Piano\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player II: 2 Suspended Cymbals, 3 Brake Drums, 2 Cowbells, 5 Temple Blocks, Tam-Tam, Sand Blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player III: Bells, 5 Roto-Toms, Triangle\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player IV: Flexitone, 4 Timpani, Metal Wind Chimes, 2 Bongos, Thunder Sheet (or large tam-tam)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player V: Xylophone, Suspended Cymbal, Bass Drum, Chimes\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player VI: Marimba, 2 Anvils, Tambourine, Finger Cymbals, Triangle\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player VII: Vibraphone, Chimes, Snare Drum, 2 Suspended Cymbals, Tam-Tam\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoward J. Buss (b. 1951) is recognized  internationally as a significant composer of contemporary classical music. His compositions have received critical acclaim and have been performed in more than 50 countries. His music is widely performed and frequently featured at national and international music conventions and festivals.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Steve Weiss Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43804165963830,"sku":"BUSS MUS 13","price":17.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/3055\/1350\/files\/buss-big-bang-the-sp.jpg?v=1773400635","url":"https:\/\/www.steveweissmusic.com\/products\/buss-big-bang-thesp","provider":"Steve Weiss Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}