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Take; Yamamoto Hozan Shakuhachi Sakuhin Shu - 2

Take; Yamamoto Hozan Shakuhachi Sakuhin Shu - 2

Yamamoto Hōzan
RCA - JRZ-2549

Track Title Kanji Length Artist
1  Play Button 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  Play Button 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  Play Button 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  Play Button 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.