Pacific Moon

Editorial Reviews
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Flautist Gary Stroutsos, inspired by time spent at serene Falcon Cove Beach along the Oregon coast, offers up a collection of magical, reflective moonlight music. The eight-part "Pacific Moon Suite" opens the recording with the sounds of surf, flute, and percussion as it moves from "Dawn" to "Pacific Moon (Reprise)," a restful yet contemplative succession of recurring musical motifs. "Nights of Quiet Stars" is an improvised duet with frame drummer Glen Velez that's followed by solo alto-flute interpretations of classic pieces by New Age forefather Paul Horn, and jazz clarinetist Tony Scott. Pacific Moon eloquently calls forth images of vast waters and stately rock formations. It's also fine accompaniment to massage and bodywork. --Paige La Grone

Pacific Moon,Gary Stroutsos,Four Winds (Ryko),Native American,New Age,New Age / Meditation,Pop,Spiritual

Pacific Moon

Tracks:

Give My Regards To Broadway- Joel Grey
Swanee- Al Jolson
When The Moon Shines On The Moonshine- Bert Williams
A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody- John Steel
My Man- Fanny Brice
Fascinating Rhythm- Fred Astaire, Adele Astaire
If You Knew Susie (Like I Know Susie)- 78rpm Version Eddie Cantor
Someone To Watch Over Me- Gertrude Lawrence
Bill- 78 rpm Version Helen Morgan
Ol' Man River- Paul Robeson
Ain't Misbehavin'- Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra
Ten Cents A Dance- Ruth Etting
Body And Soul- Libby Holman
Brother, Can You Spare A Dime- Bing Crosby
Night And Day- Fred Astaire
Heat Wave- Ethel Waters
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes- Tamara
You're The Top- Ethel Merman
Summertime- Anne Brown
September Song- Walter Huston
My Heart Belongs To Daddy- Mary Martin
It Never Entered My Mind- Shirley Ross
Bewitched, Bothered, Bewildered- Vivienne Segal
Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning- Irving Berlin
Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'- Alfred Drake

Tracks:

New York, New York- Cris Alexander,Adolph Green,John Reardon
If I Loved You- John Raitt,Jan Clayton
Come Rain Or Come Shine- Ruby Hill,Harold Nicholas
There's No Business Like Show Business- Ensemble
How Are Things In Glocca Morra? From "Finian's Rainbow"- Ella Logan
Once In Love With Amy- Ray Bolger
Wunderbar- Alfred Drake,Patricia Morison
Some Enchanted Evening- Ezio Pinza
Lost In The Stars- Todd Duncan
Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend- Carol Channing
Luck Be A Lady- Robert Alda,Guys
Getting To Know You- Gertrude Lawrence
Who Cares?- Jack Carson,Betty Oakes
Stranger In Paradise- from " Kismet" Doretta Morrow,Richard Kiley
Ballad Of Mack The Knife- Gerald Price
Hey There- from "The Pajama Game" John Raitt
Whatever Lola Wants- Gwen Verdon
I Could Have Danced All Night- Julie Andrews
Standing On The Corner- from "The Most Happy Fella, 1956" Shorty Long,John Henson,Alan Gilbert
The Party's Over- Judy Holliday
Glitter And Be Gay- Barbara Cook
Tonight- Larry Kert, Carol Lawrence

Tracks:

Seventy-Six Trombones- Robert Preston
I Enjoy Being A Girl- from "Flower Drum Song, 1958" Pat Suzuki
Everything's Coming Up Roses- Ethel Merman
My Favorite Things- from "The Sound Of Music" Mary Martin
Put On A Happy Face- from "Bye Bye Birdie" Dick Van Dyke
Try To Remember- Jerry Orbach
Camelot- from "Camelot" Richard Burton
Love Makes The World Go 'Round- Anna Maria Alberghetti
I Believe In You- Robert Morse And Co.
The Sweetest Sounds- Diahann Carroll,Richard Kiley
Comedy Tonight- Zero Mostel
What Kind Of Fool Am I?- Anthony Newley
As Long As He Needs Me- Georgia Brown
Hello, Dolly!- Carol Channing,Cast
People- Barbra Streisand
Anyone Can Whistle- from "Anyone Can Whistle" Lee Remick
If I Were A Rich Man- Zero Mostel
Night Song- Sammy Davis, Jr.
The Impossible Dream- Richard Kiley
If My Friends Could See Me Now- Gwen Verdon
Open a New Window- from Mame Voice

Tracks:

Willkommen- from "Cabaret" Joel Grey
Let The Sunshine In- James Rado,Lynn Kellogg,Melba Moore,Cast
I'll Never Fall In Love Again- Jill O'Hara,Jerry Orbach
The Ladies Who Lunch- from "Company" Elaine Stritch
Tea For Two- Roger Rathburn,Susan Watson
I'm Still Here- Yvonne De Carlo
I Don't Know How To Love Him- Yvonne Elliman
We Go Together- Adrienne Barbeau,Barry Bostwick,Walter Bobbie,Cast
Corner Of The Sky- John Rubinstein
Send In The Clowns- Glynis Johns
Ease On Down The Road- Stephanie Mills,Tiger Haynes,Ted Ross,Hinton
One- from "A Chorus Line" Cast
All That Jazz- Chita Rivera,Ensemble
Tomorrow- Andrea Mcardle
Don't Cry For Me Argentina- Patti Lupone
Come Follow The Band
Lullaby Of Broadway- Jerry Orbach
And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going- Jennifer Holliday
The Bells Of St. Sebastian- Raul Julia

Tracks:

Memory- Betty Buckley
I Am What I Am- George Hearn
Move On- Bernadette Peters,Mandy Patinkin
Do You Hear The People Sing?- Michael Maguire,Cast
The Music Of The Night- Michael Crawford
You're Nothing Without Me- James Naughton,Gregg Edelman
The American Dream- Jonathan Pryce,Cast
Doctor Jazz- Gregory Hines,Company
With One Look- Glenn Close
On Broadway- Adrian Bailey,Frederick B. Owens,Ken Ard,Victor Trent Cook
Le Jazz Hot- Julie Andrews,Ensemble
Seasons Of Love-
Hakuna Matata- Max Casella,Tom Alan Robbins,Scott Irby-Ranniar,Jason Raize
I Wanna Be A Producer- Matthew Broderick,Ensemble
Dancing Queen- Louise Plowright,Jenny Galloway
Good Morning Baltimore- Marissa Jaret Winokur
Movin' Out- Michael Cavanaugh,Band
I Go To Rio- Hugh Jackman,Company
Defying Gravity- Kristin Chenoweth,Idina Menzel

Customer Reviews:

Fabulous for any Broadway-lover.......2007-01-30

Packs into 5 CD's a sampling of Broadway tunes from the 20's thru (almost) today, mostly from original cast recordings. Includes not just well-known hits, but also some lesser-known gems. Sound quality is first rate, booklet is informative too. Have given this as a gift to several friends with rave reviews.

Top Shelf.......2007-01-04

This is THE definitive collection of Broadway hits. I have other collections, and none of them measure up. A great deal of care was obviously taken in compiling and presenting this box set. It covers a lot of ground, starting with some long-forgotten but still very enjoyable hits from the days of yore, and finishing with present-day favorites. To the best of my knowledge, the recordings are by those who made them famous. You won't be disappointed.

TERRIFIC CD'S.......2006-03-23

THESE BROADWAY MUSICALS CD'S ARE A BROADWAY LOVERS DREAM. WITH EACH SONG, MEMORIES COME FLOODING BACK. BOTH THE FAMILIAR AND THE FORGOTTEN SONGS ARE A TRUE LISTENING PLEASURE. IF YOU LIKE BROADWAY, YOU'LL LOVE THIS SET.

Great Collection of Broadways greatest Songs .......2005-06-14

This Collection was perfectly made it has almost all the most famous Broadway songs on this 5 cd set. The Music is great and has Broadways greatest treasures like "Memory""People""With One Look""Give my regards Too Broadway" just to name a few of this numerous cd set with over 100 songs. This is a great buy if you like musicals or The music of Broadway

Great Compilation!.......2005-01-17

If you are a fan of the Broadway Musicals, this is a collection that you should purchase. Since I got the 5 disc set I've enjoyed listening to it. The majority of the songs are done by the original singers. The collection is priceless considering that you will have over 100 songs from popular musicals since the beginning of Broadway

Average customer rating:

Best ever compiliation
Japanese music
A truly mixed bag
Quite Good!
A Strong Collection

Samurai Collection
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Pacific Moon [Alleg]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Pacific Moon, Vol. 1-2
Traditional Vocal And Instrumental Music (Japan)
East Wind

ASIN: B0001EFU4G
Release Date: 2004-03-02

Tracks:

Wings Of The Eagle - Uttara-Kuru
Rising Sun - Kiyoshi Yoshida
Winter Dance - Uttara-Kuru
First Image - Uttara-Kuru
Flowers - Kiyoshi Yoshida
The Lucky Spirit - Kiyoshi Yoshida
Neyuki - Uttara-Kuru
Forest - Kiyoshi Yoshida
Tsugaru - Uttara-Kuru
Midare Uchi - Kiyoshi Yoshida
Konjaku Monogatari - Eri Sugai
Wooden Ship - Uttara-Kuru

Album Description

From Japan, with its SAMURAI culture - a culture of a distinct spirit and philosophy - comes music expressive of the Japanese sense of aesthetics. This compilation album by PACIFIC MOON features a rich assortment of traditional musical instruments from Japan. Thundering taiko drums, sweeping shakuhachi flutes, rhythmic Buddhist chants, and meditative koto harp... Enter the passionate and mystical realm of the SAMURAI.

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

Customer Reviews:

Best ever compiliation.......2007-02-09

I have just recieved this album and find it both relaxing and uplifting. The various tracks give an exellent overall feeling of the Japnese modern music. There is however one track in particular that effects me emotionally and that is the track br Eri Sugai. The words I do not understand but the tone and melody of both her voice and instrumentals are very moving. To any one who would enjoy Japanese style music I would highly recommend this CD.

Japanese music.......2007-01-07

A good CD of well played soothing Japanese music. A great CD to chill out with.

A truly mixed bag.......2005-07-26

The Samurai collection is an odd item. Most compilations take their songs from more than two albums... this one does not, apart from one track by Eri Sugai.

The Album Description claims that the album is "music expressive of the Japanese sense of aesthetics..." and "features a rich assortment of traditional musical instruments from Japan." If using Japanese instruments in western music is expressive of Japanese culture, then they must really like new age over there... because this album is mostly new age music.

Uttara-kuru's pieces in particular feel disctinctly western, and both artists use synthesized instruments from time to time. "Tsugaru" actually uses a synth club/trance beat for much of its length, completely throwing the album's narrow sense of continuity out the window.

There are some gems, as medievalcrusadesbabe mentioned, but they do not justify the purchase price.

The music on this album isn't bad... it just isn't great, and certainly wasn't what I was expecting based on the description above. If you need something light with an asian tang to play at the bookstore where you work, then by all means purchase this album. Otherwise, check out the two (okay, three) artists out individually, and don't bother with this unnecessary experiment in record fusion.

Oh and I forgot to mention that the incense sticks included in this, as with other Pacific Moon cds, are of very low quality. They burn fast and may irritate those with allergies. Try Shoyeido incense if your want quality Japanese sticks without the reaction.

Quite Good!.......2004-08-04

I've occasionally taken a fancy for music from around the world (as an alternative to alternative, progressing from progressive, rolling away from rock, etc.)....Asian music is no exception from my interest!

There are several strong pieces on this collection. All of them are good quality and you can easily pick out which one of the three artists in this collage is playing just by listening for a few moments.

The ethereal strains of Yoshida-sama's drum/synth/wind compositions have what I call "long legs" as it seems to take virtually no time to fly through the song. The rolling melody in each is backed up by a strong rolling drum line. It's this percussive precession that make the pieces move so quickly. This music seems to lend itself well to imagery of a lone person atop a horse riding across broad, hilly plains.

Uttara-Kuru's compositions are, as another reviewer put it, much more traditional-feeling. The pieces still get some modern touches here and there, but the focus is generally on the skillful manipulation of a shakuhachi flute.

It's worth a listen if you're even remotely interested. The sample clips don't do it justice, but they give you the general idea!

A Strong Collection.......2004-04-30

Samurai Collection presents us with some of the best Pacific Moon has to offer. Included here are Uttara -Kuru, Kiyoshi Yoshida and Eri Sugai

This mixed disk focuses on Japanese Flute, Asian Drumming and also includes a vocal track by Eri Sugai. The tracks from Uttara Kuru are from the `East Wind' CD. The Kiyoshi Yoshida tracks are from the CD `Asian Drum' and the Eri Sugai track is from her `Mai' CD.

The pieces are chosen for their emotional draw. The drumming tracks are vibrant and forceful contrasting the flute tracks which, while still powerful, are more subtle yet skillfully done. Neither lacks power and effectively stands up to each other.

The titles chose are interesting as well. They draw upon the imagery of Japan, as in `Wings of the Eagle', or the simple elegance of nature as in `Winter Dance'. We see through the eyes of the artist their impressions of their homeland, from the spirituality presented in `The Lucky Spirit' and the vocal sampling in `Konjaku Monogatari' by Eri Sugai, to the day to day visuals in `Wooden Ship'.

While some pieces show definite western influence, there are some very traditional pieces. `First Image' is a solo Koto performance in the traditional style, invoking very strong Japanese imagery.

As always, Pacific Moon includes a booklet in English and Japanese with some short blurbs on the music, so you are not totally lost, and the incense in the CD case to enhance your listening experience.

A very lovely presentation, and one that will introduce you to the artists, give you a good taste of the Japanese musical experience and lay the foundation for future exploration of Japanese World Music.
mafoster

Jia Peng Fang Best
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Lavi from Israel

I just damn love it!

A Masterpiece

Soothing

The best of Jia Peng Fang (Erhu)

Jia Peng Fang Best
Jia Peng Fang
Manufacturer: Pacific Moon [Alleg]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Orchid

River

Lovers

Orchid, Vol. 2

ASIN: B000255KT4
Release Date: 2004-06-08

Tracks:

Tenrosei
Silent Moon
Sweet Dreams
Suiren (A Water Lily)
Rainbow
Seishu (Pure)
Bokyo (Harukana Tabi / Distant Travels)
Xinglin Hupan
Schichahai In The Morning
Mirage Of The Fall
Memory Of Childhood
Silent Moon

Album Description

In the hands of Jia Peng Fang, the music of the erhu (Chinese violin) is as moving and powerful as a beloved memory. This selection of some of his most beautiful pieces will carry you away, to sentimental places deep within your heart...

Jia Peng Fang is a virtuoso of the erhu, and has played in hundreds of live concerts throughout China and Japan, as well as recording for movies, television and radio. He has also performed in the United Nations General Assembly Hall in New York, and in Carnagie Hall, playing with the Tokyo Pops Orchestra and New York Pops Orchestra.

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

Customer Reviews:

Lavi from Israel.......2006-08-17

Excellent intro to the Eruh - The Chinese violin, also excellent music for relaxation.

I just damn love it!.......2005-10-27

This cd provides serenity,relaxation,calming and an overall peace to myself and the thousands that listen to it... how do I know?.... I work in a hospital Outpatient Radiology Dept and have this cd playing periodically throughout the workday. Many of our patients have terminal diagnosis and comment how they love listening to this cd...

Listening to it almost automatically removes you from present day stress and woes... you find yourself silently wondering of simple life, with beautiful happy things surrounding you...

The Chinese violin... a magnificent sound!... I can't wait to order more from Jia Peng Fang!

A Masterpiece.......2005-08-04

This cd has everything one would want: creative orchestration, Fang's solo virtuosity, melodies that transport the listener, and outstanding production value. Appeals to classical, acoustic, and new age listeners.

Soothing.......2004-09-17

I live in Asia, and I've heard the Chinese musical instrument "erhu", since I was young. Erhu has always been use for sad songs or accompany sad stories. What Jia Peng Fang does with erhu in this cd is a refreshing and excellent adaptation to other western instrument accompaniment. Also, this cd is truely a great compilation of the best songs from 2 other of his cds. I highly recommend it!

The best of Jia Peng Fang (Erhu).......2004-08-29

This album is a compilation based on three previously released albums of Jia Peng Fang: 'Faraway...', 'River' and 'Rainbow'.

There is only one new track - No. 7 - 'Bokyo'.

I recommend this album to those customers, who have never heard a beautiful relaxing Asian music of Jia Peng Fang, as well as to those connaisseurs who would like to make a pleasant gift to their friends.

Please note that by the time of this review, Jia Peng Fang relased 2 new CDs - 'Sho' and 'Roman'. A few weeks ago, he released his first DVD with live concert. For the time being these new CDs and the DVD are available only in Japan... But, I know for sure, that sooner or later, they will be released in USA as well. Keep checking...

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Selections from the Greatest Voice of the Last Hundred Years
A Must Have
The Mario Lanza Collection
The MARIO LANZA Collection
WONDERFUL!!!!!

The MARIO LANZA Collection

Manufacturer: RCA Victor
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ASIN: B000003F6V
Release Date: 1991-11-12

Tracks:

Be My Love
I'll Never Love You
Because You're Mine
The Song Angels Sing
Drink, Drink, Drink
Serenade
The Loveliest Night of the Year
La Donna E Mobile
Because
For You Alone
Golden Days
Deep In My Heart, Dear
If I Loved You
Yours Is My Heart Alone
One Night Of Love
Beloved
Beautiful Love
With A Song In My Heart
You Are My Love
Call Me Fool

Tracks:

All The Things You Are
My Song,My Love
Love Is The Sweetest Thing
Will You Remember
Granada
Lolita
Serenade
Temptation
Lygia
Lady of Spain
This Land
Lee-Ah-Loo
Tina-Lina
Boom Biddy Boom Boom
The Bayou Lullaby
The Lord's Prayer
And Here You Are
Song of Songs
Somewhere A Voice Is Calling
I Never Knew

Tracks:

Ciribiribin
Wonder Why
Come Dance With Me
O Sole Mio
Younger Than Springtime
For the First Time (Come Prima)
Never Till Now
Arrivederci, Roma
If You Were Mine
Behold!
A Night to Remember
Love in a Home
Do You Wonder
Softly as in a Morning Sunrise
One Alone
Aida:Celeste Aida
Carmen: Flower Song
La Traviata: Brindisi
Rigoletto:Questa O Quella
Pagliacci:Vesti La Giubba
Cavalleria Rusticana: Addio Alla Madre

Customer Reviews:

Selections from the Greatest Voice of the Last Hundred Years.......2007-03-13

Mario Lanza was, arguably, the greatest tenor and greatest singer of this and the last century. It is difficult to appreciate him without listening to a variety of selections. This collection has some of his best recordings and exhibits the versatility and variety that he possessed that permitted him to "crossover" from opera to popular music with a ease.

I recommend this for those who already know Lanza to some extent but want to go into more depth and understand his marvelous skills.

A Must Have .......2006-12-12

I had forgotten what a beautiful voice Mario Lanza had. This collection contains opera and pop selections that exhibit the power yet sweetness of his voice. Fortunately, we have his CD's and videos so we can remember and listen to his gorgeous, vibrant voice and personality. I highly recommend this collection along with his wonderful movies, especially The Great Caruso.

The Mario Lanza Collection.......2006-11-10

I had forgotten just how beautiful a voice from the past was. It is a wonderful collection

The MARIO LANZA Collection.......2006-08-19

extract from most important LPs. Brilliant sound quality from RCA. Also included are soundtrack recordings from some of his movies. The are several reissues from Mario Lanza but this one is a collection you should have.

WONDERFUL!!!!!.......2005-10-19

The Mario Lanza Collection is a three CD set and it has 61 songs and they all sound great. The mastering on this set is excellent and the song choice is very very good. It would have been perfect if they added a forth CD with more Arias, Italian songs and Sacred Arias. BUT still this set is a great introduction to Lanza. Lanza's voice was powerful and beautiful; if you are a fan of great singing, you will love Lanza. Highlights on this CD set are; Be my Love, Because your Mine, Serenade, With a Song in My Heart, Temptation, The Lord's Prayer, Ciribirbin, O Solo Mio, Ariverducci Roma, and on and on. They are many many great songs on this set, and I highly recommend it.

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Beautifully Relaxing
I don't like New Age Music
Breathing Spaces
Music that touches your soul
In Love Jiang

Breathing Spaces
Jiang Xiao-Qing
Manufacturer: Pacific Moon [Alleg]
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Binding: Audio CD

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Road to Oasis

ASIN: B000063WYG
Release Date: 2002-04-02

Tracks:

Nocturne
Moonlight
Winter Sky
Lullaby From Home
Leaves Of Autumn
Morning Dew
Water's Edge
Tears Of The Moon
Mist
Cosmos
Theme From The Last Emperor

Album Description

Even in the deepest quiet, there is a resonance within the stillness. The exquisite and graceful timbres of the Gu Zheng (Chinese zither) transport you to an interlude of serenity.

Jiang Xiao-Qing is a member of the famous Li Hua ensemble ("Asian Blossoms," "road to OASIS"), and Pacific Moon is now proud to present "Breathing Spaces," her first solo album for the label.

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

Customer Reviews:

Beautifully Relaxing.......2007-07-27

This is one of the most wonderful Asian CDs I've heard. It's peaceful and relaxing. Thank you!!

I don't like New Age Music.......2006-03-26

But this is good music. I got this to do Tai Chi to and it works great . I've bought Cd's that are supposedly for Tai Chi and the flow required just isn't there. This cd is not only smooth and flowing enough for Tai Chi, but also 'quiet' and soft enough for meditation, and at the same time just nice enough to put on at home or in the car and just LISTEN to. It never sounds repetitive or too minimal , and yet it doesn't change so drastically in tempo or tone that Tai Chi or meditation is adversely affected. I love it and very highly recommend it.

Breathing Spaces.......2006-03-09

Hypnotic ~ this is the utmost best albulm. Her music is breath-taking. It mentally catures you, takes you away to a magical place, then leaves you with a tingeling sense gladness. I listen to it all the time. I wish Jiang Xiao-Qing had more CD's ... I'd buy them all.

Music that touches your soul.......2005-06-17

Absolutely brilliant and peaceful.
If you can combine "calming, touching, heartwarming, soothing" into one word, let me know so I can describe just how good this CD is!

Jim

In Love Jiang.......2005-04-20

I have found a new and personal friend in Jiang Xiao-Qing. A very personal serenade for those quiet moments in the evenings of life.

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Perfect Peace
AWESOME MUSIC FOR MASSAGE
Remarkable, otherworldly, sublime
fans of the chill unite!
Lovers of ambient, you MUST buy this cd!

Bali
Jalan Jalan
Manufacturer: Pacific Moon [Alleg]
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Binding: Audio CD

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Bali

ASIN: B00000JLJY
Release Date: 1999-07-27

Tracks:

Sembahyang Pagi
Ocean Blue
Lotus
Water Garden
Jalan Jalan
Sun-Set
Firefly Sanctuary
Selemat Tidur

Amazon.com

In Japan and China, New Age music is often produced with the same attitude they've applied to robotic manufacturing--and it sounds like it. The artists are faceless and the music is generic. But a label called Pacific Moon may be changing that. Jalan Jalan's Bali is one of the most haunting albums of the year. This Japanese group takes the sounds of the Balinese gamelan (although the slow cadences are more Javanese), and with pianos, flutes, small percussion, and environmental sounds, they loop melodic cycles into a deftly subtle fabric. There's an austerity and simplicity of form that owes much to Brian Eno's Music for Airports, with its sense of elegiac repose and resigned melancholy, particularly evidenced in tracks like "Firefly Sanctuary." The canon form, in which most of these pieces are written, and its stately pace make this music seem like it could go on forever, and you wish it would. --John Diliberto

Album Description

The music of the gamelan playing softly in the backgound, the blue sky, quiet sea, and crimson setting sun. Welcome to a day in Bali - guaranteed to relax and soothe.

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

(Also try "Bali dua" by this artist!)

Customer Reviews:

Perfect Peace.......2007-02-06

There is a reason this CD has not received anything less than 5 stars. It is absolutely one of the best I have heard in the genre.
I have to agree with another listener...the beauty here is in the sparseness of the music. Stark, moving, with a melancholy beauty, it is one of those CDs that you just never want to end. Sit down after dark and light a candle...this music will take you to a far off tropical shore and leave you so relaxed and at peace that you won't be able to get out of your chair. I can't recommend this one enough.

AWESOME MUSIC FOR MASSAGE.......2006-03-19

I am an LMT always on the lookout for great massage music and this CD is the BEST!!!! I purchased one of the Detaching the World CD's and was very disappointed in it. This CD has become my absolute favorite and my clients have all commented on the relaxing quality it possesses. They all want me to keep it in stock to sell! Truly amazing music....very different....yet PERFECT for massage!!!! I can't say it enough! My clients and I are happier people thanks to this amazing CD.

Remarkable, otherworldly, sublime.......2004-09-28

This music is beautiful, truly transporting. A music of absolute connection to Source Energy. One of my favorite CD's in my collection of over 500. Thank you, Jalan Jalan.

fans of the chill unite!.......2004-06-02

this ,needless to say,is one of my favorite "relax"cds out of my collection of nearly 900 discs.it ranks right up there with shrin terrai,aphex twin's ambient cd,buckethead's "colma","electric tears",and death cube k albums,robert rich,and steve roach.if any of these rings a pleasent tone to you,get "bali" by all means!!!
ps:this music will help you save $-you'll never need sleeping pills again!

Lovers of ambient, you MUST buy this cd!.......2004-01-04

As a huge consumer of REAL ambient music (you know, minimalist, space music, new age, buddhist stuff--not the trip-hop crap that touts itself under that category) this is one of my most prized possessions. If you're a fan of transoceanic, 2002, Constance Demby, or any of the other ambient gurus, THIS is the CD to buy. (You gotta love the incense sticks that come packaged within the spine of the CD case--better buy it new to get these.)

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I recommend any of the Pacific Moon collections
Mood Music
LA MUSICA DE LA AGUAS AZUL

Pacific Moon III
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ASIN: B00000JLK0
Release Date: 1999-07-27

Tracks:

Silver Moon - Naoyuki Onda
Teinsagu Nu Hana - Penny/Kyoko Gushiken
Night Sky - Naoyuki Onda
Wings Of The Eagle - Uttara-Kuru
Beyond The Window - Mizuyo Komiya
Neyuki - Uttara-Kuru
A Lullaby Of Takeda - Eri
Hae - Pacific Moon III
A Song Of Birth - Eri
Tsugaru - Mizuyo Komiya
Hannya Shingyo

Customer Reviews:

I recommend any of the Pacific Moon collections.......2007-04-02

This is great relaxing "background" music. Unobtrusive, interesting, and exotic. Loved it.

Mood Music.......2002-01-07

I found this album to be a wonderful arrangement of different artists and moods that are ideal to do power yoga to, as well as for contemplative listening. It is mostly instrumental, although there is one chant akin to Buddhist chants. Unlike many of the traditional yoga CD's, this does not go on endlessly on any one tack, and you could just as easily imagine listening to this at happy hour while looking out across the ocean.

This is my second purchase of this CD. The first one was destroyed by an errant CD player.

LA MUSICA DE LA AGUAS AZUL.......2000-07-16

Pacific Moon is a groundbreaking label, based in Tokyo and Seattle. This recording is a fine introduction to some of their recording artists. It is an eclectic showcase of talents. The track "TEINSAGU NU HANA" is a pop song sung in beautiful Japanese & English, it is a unique track. The two tracks from UTTARA-KURU are wonderful & display their wide range as artists well. MIZUYO KOMIYA has two tracks, one being the amazing epic piece "TSUGARU", this track is about 10 minutes in length and it is a great arrangement. HAE has the buddhist monk based track, it is so spectacular. Also spectacular is the song "HANNYA SHINGYO". A great compilation from a new label with the great idea to enclose small incense sticks in the clear spine of each CD. Everytime I get this CD out to play, I am hit with a great fragrance. Of course, the music is good too.

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Paths through the woods

Samurai Collection II
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Pacific Moon [Alleg]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Pacific Moon, Vol. 1-2
Pacific Moon III
Asian Drums
Asian Drums II

ASIN: B0007NBACC
Release Date: 2005-03-08

Tracks:

Legend Of The Ocean
D.N.A. - Bonten Bonten
Hiten - Bonten Bonten
Our Life - Uttara-Kuru
Cherry Blossom
Wazawai
Silver Moon - Aaoyuki Onda
Mad Spider's Web
Another Day
Flowers, Birds, Winds & Moon - Uttara-Kuru
Duel
Path - Mizuyo Komiya

Customer Reviews:

Paths through the woods.......2006-02-06

Like my title if I was writting a book which I am, come to think of it, I love to listen to music as the plots, story & characters form from simple to complex. Just added this to my collection, they can help tell a tale on certain points in my book. Kiyoshi Yoshida are my favorites. After a stressfull day or wanting to relax, these tracks can help you with that. I even plan to use some in my photoshoots. At times models can mellow and get in the mood, which this cd can do.

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outstanding
Get #1 AND #2 :)
Enjoyably soothing
THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS
MEDITATE TO THIS.....

Orchid
Shao Rong
Manufacturer: Pacific Moon [Alleg]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Orchid, Vol. 2
Breathing Spaces
Jia Peng Fang Best
Graces of Asia
Road to Oasis

ASIN: B00005604D
Release Date: 2001-01-23

Tracks:

Wild Rose
Bamboo Dance
Yue Er Gao: Precious Moon
True Love
A Day Goes By
The Land Of Woods And Waters
Unicorn
Marketplace
One More Tale
Wild Rose (Reprise)

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The pipa is a four-stringed lute that immediately signals its Asian origins with microtonal scales and note bends. Shao Rong, a Chinese musician living in Japan, makes the most of these characteristics on Orchid. Born in Shanghai, China, Rong is a classically trained musician whose forte has been folk music and new classical music, including the compositions of Tan Dun. On Orchid, producer Seiichi Kyoda places Rong in a more contemporary music setting. A member of the world fusion group Uttara-Kuru, Kyoda wrote all the music and arrangements on Orchid, and he shows a penchant for light melodies and breezy arrangements that heighten the pipa's natural tendency toward sweetness, especially when Rong affects a mandolin-like tremelo. Kyoda surrounds her with ghuzeng zithers, tizi, and shakuhachi flutes, and the erhu, a Chinese violin played by Jia Peng Fang. Kyoda also works some darker tones on the electro-tabla driven grooves of "Precious Moon," a reconfiguration of a traditional song, and the dynamic "One More Tale." The latter piece centers on a piano ostinato phrase that lays the road for a cinematic journey into the night. --John Diliberto

Album Description

Experience the lovely resonance of the pipa (Chinese lute) masterfully performed by virtuoso, Shao Rong. The shimmering, melancholy melodies evoke a calm and peaceful mood, and lead you to dream of foreign and exotic lands.

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

Customer Reviews:

outstanding.......2006-11-05

this is an excellent album..order both 1 & 2..this should be sold as a set
they are that excellent..such a display of talent and further more a blend of various instruments, chinese & western to perfection

Get #1 AND #2 :).......2006-08-08

As said over and over in these reviews these are both wonderful, nothing more for me to add, only to say get both, 1 and 2, you will save on shipping, and you will only end up buying them both anyway - trust me they are that good!

Jim

Enjoyably soothing.......2006-07-29

I searched for this CD because I had heard one compelling song on the radio, Bamboo Dance. What a delight to be able to hear more of this talented artist's work. A combination of eastern and western instruments that result in beautiful calming music. I also purchased Orchid II which is equal to the original.

I put on the CDs, light a few candles (or the inscense included with them, grab a book and relax at the end of a stress filled day. Heaven.

THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS.......2005-11-22

LISTENING TO "ORCHID" AND "ORCHID 2" MOTIVATED CERTAIN WORDS INTO MY CONSCIOUSNESS: SERENITY, ADORATION, VENERATION, SWEETNESS, AFFECTION, AESTHETICS AND THE IDEA THAT LOVE MIGHT EXIST. BUT AS MILES DAVIS ONCE SAID "ITS THE WAY THE MUSIC MAKES YOU FEEL". ONE NO LONGER NEEDS TO JOG FOR AN OUTPOURING OF ENDORPHINS AND TRANQUILITY. SHAO, IN A MOST REFINE MODE FREES THE TIME; JUST THIS ONENESS WITH ALL WHO BELIEVE IN COEXISTENCE. TO HEAR THIS MUSIC IS TO BELIEVE-ITS REAL.

MEDITATE TO THIS............2005-10-11

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL, TRAVEL FAR AWAY IN YOUR HEART AND MIND LISTENING TO THIS ONE. IT SPEAKS FOR IT'S SELF...TRY IT. JUST LIKE SPENDING THE DAY IN THE ORIENT, HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR A VERY
ROMANTIC EVENING TO REALLY SET THE MOOD AND TAKE YOU TO ANOTHER
LEVEL.

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Excellent music
What a great intro CD !
Beautiful, soothing, exquisite

Graces of Asia
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Pacific Moon [Alleg]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Orchid

ASIN: B00008GQDY
Release Date: 2003-03-04

Tracks:

Bamboo Dance - Shao Rong
Winter Sky - Jiang Xiao-Qing
Marco Polo - Missa Johnouchi
Shigure - Missa Johnouchi
First Love - Eri Sugai
The Last Caravan - Missa Johnouchi
Wild Rose - Shao Rong
Sea Wind (Shiokazeni Fukarete) - Mizuyo Komiya
Springtime - Missa Johnouchi
One More Tale - Shao Rong
Path - Mizuyo Komiya
Aqua - Eri Sugai
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:

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.

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

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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