Real World Records

The Gate

Capturing the mastery and rhythmic grace of this outstanding Japanese contemporary multi-instrumentalist. Emotional vocals interwoven with taiko drumming, shakuhachi and string quintet.

Reviews

‘…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.’

Press review from: Songlines (UK)

‘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…’

Press review from: The Wire (UK)

‘A string orchestra is a cushioned setting for Hirota’s skin-tumbling and breath-issuing expression...the overall effect being one of supreme relaxation…’

Press review from: Q Magazine (UK)

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