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Agatsuma : En
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A fusion of new age, neo-classical, and ethereal world music with Japanese instrumentation.
Genre: World: World Fusion
Release Date: 2007
En Record Label: Domo Records, Inc.
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Preview Song Name Time Format Price Select
Under The Moon 5:08 Album Only
Ringo Oiwake 5:25 Album Only
En 6:40 Album Only
Double Sided 6:31 Album Only
Mogami Riverboat Song 8:18 Album Only
Distant City 5:23 Album Only
Resonating Prayer 5:56 Album Only
Ushibuka Hiyabushi 5:12 Album Only
In the Still of the Night 3:11 Album Only
Otoranbu-Jongarayosakoi 4:15 Album Only
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Album Notes

Hiromitsu Agatsuma has practiced the ancient Japanese art of Tsugaru-Shamisen since the age of six, going on to win the 1988 All-Japan Tsugaru-Shamisen Competition at the tender age of 14. Known throughout the world as simply Agatsuma, this original artists has long infused the traditional sound of the shamisen-a long-necked, three-stringed, lute-like instrument-with present day, international musical influences, including blues, rock, dance music, folk, flamenco and funk.

His latest release, EN, is no different. EN, which can variably mean relationship, circle or festival, is an apt name for the album, itself a festival of sound, comprising the varied influences Agatsuma has been exposed to over the years, while touring around the world, sharing his love for the traditions of Japanese music with an international audience. Further, Agatsuma’s aim with this music is to bring people together, to bridge disparate cultures and to find common ground between them, much the way he has blended the sound of ancient Japanese music with the varied influences of today’s contemporary music scene.

The circle is completed with this collection of new material, which showcases Agatsuma’s mastery of his old world instrument, alongside his expansive, encompassing musical vision.

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