The Gate
- by Joji Hirota
- Real World Region: Asia 2
- Jul 1999
Capturing the mastery and rhythmic grace of this outstanding Japanese contemporary multi-instrumentalist. Emotional vocals interwoven with taiko drumming, shakuhachi and string quintet.
Reviews
‘Hirota is an exciting live performer who can work up a ferocious head of steam on the Japanese taiko drum, but here he also gets to show what a big softie he is underneath, playing wistful shakuhachi flute over a luscious string quintet…’
‘A string orchestra is a cushioned setting for Hirota’s skin-tumbling and breath-issuing expression...the overall effect being one of supreme relaxation…’
‘…an extravagantly lovely offering of transparent and restful sounds that is deceptively simple yet provides endless food for thought. A purely sensual but stimulating experience not to be missed.’
