Marimba Fantasy [Import]

Abe (Artist), Keiko (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 8, 1993)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Wergo Germany
• ASIN: B000005WBK
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #917,048 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Variations on Japanese Children's Songs

2. Michi

3. Ancient Vase

4. Dream of the Cherry Blossoms

5. Wind in the Bamboo Grove

6. Memories of the Seashore

7. Prism for Marimba

8. Little Windows

9. Frogs

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have..., December 5, 2000

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Jenny (Bloomington, IN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Marimba Fantasy (Audio CD)

I have enjoyed many artist's recordings of Abe's works, but none as much as this compilation of her performances of her own music. To hear her own interpretation of the cadenzas and ad lib sections of the music adds a whole new insight to her intentions for the peices as well as showcases her talents as a performer and composer. Even though solo marimba is often considered an acquired taste, the variety of emotion and style presented in these peices is easy to enjoy even if you have never seen a marimba. For percussion enthusiasts, this album is a must have. Enjoy.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Marvelously Melodic Marimba, September 29, 2000

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Daniel G. Berk (West Bloomfield, Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Marimba Fantasy (Audio CD)

If you thought that the marimba's only function was to add color to Latin American music, this CD should cure you of that misconception. The compositions and performances recorded here by Keiko Abe are wonderfully done. While solo marimba might be somewhat of an acquired taste, it shouldn't be too difficult to enjoy and appreciate the very interesting moods created by Abe's writing and playing.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Marimba library must-have, December 8, 1998

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John Kinane "John" (Rochester, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Marimba Fantasy (Audio CD)

You must have this album if you're serious about Marimba music! Abe uses a 5 octave instrument; enjoy the "bottom", she uses it well. Her compositions possess both intensity and sensitivity. You'll also find that her "aggressive" approach has cracked a few bars as well. Not as refined as Stevens but a benchmark for contempory marimba. A must have for the serious aspiring marimba artist.