Discover Music from Japan

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Label
ARC Music
Release Date
August 28, 2015
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      HASEGAWA HIROTA MIYAGI YAMA
    • ORCHESTRA / ENSEMBLE
      Yamamato Ensemble
    • PERFORMER
      Hasegawa, Hirota, Pete Lockett, Taiko Drummers, Stagg, Matsuri
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      August 28, 2015
    • UPC
      5019396260221
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      EUCD2602
    • LABEL
      ARC Music
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    Works ⌄

    1. Urizun

      Composer: Aiko Hasegawa

      Performer: Aiko Hasegawa

    2. Kokiriko Bushi

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Collegium

      Performer: Joji Hirota, Lina Zaieri Kiyama, Lisa Perrig Yasutaka, Mari Perrig Yasutaka

    3. Taiko / Bayashi

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Tomoe-ryu Yutakadaiko

    4. Seoto

      Composer: Michio Miyagi

      Ensemble: Yamato Ensemble

    5. Kono Michi / Akatombo / Shikararete

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: London Metropolitan Orchestra

      Conductor: Joji Hirota

    6. Sōran Bushi

      Composer: Traditional

      Performer: Joji Hirota, Pete Lockett

    7. Yuki Jizō

      Composer: Joji Hirota

      Ensemble: Joji Hirota & London Taiko Drummers

    8. Yamaji

      Composer: Kozo Masuda

      Ensemble: Yamato Ensemble

    9. Esashi Oiwake

      Composer: Traditional

    10. Oni-mo-naku

      Composer: Masaya Takashino

      Ensemble: Wadaiko Matsuriza

    11. Kiso Melody

      Composer: Traditional

      Performer: Richard Stagg

    12. Tsugaru Jongara Bushi

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Wadaiko Matsuriza

    13. No. 2, —

      Composer: Nagasawa Katsutoshi

      Ensemble: Yamato Ensemble


Japan’s musical traditions are as ancient as they are enchanting. + There is a fascinating history behind many of the instruments, how they came to Japan and how they were used centuries ago. + The thunderous taiko drum is one such example. + Originally used in battle to intimidate the enemy and issue commands, the taiko has become a symbol of Japanese music worldwide. + Nowadays a performance by a taiko ensemble is one of the most awe-inspiring sights and sounds the music world has to offer. + This collection highlights various forms of traditional Japanese music, from folk and chamber music to classical music by famous composers. + Details of the albums from which these songs are taken, as well as brief synopses of the songs and artists are to be found in the booklet liner notes.