@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review! Title:Kitaro - Silk Road Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City:1980, New Age, Ambient Electronic and Japanese New Age, Toyohashi, Japan 8/26 Matrix #:N/A Condition:VG+ (LM) | Members: Kitaro (53' - ) Cultural Facts:
Career Turning:Kitaro composed Silk Road for NHK’s landmark documentary series about the ancient trade route, and the music’s success brought him widespread recognition in Japan and eventually an international audience.
Personal Struggle:Kitaro’s parents initially opposed his decision to pursue music and arranged a conventional job for him, but he refused to report for work and instead committed himself to building a musical career.
Production Style:The score was created largely with early analog synthesizers including Minimoog and Korg instruments, blending electronic textures with melodies inspired by Asian landscapes, history, and spirituality.
