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Label:
  Domo Records - http://www.domo.com/
Serial:
  73024-2
Title:
  Kitaro: Sacred Journey of Ku-Kai
Description:
  "Sacred Journey of Ku-Kai"

Kitaro
Track listing:
  1. Michi
2. Kageroh
3. Shizuku
4. Flow
5. Nen
6. The Wind
7. Gi
8. Evening Sun
9. Silence
10. Earth in Bloom
11. Kuu
12. Cocoro
Genre:
  New Age
Content:
  Stereo/Multichannel
Media:
  Hybrid
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Reviews: 2

Review by Bobpaule February 24, 2008 (6 of 7 found this review helpful)
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This is on the Oppo-DSD/HDMI-Yamaha3800 (pure direct one step DSD/waveform conversion)-monoblocks and Paradigm Reference v.2 complete system with the Servo-15 20Hz LFE in place.

Pure enjoyment, reading the insert while listening you discover that the different bells and ambience are actually from the different places that the monk Ku-Kai built temples, as a believer (Christian here) you get an understanding about how deep the faith of this man who lived 1000 years ago was, the pieces transport you in another time and place, the best relaxation music in a long time. Transcendance is what comes to mind, it is like an audio Gattaca (movie, shavers and hats from 50ies mixed with space age technology takes viewers out of time, literally).

The sound is pure and reminescent of other SACD gems like BIA and DSOM, or Avalon.

I am not a critic, but i can tell this one will become a classic very soon.

Oh, did i say i just ordered two more Kitaro albums?

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Review by progboy January 10, 2013 (2 of 2 found this review helpful)
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My last encounter with Kitaro was his TENKU album which I grew tired of and eventually traded in years ago. After that I really didnt have a lot of interest in his music until one day hearing a sampling of this album and I knew I had to pick it up.

I am pleased to report that I love this album and think it is was less new age as much of his other stuff although still meditative in style. Kitaro really explores sound on this album and with a candle burning and light dimmed you will swear you are in deep space. Kitaro uses tons of synths, samples and tons of bells and percussion to translate his musical vision. This album is as poppy as it is prog rock as it is new age as it is electronic.....Vangelis meets Enya meets Brian Eno meets a bit of David Gilmour......

The sound from this SACD is superb......nice deep sound and rich warm textures. The albm has been very well mixed and offers great speaker seperation and excellent balance. Everything sounds cohesive yet distinct with bright highs and tonal bass lines.

If u perhaps like me were not all that sure of Kitaro I think you should sample this disc and it might just change your mind.

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