Kitaro - Sacred Journey Of Ku-kai, Vol. 3 - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

For over a quarter century, Japan's Kitaro has been an internationally recognized icon and globally acclaimed composer and musician. Influenced early on by American rock and R&B, Kitaro began experimenting with synthesizers and a rainbow of unconventional sounds in the mid-'70s. His pioneering fusion of electronic artistry, traditional Japanese forms, and pop-inflected Western idioms created a rich, harmonic, and poetic sound that won the now legendary artist a huge international following. 1980's Volume 1 in the revered Silk Road series is considered an all-time masterpiece, with subsequent volumes only adding to it's luster. '87's GRAMMY-nominated The Light Of The Spirit, a collaboration with Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart, exceeded sales of two million in the U.S. alone, elevating Kitaro's presence Stateside to an unprecedented degree. 1992's transcendent Dream, made with Yes' Jon Anderson, was also a smash, and other highlights are too numerous to single out. 2000's Thinking Of You is 'one of the most beautiful CDs of all time,' won a GRAMMY for Best New Age Album, and Kitaro is universally acknowledged as a founding architect of the genre. That being said, Kitaro's atmospheric, powerfully emotive, and multi-textured music truly defies the constraints of any genre, epitomizing what Domo Records founder Eiichi Naito identifies as the tag's guiding principle-'To provide a home for both the creators and aficionados of quality music beyond the borders of categorization.' Most fundamentally, at it's heart, Kitaro's music is always about sending a profound message of peace and spiritual development, both personally and globally. With Sacred Journey Of Ku-kai Volume 2, the artist's lifelong vision coalesces into an elegant and wondrously integrated master work. The first in an important series, it offers a beautifully expressed and richly resonant experience through w

Since the early 90's, Kitaro's music has evolved further with an astonishing 26 albums with longtime home DOMO Records, garnering both critical and commercial success. The best moments of that tenure are contained herin with tracks that reveal the depth of a singular and lasting artistry, and stand as a testament to Kitaro's enduring imagination. 13 tracks of musical history from Kitaro, plus a bonus DVD featuring footage from two concerts in Spain and China. Album Tracks 1. As the Wind Blows 2. Passage of Life 3. Contortionists 4. Estrella 5. Whisper 6. Itonami 7. Wood Fairy 8. Dance of Sarasvati 9. Scroll Is Read 10. Theme from Silk Road 11. Nagare No Naka de 12. Koi 13. Shizuku 1. Silk Road [DVD][Live] 2. Dance of Sarasvati [DVD][Live] 3. Estrella [DVD][Live] 4. Koi [DVD][Live] 5. Mercury [DVD][Live]

Kitaro's Sacred Journey Of Ku-Kai Volume 5 follows the highly acclaimed Volumes 1 through 4 of the series, all of which have earned Grammy nominations. The Ku-Kai series concept arose after the global events on the fateful day of September 11, 2001. Kitaro was traveling on a jet from Japan to Los Angeles when the transcontinental flight was diverted to Hawaii for five days due to the tragedy. It was during this time of disbelief and uncertainty that Kitaro envisioned the Ku-Kai series as a means of uniting the world through music embracing his frequently referenced universal message of peace. The Sacred Journey Of Ku-Kai series is an earthly voyage that transports the listener to Shikoku, Japan. It pays homage to the beloved Buddhist holy man Ku-Kai who traveled the 750 mile long pilgrimage to the eight-eight sacred temples on the island over 1100 years ago. Each track on the album revolves around an audio sample of the bell sound from each temple. With these bell sounds, Kitaro distills their essences with inspired musical interpretations. Album Tracks 1. Oul from Ocean 2. Breath of Light 3. Reflection of the Heart 4. Wave Rotation 5. Time and Space Cry 6. Sea of Clouds 7. Floating Lotus Flower 8. Wind Invitation 9. Journey for Nirvana 10. Water Miracle