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Recordings featuring traditional Japanese instruments.

Album CoverMedia TitleMedia TypeArtistMedia LabelCatalog NumberDateSynopsis
Yamada-Ryū Koto no Kagami Yamada-Ryū Koto no Kagami LP Hagioka Shōin III CBS Sony SOJL-2 1968 Six classic koto pieces played by Yamada-ryū string players from the Hagioka lineage.
Illuminated From Within Illuminated From Within CD Harazda, Chris Satori SAT CD01 1996 Large shakuhachi called hotchiku (52 to 100 cm long) played in the context of the Tibetan Mahamudra tradition celebrating the natural radiance of mind.
White Waves White Waves AC Harazda, Chris Chris Harazda
1987 Bamboo flute meditations.
Los Nerimos Music from the Earth Volume 2 Norwegian Woods Symphony Los Nerimos Music from the Earth Volume 2 Norwegian Woods Symphony CD Hayashi Shinzan Polygram IMA-CD2002 1995
Pathway Pathway CD Herr, Robert

1995 Shakuhachi honkyoku and original compositions.
Autumn Autumn CD Hiebinger, Richard
CD 97736
Autumn represents maturity and contentment, relaxes and helps us to enjoy and let go.
Feng Shui Harmony Feng Shui Harmony CD Hiebinger, Richard
CD 97755
Feng Shui Harmony is a gentle and warm space of sound which is formed by the intermingling of the overtone rich acoustic instruments from Asia and the sound of falling water droplets from an artistically designed "sound fountain". The breath of the bamboo flutes, the overtones of the Chinese harp, the planetary tones of the sound bowls, the structures of percussion instruments and the flowing pearls of water droplets create an acoustic ambience with "good Feng Shui". The body, mind and spirit blossoms as it lets go into a greater flow of energy.
Kyorei - Klang der Leere Kyorei - Klang der Leere CD Hiebinger, Richard Sayama Music SM 002 CD 1992
OM - Moving Silence OM - Moving Silence CD Hiebinger, Richard
CD 97739
Flowing sounds, rhythms and sacred chants sung on the cosmic primordial tone "OM" make the power of the music alive and palpable and bring the soul to long for love and Oneness in Being. From the synthesis of eastern, archaic sound pictures and classical western elements - produced with the sayama 24-BIT-mastering - comes an energetic music which leads consciousness into the endless space of the universe. Stillness and movement melt into oneness.
Reiki Hands Reiki Hands CD Hiebinger, Richard
CD 97733
REIKI-Hands was created with the intention of deepening the experience of Reiki sessions and initiations. All the instruments stem from the Himalayas or Japan therefore forming a deeper connection to the roots of Reiki. The planetary tones of the Tibetan and Japanese bowls induce deep relaxation on different levels which in turn facilitate a greater opening to the stream of cosmic life-energy. The melodies of the bamboo flutes and the Koto harp harmonize the heart energies and help us to re-experience the oneness with the universe. Reiki-Hands is grounded in practical experience collected in seminars and through the creative exchange of several Reiki masters and therapists.
Relaxation Collection Relaxation Collection CD Hiebinger, Richard
CD 97778
Tibetan Singing Bowls, Shakuhachi, Gongs, Harp, Guitar, Piano & Keyboards, Cello, Vocals and Percussion.
Roses of Peace Roses of Peace CD Hiebinger, Richard
CD 97777
Roses of Peace is a musical journey around the world, inspired by t he fragrance of the rose and played on a variety of instruments. The rose flourishes in almost all parts of the world and has a special symbolic meaning in most cultures. With its exquisite flowering scent and its special radiance, it has come to represent the heart, love and the element which brings mankind together. Meditative, romantic melodies interchange with rhythmically accentuated passages. A warmth arises embodying a heart-uplifting world of sound in which inner peace and harmony reign, a warmth which carries the vibration and atmosphere of the melodies.
Sacred Healing Touch Sacred Healing Touch CD Hiebinger, Richard Real Music RM2513
Through his extensive studies of the healing impact of music, Sayama has created an intimate hour of music that sets a resonance to help release accumulated stress and blockages. In combination with the clinically proven benefits of massage, this musical journey can be an invaluable tool for our healing process.
Sacred Healing Waters Sacred Healing Waters CD Hiebinger, Richard Real Music RM2512
Flowing water winds its way gently, not with force but following the path of least resistance. With patience and persistence, water penetrates the hardest stone. These soothing sounds of flowing water, blended harmoniously together with the breath of bamboo flutes, overtones of Chinese harp, tones of sound bowls and soft gongs, can softly penetrate our resistances, allowing us to gently, gently let go.
Sayama Kyorei Sayama Kyorei CD Hiebinger, Richard
CD 97732
Staying With the philosophy of the Japanese Len culture, the improvisations on KYOREI happened spontaneously out of the moment. KYOREI invites the listener to empty his consciousness of unnecessary thoughts and for the moment to sink into the original purity of nature. The freshness of spring has been made perceptible through the harmony of a gurgling creek, bird song and the Koto harp recorded at dawn on one May morning. While the sounds of the Shakuhachi flute - whose spectrum of sound ranges from tender cherry blossoms to the jagged walls of cliffs - sinks into the sound of a mountain stream, the vastness and emptiness of the sky settles down upon the earth.
Sesshin - Sayama Sesshin - Sayama CD Hiebinger, Richard GEMA SM 001 CD 1992
Spring Spring CD Hiebinger, Richard
CD 97734
Spring opens the heart to lightness and love and supports your creativity.
Summer Summer CD Hiebinger, Richard
CD 97735
Summer strengthens your life-energy and joy of life and invites you to dance and celebrate.
Wellness Collection Wellness Collection CD Hiebinger, Richard
CD 97738
Guitar, Piano & Keyboards, Koto & Shakuhachi, Gu Cheng & Ti-Tzi, Bansuri Flute, Overtones Singing, Tibetan Singing Bowls, Gongs & Percussion, Cello, Oboe, Santoor and Classical Hammered Dulcimer.
Wind and Water Celebration Wind and Water Celebration CD Hiebinger, Richard
CD 97750
Wind & Water Celebration combines European classical music (Vivaldi, Debussy and others) which is masterfully played on concert harp and tenor hammered dulcimer, with traditional Asian melody and background instruments such as Shakuhachi, au-Cheng & Ti-Tzi, Tibetan bells & gongs. Wind & Water Celebration is a musical inner joy.
Winter Winter CD Hiebinger, Richard
CD 97737
Winter helps inner contemplation & meditation and supports concentration.
Yin Tao Yin Tao CD Hiebinger, Richard
CD 97731
All of the melodic instruments on YIN TAO are tuned to the planetary tone of Venus, the feminine symbol and goddess of inspiration, beauty and love. Out of the successful combination of classical European and Asian instruments emerges a concert ante and meditative world music which sensitively yet powerful stirs the heart. It brings the intuitive, playful, creative, sensual, loving and devotional sides of our being to life. (Guitar, Piano, Cello, Oboe, Koto & Shakuhachi, Gu-Cheng & Ti-Tzi, Bansuri and Percussion)
Shoko Hikage - Koto Shoko Hikage - Koto CD Hikage Shoko


Original compositions and improvisations
Hirai Sumiko no Sekai Hirai Sumiko no Sekai CD Hirai Sumiko Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd. COCF-11838 1996
The Flower - Yoko Hiraoka and David Wheeler The Flower - Yoko Hiraoka and David Wheeler CD Hiraoka Yoko BenTen Studios privately issued 2003 Classic Sokyoku, Jiuta, and Honkyoku
Gendai Sōkyoku (Modern Koto Music) Gendai Sōkyoku (Modern Koto Music) LP Hiratsuka Yoshio Toshiba TH-7041
Works by koto and shakuhachi player Hiratsuka Yoshio
Koto Koto CD Hiratsuka Yoshio Toshiba EMI PCDZ-6001 1990
Hirose Ryohei no Ongaku Hirose Ryohei no Ongaku CD Hirose Ryōhei Nippon Columbia COCO-78447 1997
Sange Sange CD Honjō Hidetarō Crown Record Co. CRCI-20035

Hear the Grass Hear the Grass CD Hopkins, David WERGO Schallplatten GmbH WERGO SM 1082-2 281 082-2 1991 Pieces performed on bamboo instruments from around the world.
Famous Tozan Ryu Pieces Famous Tozan Ryu Pieces CD Hoshida Ichizan I Victor VZCG-22 1997/04/09
Japanese Music for Koto and Shakuhachi - 2 Japanese Music for Koto and Shakuhachi - 2 CD Hoshida Ichizan I Toshiba TH-7003

Tozan Ryu Honkyoku - Vol 1 Tozan Ryu Honkyoku - Vol 1 LP Hoshida Ichizan I Victor JV-96

Tozan Ryu Honkyoku - Vol 2 Tozan Ryu Honkyoku - Vol 2 LP Hoshida Ichizan I Victor JV-97

Tozan Ryu Shakuhachi Honkyoku - Vol 1 Tozan Ryu Shakuhachi Honkyoku - Vol 1 LP Hoshida Ichizan I Toshiba TH-9040

Tozan Ryu Shakuhachi Honkyoku - Vol 2 Tozan Ryu Shakuhachi Honkyoku - Vol 2 LP Hoshida Ichizan I Toshiba TH-9041

Tozan Ryu Shakuhachi Honkyoku Shu - Vol 1 Tozan Ryu Shakuhachi Honkyoku Shu - Vol 1 LP Hoshida Ichizan I Victor SJL-2101

Tozan Ryu Shakuhachi Honkyoku Shu - Vol 2 Tozan Ryu Shakuhachi Honkyoku Shu - Vol 2 LP Hoshida Ichizan I Victor SJL-2102

Song of Daybreak Song of Daybreak CD Huebner, Bruce Zabu Tone Music
2000 Chamber music, honkyoku and contemporary music for shakuhachi, koto, sangen and voice.

Foot Prints CD Huellou, Pol


Shakuhachi and hochiku accompany synthesizer and electronic saxophone on this soundtrack for a trek through the Himalayas.
Harp And Bamboo Harp And Bamboo CD Huellou, Pol Escalibur CD 841 1991 Celtic harp, shakuhachi, bansuri and bamboo whistle.
Venerated Patterns Venerated Patterns LP Hyakuda Yukio Nyosei Lyrichord LSST 7395
Traditional patterns in the music of China and Japan featuring shakuhachi played by Hyakuda Nyosei Yukio, di and shamisen.

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