Finding Serenity in MahorobaMahoroba is the newly released shakuhachi CD by Josh Smith. This CD is a journey into the serene atmosphere of Nara, the birthplace of Japan. This music will bring you to a relaxing place and provide you with many benefits such as stress relief and tapping into your own sense of creativity and imagination. “Mahoroba” is an old word referring to a far off paradise surrounded by mountains. In ancient times it was used to refer to Yamato, the previous name for Nara. Mahoroba is close to the term Arcadia, or utopia, where people live in bliss and in harmony with nature. The songs on this CD all relate to this concept and are a reflection of my experiences of living in Yamato. Click on the secure Paypal Button to begin this serene sound journey. Brian Richie, bass player for the Violent Femmes and shakuhachi master/aficionado says that, "For me "Maharoba" is a success because it combines the Japanese training and discipline Josh underwent in both music and spirituality with his own personal expression in a holistic fashion. The album tends toward simplicity and calm, beautiful sounds and melodies..." Click here to read a detailed review of the CD Mahoroba CD REVIEW
Song List １．神鹿 Shinroku – Ghost Deer ２．飛鳥鈴慕 Asuka Reibo -Yearning for the Bell of Asuka ３．當麻レンゾ - Taima Renzo ４．平城（やまと）の月 - The Moon Over Yamato ５．心月 Shingetsu – The Moonlit Soul ６．飛鳥夕暮 Asuka no Yugure – Twilight in Asuka ７．笛吹きの深い森 - Flute Playing in the Deep Forest 8.「葛城天狗」 - The Tengu Goblins of Katsuragi 9．まほろばの姫 Mahoroba no Hime – The Princess of Mahoroba 10．瀧落 – Takiochi – Cascading Waterfall １1．遠い国へ - A Far Away Place １2．蓮の響 - The Sound of the Lotus １3．導き観音 - The Guiding Kannon １4．曼荼羅の地にて - From the Place of the Mandala Bonus Track. 紅空 - Crimson Sky （Live）
Here is a video of the bonus track "Crimson Sky" This CD is largely comprised of original pieces that Yamato has inspired me to create. The traditional honkyoku pieces are also related to my experiences of spiritual training with them in the mountains of Nara, primarily in Katsuragi and Yoshino. Sound Engineer: Izukawa Hidefumi |
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