From the Full Moon Story
Tracklist
- Kuripa
- Aurora
- Hikari No Mai
- Fuji
- Full Moon
- Resurrection
- From Astral
- Heavenly Illusion
- New Lights
About
The second album of Japanese New Age musician Kitarō first released in 1979 and originaly titled «Daichi» (大地), which was released internationally as «From the Full Moon Story» (or simply «Full Moon Story»).
The album is a work of electronic and ambient music that combines synthesizers with natural sounds and traditional Japanese instruments. The "story" is not a traditional narrative with characters and a plot, but rather a conceptual, musical meditation on nature, the moon, and spiritual themes, as is characteristic of Kitarō's style.
Key Aspects of the Album
- Artist: Kitarō (Masanori Takahashi), a renowned Japanese New Age artist, known for his unique blend of Eastern and Western musical styles.
- Genre: Electronic, New Age, Ambient, Downtempo.
- Recording: It was recorded in Kitarō's home studio at the base of Mount Fuji between December 1978 and January 1979.
- Concept: The album bridges natural soundscapes (like cuckoo calls and ocean waves) with electronic music to create a "peaceful world of percolating space sounds" and a trance-like state for the listener.
- Tracks: Notable tracks include "Kuripa," "Aurora," "Full Moon," and "Resurrection".
The title suggests a musical journey or story inspired by the full moon, reflecting the artist's deep connection to nature and a meditative approach to his music.