The Gate

Joji Hirota, ???? | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 21, 1999)
• Original Release Date: September 21, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Real World
• ASIN: B00000JXM4
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #469,918 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Modern arrangements of traditional Japanese themes, February 22, 2000

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Clayton W. Hibbert (Seattle, WA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Gate (Audio CD)

"The Gate" is simply extraordinary. Hirota is equally at home with flutes, strings, and drums, and it shows. Intoxicating, powerful drumming fills the spaces between the orchestral string and flute pieces, and his plaintive, lonely voice can be heard atop a several of the tracks.

A spirit of tradition and an ancient feel persists throughout the disc, despite the modern arrangements and high-quality production.

A definite highlight is "Komori Uta," a old lullaby sung as a duet with Joji and an 8-year-old child. Beautiful.

Highly recommended.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Modern arrangements with an ancient Japanese texture, February 10, 2000

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Clayton W. Hibbert (Seattle, WA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Gate (Audio CD)

"The Gate" is an unique and beautiful tapestry. Peaceful but melancholic flutes & strings balance against powerful, intoxicating drums of celebration. On some tacks, Hirota's plaintive voice lifts the music to another level.

The lullaby Komori Uta (Track #4) is a duet with Hirota himself and an 8-year-old child, with awesomely beautiful results.

Highly recommended.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Deep, brooding, and magical, February 8, 2000

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Glenn Soltes (Mississauga, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Gate (Audio CD)

Beautiful Japanese melodies for flute and orchestra. The vocal and flute pieces are very emotional.