Bamboo

Bamboo Artist: Kazu Matsui , and Kazu Matsui
Label: Narada
Category: Music



Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 724381162521
EAN: 0724381162521
ASIN: B00005V5PI


Release Date: 2002-01-29

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Tracks:

  1. Shrine
  2. Black Bird & The Bamboo Forest
  3. Small Monk, Opening The Gate
  4. Sign Of The Snow Crane
  5. Dancing In The Remaining Lights
  6. Talking With The Rice Spirits
  7. Up In The Sky
  8. Legend Of The Lake
  9. Riding With The Sword
  10. The Desert

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Bamboo.......2005-09-19

The whole CD was excellent. The music was well composed and put together. The songs were relaxing and easy to listen to. The music was great to listen to while taking a daily walk through the city. It reminded me of nature and the beauty of this country.

3 out of 5 stars WAK.......2002-08-04

Last year I attended a Keiko Matsui concert with a friend. I would not have gone by myself because I am not a big fan of "smooth jazz". Near the end of the concert, Kazu came out and played two pieces. I was awaked from my drowsy state by the piercing, ethereal sound of the shakuhachi. I was therefore very excited when I discovered that Kazu had recorded a CD.

However, I was generally disappointed when I listened to the songs. Kazu recorded this with Keiko. Therein lies the problem. There much too much Keiko - solos, interludes, etc and not enough Kazu. The shakuhachi is too often not the focal point and barely audible.

Will I throw the CD out? No, the music is worth listening to. But, my advice to Kazu is to cut the umbilical cord with Keiko. The music will be far more interesting.

5 out of 5 stars A Master Steps Out of the Shadows!!.......2002-03-10

Most shakuhachi recordings are sad, meditative Zen solo pieces. These recordings show the control of the player...but the music is just for meditation and not for listening pleasure. On this album Kazu Matsui has blended the hollow, meditative sound of the shakuhachi with piano and synthesizer for a truly wonderful experience. Listen to "Up in the Sky" ...he shows great control of his flute and a melodic side that few shakuhachi players ever reveal.

5 out of 5 stars Highly recommended.......2002-02-16

This music is absolutely beautiful. Spiritual,soothing( and at times even spunky) .This is just the thing to sit back and relax to.All of the tracks are just lovely and flow very nicely into one each other. My favorite by far is "Sign of the Snow Crane" a beautiful melodious piece. All in all this is a wonderful buy. I highly recommend it to fans and non-fans of new age music.There something here for everyone to appreciate.

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