The International Shakuhachi Society
- Recording: Trance 3 -
Trance 3
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"This is the third of the best-selling series for Ellipsis Arts. On this recording, the first third is Japan, in which Ronnie Nyogetsu Seldin plays a Zen-Honkyoku. The second third is the African Mbira (thumb-piano), and the final third is the Sundaese chanting of West Java."
Seldin, Ronnie Nyogetsu
Ellipsis Arts - CD 4330
1999
| Track | Title | Kanji | Length | Shakuhachi | Shamisen | Koto |
| 1 (Listen) | Reibo (Shoganken) | 霊慕 (松巌軒) | 20'01 | Seldin, Ronnie Nyogetsu | ||
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Choshi and Shoganken Reibo "CHOSHI" Although it is played simply, this honkyoku is quite profound. The word "Choshi" ("tone," "condition," "state of mind") refers to the essential unity and harmony of the universe or to the state of mind when heaven, earth, and humanity are perceived as one. "SHOGANKEN REIBO" This version of "Reibo" comes from a temple in Shogan Prefecture, an area ofJapan now known as Sendai. It's said that Fuke Zenji, the founder of the Fuke Sect of Zen Buddhism, used to ring a bell in his hand as he walked. Reibo was composed in his memory, and the music represents the sound of the ringing bell. | ||||||
| 2 (Listen) | Tadzungaira | 23'10 | ||||
| 3 (Listen) | Jemplang Leumpang | 08'01 | ||||
| 4 (Listen) | Tahajud | 09'02 | ||||