Best of 2 [Soundtrack, Special Edition]

Kitaro | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 9, 1999)
• Original Release Date: February 9, 1999
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Soundtrack, Special Edition
• Label: Domo Records
• ASIN: B00000I0R5
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #64,660 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Assembling the very best from Kitaro’s latest works, the Best of Volume 2 features the Grammy-nominated single, ‘The Field’ which was co-produced by Mickey Hart.

In addition to featuring some of Kitaro’s signature works that include ‘Heaven and Earth’ and the ‘Theme from Silk Road’ it also contains selections from Mandala, Gaia Onbashira as well as Dream, Kitaro’s collaboration with Jon Anderson.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS IS THE ONLY MASSAGE MUSIC I USE!, May 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Best of 2 (Audio CD)

I've been a massage therapist for 3 years and I have tried other music, but I keep going back to this. My clients have told me that when they can't sleep they will think of my music and be able to begin the relaxing process. Silk Roads is my favorite song, and I say that almost every time (if I don't, my clients will remind me). That song touches my soul like no other!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Original Mellow Man is back!, October 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Best of 2 (Audio CD)

A "Kitaro field" is when you are hit with music that is intensely tranquil, and beautiful. You just slow right down, and relax. This is Kitaro doing what he does best: beautiful, slow music. "Koi" is particularaly nice. "Dance of Sarasvati" has a kind of Carribean sound to it, and it moves for a Kitaro piece. "Lady of Dreams" ushers Kitaro into the world of rock. Jon Anderson's vocals blend seamlessly with Kitaro's instrumentation. The Soong Sisters soundtrack is Kitaro's first soundtrack. I would really like to see the movie now. You can really hear a movie in this music. The style is very reminiscent of James Horner's style, particularly "Braveheart" and "Dances with Wolves." Another good example of Kitaro flexing his abilities as a musician.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not the best in my opinion., March 12, 1999

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This review is from: Best of 2 (Audio CD)

I have 17 Kitaro CD's. When a "Best Of" comes out, you expect the best. Except for a few these are not. I could think of many better selections in a "Best Of". If not for the bonus cd, then my money would have been wasted. BTW the Soong Sisters is a beautifull cd in it's own right.