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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.
Track Listing:
1. YAMATO ENSEMBLE (koto, shakuhachi): Yamaji (Kozo Masuda) - 8:19
2. WADAIKO MATSURIZA (taiko drums): Kabuki Gomen-Jyo! (K. Haishima/M. Takashino) - 5:46
3. CLIVE BELL (shakuhachi solo): Komoro Bushi (trad. folk song) - 4:27
4. YAMATO ENSEMBLE (jushichigen, koto, shakuhachi): Futatsu No Den-En-Shi I (Pastoral) (Nagasawa Katsutoshi) - 4:10
5. WADAIKO MATSURIZA (percussion, taiko drums): Gaku (Let's Have Fun!) (Masaya Takashino) - 3:51
6. RICHARD STAGG (shakuhachi solo): Kumoi jishi (Celestial Lion Dance) (anon.) - 5:37
7. YAMATO ENSEMBLE (koto, shakuhachi): Hoshun (Spring Time) (Katsutoshi Nagasawa) - 8:58
8. AYAKO HOTTA-LISTER (koto): Midare (Disarray) (Yatsuhashi Kengyo) - 8:23
9. NIHON DAIKO (taiko drums): Dzauku (Hunter) - 6:46
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