Masanori Takahashi was born in Toyohashi, Aichi, Japan, and is a graduate of Sahid University.[2][4] Kitarō, which is his boyhood name meaning "man of love and joy", a practicing Buddhist himself, was born in a family of Shinto-Buddhist farmers.[5] After graduating his parents were first opposed to the idea of their son having a musical career. In an effort to maneuver him towards their vision, they made arrangements for him to take a job at a local company. In return, he did not show for the job without telling them, and managed to convince them to work on something he loved.[6]
Kitaro Matsuri Music
In high school Kitarō played electric guitar in a band that played American rhythm and blues of Otis Redding and covers by The Beatles.[1][7][8] After graduating, and learning to play drums and bass,[6] Kitaro moved to Tokyo to experience and become a part of the music scene, and it was there that he discovered the synthesizer. His first synthesizer was analog, and he recalls having "just loved the analog sound that it made compared to today's digital sound".
The Silk Road: The Rise And Fall Of Civilizations is an NHK Tokushu documentary series that first aired on 7 April 1980, with sequels being broadcast over a 10-year period. It took a total of 17 years from conception to complete what many consider a landmark in Japan's broadcasting television history.[11] The intention of the program was to reveal how ancient Japan was influenced by the Silk Road trade route. The documentary was narrated by Ishizaka Koji with music composed by Kitaro, who insisted that the show be broadcast in stereo. The music was composed mainly using a Minimoog, Minikorg 700, and Maxikorg DV800. The score received a Galaxy Award,[12] and the series of soundtracks sold millions of copies. The success created from the program brought Kitaro international attention.[2][4]
In 2007 to 2009, he launched the "Love and Peace World Tour," an international tour with which Kitaro hoped to inspire his message of world peace with his music. Kitaro toured Southeast Asia in 2007, Greece in 2008 and Hong Kong, Japan, Southeast Asia in 2009. During his visit to Greece, Kitaro met Greek composer Vangelis, and exchanged musical experience and creative ideas.
The flute music and prelude in the song "Duniya Haseenon ka mela" from the Bollywood movie Gupt (released in 1997) has been partially influenced from the song Matsuri (among other songs by Kitaro), by the composer Viju Shah.[citation needed] [4]
"Bon Odori" is a dance for serving the ancestors in the period of "Bon" (July and August) derived from Buddhism. There are more than 1,000 kinds of Bon Odori Japan nationwide. Tower in the center of the square, according to the form dances, dance with the Ondo (Japanese folk music) while circling the tower is typical. Because anyone can participate willingly, it is the enjoyment of the ordinary people for a long time, and it is familiar as a tradition of summer.Among them, "Japan three great Bon Odori" is called "Nishima Odori" in Akita Prefecture, "Gujo Odori" in Gifu Prefecture, and "Awa Odori" in Tokushima Prefecture. These are spread across the region and enjoyed throughout the country.
Speaking of the most popular Japan festivals abroad, it is "Nebuta." That is a summer festival held in the northernmost part of Honshu, Aomori Prefecture, and is carried out by pulling the doll-shaped or fan-shaped floats. Originally, it is rooted in the lantern sink with the intention of Requiem. The first thing you will be noticeable is the massive floats. The brave floats on the theme of History and mythology are the highlight of the night sky.The dancers who are said to Haneto the festival are the people who jump. Dressed in a glamorous outfit, they dance like a jump. Nebuta is the best stage to enjoy the short summer of the northern provinces and to explore the energy.What is more pleasing to travelers is that anyone who wears a costume can participate as a haneto. In Aomori City and Goshogawara City, the rental costume shop is available, so you can go and participate on that day. Let's dance together with the locals to make your musical band exciting!
An exciting blend of Asian and electro music creates a wonderfully unique sound as heard in this song. The New Age composer achieved fame in other Asian countries as well as in Japan. Kitaro has won both Grammy Awards and Golden Globe Awards, and the album that Matsuri is from, Kojiki, was nominated for a Grammy Award and reached number one on the Billboard Top New Age Albums Chart. This song is a particular favourite amongst Japanese people and the international new age following.
Lovely lyrics and an amazing voice help to make this a favourite musical choice for many. It was the theme tune for the movie Ghost: In Your Arms Again. It started at number ten on the Oricon Daily Singles Chart, before climbing to position seven only two days later. It also reached number nine on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart. 2ff7e9595c
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