Bamboo Flute Lullabies Of Japan

About the Artist
RON BERGER: Born in New York City, Ron moved to California as a young man and there met his shakuhachi teacher, Masayuki Koga, sensei, in 1975 while attending a zen meditation retreat. The birth of his son, Aaron, in 1995 gave Ron the inspiration for this compilation of Japanese Lullabies.

Ron now lives in Los Angeles, where he teaches, performs, and records.

RICK FRYSTAK: A native Californian, Rick has been involved in Jazz,

Classical, and Experimental music production and distribution for 25 years. Rick is the creator of the Intone Label.He has been a member of many Jazz, Electronic and Experimental ensembles.

He performs here on guitar, keyboards, and percussion, as well as producing,engineering, mixing and editing the recording.

ABOUT THE SHAKUHACHI: The melodies of the lullabies in this album are played on the Shakuhachi. The Shakuhachi, a bamboo flute with a haunting tone and acolorful history, originated in China and was further developed in medeival Japan as a zen meditation tool. In the 1600's, the shakuhachi emerged from the Buddhist temples to become a popularly played instrument.

Band members: Ron Berger: Shakuhachi

Rick Frystak: Guitar, Piano, Synthesizer, Bass, Percussion,Whistling,Electronics

Shirley Muramoto: Koto

Chung Hee Yi: Voice

Product Description
The enchanting tones of the Japanese Shakuhachi bamboo flute,Combined with the Japanese Koto,piano, lush keyboards,classical guitar, rich percussion textures and voice.Nine soothing melodies from the folksong tradition of rural Japan, each individually crafted into exotic, modern arrangements. Beautiful sounds from an ancient culture for the contemporary listener.

Based on the melodies of the traditional Japanese lullabye, these songs change mood with each unique arrangement centered around the Shakuhachi.

Ranging from a Shakuhachi-Koto duet, or the majestic sounds of strings and a Bhuddist nun's voice, to classical guitar, piano, and moody percussives, the variety of eastern and western instuments combined with lush ambient production delivers a rich, rewarding listening experience.

Enjoyable by all, a child to the hippest world music connoiseur, the rich liner notes and striking packaging make this a CD to be treasured.

Bamboo Flute Lullabies Of Japan,Ron Berger & Rick Frystak,Intone Records,Ethnic Fusion,Int'l & World Music,International,Japan,Lullabies,Pop,Shakuhachi

Average customer rating: Flute lullabies Beautiful, soothing music for deep relaxation

Bamboo Flute Lullabies Of Japan Ron Berger & Rick Frystak Manufacturer: Intone Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Japan | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Lullabies | Children's Music | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00003OTDN Release Date: 1999-11-23

Tracks:

1. Lullabye of Itsuki
2. Cherry Blossoms
3. Night Has Fallen
4. Abandoned Castle in Moonlight
5. You're a Good Child
6. Lullabye of Chugoko
7. Tsugaru Mountain Song
8. Lullabye of Shimubara
9. Lullabye of Takeda

Album Description

The enchanting tones of the Japanese Shakuhachi bamboo flute,Combined with the Japanese Koto,piano, lush keyboards,classical guitar, rich percussion textures and voice.Nine soothing melodies from the folksong tradition of rural Japan, each individually crafted into exotic, modern arrangements. Beautiful sounds from an ancient culture for the contemporary listener.

Based on the melodies of the traditional Japanese lullabye, these songs change mood with each unique arrangement centered around the Shakuhachi.

Ranging from a Shakuhachi-Koto duet, or the majestic sounds of strings and a Bhuddist nun's voice, to classical guitar, piano, and moody percussives, the variety of eastern and western instuments combined with lush ambient production delivers a rich, rewarding listening experience.

Enjoyable by all, a child to the hippest world music connoiseur, the rich liner notes and striking packaging make this a CD to be treasured.

Customer Reviews:

Flute lullabies.......2000-05-27

An adequate collection of music, but perhaps less satisfying than the Shakuhatchi Japanese Flute CD. This recording presents the listener with traditional lullabies, some of which are probably so well known that they are a little trite by virtue of over exposure. For those, however, who are unfamiliar with traditional Japanese music or with the haunting sounds of the bamboo flute, this would make a good place to start.

Beautiful, soothing music for deep relaxation.......2000-03-19

I love this album for calming myself down after a hard day's journey from the hallowed halls of academia. It's both soothing and interesting because of the Asian motif, and unlike most relaxation music available currently, it has an unusual imaginative flair.

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