The word ‘tsunami’ is of Japanese origin. When you look it up in a dictionary you will find that it means ‘a great sea wave produced by submarine earth movement or volcanic eruption’. A megatsunami is the superlative of this awesome expressionof power that nature can create and has catastrophic consequences. When Carl Wittrock completed this composition not many such big earth movements had occurred but since then we have become all too familiar with the disastrousconsequences which a tsunami may have. On the 26th of December 2004 a heavy seaquake took place near the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Tidal waves 10 meters in height ravaged the coastal regions of many countries for miles around. The tsunamitook the lives of thousands of people and destroyed many villages and towns. There are more areas which run the risk of being struck by a tsunami such as the island of La Palma one of the Canary Islands. This island is based on oceaniccrust at a fracture zone and as such is one of nature’s time bombs. The consequences of a natural calamity like a megatsunami are immense. In the case of La Palma the tidal wave will move in the direction of South America where it may reach 50km inland destroying everything on its way. In his composition Wittrock describes an ordinary day which will have an unexpected ending. Right from the beginning there seems to be something in the air the music creating an oppressiveatmosphere of impending disaster. Themes are interrupted broken off suddenly followed by silence suggesting the calm before the storm. Suddenly a short climax (glissandi in the trombone part) indicates the seaquake and the megatsunami isa fact. Hereafter follows a turbulent passage symbolising the huge rolling waves. After nature’s force has spent itself resignation sets in and the composition ends with a majestic ode to nature.

Taylor Swift continues to dominate the airwaves with her appealing style of country and rock. Here is one of her biggest hits in a gritty and hard-hitting arrangement for the field or stands.

Ed Sheerans hit song ?Sing? continues to dominate the airwaves and digital downloads just as it has throughout the summer of 2014. A boisterous yet musical chant is a key component of the song and provides choice material for Tom Wallace to fashionan inspirational stadium sing-along.

The disco era is not dead as evidenced by this hot arrangement of Heatwave's monster hit from 1976. Topping the pop and dance charts three decades ago it remains as exciting and fresh-sounding as ever.

Cee Lo Green's hit song was nominated for Song of the Year and Record of the Year at the 2011 Grammy© Awards. Having dominated the airwaves this song is reminiscent of the legendary tunes from the 1960s Motown era. Old SchoolSoul all dressed up in a brand new package and ready to go! Difficulty: Medium

Dans ce pot-pourri notre arrangeur Geert Deforche a utilisé trois grands tubes des années 80 : «You Cant Hurry Love » de Phil Collins « Walking on Sunshine » de Katrina and the Waves et « The Way to Your Heart » de Soulsister