Bad Juju by Chad Heiny is a dark, groovy piece that builds dissonant harmonies over the top of traditional grooves and eclectic world percussion. It is not purely programmatic, but it is inspired by dark thematic content such as voodooism, bewitchment, and paranoia.
The piece has some challenging moments, and the grooves that drive the piece are engaging and interesting.
Duration: 7:35
Difficulty: Medium +
Instrumentation:
- 4.3-Octave Marimba
- 2 5.0-Octave Marimbas
- Crotales
- Drums: Doumbek, Bongos, Congas, Small and Large Djembe, 2 Chinese Toms, Concert Bass Drum, Log Drums (4 pitches)
- Cymbals & Gongs: Stacked Cymbals, Medium China Cymbal, Tam-Tam, Sizzle Cymbal
- Accessories: Wooden Flute, Gankogui Bell, Dark Wooden Claves, Small Shekere, Large Triangle, Bamboo Wind Chimes, Woodblock, Small Zil-Bell, Seed Pod Rattle, 2 Sets of Small Glass Wind Chimes, Tuned Gong or Prayer Bowl, Small Caxixi Pair
