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Timeless Journey

Wendy E. Bailey | Kettering, OH USA | 11/17/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have played this marvelously emotional recording for years. It takes you on a timeless journey that is both healing and exilerating."

Kitaro's Crossover Album

J. Greenhouse | 05/12/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is Kitaro's second, and best live album. This was the album that got Kitaro some attention from the radio stations as well as record stores-THIS was the album that introduced Kitaro to the US public. Asia (aka Live in Asia, Asia Live) is Kitaro's mellow music from the late 70's to mid 80's done in his rocky style of playing. It works surprisingly well too. The songs are flowing and melodic, yet have anough jams to make them kick butt. I believe that the success of this album in the US is the, or one of the reasons for his change in style in this part of his career. As a side note, the recording of these concerts is good enough to easily hear and distinguish the ambience of the different concert halls. Also, like much of Kitaro's earlier works, there are 2 or 3 different versions of this album. The original from Japan sounds best."