Asian Blossoms

Editorial Reviews
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Missa Johnouchi is a Tokyo-born pianist/composer whose chief musical pursuit is international soundtrack work. For this, her debut recording for the Pacific Moon label, Johnouchi surrounds herself with a small string ensemble, a contemporary guitar-bass-percussion trio and four musicians playing traditional Chinese instruments--the erhu (a long, narrow, bowed stringed instrument), the pipa (a pear-shaped, four-stringed lute), the yang qin (duclimer) and the gu zheng (cousin on the Japanese koto). Seeking to evoke imagery of an ancient trade route that parallels Asia's famed Silk Road, Johnouchi creates languid, formal-sounding tone poems that could either soothe the spirit or annoy the senses, depending on how you respond to the higher-pitched character of the Chinese instrumentation. Johnouchi's slow-go pieces cater to those in a reflective state of mind whose tastes lean toward lite pop-classical music and who are receptive to traditional Chinese influences. Her two solo piano selections, "Springtime," and her solo reprise of the opening track, "Asian Wind," are attractive works with broader appeal. Nice bonus: the pop-open spine of the CD case includes four sticks of incense. --Terry Wood

Product Description
The magnificent strings and graceful tones of traditional Chinese instruments create a gentle sweetness that enfolds the listener, and unveils a bridge that links the East and West.

To enhance your enjoyment of the music, fragrant incense sticks are included in the spine of the CD jewel case.

Asian Blossoms

Asian Blossoms,Missa Johnouchi,Pacific Moon [Alleg],Asia,Meditation,New Age,New Age / Meditation,Pop

Asian Blossoms

Tracks:

Sakura - Kyoko Okamoto
Yasugi Bushi (Song Of Yasugi) - Unkown Artists
Asadoya Yunta Of Okinawa - Unkown Artists
Hachigeshi (returning The Bowl) - Riley Kelly Lee
Akita Nitaka Bushi (Akita Nitaka Song) - Sanae Yabumuki
The Song Of Rice-Husking - Unkown Artists
Song Of The Stonemason - Unkown Artists
Soran Bushi (Soran Song) - Unknown Artists
Rokudan No Shirabe (Music Of Six Steps) - Shinichi Yuize
Yuudachi (Evening Rainstorm) - Taiko Ensemble: Soh Daiko

Average customer rating:

Asian Blossoms
Pleasing & Relaxing
Good CD
Just same
DragonLittle21

Asian Blossoms
Missa Johnouchi
Manufacturer: Pacific Moon [Alleg]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004TKH0
Release Date: 2000-06-13

Tracks:

Asian Wind (Asia No Kaze)
Seasons
Marco Polo
Song Of Silk Road
Blossom
Springtime
Night Bird
Butterfly
Twilight
Once Upon A Time
Asian Wind (Piano Version)

Amazon.com

Missa Johnouchi is a Tokyo-born pianist/composer whose chief musical pursuit is international soundtrack work. For this, her debut recording for the Pacific Moon label, Johnouchi surrounds herself with a small string ensemble, a contemporary guitar-bass-percussion trio and four musicians playing traditional Chinese instruments--the erhu (a long, narrow, bowed stringed instrument), the pipa (a pear-shaped, four-stringed lute), the yang qin (duclimer) and the gu zheng (cousin on the Japanese koto). Seeking to evoke imagery of an ancient trade route that parallels Asia's famed Silk Road, Johnouchi creates languid, formal-sounding tone poems that could either soothe the spirit or annoy the senses, depending on how you respond to the higher-pitched character of the Chinese instrumentation. Johnouchi's slow-go pieces cater to those in a reflective state of mind whose tastes lean toward lite pop-classical music and who are receptive to traditional Chinese influences. Her two solo piano selections, "Springtime," and her solo reprise of the opening track, "Asian Wind," are attractive works with broader appeal. Nice bonus: the pop-open spine of the CD case includes four sticks of incense. --Terry Wood

Album Description

The magnificent strings and graceful tones of traditional Chinese instruments create a gentle sweetness that enfolds the listener, and unveils a bridge that links the East and West.

To enhance your enjoyment of the music, fragrant incense sticks are included in the spine of the CD jewel case.

Customer Reviews:

Asian Blossoms.......2006-03-19

I really like this CD.I do Reflexology and Reiki
and find the music very suitable for a relaxing
type of atmosphere.

Pleasing & Relaxing.......2006-03-02

I heard this cd on a return flight from London. I replayed it a few times as it is very relaxing and a pleasing mixture of contemporary sounds and Asian tonal qualities. I ordered it and one for a friend. He too is enjoying it a great deal. I was not familiar with Missa Johnouchi but may now explore her other offerings. I recommend it.

Good CD.......2003-05-15

This is a good CD. It's very relaxing and the instrument that the person plays is really cool. However, I do not like this CD as much as Jia Peng Fang's RAINBOW. But this CD is still great. It's a very soothing CD and great background music for dinner or a relaxing bath. Recommended highly. Enjoy!!!!!

Just same.......2001-06-10

Good! but There ara many genre and scales in asia. Listening firsttime, it's exquisite and philosophicilly. Later! it is some boring .I think just same other atists.

DragonLittle21.......2000-07-21

Most of the time when I buy a new age soundtrack online, i usually only like a song or two on the sound track. But the album asian blossoms, i love all the songs on it. i usually play her songs late at night, when i am surfing on the web or talking on the net. I even have my recorder set to replay. I love the music of asian blossoms. its so soothing, calm, relaxing, and a beautiful album of music.

Sakura: A Musical Celebration of the Cherry Blossoms

Average customer rating:

Sakura: A Musical Celebration of the Cherry Blossoms
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Smithsonian Folkways
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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