Silk Road, Vol. 1

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Originally the soundtrack to a Japanese television mini-series, Silk Road set the standard for electronic/spiritual albums in the mid-1980s. Kitaro's placement of synthesizer center-stage and densely layering complementary textures made Silk Road new age's innovative and influential equivalent of Sgt. Pepper's. Fluid synthesizer leads, sweeping washes, and sequenced rhythms evoke sacred-quest imagery that is imbued with a contemplative serenity. Soaring synthesizer lines suggest yearning for spiritual experience, while deep, rolling bass tones emulate a cosmic Om. The themes are continued in Silk Road II; both recordings are tastefully reserved--especially compared with the bombastic electronic orchestrations that mar many of Kitaro's later efforts. --Richard Price

Silk Road, Vol. 1,Kitaro,Domo Records,Contemporary Instrumental,Ethnic Fusion,New Age,New Age / Meditation,Pop,Progressive Electronic,World Music

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Average customer rating: Absolutely amazing music... Always great. Great lovemaking music! A journey into the subconscious..... Something...unbelievable

Silk Road, Vol. 1 Kitaro Manufacturer: Domo Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Electronic | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000005WNY Release Date: 1996-10-01

Tracks:

1. Silk Road (Shichu No Michi)
2. Bell Tower (Shoro)
3. Heavenly Father (Tenchi Sohzo Shin)
4. The Great River (Harukanaru Taiga)
5. The Great Wall Of China (Chohjo)
6. Flying Celestial Nymphs (Hiten)
7. Silk Road Fantasy (Silk Road Genso)
8. Shimmering Light (Hikari To Kage)
9. Westbound (Nishi Ni Mukkatte)
10. Time (Toki No Nagare)
11. Bodhisattva (Bosatsu)
12. Everlasting Road (Towa No Michi)

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Originally the soundtrack to a Japanese television mini-series, Silk Road set the standard for electronic/spiritual albums in the mid-1980s. Kitaro's placement of synthesizer center-stage and densely layering complementary textures made Silk Road new age's innovative and influential equivalent of Sgt. Pepper's. Fluid synthesizer leads, sweeping washes, and sequenced rhythms evoke sacred-quest imagery that is imbued with a contemplative serenity. Soaring synthesizer lines suggest yearning for spiritual experience, while deep, rolling bass tones emulate a cosmic Om. The themes are continued in Silk Road II; both recordings are tastefully reserved--especially compared with the bombastic electronic orchestrations that mar many of Kitaro's later efforts. --Richard Price

Customer Reviews:

Absolutely amazing music..........2002-09-06

I swear this music is otherworldly (and I'm not talking geographically). It is soothing, hypnotic, mesmerizing stuff. I wouldn't go so far as to say it is actively engaging but, when played in the background, it transforms the environment. Over time the melodies become clear and each listen is like returning to an old friend who company has always provided comfort.

Both volumes 1 and 2 form a companion set and are worth owning. I can't vouch for the CD (I used to go to sleep by a friends' copy a number of years ago but it, and he, is gone...) and can only speak of the vinyl LP but it sounds absolutely amazing. There are moments of great boldness and power and moments of solitude and silence. This music provides a great way to unwind or to contemplate the mysteries of the universe.

All of Kitaro's stuff, especially his older stuff, is excellent. Allow yourself the pleasure.

Always great........2002-02-10

In the dense genre of electronic music there are only a couple that set themselves apart as being truely unique. Kitaro is one of them. All his music has a similar style, but each is different in it's own way. They are amazing to listen to as background music or to relax to. Or just turn it up really loud and picture different places and times. His music is deep and beautiful like a painting that you just have to study for days and days. Well worth buying.

Great lovemaking music!.......1999-10-18

I first heard Silk Road when I was making love with this wonderful, sensual man many years ago. We only dated for a short time, but we always played this music during our lovemaking. Silk Road still has that sensual connection for me, and that's why I went looking for it just now, and am thrilled to find it.

A journey into the subconscious............1999-08-05

Kitaro is an everlasting wonder, a man of pure magic. This album is the most exceptional piece of image inducing medicine. The build of the first notes and throughout the album conjure up imaginary worlds never thought to have existed. My personal favorite being "Flying Celestial Nymphs". Remarkably soothing and relaxing music. The most "complete" music one could ever want to hear.

Something...unbelievable.......1999-06-08

I remember when Silk Road series came out from the TV. I didn't know anything about Kitaro, but I was immediately obsessed with the music. This was the first album I bought and I think that it's one of the best I've ever heard. Especially the first melody is still my favourite. Thank you Kitaro for making such music!

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Silk Road, Vol. 1 Kitaro Manufacturer: Pony Canyon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Electronic | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music New Age | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00006G8VV Release Date: 2002-09-30

Tracks:

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3. [Japanese Title]
4. [Japanese Title]
5. [Japanese Title]
6. [Japanese Title]
7. [Japanese Title]
8. [Japanese Title]
9. [Japanese Title]
10. [Japanese Title]
11. [Japanese Title]
12. [Japanese Title]

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Limited Edition Collector's Package [CD & SILK 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 foot ZOSO BANNER] Physical Graffiti [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED] {see product details below} Led Zeppelin ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Guitar Gods | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Supergroups | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000JI9BBM

Product Description

"SILK BANNER" is 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 foot, High durable, imported from Italy. "TRACK LISTINGS" Disc: 1 1. Custard Pie 2. The Rover 3. In My Time Of Dying 4. Houses Of The Holy 5. Trampled Underfoot 6. Kashmir Disc: 2 1. In The Light 2. Bron-Yr-Aur 3. Down By The Seaside 4. Ten Years Gone 5. Night Flight 6. Wanton Song 7. Boogie With Stu 8. Black Country Woman 9. Sick Again

Meditation Music:

1. Skywatching
2. Solitary Shores
3. Song of Amazonia
4. Songs for Humanity: A Celebration of Ten Years, 1988-1998
5. Sounds of the Sea [Import]
6. Southern Exposure: World Music Collection
7. Spirits
8. Switchback
9. Synthesizer Spectacular
10. Tai Chi

Meditation Music

meditation music

Meditation Music

La Passione [Import]

Prokofiev: Overture on Hebrew Themes; Hindemith: Octet

Philip Smith, Principal Trumpet, New York Philharmonic

Music: Prayers and Mad Laughter

Pangeia Instrumentos

Star to Fall Pt.1 [CD-single] [Enhanced] [Import]

Soca Diva

Sweatshop Union [Explicit Lyrics]

Sketches Of Spain [SACD]

Paul Hindemith: Kammermusik, Nos. 1, 4 & 5

Smash

Only 21

So Now U a MC? [CD-single]

Blues Like Midnight

In Full Swing