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A Good Death Part 1: Dignity

by Kagemusha Taiko

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During a radio programme about end-of-life care, a nurse used the expression "a good death". The interviewer pounced on it and asked "what does a good death entail?" The answer came quickly, "dignity, love, legacy." The very instant I heard those words, I knew I would have to compose a taiko piece (three taiko pieces), on this theme.

Courage is involved in the way that a taiko player stands, or sits. It’s involved in how they play the rhythms they play, because there are no passengers in taiko – every player and every beat are vitally important, as is the way in which those beats are played. To be a great player, it’s not just technical skills that are required, or good kata. A player needs courage in order to play with dignity, and to play with love as opposed to fear. Playing with courage leads to a great performance that will have a wonderful legacy – happy players, and a happy audience. Dignity, love, legacy.

People have asked "is the trumpet supposed to evoke the Last Post - the poignant trumpet call associated with military funerals?" If it does that for you, that's fine, but it's not necessary to de-code music. Just listen.

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released March 20, 2024
Composed by Jonathan Kirby
Trumpet played by Oliver Kirby

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Kagemusha Taiko Exeter, UK

Under the artistic direction of Jonathan Kirby, Kagemusha Taiko create and perform original taiko compositions.

The group has played in significant venues in Europe, USA, and Japan, as well as at multiple events in and around their home base in south-west England. ... more

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