The strikingly vibrant appearance of the peacock has long made a strong impression, even appearing in ancient mythology and religious iconography. While the male's vivid fan-shaped plumage is used to attract females, even before that, the bird's brilliant, greenish-blue body color immediately catches the eye.
This piece is not a direct depiction of the peacock's form; rather, it draws inspiration from its rich coloration. With luxurious harmonies and playful interactions of distinctive rhythms, the music is joyfully constructed around this imagery.
From the beginning up to section [I], the piece is performed without swing. Starting at [I], it transitions into swing style. Clearly expressing this shift in nuance is key to creating a climax in the first half. From section [L], the music takes on a relaxed, ballad-like character, but should still be performed with a strong sense of rhythm throughout.
I hope the music will come across as vibrant and cool with sophisticated flair.

Performance Notes:
For this newly arranged flexible instrumentation version, the piece has been adapted to accommodate various ensemble sizes, from quintet to octet (+ drum set).
- Small notes with numbers indicate parts that should be played as substitutes if the corresponding instruments are omitted.
- For notes written in octaves as large notes, feel free to choose according to balance and technical difficulty.
- Please kindly note in advance that depending on whether the piece is performed by five players or eight, certain harmonic elements (such as 7ths or 9ths) might be omitted. In some cases, adapting the harmony to suit the instrumentation may be more appropriate. Make any necessary changes while keeping the chord structure in mind.
- The drum part may also be performed using a cajon.

(Yosuke Fukuda)