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| 1. Sunlight Shining Through The Trees (Komorebe) - Introduction |
| 2. The Moon on the Ruined Castle (Kojo-No-Tsuki) |
| 3. Sunlight Shining Through the Trees (Komorebi): Introduction / The Moon on the Ruined Castle (Kojo-No-Tsuki) |
| 4. Song of the Seashore (Hamabe No Uta) |
| 5. Lullaby (Itsuki No Komoriuta) |
| 6. Sunlight Shining Through the Trees (Komorebi): Coda |
| 7. Red Dragonfly (Aka Tombo) |
| 8. Cherry Blossom Time (Hana) |
| 9. The Evening Primrose (Yoi Machigusa) |
| 10. Song of the Seashell (Sakuragai No Uta) |
| 11. My Homeland (Furusato) |
| 12. Cherry Blossoms (Hana): Introduction |
| 13. The Port of Habu (Habu No Minato) |
| 14. The Coconut Shell (Yashi-No-Mi) |
| 15. Misty Moon Night (Oboro Tsukiyo) |
| 16. Cherry Blossoms (Hana) |
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent,
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This review is from: Song Of The Seashore and Other Melodies of Japan (Audio CD)
I've been a huge fan of James Galway since 1978, due to him I took up flute as my second musical instrument in 1978. :-)
I already have this album on vinyl but haven't been able to play it for a number of years due to not having a record player any longer so when I saw it was on CD I bought it. :-) All the melodies are emotional, some are light and quick whilst others are slow and soothing, I love all the pieces and find them all relaxing. I do have two favourites which I love to play along with on my flute they are "Song of the Seashore" and "Cherry Blossom Time". :-) James and his flute are supported by a full orchestra which gives the entire album a magical setting. :-) If you love classical music or your thinking of maybe listening to classical music for the first time, then this is the album for you. All the pieces are light classical there's nothing to dark, serious or depressing on this album. :-) When I'm stressed I find listening to this album really helps me to relax and I'm sure you'd enjoy it to. :-)
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4.0 out of 5 stars (6 customer reviews) 11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Eastern Music for Western Listeners,
By M. Zembrowski "mjz2001" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Song of Seashore (Audio CD)
From a musicology perspective, this CD would probably not be considered a good representation of traditional Japanese music. On that same note (no pun intended), it's really hard to fault it's efforts. James Galway is a brilliantly trained classical flautist (or flutist, depending on whom you ask) who on occassion has delved into - shall we say, lesser? - forms of music, ie pop songs arranged for studio orchestra and his solo flute stylings, that can barely be considered one step up from salon or elevator music. No one can fault his musicianship, but occassionally, listening to him can be akin to listening to a rock star past his (or her) prime doing stuff they really shouldn't be anymore. In this case, however, he has selected a number of extremely accessible Japanese folk songs and had them arranged so any listener can appreciate them. There is nothing showy in his playing, the orchestra never over-powers or overshadows the material, and the whole CD rarely reaches forte, or even mezzo-forte. It is excellent music for a drive in the country (with the window open only part-way, that is), or a lazy summer afternoon out on the deck, or a low-key dinner party. In fact, I have used it several times in all such occassions. And after (literally) years of occassional listening, it never seems to get old. From a man who clearly wants to be something more than just "background music", he has done a damn fine job of creating some exceptionally relaxing music here. In case you're turned off by the prices of the available copies here on Amazon, you might want to check out his more recent Japanese-themed CD "The Enchanted Forest" which is just as relaxing as this one, but utilizes electronic accompaniment, and as a result is more unique and varied, and probably easier to find.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
love it!,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Song Of The Seashore and Other Melodies of Japan (Audio CD)
I have been listening to this CD for years - it is calming, soothing, and actually does bring the sounds and the flavour of Japan, the sea, and imaginaiton to one's heart.
5.0 out of 5 stars
The very best of Galway and Japanese folk music,
By Rickie H. Kowalski - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Song Of The Seashore and Other Melodies of Japan (Audio CD)
I frequently listen to this at night while relaxing prior to bed time sakura is especially beautiful but thee whole album is good.
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