Kojiki

Editorial Reviews
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We learn from the liner notes of this 1990 release that Kojiki, is from the story of the same name familiar to Japanese school children, an ancient account of the creation of Japan. It is a mythical tale that provides a fitting thematic backdrop for the swelling symphonic flourishes that Kitaro uses liberally on this recording. Accompanied by a pop-rock ensemble, violinist Steve Kindler, and the string section from George Lucas's Skywalker Symphony Orchestra, Kitaro arranges a cinematic mix of drama and mystery that brings to mind the symphonic, crescendo-heavy side of John Tesh--appropriate for a fable that involves cataclysms, a hero's quest, a fair maiden, and a battle with an eight-headed dragon. Kitaro's keyboards and flutes are sometimes submerged in the mix, perhaps lost in the Celestial Rock Cave or swept away under the Bridge of Rainbows, but the intended attraction here is the widescreen flash and pop-orchestral dash generated by more than two-dozen pop and classical musicians. Overall, it may be a bit heavy-handed for New Age fans and a touch too pretty for progressive fans. The most effective piece is the disc's concluding work,"Reimei," a sweetly stirring, bell-chiming anthem. Overwrought to some, a masterpiece to others. --Terry Wood --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Product Description
Kitaro crafts this musical journey from the ancient chronicle (Kojiki) that recounts the birth of Japan and it's people. Featuring the string section from the Skywalker Symphony, along with Kitaro's signature keyboard and flute sounds, the score to this thematic backdrop is full of passion and beauty that is masterfully conceived, arranged and performed. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Kojiki,Kitaro,Geffen Records,New Age,New Age / Meditation

Kojiki

Kojiki
Kojiki
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Pleasant for a quiet, relaxing day
  • excellent album
  • It is heard well, it is heard and depends and is bad
  • Heard better, heard worse
  • Start From The Beginning
 Kojiki
Kitaro
Manufacturer: Domo Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | New Age | Styles | Music
MeditationMeditation | New Age | Styles | Music
ElectronicElectronic | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music
Similar Items:
  1. Gaia
  2. Mandala
  3. Tenku
  4. Dream
  5. The Light of the Spirit

ASIN: B000005WOM
Release Date: 1997-08-05

Tracks:

  1. Hajimari
  2. Sozo
  3. Koi
  4. Orochi
  5. Nageki
  6. Matsuri
  7. Reimei

Amazon.com

We learn from the liner notes of this 1990 release that Kojiki, is from the story of the same name familiar to Japanese school children, an ancient account of the creation of Japan. It is a mythical tale that provides a fitting thematic backdrop for the swelling symphonic flourishes that Kitaro uses liberally on this recording. Accompanied by a pop-rock ensemble, violinist Steve Kindler, and the string section from George Lucas's Skywalker Symphony Orchestra, Kitaro arranges a cinematic mix of drama and mystery that brings to mind the symphonic, crescendo-heavy side of John Tesh--appropriate for a fable that involves cataclysms, a hero's quest, a fair maiden, and a battle with an eight-headed dragon. Kitaro's keyboards and flutes are sometimes submerged in the mix, perhaps lost in the Celestial Rock Cave or swept away under the Bridge of Rainbows, but the intended attraction here is the widescreen flash and pop-orchestral dash generated by more than two-dozen pop and classical musicians. Overall, it may be a bit heavy-handed for New Age fans and a touch too pretty for progressive fans. The most effective piece is the disc's concluding work,"Reimei," a sweetly stirring, bell-chiming anthem. Overwrought to some, a masterpiece to others. --Terry Wood

Album Description

Kitaro crafts this musical journey from the ancient chronicle (Kojiki) that recounts the birth of Japan and it's people. Featuring the string section from the Skywalker Symphony, along with Kitaro's signature keyboard and flute sounds, the score to this thematic backdrop is full of passion and beauty that is masterfully conceived, arranged and performed.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Pleasant for a quiet, relaxing day.......2007-01-14

One of my international (japanese) exchange students brought this CD to me as a gift. I had never heard of this artist before, and it took me a while to actually get around to listening to it. Now that I did, I can say it is a very pleasant composition, albeit nothing overwhelming or emotionally churning. I could well imagine giving it to my massage therapist so that she may play it while relaxing all my achy muscles. So, you might want to lie down, close your eyes and drift off into a dream of your own... or maybe into dreaming the story of creation of Japan, which is the underlying inspiration for this composition.
On a side note, I do not quite get it how there are arab voices to be heard on piece # 11 or 12, not sure whether it was the end of one or the beginning of the next... and oh yes, on piece # 13 and 14, I swear he must have listened to a X-mas song when he composed that... listen to the first couple of bars, lol.... you tell me!

5 out of 5 stars excellent album.......2005-02-26

J'aime beaucoup ce cd parce qu'il est différent des autres. Les arrangements sont magnifique. J'y retrouve sa musique enrobée d'une saveur qui me donne l'esu à la bouche et qui ensorcelle mes oreilles. Bref, c'est un cd qui s'écoute avec ravissement.

2 out of 5 stars It is heard well, it is heard and depends and is bad.......2004-05-16

As for the _ me this album rather some time knowledge for a while before... in my sisters the mo cassette copy (CDs spread or easily to procure this in the same way before the ‚  the time ‚  today. Or exactly weren' which perhaps those are easy to procure for me; T) In the basis, me it consoles and thinking that we want music. You have known, whether or not you like that, frequently music you' Such healthy consoles in order to inquire about that the type of ve has known extent, it' S you heard. This CD was taken a second look besides the fact that with, being different, I do not give five stars of the thin genius to that. It meaning that the pan and the toilet paper which are sliced as other things scream, you' of feeling of the condition which it strikes with the hammer of the high energy ear; There is no re, if but that being largest it is not complete, hearing splendid It' S. Well It' S. I health like that sufficiently, but it is synthesized clearly, is not urged very and the ‚Ä sounds. Perhaps as for me the ' Heart and soul' It has let escape; The product, but really, everything it' That s it is not. That feeling is good to the ear, when it is many calm postponement, brain me who am you suppose you do not engage. Don' T excessively with complicated anything the video game, ƒfƒBƒYƒj - thinks the track/truck where part spreads and makes float, won' T basic is disappointed Japanese music you expect exactly. The good music where, in addition you sleep oak that won' The pump of t your blood or you obtain with anything. Completely or less $9 purchase. If this is not your factual occasion, I wouldn' It is more than the payment that of t. There' New age music it improves s there. " Thunderdrums" ; For example, I feel rather than being, good CD, but that is the Japanese native American who urges. For the second time, in order to summarize, as for this good CD and feeling being good and hearing, what to be unexpected is not uniformity not to be dramatic.

3 out of 5 stars Heard better, heard worse.......2004-05-09

I knew of this album quite some time ago... my sister had a cassette copy (this was before CDs became popular or as accessible as they are today. Or maybe they just weren't accessible to ME) and basically, I wanted some comfort music. You know, the type of music you've heard so often that whether you like it or not, you know it so well it's comforting to hear. Unlike the others who have reviewed this CD, I do not give it 5 stars of sheer genius. It's nice to listen to if you're not in the mood for high-energy ear hammering tunes, but it is definitely not the greatest thing since sliced bread and toilet paper as the others have raved. It's okay. I like it well enough, but it sounds obviously synthesized and not incredibly inspired. Maybe I am missing the 'heart and soul' of the product, but really, it's not all that. It is pleasant to the ear and does not engage the brain over-much, which can be a gentle respite, I suppose. Don't expect anything too complex, just some basic Japanese music that is reminiscent of a video game or even some popular Disney tracks, and you won't be disappointed. Good music to sleep by, as well, but it won't get your blood pumping or anything. Definitely an Under $9 Purchase. I wouldn't pay more than that unless this is REALLY your thing. There's better New Age music out there. "Thunderdrums", for instance, I feel is a better CD, but that is Native American inspired and not Japanese. Again, to summarize, this is a good CD, pleasant listening, but nothing stunning or even dramatic.

5 out of 5 stars Start From The Beginning.......2004-02-20

Kojiki is the original Japanese storybook that retells the core myths of Japanese folklore. These are the tales that underlie the Shinto faith, long before Buddhism and Confucianism took their hold on Japanese culture. As such the have a rough and tumble, tongue in cheek side that makes the stories unique to Western eyes. What they lack lack in terms of refinement they more than make up for in color and imagination.

Kitaro's approach to the Kojiki tales is to focus one the creation stories, starting with the creation of the islands, and climaxing in an intense and lurid dance that lures the sun goddess out of her cave, restoring the light and establishing Japan's royal line. The story offers many of the elements that 'program' music thrives on, and Kitaro is quick to take advantage of the resources available to him.

My first experience with the music was in concert, during Kitaro's world tour. Previously I thought of Kitaro as a bland, but enjoyable, creator of electronic music. My new age preferences were (and still are) for acoustic musicians, and Kitaro's recognizable style was cloying after much listening. What I discovered at the concert was that Kitaro in person is a completely different phenomenon that Kitaro on DVD.

Kojiki's wild emotional swings, from plaintive to ecstatic, make for compelling music. But the performance, with atmospheric special effects and Kitaro leaping from instrument to instrument was extraordinary. He finished to a standing ovation that was well earned. Since that time my appreciation for what the player/composer was trying to accomplish has grown with each playing.

This is an excellence place to start your discovery of Kitaro, and a required possession if you are a regular listener.
Kojiki
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Kojiki
    Kitaro
    Manufacturer: Domo Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | New Age | Styles | Music
    MeditationMeditation | New Age | Styles | Music
    ElectronicElectronic | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music
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    1. Daylight Moonlight: Live in Yakushiji
    2. Drops of Jupiter

    ASIN: B00009WVT5
    Release Date: 2003-07-22

    Tracks:

    1. Hajimari
    2. Sozo
    3. Koi
    4. Orochi
    5. Nageki
    6. Matsuri
    7. Reimei
    Kojiki
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Kojiki
      Kitaro
      Manufacturer: Sony/Columbia
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | New Age | Styles | Music
      ElectronicElectronic | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music
      New AgeNew Age | Imports | Stores | Music
      ASIN: B00012T2SI
      Release Date: 2004-02-09

      Tracks:

      1. Hajimari
      2. Sozo
      3. Koi
      4. Orochi
      5. Nageki
      6. Matsuri
      7. Reimei

      Album Details

      Japanese Release featuring a Bonus Dvd (Ntsc, Reegion Code 2), with Live Performaces of the World Tour after the Release.
      Kojiki
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • Pleasant for a quiet, relaxing day
      • excellent album
      • It is heard well, it is heard and depends and is bad
      • Heard better, heard worse
      • Start From The Beginning
      		 Kojiki
      Kitaro
      Manufacturer: Geffen Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | New Age | Styles | Music
      MeditationMeditation | New Age | Styles | Music
      ElectronicElectronic | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music
      Similar Items:
      1. Gaia
      2. Mandala
      3. Tenku
      4. Dream
      5. The Light of the Spirit

      ASIN: B000000ORQ
      Release Date: 1990-03-16

      Tracks:

      1. Hajimari
      2. Sozo
      3. Koi
      4. Orochi
      5. Nageki
      6. Matsuri
      7. Reimei

      Amazon.com

      We learn from the liner notes of this 1990 release that Kojiki, is from the story of the same name familiar to Japanese school children, an ancient account of the creation of Japan. It is a mythical tale that provides a fitting thematic backdrop for the swelling symphonic flourishes that Kitaro uses liberally on this recording. Accompanied by a pop-rock ensemble, violinist Steve Kindler, and the string section from George Lucas's Skywalker Symphony Orchestra, Kitaro arranges a cinematic mix of drama and mystery that brings to mind the symphonic, crescendo-heavy side of John Tesh--appropriate for a fable that involves cataclysms, a hero's quest, a fair maiden, and a battle with an eight-headed dragon. Kitaro's keyboards and flutes are sometimes submerged in the mix, perhaps lost in the Celestial Rock Cave or swept away under the Bridge of Rainbows, but the intended attraction here is the widescreen flash and pop-orchestral dash generated by more than two-dozen pop and classical musicians. Overall, it may be a bit heavy-handed for New Age fans and a touch too pretty for progressive fans. The most effective piece is the disc's concluding work,"Reimei," a sweetly stirring, bell-chiming anthem. Overwrought to some, a masterpiece to others. --Terry Wood

      Album Description

      Kitaro crafts this musical journey from the ancient chronicle (Kojiki) that recounts the birth of Japan and it's people. Featuring the string section from the Skywalker Symphony, along with Kitaro's signature keyboard and flute sounds, the score to this thematic backdrop is full of passion and beauty that is masterfully conceived, arranged and performed.

      Customer Reviews:

      3 out of 5 stars Pleasant for a quiet, relaxing day.......2007-01-14

      One of my international (japanese) exchange students brought this CD to me as a gift. I had never heard of this artist before, and it took me a while to actually get around to listening to it. Now that I did, I can say it is a very pleasant composition, albeit nothing overwhelming or emotionally churning. I could well imagine giving it to my massage therapist so that she may play it while relaxing all my achy muscles. So, you might want to lie down, close your eyes and drift off into a dream of your own... or maybe into dreaming the story of creation of Japan, which is the underlying inspiration for this composition.
      On a side note, I do not quite get it how there are arab voices to be heard on piece # 11 or 12, not sure whether it was the end of one or the beginning of the next... and oh yes, on piece # 13 and 14, I swear he must have listened to a X-mas song when he composed that... listen to the first couple of bars, lol.... you tell me!

      5 out of 5 stars excellent album.......2005-02-26

      J'aime beaucoup ce cd parce qu'il est différent des autres. Les arrangements sont magnifique. J'y retrouve sa musique enrobée d'une saveur qui me donne l'esu à la bouche et qui ensorcelle mes oreilles. Bref, c'est un cd qui s'écoute avec ravissement.

      2 out of 5 stars It is heard well, it is heard and depends and is bad.......2004-05-16

      As for the _ me this album rather some time knowledge for a while before... in my sisters the mo cassette copy (CDs spread or easily to procure this in the same way before the ‚  the time ‚  today. Or exactly weren' which perhaps those are easy to procure for me; T) In the basis, me it consoles and thinking that we want music. You have known, whether or not you like that, frequently music you' Such healthy consoles in order to inquire about that the type of ve has known extent, it' S you heard. This CD was taken a second look besides the fact that with, being different, I do not give five stars of the thin genius to that. It meaning that the pan and the toilet paper which are sliced as other things scream, you' of feeling of the condition which it strikes with the hammer of the high energy ear; There is no re, if but that being largest it is not complete, hearing splendid It' S. Well It' S. I health like that sufficiently, but it is synthesized clearly, is not urged very and the ‚Ä sounds. Perhaps as for me the ' Heart and soul' It has let escape; The product, but really, everything it' That s it is not. That feeling is good to the ear, when it is many calm postponement, brain me who am you suppose you do not engage. Don' T excessively with complicated anything the video game, ƒfƒBƒYƒj - thinks the track/truck where part spreads and makes float, won' T basic is disappointed Japanese music you expect exactly. The good music where, in addition you sleep oak that won' The pump of t your blood or you obtain with anything. Completely or less $9 purchase. If this is not your factual occasion, I wouldn' It is more than the payment that of t. There' New age music it improves s there. " Thunderdrums" ; For example, I feel rather than being, good CD, but that is the Japanese native American who urges. For the second time, in order to summarize, as for this good CD and feeling being good and hearing, what to be unexpected is not uniformity not to be dramatic.

      3 out of 5 stars Heard better, heard worse.......2004-05-09

      I knew of this album quite some time ago... my sister had a cassette copy (this was before CDs became popular or as accessible as they are today. Or maybe they just weren't accessible to ME) and basically, I wanted some comfort music. You know, the type of music you've heard so often that whether you like it or not, you know it so well it's comforting to hear. Unlike the others who have reviewed this CD, I do not give it 5 stars of sheer genius. It's nice to listen to if you're not in the mood for high-energy ear hammering tunes, but it is definitely not the greatest thing since sliced bread and toilet paper as the others have raved. It's okay. I like it well enough, but it sounds obviously synthesized and not incredibly inspired. Maybe I am missing the 'heart and soul' of the product, but really, it's not all that. It is pleasant to the ear and does not engage the brain over-much, which can be a gentle respite, I suppose. Don't expect anything too complex, just some basic Japanese music that is reminiscent of a video game or even some popular Disney tracks, and you won't be disappointed. Good music to sleep by, as well, but it won't get your blood pumping or anything. Definitely an Under $9 Purchase. I wouldn't pay more than that unless this is REALLY your thing. There's better New Age music out there. "Thunderdrums", for instance, I feel is a better CD, but that is Native American inspired and not Japanese. Again, to summarize, this is a good CD, pleasant listening, but nothing stunning or even dramatic.

      5 out of 5 stars Start From The Beginning.......2004-02-20

      Kojiki is the original Japanese storybook that retells the core myths of Japanese folklore. These are the tales that underlie the Shinto faith, long before Buddhism and Confucianism took their hold on Japanese culture. As such the have a rough and tumble, tongue in cheek side that makes the stories unique to Western eyes. What they lack lack in terms of refinement they more than make up for in color and imagination.

      Kitaro's approach to the Kojiki tales is to focus one the creation stories, starting with the creation of the islands, and climaxing in an intense and lurid dance that lures the sun goddess out of her cave, restoring the light and establishing Japan's royal line. The story offers many of the elements that 'program' music thrives on, and Kitaro is quick to take advantage of the resources available to him.

      My first experience with the music was in concert, during Kitaro's world tour. Previously I thought of Kitaro as a bland, but enjoyable, creator of electronic music. My new age preferences were (and still are) for acoustic musicians, and Kitaro's recognizable style was cloying after much listening. What I discovered at the concert was that Kitaro in person is a completely different phenomenon that Kitaro on DVD.

      Kojiki's wild emotional swings, from plaintive to ecstatic, make for compelling music. But the performance, with atmospheric special effects and Kitaro leaping from instrument to instrument was extraordinary. He finished to a standing ovation that was well earned. Since that time my appreciation for what the player/composer was trying to accomplish has grown with each playing.

      This is an excellence place to start your discovery of Kitaro, and a required possession if you are a regular listener.
      Kojiki
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		Kojiki
        Kitaro
        Manufacturer: Geffen
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | New Age | Styles | Music
        ElectronicElectronic | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music
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        1. Dream
        2. An Enchanted Evening

        ASIN: B000091NMD
        Release Date: 1989-09-01

        Tracks:

        1. Hajimari
        2. Sozo
        3. Koi
        4. Orochi
        5. Naggeki
        6. Matsuri
        7. Reimei
        Live Since 1982 Kojiki Eitetsu's Works F
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          		Live Since 1982 Kojiki Eitetsu's Works F
          Eitetsu Hayashi
          Manufacturer: King
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD
          ASIN: B00004TZ2O
          Release Date: 2000-04-26

          Tracks:

          1. Kangansworle
          2. Mcjapanese
          3. Kayazanmai
          4. Pulse Study
          5. Kenbai

          Album Details

          Live Recording of his Solo Debut Concert.
          Duo Live in Warehouse Since 1982 Kojiki
          Average customer rating: Not rated
            		Duo Live in Warehouse Since 1982 Kojiki
            Eitetsu Hayashi , and Yosuke Yamashita
            Manufacturer: King
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD
            ASIN: B00004TZ2P
            Release Date: 2000-04-26

            Tracks:

            1. Bolero Shu Ri Ha
            2. Round About Midnight
            3. Eitai Bridge

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