Silk Road 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

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Silk Road 1

Silk Road 1
Silk Road 1
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Transcendant
  • Melodic Bliss
  • I place this album with the best from Vangelis
  • Kitaro's Silk Road is a Good Choice!!
  • A Masterpiece
 Silk Road 1
Kitaro
Manufacturer: New World Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006CTFW
Release Date: 2002-07-30

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 (Kikari To Kage)
  9. Westbound (Nishi Ni Mukkatte)
  10. Time (Toki No Nagare)
  11. Bodhisattva (Bosatsu)
  12. Everlasting Road (Towa No Michi)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Transcendant.......2006-02-09

I lived in Japan when Silk Roads debuted. I was transfixed by the haunting melodies then and remain so today. This particular work spiritually takes me to another place and another time. I still have the original Japanese vinyl recordings as well as the CD (both volumes). This, to me, is the musical equivalent of a blue rose.

5 out of 5 stars Melodic Bliss.......2005-09-12

Kitaro was the major pioneer of New Age music from the mid '70s and through the '80s, and though widely imitated, no one succeeded in matching his inspired brilliance. Not even Kitaro himself, as his earlier works have a mystery and a magical quality that were to diminish slightly when he left Japan, where he had a home studio which had a dazzling view of Mt. Fuji. In the mid '80s, Kitaro moved to Colorado, and teamed with David Geffen to record some wonderful compositions, but none that compare with the exquisite beauty of albums like "Silk Road."

The tracks on "Silk Road" were culled from the soundtrack of a Japanese documentary series that began in 1980 and ran for 5 years, and are a seamless stream of melody, with a mellow loveliness and a liquid lyrical mood that does not change from track to track. This unchanging aspect of the recording makes it a superb CD for meditation or study, or just to relax with and allow the music flow through one's mind and soul.

Kitaro built his own synthesizer in the '70s, and though he had many devoted fans in America, the recordings they bought were imports, until 1986. His US recordings, starting with "Tenku", often included live musicians, and brought him a Grammy nomination and huge world-wide success, but if you want to hear the "real Kitaro", the music that started a new genre in the music industry, listen to "Silk Road." Also highly recommended are my favorite, "Ki," and a fabulous compilation of his best work, the 2-disc "The Best of Ten Years." Total playing time for "Silk Road" is 42'05.

5 out of 5 stars I place this album with the best from Vangelis.......2003-11-02

although the style are quite different. Each has their own merits. "Silk Road" sounds more Oriental with a hint of western influence. The melody, instruments selection, recording quality are superb! Love this album and Kitaro's 'Kojiki' (translation something like 'Ancient History').

Absolutely recommend this album if you like instrumentals.

5 out of 5 stars Kitaro's Silk Road is a Good Choice!!.......2003-03-10

I obtained the historical video series "The Silk Road" two years ago and I thought the soundtrack music made the programs much more enjoyable. I found out that the music was done by an artist named Kitaro and I vowed to get a copy of the soundtrack. The Silk Road film series and Soundtrack came out in the late 70's or early 80's and I found the music to be very refreshing compared to some of the new, modern New Age music being churned out. If you purchase this CD you will not regret it. Also ,if you can try and see The Silk Road film (try your local library video section) it will enhance your enjoyment of the music.

5 out of 5 stars A Masterpiece.......2003-01-05

This is probably Kitaro's most well know piece and it is one of his best (all his music is so consistently great) Silk Road was my first introduction to Kitaro so it holds a special place. "Flying Celestial Nymphs" is probably my favorite all time Kitaro song. An astonishing song that touches the spirit and soul. To correct what the reviewer from PA said there is NOT a skip or defect on this CD What they are referring to is the end of track 5 "The Great Wall of China" the songs ends very abruptly at seemingly the peak of the song and then it goes immediately into the next track "Flying Celestial Nymphs" This is part of the original concept of Kitaro, it is supposed to end that way and it is how Silk Road was originally first released on album. For some reason the Gramavision CD release which is widely available in the US choose to fade out the ending of the song before the intended ending. This was against Kitaro's wishes. The version of "Great Wall of China" on this release is actually 5-6 seconds longer than the one on the Gramavision release because it now has the full song. So this is definitely the version of Silk Road you want to get. I hope not too many people were dissuaded from getting this because of that review. This is one of the best. Music of life and peace.
Silk Road, Vols. 1 & 2
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Sil Road Suite composed by Kitaro
  • The magical best cd of Kitaro
  • Magnificent
  • Superb CD. One of the best ever
 Silk Road, Vols. 1 & 2
Kitaro
Manufacturer: Kuck Kuck Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000008HDF
Release Date: 1992-11-03

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 Mukatte)
  10. Time (Toki No Nagare)
  11. Bodhisattva (Bosatsu)
  12. Everlasting Road (Towa No Michi)

Tracks:

  1. Peace (Shizukesa No Naka De)
  2. Takla Makan Desert (Takuramakan Sabaku)
  3. Eternal Spring (Inochi No Izumi)
  4. Silver Moon (Karakhoto No Genso)
  5. Magical Sand Dance (Shimpi Naru Suna No Mai)
  6. Year 40080 (40080 Nen)
  7. Time Travel (Jikukan)
  8. Reincarnation (Saisei)
  9. Dawning (Yoake)
  10. Tienshan (Tenzan)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Sil Road Suite composed by Kitaro.......2005-09-21

The product came in a good packing material without any damage within 7 days as notified by the seller. It was supposed to be a used one, but it did not have any noticable scratches on the CD.
When played, the DC produced beautiful sounds. I am very happy about the purchase. Thanks. I saved over $7 which was 45% savings over a new one. Miki

5 out of 5 stars The magical best cd of Kitaro.......2005-04-04

In this CD Kitaro explodes the magical and misterious ways of the life. Songs like Peace or Bell Tower have the particularity of move our mind to another place.

5 out of 5 stars Magnificent.......2001-11-15

This is simply one of my favorite musical works of all time. The orchestration is magnificent. Something like this could easily have drifted into very cheesy territory indeed, but this is first class all the way. I still only have a vinyl copy and one not so good quality tape. It astounds me that this is not still available! I would buy a cd at a reasonable price (or even not so reasonable) in a heartbeat!

5 out of 5 stars Superb CD. One of the best ever.......1999-08-09

I love this CD. It combines the best of Kitaro's work with a full orchestra. The result is absolutely magnificent.
Silk Road, Vol. 1
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • 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

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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)

Amazon.com

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:

5 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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!
Silk Road 1 & 2
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    		Silk Road 1 & 2
    Kitaro
    Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000008HDE
    Release Date: 1989-09-19
    Silk Road, Vol. 1
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Silk Road, Vol. 1
      Kitaro
      Manufacturer: Pony Canyon
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00006G8VV
      Release Date: 2002-09-30

      Tracks:

      1. [Japanese Title]
      2. [Japanese Title]
      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]
      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}
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		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}
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        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

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