Music Of Japan / Various- Music of Japan (CD)
Performing traditional Japanese music on traditional instruments, Yamato Ensemble honors the legacy of Myoonten. Myoonten (also known as Benzaiten) is the goddess of learning, of beauty, of the arts, of eloquence. She is originated from the Hindu goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, wisdom, music and art. As Saraswati is associated strongly with rivers, so Myoonten is goddess of everything that flows: of water, time, words, speech, music... In these pieces, Yamato Ensemble honor Myoonten's legacy as "the goddess of wonderful sounds". Yamato Ensemble have been playing together for decades; on this special recording, they perform on koto, shakuhachi, jushichigen, shakuroku, and the now-rarely heard kokyu. "graceful and supple musicianship... " - Mixedworldmusic. Com "elegant and poised... " - Elsewhere, NZ
Tracklist:
- 3 Ballads In Memory Of Hida: No. 1, Pastoral Poem
- 3 Ballads In Memory Of Hida: No. 2, Tachitsubura
- 3 Ballads In Memory Of Hida: No. 3, Sugidama
- Song Of The Cuckoo
- Empty Sky
- Chikubushima
- Izumi
- Hokkai Minyo Cho
UPC > 5019396289727
Format > New CD
Label > Arc Music
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> Due to the current limited nature of music titles, ALL CD & Vinyl purchases are limited to FOUR copies per customer, per item. If you place multiple orders for multiples of the same title, your subsequent orders will be canceled.
Performing traditional Japanese music on traditional instruments, Yamato Ensemble honors the legacy of Myoonten. Myoonten (also known as Benzaiten) is the goddess of learning, of beauty, of the arts, of eloquence. She is originated from the Hindu goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, wisdom, music and art. As Saraswati is associated strongly with rivers, so Myoonten is goddess of everything that flows: of water, time, words, speech, music... In these pieces, Yamato Ensemble honor Myoonten's legacy as "the goddess of wonderful sounds". Yamato Ensemble have been playing together for decades; on this special recording, they perform on koto, shakuhachi, jushichigen, shakuroku, and the now-rarely heard kokyu. "graceful and supple musicianship... " - Mixedworldmusic. Com "elegant and poised... " - Elsewhere, NZ
Tracklist:
- 3 Ballads In Memory Of Hida: No. 1, Pastoral Poem
- 3 Ballads In Memory Of Hida: No. 2, Tachitsubura
- 3 Ballads In Memory Of Hida: No. 3, Sugidama
- Song Of The Cuckoo
- Empty Sky
- Chikubushima
- Izumi
- Hokkai Minyo Cho
UPC > 5019396289727
Format > New CD
Label > Arc Music
Shop online at Darkside Records.
Follow us on Instagram.
> Due to the current limited nature of music titles, ALL CD & Vinyl purchases are limited to FOUR copies per customer, per item. If you place multiple orders for multiples of the same title, your subsequent orders will be canceled.