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Editorial Reviews
For thirty years, Hiroshima has remained very much in the game. And they've done so by sticking to that original philosophy of blending genres to map out and promote unlikely artistic and cultural connections. After three decades, in a time when the globe grows smaller and more connected by the day, and sounds from all over that globe can be found in almost any piece of contemporary music, it appears that the world may finally be catching up with Hiroshima.
The band offers a retrospective of those early years with the release of Legacy. The album features eleven songs from the first ten years of Hiroshima's prolific history - each re-recorded by the band's current six-member lineup with assistance from four guest artists. At the heart of Legacy - and of the Hiroshima experience in general - is the convergence of Eastern and Western music, as forged by saxophonist Dan Kuramoto and koto player June Kuramoto, the founding members whose joint commitment to genre bending and cross-cultural innovation is as solid today as it was on that first recording.
Despite its retrospective sensibilities, Legacy is by no means a swan song for Hiroshima. Rather, it's bookend to thirty years of innovative music, and a promise of more great things to come. "I would like to think that there's a heart and a voice within this music that doesn't go out of style," says Kuramoto. "These songs are as fresh and meaningful to us today as they were the first time they were recorded. They're not of a particular genre. They are our musical heart. They shift gears from Japanese to jazz to salsa to R&B and beyond. Throughout each piece, you can hear the echoes of all the experiences that have influenced us along the way."
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have been a fan of Hiroshima for over 25 years. This is a wonderful compilation of many of their best pieces. It is a wonderful CD to give to someone who is "new' to Hiroshima.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Gloria Davis
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I liked every song on this CD which is very unusual. I have played the CD repeatedly. My money was well spent.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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All of my favorite's are combined on this one CD. If you are a new Horshima fan, get some of the older stuff...this CD is an excellent place to start.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Music
This was hard to find but it was worth it for me in the long run. I have enjoyed it.
Published 1 month ago by Ross H.King
4.0 out of 5 stars
A nice collection of Hiroshima's early hits
It was nice to find a CD with a collection of my favorite Hiroshima songs rather than buy the individual albums. Read more
Published 2 months ago by LaniE
4.0 out of 5 stars
This one is worth a listen
It is a best of album, but it certainly hits some of their best. If this is what they wanted to be remembered for, then I concur.
Published 4 months ago by brian d. bouvier
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lush and beautifull
Just outstanding. It was so nice to hear these classics redone with a fresh twist. Songs such as "Winds of Change" had not been available in CD and now, re-recorded, sound so much... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Tim in Texas
5.0 out of 5 stars
great Jazz & Mixed up Latin Sound
I saw this group on KTLA Live one morning. Oh my gosh they were great! The music is really something different than I'm used to. Read more
Published on October 19, 2009 by Christine Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
wow i love yvette nii
never heard of yvette nii before but she sounds gorgeous on this cd, hope i get more hiroshima music in the future. buy this cd if nothing else to hear her gorgeous voice
Published on October 5, 2009 by Anthony Holloway
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well Thought Out CD
If your a Hiroshima fan this cd will take you back down memory lane, and you will enjoy it. Can't wait for the next cd in this series,it has to just keep getting better. Read more
Published on October 5, 2009 by John W. Dryer III
4.0 out of 5 stars
totally satisfied
My purchase was a gift, so I did not listen to it but it came in a timely manner, without any damage
I have yet to find a problem with this type of convenient purchasing!
I have yet to find a problem with this type of convenient purchasing!
Published on September 19, 2009 by Astrid Horblit
