HARUNO KIRA: Breath

Haruno Kira

Breath

© 2001 Haruno Kira (634479135026)

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Enchanting and haunting album of contemporary classical piano compositions with the chilling and ghostly beauty of the Japanese Shakuhachi flute with evocative musical colors that weave through and gently define silence like poetry.

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It is hard to describe the style of this composition in one-sentence because it is totally new aged. This album is featuring the shakuhachi but it doesn't sound like the traditional Japanese one. It rather sounds like a contemporary jazz featuring the shakuhachi.

Followings are the composition notes and the artist bio.

In producing this album, we chose three different instruments: shakuhachi,piano and cidelo ihos (a new type of percussion). Though these three instruments may not seem like a good combination, I feel they worked very well together and with the outstanding performances, they expressed my compositions in a very meaningful way. The rich tones of the shakuhachi accompanied by the piano brings a mysterious feeling to our hearts. It soothes the mind. With the background of the steady piano, the shakuhachi can sing freely and deeply. The cidelo ihos is a new type of percussion instrument, created by a Japanese metalwork artist. Once you hear them, you will realize the uniqueness of their sound. It's almost an earthshaking feeling, and their sound is captivating. With the collaboration of these superb artists, it is my great pleasure to present my compositions to you in this album.

Born and raised in a talented musical family, Haruno Kira has chosen her career in contemporary music composition. Majoring in composition and arranging at Berklee College of Music, Boston Massachusetts, she graduated the college with superior and outstanding achievements. Performers of her compositions have concurred that her compositions are outstanding.

Kira is niece of world famous composer Toru Takemitsu. The same blood which lifted Takemitsu to be one of the most gifted composers of our time is, in fact, running through Kira's veins. However, we don't promote her as a talented composer simply because of her blood - we are enthusiastic about her because her works have proven that she is an excellent composer in her own right. Undoubtedly, she is going to be one of the most impressive composers of contemporary music of our day.

The characteristics of Kira's works are a beautiful fusion of various musical concepts including modern jazz. Since her educational background as a composer was received at Berklee, she loves the improvisational parts of the free jazz style. However, she does not ignore classical harmony entirely. In her works, the composer moves freely and beautifully from free jazz to classical ideas. Her soulful jazz spirit, which was inspired at Berklee, gives her music such a brilliance. Various musical elements are connected naturally but objectively in her mind.

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  • author: Denise Conner

    The musicians paint landscapes with 3 instruments. The album as a whole reminds me of the sea- or lake-shore between heavy tides. I find it good music for reflection.

  • Stunning! Breath is to the ears what a glorious sunset is to the eyes!
    author: Brandy Rose

    Simply wonderful. Reflective, hypnotic and meditative! The composition of the peices are superb!

  • Beautiful music
    author: Karen

    So soothing, I listen to this every night. Beautiful!

  • une verte forêt de bambous
    author: carrarini bruno

    a la premiere fois ou j ai écouté ce disque,l'image qui m'est venue a l'esprit une forêt de bambous, si souple , changeante, mouvante, toujours présente, avec une impression de fragilité ,comme un cristal pouvant se briser au moindre choc. un disque parfait pour mediter

  • Thrilling to the senses. A galaxy better than the typical New Age sound
    author: Judy Solomon

    Unique, gentle, meditative, heart-stoppingly beautiful and thrilling. Gorgeous sounds played with love; perfect for relaxation, meditation, yoga or healing therapy. The musician's heart speaks to us through these instruments and even the silences between the notes have meaning.

  • Stunning cd of contemporary music
    author: Jeffrey H

    This cd is filled with music of wondrous beauty and mystery, and punctuated with passages of real drama. The compositions are original in style: not classical, not new age, but something so new and expressive. Totally captivating!

  • relaxing and meditative music
    author: Enio B:-)

    The perfect music to meditate and to travel inside of your mind. Soothing and relaxing.

  • author: CD Baby

    Perfectly captured in her album title, "Breath," this enchanting and haunting album of contemporary classical piano compositions with the chilling and ghostly beauty of the Japanese Shakuhachi flute will not only steal your breath but lull you into the dreamy, reflective, and introspective atmosphere with evocative musical colors that weave through and gently define silence like poetry.

  • Amazing!
    author: Alyson

    I love this CD! It is so relaxing and soothing. I fall asleep to it every night!

  • author: art101

    Haruno Kira's music is a balm to soothe a turbulent, clattering, worried world. I found her work on a CD Baby compilation that arrived with another order; a few moments into "Parvoti's Dream" I hit the "repeat" button on my CD player and the track played quietly in the background for several hours while I worked. My heartbeat slowed. My noisy mind became quiet and centered. But this music is much more than new age wallpaper. It's more like the art of haiku... contemplative poetry, rich with images of nature, color, seasons, contrast and gentle surprises. I recommend that you order two copies and give one to a friend.

  • Very soothing and beautiful!
    author: Remy de Ruysscher

    I find your music very soothing and beautiful. It's wonderful music to relax with. Thanks for making this great CD!

  • Absolutely Stunning!
    author: John Dash

    I think your compositions are absolutely stunning, and I can't wait to hear more of them. I am particularly taken with Moonlight Veil on your BREATH album. Simply marvelous work here, marvelous.

  • Just Breathtaking!!
    author: Ryoko Sato

    What a profound world of music! I met the real beauty of the Shakuhachi sounds for the first time. With sensitive support of the piano accompanist, Kira's mysterious world comes alive. Put out the light, and you will soak into the deep sea of her music. Sure you'll be touched.

  • Dreamy, reflective, and introspective atmosphere
    author: Tamara Turner

    Perfectly captured in her album title, "Breath," this enchanting and haunting album of contemporary classical piano compositions with the chilling and ghostly beauty of the Japanese Shakuhachi flute will not only steal your breath but lull you into the dreamy, reflective, and introspective atmosphere with evocative musical colors that weave through and gently define silence like poetry.

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