ARTIST: Agatsuma
TITLE: En
LABEL: Domo Records
GENRE: Instrumental
BITRATE: 198kbps avg
PLAYTIME: 0h 55m total
RELEASE DATE: 2007-04-24
RIP DATE: 2007-05-03
Track List
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1. Under The Moon 5:08
2. Ringo Oiwake 5:25
3. En 6:40
4. Double Sided 6:31
5. Mogami Riverboat Song 8:18
6. Distant City 5:23
7. Resonating Prayer 5:56
8. Ushibuka Haiyabushi 5:12
9. In The Still Of The Night 3:11
10. Otoranbu-Jongarayosakoi 4:15
Release Notes:
Hiromitsu Agatsuma has practiced the ancient Japanese art of Tsugaru-Shamisen
since the age of six, going on to win the 1988 All-Japan Tsugaru-Shamisen
Competition at the tender age of 14. Known throughout the world as simply
Agatsuma, this original artist has long infused the traditional sound of the
shamisen-a long-necked, three-stringed, lute-like instrument-with present day,
international musical influences, including blues, rock, dance music, folk,
flamenco and funk. His latest release, EN, is no different. EN, which can
variably mean relationship, circle or festival, is an apt name for the album,
itself a festival of sound, comprising the varied influences Agatsuma has been
exposed to over the years, while touring around the world, sharing his love for
the traditions of Japanese music with an international audience. Further,
Agatsuma's aim with this music is to bring people together, to bridge disparate
cultures and to find common ground between them, much the way he has blended the
sound of ancient Japanese music with the varied influences of today's
contemporary music scene. The circle is completed with this collection of new
material, which showcases Agatsuma's mastery of his old world instrument,
alongside his expansive, encompassing musical vision.