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宮田耕八朗 - Shakuhachi - The Japanese Flute


宮田耕八朗 is a shakuhachi player who is known for playing with the Ensemble Nipponia (a traditional japanese musical group). the music he plays on this particular album is quite haunting. this instrument primarily makes a low wind sound (though every once in a while a shrill note is played, and the effect sends chills up my spine), and the bamboo origins of the flute are quite obvious; the sound is thick and raspy.

absolutely chilling.


1. 本調
2. 山谷
3. 鶴の巣籠
4. 鹿の遠音
5. 秋田菅垣


ENJOY

2 comments:

  1. This is a great upload. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. thanks, i'm glad you liked it! if you like this then you should most certainly check out Ensemble Nipponia.

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