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Japanese Music by Michio Miyagi, Vol II - Yamato Ensemble |
This is the second album of music by Michio Miyagi (1894-1956), presented by the Yamato Ensemble. The instruments are shakuhachi, koto and jushichigen (‘bass koto’) with occasional vocals. Intricate and evocative Japanese music.
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$13.95 |
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Japanese Folk Songs - Joji Hirota |
Japanese folk songs, arranged by Joji Hirota (vocals, shakuhachi, taiko drums and Japanese percussion) with strings, choir and children’s vocals. Hauntingly beautiful melodies create images of fishermen on Hokkaido, children’s games in Tokyo, farmers planting rice on Honshu and delicate cherry blossoms in spring. 32-page colour booklet with photos and extensive information in English, German, French and Spanish.
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Japanese Music by Michio Miyagi, Vol I - Yamato Ensemble |
The Yamato Ensemble presents music by Michio Miyagi (1894-1956) played on shakuhachi, koto and jushichigen ('bass koto') with occasional vocals. Miyagi is one of the foremost Japanese composers, by reason of both quality and quantity of his output called the “Beethoven of the koto”. The music is beautiful, meditative and very restful and relaxing. Information in four languages.
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Japanese Drums - Tomoe-ryu Yutakadaiko |
Powerful rolling thunder from up to twenty-five drums with chappa (cymbals), dora (gong), shinobue (flute), atari-gane (bell), horagai (shell trumpet). Stirring and mesmerizing rhythms present the full array of Japanese drumming: Traditional festival music, mythological fights between goblins and demons, farewell to soldiers going into battle etc., as well as modern compositions. Extensive documentation plus many photos.
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$13.95 |
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Shakuhachi - The Japanese Bamboo Flute - Clive Bell |
An atmospheric shakuhachi solo album, accompanied by gentle percussion in one track.
Clive Bell studied the Shakuhachi in Tokyo with Kohachiro Miyata, one of Japan’s most respected players. He has composed and recorded soundtrack for several TV series. He also plays the khene, a large bamboo mouth organ from Thailand, the accordion and the crumhorn.
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$11.95 |
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the Art of the Japanese Koto - Aiko Hasegawa |
Aiko Hasegawa, a graduate of the Tokyo University of Music and Fine Arts, presents a beautiful and atmospheric koto solo album with “classical” pieces by Yatsuhashi and Mitsuzaki as well as her own original compositions. Extensive liner notes about Aiko Hasegawa, the koto as well as each of the pieces in four languages. Total playing time: 66 min.
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$13.95 |
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Japanese Taiko – Joji Hirota & The Taiko Drummers |
The mighty thunder of huge taiko drums. Intricate and fascinating rhythms and soundscapes played on a wide variety of drums and percussion. Moving on from purely traditional rhythms into “drum music” or “melodic drumming”. Info about artist, music and the drums used in English, German, French and Spanish.
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$13.95 |
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Masters of the Shakuhachi |
Two masters of the shakuhachi, Hidekazu Katoh (shakuhachi, nishaku-issun, nishaku-yonsun) and Richard Stagg (shakuhachi), present Shakuhachi duets ranging from ancient to modern pieces. Extensive information on the artists and the pieces in English, German, French and Spanish.
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The Very Best of Japanese Music - Shakuhachi, Koto, Taiko Drums… |
A stunning compilation of Japanese music ranging from the powerful thunder of taiko drums to the haunting sounds of the shakuhachi flute and the delicate notes of the koto conjuring up scenes of delicate cherry blossoms as well as battles of 15th century samurai. Info about music, musicians and instruments in English, German and French.
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$11.95 |
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Ayako Hotta-Lister- The Japanese Koto |
The history of the koto spans more than twelve centuries. Ayako Hotta-Lister learned to play the koto from childhood. She has been touring, giving lectures, workshops and concerts in Japan, Britain, France, Hong Kong and Macau. Ayako presents pieces from Yatsuhashi Kengyo (1614-1685), Michio Miyagi (1884-1956) and Rentaro Taki (1879-1903). Info about musician, instrument, composers and music in four languages.
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Richard Stagg - Shakuhachi, The Japanese Bamboo Flute |
Richard Stagg studied shakuhachi with a Japanese master. He has given many shakuhachi concerts over the last twenty years including many solo and ensemble appearances in Japan. He is a student of the Kinko-ryu style of shakuhachi, which preserves a wide approach to both old and new music with a minimum of compromise. He plays instruments of his own construction.
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Wa Dai Ko Matsuri za - Japanese Drums |
The powerful thunder of giant Japanese drums. Exciting and intricate rhythms of an almost hypnotic intensity played on a great variety of drums and in combination with a Tsugaru shamisen, a Japanese lute, telling stories of demons, of samurai, of sailing, depicting a “fight” with the drums etc. Extensive information in four languages plus colour photos.
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Yamato Ensemble – The Art of the Japanese Koto, Shakuhachi and Shamisen |
Makoto Hasegawa (shamisen), Aiko Hasegawa (koto, jushichigen [bass koto], voice), Kikuko Satoh (koto, shamisen, voice) and Richard Stagg (shakuhachi, nisshaku yonsun [long shakuhachi]) present seven pieces in various combinations of their instruments, including a hauntingly beautiful shakuhachi solo. Extensive information in four languages including translations of the Japanese lyrics. Over 65 minutes playing time.
“Skilfully executed and emotionally satisfying” Dirty Linen, USA
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Nihon Daiko – The Japanese Drums |
Nihon Daiko is a Japanese drum ensemble similar to the world famous “Kodo-Drummers”, consisting of nineteen drummers from Kushiro on Hokkaido, the northernmost of the main Japanese islands. This CD brings to you the powerful rhythms of Japanese drums. The drummers weave rhythmic patterns of an almost hypnotic quality and intensity. They paint pictures of the life of the fishermen, of the wild and inhospitable landscapes in the North of Hokkaido and of the untamed and perilous oceans that pound the island’s shores. A gripping experience!
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Yamato Ensemble (Yamato Ito-take) - The Art of the Japanese Koto, Shakuhachi and Shamisen |
This is the second album from the successful Yamato Ensemble. It is a selection of old and contemporary Japanese chamber music performed by Aiko Hasegawa, Kikuko Satoh, Richard Stagg, and Makoto Hasegawa. Richard Stagg studied the shakuhachi in England with Yoshikazu Iwamoto. Aiko Hasegawa and Kikuko Satoh both studied at Gedai (Art) University in Tokyo. Makoto Hasegawa graduated from Nihon Daigaku in 1990 and from Gedai University in 1994. The booklet informs on artists, instruments and the music in four languages.
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$13.95 |
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Best of China & Japan |
The much sought-after sounds of the mysterious and enchanting Shakuhachi, Japanese Koto, Chinese Dulcimer etc. can be found here in all their oriental glory. Delivered to you by some of the most acclaimed musicians in the world such as Professor Xu Pingxin & Richard Stagg amongst others. The booklet features texts in English, German, French & Spanish.
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$6.95 |
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Yamato Ensemble (Yamato Ito-take) The Art of Japanese Bamboo Flute and Koto |
This ensemble presents Japanese chamber music, performed by Kikuko Satoh, Aiko Hasegawa and Richard Stagg. Richard is an orchestral flautist and he studied the shakuhachi for twelve years since his first visit to Japan. Kikuko Satoh and Aiko Hasegawa are graduates of the Tokyo Gedai (Art) University. Both are very active in performing their art in many countries. The CD booklet gives extensive information on the music and the artists.
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$11.95 |
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