Graces of Asia

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Asia. An ancient and mysterious land. Filled with dichotomies of passion and serenity, gentleness and harshness, intensity…and grace. It is an intricate interweaving of qualities, born of time, tradition, and culture, and this essence is reflected in its land, its people and its music.

"Graces of Asia" is a compilation album by five virtuoso women artists from Asia, which beautifully expresses the complexity of the Asian soul. The chords of the erhu, ghu zheng, pipa, and koto vibrate with a sorrowful melancholy air, conveying a sense of purity in the resounding tones. The notes of the piano ring clear and poignant, and the multi-layered vocal harmonies are stirring. Weaving a fine tapestry of sounds, these artists and their instruments evoke the richness and beauty of Asia in the hearts of the audience.

The songs are deeply and quietly moving, created from an energy that is at once both subtle and powerful. With simple elegance, the music of these five women embodies an abiding softness, strength, and spirit. Truly, they are "Graces of Asia."

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

Graces of Asia,Various Artists,Pacific Moon [Alleg],New Age / Meditation,New Age Collections,Pop,V/A Compilations


Graces of Asia

Graces of Asia
Graces of Asia
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Excellent music
  • What a great intro CD !
  • Beautiful, soothing, exquisite
Graces of Asia
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Pacific Moon [Alleg]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | New Age | Styles | Music
MeditationMeditation | New Age | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Compilations | New Age | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00008GQDY
Release Date: 2003-03-04

Tracks:

  1. Bamboo Dance - Shao Rong
  2. Winter Sky - Jiang Xiao-Qing
  3. Marco Polo - Missa Johnouchi
  4. Shigure - Missa Johnouchi
  5. First Love - Eri Sugai
  6. The Last Caravan - Missa Johnouchi
  7. Wild Rose - Shao Rong
  8. Sea Wind (Shiokazeni Fukarete) - Mizuyo Komiya
  9. Springtime - Missa Johnouchi
  10. One More Tale - Shao Rong
  11. Path - Mizuyo Komiya
  12. Aqua - Eri Sugai
  13. Cosmos - Jiang Xiao-Qing

Album Description

Asia. An ancient and mysterious land. Filled with dichotomies of passion and serenity, gentleness and harshness, intensity…and grace. It is an intricate interweaving of qualities, born of time, tradition, and culture, and this essence is reflected in its land, its people and its music.

"Graces of Asia" is a compilation album by five virtuoso women artists from Asia, which beautifully expresses the complexity of the Asian soul. The chords of the erhu, ghu zheng, pipa, and koto vibrate with a sorrowful melancholy air, conveying a sense of purity in the resounding tones. The notes of the piano ring clear and poignant, and the multi-layered vocal harmonies are stirring. Weaving a fine tapestry of sounds, these artists and their instruments evoke the richness and beauty of Asia in the hearts of the audience.

The songs are deeply and quietly moving, created from an energy that is at once both subtle and powerful. With simple elegance, the music of these five women embodies an abiding softness, strength, and spirit. Truly, they are "Graces of Asia."

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

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Excellent music.......2007-01-31

This is a great CD. Peaceful, calming, mysterious music. Especially good songs are Bamboo Dance and Sea Wind. Very talented musicians.

5 out of 5 stars What a great intro CD !.......2006-08-08

Wow.. what a good CD, if you want to dabble and get a sense of different artists, or if you have a collection and want a nice little "best of collection" - GET THIS CD! It has a great blend of styles, from the funky Bamboo dance ( which became my favorite on the CD) to the relaxing subtued tones of the local instruments, styles and just pure bliss of the music.

There is one track that I don't like too much but I will throw that out and STILL give it FIVE stars!

try it, you will like it! :)

Jim

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful, soothing, exquisite.......2004-10-12

Lovely, gentle,tranquil etheric music . . . especially love Marco Polo. Highly recommend this music/CD by female artists. Enjoy!

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