Take; Yamamoto Hozan Shakuhachi Sakuhin Shu - 2
Yamamoto Hōzan
RCA - JRZ-2549
Track | Title | Kanji | Length | Artist | |
1 | Myouga | 12'08 |
Shakuhachi: Yokoyama Katsuya Shakuhachi: Yamamoto Hōzan | ||
This piece features one's state of mind who has gained joy after experiencing worry and trouble for a long time. "Myouga" means blessing of God. | |||||
2 | Kan Otsu | 甲乙 | 11'00 |
Shakuhachi: Yamamoto Hōzan | |
This word is a sign showing high and low pitched tone in scores of Shakuhachi. "Kan" means high-pitched, and "Otsu" low-pitched. | |||||
3 | Nikan no Fu | 二管の譜 | 12'15 |
Shakuhachi: Miyata Kōhachirō Shakuhachi: Yamamoto Hōzan | |
This composition features contrast of knacks of two players with alternating free solo and crisp rhythm sections. So he entitled it "Music for two Shakuhachi", not "Due for two Shakuhachi". | |||||
4 | Shōchi | 生地 | 10'01 |
Shakuhachi: Yamamoto Hōzan Shakuhachi: Aoki Reibo II Shakuhachi: Yokoyama Katsuya | |
This is a mystic composition featuring sprout of life in nature. |