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Kimio Eto - Koto Master

Kimio Eto - Koto Master

Etō Kimio
World Pacific Records - WP-1428
1963

Track Title Kanji Length Artist
1  Play Button Kensetsu no Hibiki 建設のひびき 14'03 Koto: Etō Kimio
The Sound of Construction and Progress

In moods of despair and disappointment, the composer felt that effort must be exerted to push forward. This personal urge is strongly felt in the music.
2  Play Button Kotori no Uta 小鳥の歌 03'45 Koto: Etō Kimio
The Little Bird's Song

Originally composed for shakuhachi (Bamboo flute, frequently played in duet with koto) and koto. Kimio Eto has arranged the song for two kotos.
3  Play Button Kinuta 06'53 Koto: Etō Kimio
The Sound of Water

While living in Korea, Miyagi often went to the river where the Korean women were washing their clothes and beating them on boards. Hearing the different rhythms of the beating, Miyagi composed this piece. composed about 30 years ago.
4  Play Button Rokudan no Shirabe 六段の調 06'40 Koto: Etō Kimio
A classic piece of the Sixteenth Century. Originally composed for solo koto, it was re-arranged for two kotos about eighty years ago.
5  Play Button Yurikago no Shirabe ゆりかごの調べ 04'04 Koto: Etō Kimio
A children's song.