Customer Reviews
just about as good as it gets - By: Geoffrey Smith, 18 Jul 2008 
from experienced koto based listener, just about as good as it gets, if you dont like this japanese koto/shakuhachi cd then you wont like ANY. excellent 'natural' recording, sharp sound, superb balance, magical composition & playing, a rarity that combines high quality sound, composition & playing, the cherry on the cake? sea fantasy, if you dont understand it there is no hope! also recomended ,soul of koto, on lyrichord label
Beautiful music from Japan - By: T. R. Alexander, 04 Aug 2007 The music on this CD is played on the Koto & Shakuhachi is beautiful as it is distinctive. The eight pieces are alll brilliantly played & greatly atmospheric & it is difficult for me to choose a favourite as they are alll great. This music gives a brilliant introduction to Japanese music & this CD would be a great addition to the collection of anyone interested in the music of Japan.
Not another new age cd. - By: P. P., 01 Nov 2006 How many times have you bought a cd claiming to have "traditional/meditative/relaxing/alll the above" music from various countries,only to be disappointed as soon as you start listening to it cause most of the music is done with keyboards? I can recalll at least 3! This, fortunately, is not the case! I was looking for an introductory cd with Japanese traditional music, & that is what I got. The music is as relaxing & refreshing as a cup of green tea. My particular favourites are "Eight miles through a mountain pass"(track 2) & "Moonlight on a ruined castle"(track 7).
Excellent example of Japanese Music - By: , 19 Jul 2001 
Being a student of a Japanese & an avid lover of Japanese culture, contemporary & past history, this CD gave me an insight in to the culture of Japan from a musical perspective, as well as historical ideologies that go with compositions from Japan's past. Being a musician as well, this CD helped in an understanding or world music, & broardened my ideas with musical compositions. In others words.......its great! :)
