Oyasumi: Japanese Lullabies and Restful Melodies Review
Japanese koto - luminous, surprisingly accessible sleepy-time music. Ethereal and lovely tunes with a warm and loving delivery by the singer. The listener feels enfolded in a blanket of peace. Honestly, you don't have to be Japanese to love these. Two of the songs can be heard on the "Koto World" label website.
Oyasumi: Japanese Lullabies and Restful Melodies Overview
Winner of both a 2002 NAPPA Gold Award and 2001 Parents' Choice Gold Award. Aiko Shimada (voice) and Elizabeth Falconer (koto) play old songs from Japan; lullabies and age-old favorites that have been used to soothe children and adults alike for centuries. Compellingly understated arrangements bring out the warmth of Shimada's voice and the ephemeral beauty of the 13-string koto. Works sung largely in Japanese, with some English lyrics artfully woven in, but no knowledge of Japanese is necessary to enjoy the beauty of these intimate, nurturing songs.
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