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Missa Johnouchi
Kuge
Genres: International Music, New Age, Pop

Track Listings (9) - Disc #1
1. Skyward
2. Stardust Island
3. Lake
4. Kazamatsuri
5. Kataribe
6. Exotica
7. Prayer
8. Kotohime
9. Sunset Moon
Track Listings (2) - Disc #2
1. Kuge II
2. Eurasia

CD Details

All Artists: Missa Johnouchi
Title: Kuge
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Pacific Moon [Alleg]
Release Date: 10/5/2004
Genres: International Music, New Age, Pop
Styles: Far East & Asia, Meditation
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 678477004526

Synopsis

Album Description

Kuge means "flowers in the sky"...but they can't be seen with your eyes. They are ethereal impressions, existing only as a mirage. If you try to focus, or touch them, they will disappear. But deeper, within your spiritual grasp, they still remain. Open your heart and mind to experience the rich musical journey of enlightenment - and find Kuge. Contains an extra CD with bonus tracks - two discs for the price of one!

CD Reviews

Kuge - original music by Missa Johnouchi

amazonka | 09/29/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Missa Johnouchi is one of the most talented contemporary composers. She creates pure masterpieces be it for symphonic orchestra or an ensemble featuring traditional instruments. She is also an eminent piano player (check her 'Kataribe' CD).

Her new CD Kuge encompasses all her talents of a musician, a composer and an orchestra conductor. There are two CDs. The first features her compositions performed on traditional instruments of Asia. They are gently plaited into original compositions together with Western type instruments such as piano and strings. You will be amazed at the way these compositions sound because Missa removed borders between Eastern and Western music, creating something completely new and wonderful! If you like her previous albums such as 'Kurenai', 'Asian Blossoms' and 'Road to Oasis' then you would definitely enjoy 'Kuge'.

The second CD in the Kuge album is Missa's speciality. The music here is performed by the Paris National Opera Theater Orchestra. These compositions are impressive! Especially I was touched hearing solo Erhu. Can you imagine a tender sound of Erhu powered by full orchestra?! Fantastic!

Kuge - is beautiful. I recommend it."