Japan: Kabuki & Jiuta-mai Music

1. Mitsu Men Komori

2. Masakado

3. Yuzuki

4. Kosunoto

5. Tamatori

Japan: Kabuki & Jiuta-mai Music,Various Artists,Ethnic,Asian,China / Japan / Korea,Int'l & World Music,Japan,Kabuki,Pop,Traditional Japanese,World Music

Average customer rating: Kabuki with a Kick Great CD Enthralling! Exciting and lively Kabuki styles Kabuki's Variations

Japan: Kabuki & Other Traditional Music Emsemble Nipponia Manufacturer: Nonesuch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Japan | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Traditional Vocal And Instrumental Music (Japan) Koto Music of Japan Noh Music The Art of Japanese Bamboo Flute & Koto Lullaby For The Moon : Japanese Music For Koto And Shakuhachi ASIN: B000005IWQ Release Date: 1995-02-28

Tracks:

1. Echigojishi (The Echigo Lion)
2. Ataka No Matsu (The Pine Tree At Ataka)
3. Musume Dojoji (The Maiden At The Dojo Temple)
4. Kanjincho (The Subscription List)
5. Shirabe-Sagariha (The Sound Of The Wind Through The Bamboo Leaves)
6. Atsumori (The Death Of Atsumori)
7. Hanayagi (The Greening)
8. Satto (Wind Dance)

Customer Reviews:

Kabuki with a Kick.......2006-08-02

Generally speaking, the Nonesuch Explorer Series is pretty reliable if you're looking for good CDs of international music, and that definitely holds true for this wonderful CD of Japanese music. As with the other Japanese music releases in this series, the music is performed by Ensemble Nipponia, which is a fine choice--these folks are superb musicians who have something of a knack for performing traditional Japanese music in a manner both very authentic while approachable to the modern ear...just the right balance really.

Speaking of balance, this album's tracks divide up pretty evenly between the "Kabuki" music (tracks 1-4) and the "Other Traditional" music (tracks 5-8). the Kabuki selections are, as is fitting, dramatic and energetic. If you like the sound of the shamisen, you'll love these selections, and there is an emphasis on musical pieces with less dialogue and more dance. The "other traditional" includes a track of shakuhachi flute music and then another form in the genre of musical drama besides Kabuki, namely the Recitation of "The Tale of the Heike" accompanied by the biwa lute. The last two are modern compositions in a neo-traditional mode, both really fine, one a beautifully haunting melody on the koto and the other an evocation of the lively and tumultuous music of a shrine festival.

Whatever your level of interest in Japanese music, I highly recommend this CD. In authenticity and listenability it makes for a fine intro, but as a longtime dyed-in-the-wool fan of Japanese music I find myself listening to this CD again and again and enjoying it every time.

Great CD.......2002-11-14

I don't have a lot to add about this cd over what has already been said. Any one who enjoys classical Japanese performance music will like this. Being a fan of Kabuki - Bunraku - and other performances as well as a fan of the Shakuhachi - Biwa - and Koto, I found this cd very good. I enjoy the stories that the singers have to say. If you like this cd, you should also look into getting Kwaidan on DVD. The story of Hoichi the earless sounds much like this cd. Overall a most for fans of international music.

Enthralling!.......2001-12-13

I got this CD for Chistmas last year and have listened to it about 50 times, I love it. The performers are very talented and the songs are all very sonorous and almost hypnotic using a specific rythm that is supposed to unlock the primal energies that connect us. The performances almost transport the listener back to Tokugawa era Japan. As a student of Japanese culture I found this to be very helpful in giving me insight to some of the motivating factors in that society.

I recommend it to anyone with an open mind, it's definately not like the music heard on the radio today and could be a little shocking if you are not ready for it's primal nature.

Exciting and lively Kabuki styles.......2001-02-25

While this CD and this type of music in general is usually for devoted fans, The Ensemble Nipponia makes this an interesting experience. The tracks are filled with classic shamisen (japanese 4 string guitar), as well as bamboo flutes, and many other instruments. The tracks hold stories within their notes, and the listener call only imagine what classic Kabuki actions are used to portray these stories. All-in-all, this CD is a very smooth, relaxing listen, and can help a listener learn what Kabuki music is really like, as well as relax the mind and let his troubles go. In parting, I highly recommend this CD for anyone interested in Japanese culture or Kabuki, and I also recommend it for anyone who is curious as to what it sounds like.

Kabuki's Variations.......1999-01-08

An interesting collection demonstrating the variety found within traditional kabuki music.

Average customer rating:

Japan: Kabuki & Jiuta-mai Music Various Artists Manufacturer: Ethnic ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Japan | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Japan | Far East | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Far East & Asia | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000AWPP Release Date: 2000-08-15

Tracks:

1. Mitsu Men Komori
2. Masakado
3. Yuzuki
4. Kosunoto
5. Tamatori

Average customer rating:

Nagauta Kabuki Theater Music Kineya Ensemble Manufacturer: Ocora France ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Japan | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Japan: Kabuki & Other Traditional Music Noh Music The Art of Kabuki: Five Famous Plays (Second Revised Edition) ASIN: B000059TIN Release Date: 2001-05-08

Tracks:

1. Kurama Yama
2. Niwaka Jishi
3. Reimei
4. Ninin Wankyu

Average customer rating:

Japanese, Vol. 3: Kabuki Various Artists Manufacturer: World Music Library ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Japan | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000001LS8 Release Date: 1994-01-05

Tracks:

1. Opening - Takao Kataoka
2. Tabi No Koromo Wa Suzukake No... - Tomitaro Wakayama/Heijiro Matsunaga/Ichiro Kashiwa/Eisaburo Matsushima
3. Kanjincho Yomiage - Danjuro Ichikawa
4. Kakaru Tattoki Kakusou... - Takao Kataoka
5. Ikaga Ni Benkei... - Senjaku Nakamura
6. Tsui Ni Nakanu Benkei Mo... - Tomitaro Wakayama/Heijiro Matsunaga/Ichiro Kashiwa/Eisaburo Matsushima
7. Naunau Kakusoutachi... - Takao Kataoka
8. Banzai Mashimase - Danjuro Ichikawa

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Spirit of Japan - Vol. 5 Various Artists , and The National Kabuki Company Manufacturer: Peters Music Factory ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Japan | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Far East & Asia | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Far East & Asia | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000006D0A Release Date: 1998-05-19

Tracks:

1. Lion Dance from Echigo Country
2. Noble Pine, The

Average customer rating:

Japan: Kabuki & Jiuta-mai Music Various Artists Manufacturer: Naive ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Japan | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B0006U6PYO Release Date: 2000-08-01

Tracks:

1. Mitsu Men Komori
2. Masakado
3. Yuzuki
4. Kosunoto
5. Tamatori

International Music:

1. Jentzsch: Paysages flute G; Paysages SM [Import]
2. Jugendliebe/Alles Oder Nichts
3. Karat 1 [Import]
4. Kollina Nehib Elqamar [Import]
5. L' Arancia [Import]
6. La Storia [Import]
7. Le Nouveau Monde [Import]
8. Lebenszeichen [Import]
9. Litanies Pour L'an 2000 [Import]
10. Louisiana Gumbo

International Music

International Music