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This is a Modern piece .

History (from Neptune, John Kaizan)
The pentatonic theme in this tune is a simple one that keeps returning after various rhythmic and melodic detours. The fast 3/4 meter lends itself to many interesting configurations and at one point, three different meters can be heard simultaneously. 'The Circle' naturally ends with a "round".

Circle, The appears on the following albums:

Album	Shakuhachi	Koto	Shamisen
Circle, The  (Listen)	Neptune, John Kaizan
The pentatonic theme in this tune is a simple one that keeps returning after various rhythmic and melodic detours. The fast 3/4 meter lends itself to many interesting configurations and at one point, three different meters can be heard simultaneously. 'The Circle' naturally ends with a "round".