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 01. "Tenku" 02. "Romance" 03. "Wings" 04. "Aura" 05. "Message from the cosmos" 06. "Time traveller" 07. "Legend of the road" 08. "Milky Way"
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 | | Description: | In 2001 Billy Reeves, fresh from introducing the world to Sophie Ellis-Bextor (via their band theaudience) was smashed to bits by joyriders whilst in his Morris Minor - resulting in a two-week coma and a year in and out of hospital. In 2017 his brother gave him two mini-discs that had been saved from the wreckage, including demos of songs he had forgotten - due to crash-related amnesia.
Mark Morriss of chart-topping Hounslow janglers The Bluetones agreed to sing them, so with the assistance of Richard Archer (Hard-Fi), along with Crayola Lectern (Zofff / Departure Lounge), and Mark Peters (Engineers), these songs would form the debut long player from The Helicopter of The Holy Ghost.
The original concept for the material was probably while Billy was signed to Sony, which pointed toward a more commercial sound, however Crayola Lecternâ??s involvement on piano help send the recordings into a more â??Canterburyâ?? direction, taking influence from Caravan, Robert Wyatt & the like.
Featuring a groovy guest line-up including Simon Raymonde of Cocteau Twins, Dale Davis from Amy Winehouseâ??s band, Andy Lewis from Paul Wellerâ??s group, Smiley from Joe Strummerâ??s Mescalaros and Thomas Anderson of fellow Kscope signees Gazpacho, the wide-ranging influence herein is evident throughout a very sweet, gentle, calming album of originality and versatility. - Marking the 30th anniversary of its debut, this reissue of Kitaro?s critically acclaimed album ?Tenku? has been newly remastered from the original source tapes. "Tenku" on CD presents Kitaro at a pivotal moment in his career, capturing the ethereal, expansive sound that made him one of the defining figures of electronic and new-age music. With its floating synthesizer landscapes, gentle melodies and contemplative atmospheres, this album invites the listener into a world of calm and introspection. The compositions unfold slowly, often building from delicate, minimal motifs into wide, cinematic soundscapes that evoke skies, mountains and distant horizons. "Tenku" is ideal both for focused, attentive listening and for creating a serene background for reading, relaxation or meditation, and it showcases Kitaro's talent for transforming simple themes into deeply emotional journeys.
As a CD edition, this release offers clean, detailed sound that brings out the nuances of Kitaro's layered arrangements, from shimmering pads and soft keyboard lines to subtle percussive accents. The sequencing of the tracks creates a coherent arc, encouraging you to experience the album from start to finish as a continuous sonic voyage rather than a collection of isolated pieces. Fans of ambient, instrumental and spiritual music will find in "Tenku" a work that bridges traditional influences and modern synthesis, with a timeless quality that still resonates today.
Kitaro, a pioneer of Japanese electronic and new-age music, became internationally known in the late 1970s and 1980s for his atmospheric compositions and his work on acclaimed projects such as the "Silk Road" soundtracks. Over the decades he has released numerous albums that have earned him worldwide recognition, including major music awards and nominations, and he is widely regarded as a key figure in bringing Asian-influenced instrumental music to a global audience. His signature style--melodic, spiritual, and expansive--has inspired many artists and continues to attract listeners looking for music that is both tranquil and emotionally powerful.
The CD is released by Mvd, a company active in bringing distinctive catalog and niche titles to a wider public. Known in the market for making sought-after albums available again or easier to find, Mvd focuses on releases that appeal to collectors, genre enthusiasts and listeners who value artistic individuality. With this edition of "Tenku", Mvd presents one of Kitaro's characteristic works in a format suitable for both long-time fans and new listeners discovering his music for the first time. | | | No. of tracks: |
8 |
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CD32352 |
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