Ikanaide by Kouji Tamaki - 玉置浩二 行かないで, program EWI clarinet arrangement for Arrangeme

To read my full program letter please see my blog: https://www.mysteppe.com/2025/03/14/diana-letter/ A Letter from Kawashima Yoshiko to Diana Zaitseva Buy My Piano Arrangement here: https://www.noteflight.com/music/titles/6946d5d2-b514-4cab-a833-99df0b7c40f1/ikanaide Piano Arrangement through ArrangeMe, A Hal Leonard Company. Arranger: Gav.Khugzhem G.U.Taka Song Credits: By Kouji Tamaki Copyright: © 1973 (Renewed 2001) JOBETE MUSIC CO., INC. and BLACK BULL MUSIC c/o EMI APRIL MUSIC INC. “Ikanaide” is a reimagined arrangement of Kouji Tamaki's original work. In this arrangement, I introduce a fictional story inspired by the historical figure Kawashima Yoshiko and a fictional figure Diana Zaitseva, imagining a heartfelt letter from Yoshiko to Zaitseva. Through this fictional headcanon, I aim to foster a message of Abrahamic peace, forbidden loves, pluralism, and tolerance. The arrangement seeks to evoke the emotional complexity of a forbidden yet enduring love, highlighting the tension between societal norms and the pursuit of unity and understanding. The music is infused with a sense of longing and hope, symbolizing the power of love to transcend boundaries—whether cultural, religious, or political. The integration of this imagined correspondence is not only a tribute to love's resilience but also a call to embrace diversity and nurture peace in a fragmented world. For more info please visit: https://www.mysteppe.com/category/music-releases/