Silk Road 1

Kitaro | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 1, 1996)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Domo Records
• ASIN: B000005WNY
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #322,191 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Silk Road [Shichu No Michi]

2. Bell Tower [Shoro]

3. Heavenly Father [Renchi Sohzo Shin]

4. The Great River [Harukanaru Taiga]

5. The Great Wall of China [Chohjo]

6. Flying Celestial Nymphs [Hiten]

7. Silk Road Fantasy [Silk Road Genso]

8. Shimmering Light [Kikari to Kago]

9. Westbound [Nishi Ni Mukkatte]

10. Time [Toki No Nagare]

11. Bodhisattva [Bosatsu]

12. Everlasting Road [Towa No Michi]

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely amazing music..., September 6, 2002

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A. Ort "aorto" (Youngstown, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Silk Road 1 (Audio CD)

I swear this music is otherworldly (and I'm not talking geographically). It is soothing, hypnotic, mesmerizing stuff. I wouldn't go so far as to say it is actively engaging but, when played in the background, it transforms the environment. Over time the melodies become clear and each listen is like returning to an old friend who company has always provided comfort.

Both volumes 1 and 2 form a companion set and are worth owning. I can't vouch for the CD (I used to go to sleep by a friends' copy a number of years ago but it, and he, is gone...) and can only speak of the vinyl LP but it sounds absolutely amazing. There are moments of great boldness and power and moments of solitude and silence. This music provides a great way to unwind or to contemplate the mysteries of the universe.

All of Kitaro's stuff, especially his older stuff, is excellent. Allow yourself the pleasure.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Always great., February 10, 2002

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Aaron Newlands "Sithgod" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Silk Road 1 (Audio CD)

In the dense genre of electronic music there are only a couple that set themselves apart as being truely unique. Kitaro is one of them. All his music has a similar style, but each is different in it's own way. They are amazing to listen to as background music or to relax to. Or just turn it up really loud and picture different places and times. His music is deep and beautiful like a painting that you just have to study for days and days. Well worth buying.

5.0 out of 5 stars A journey into the subconscious....., August 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Silk Road 1 (Audio CD)

Kitaro is an everlasting wonder, a man of pure magic. This album is the most exceptional piece of image inducing medicine. The build of the first notes and throughout the album conjure up imaginary worlds never thought to have existed. My personal favorite being "Flying Celestial Nymphs". Remarkably soothing and relaxing music. The most "complete" music one could ever want to hear.