空海之旅4,出自对日本四国岛上传统佛教88所朝圣之旅的灵感而创作的以和平为主题作品集中的第四部。一千年前,佛徒空海所作的一个旅行,激发喜多郎的灵感,在空海之旅4里面,他继续以那波澜壮阔的想象力和孜孜以求的精神,探索着前路的水域。
这张新专辑打破了这个独特系列作品前面三张CD的风格。Steve Kindler以无与伦比的小提琴为这个系列锦上添花。
Sacred Journey of Ku-Kai Volume 4 is the fourth in a series of a collection of works and peace-themed albums inspired by the classic Buddhist pilgrimage to the 88 sacred temples on Japan's remote Shikoku Island. Inspired by a journey taken by the beloved Buddhist monk Ku-Kai over a millennium ago, via the music contained in Sacred Journey of Ku-kai Volume 4, Kitaro continues to explore uncharted waters with his magnificently expansive vision and ever-questing spirit.
This album breaks new ground from the previous three CD's in this unique series of recordings. Steve Kindler's outstanding artistry on the violin adds a new dimension to the series. This expanded musical direction on Ku-Kai comes partially as a result of his unusual background and the location of the Temples spotlighted in volume 4. Violinist Kindler played in The Honolulu Symphony, but he cut his jazz chops as a member of John McLaughlin's fusion band making this particular musician a perfect fit for Kitaro's non-stop exploration of music's possibilities.
In a departure from volumes 1-3, the Temples featured in Ku-Kai 4 are located closer to the Pacific Ocean. In this release, Kitaro is channeling a uniquely different part of the island and the journey through his music. Kitaro, the consummate musical storyteller, is now relating a part of the legend of Ku-Kai that connects us to his story and 'peace' not easily told but ultimately understood.
专辑曲目:
01. Lotus Mountain
02. Yakushi
03. Magic Seeds
04. Reflection of Water
05. South Wind
06. Circle Pray
07. Requiem
08. Ritual Winds