(Review from allmusic, amazon)

Kitaro’s style is the epitome of the contemplative, highly melodic synthesizer music. This famous Japanese composer taught himself to play electric guitar in high school — inspired by the R&B music of Otis Redding. After his early works with the Far East Family Band, he met the innovative German synthesist Klaus Schulze during a trip to Europe. Kitaro was hooked. He built his first synthesizer and began experimenting with all kinds of unusual sounds.

In 1980 he produced the first of several soundtracks for Silk Road, a Japanese television documentary series that ran for five years. The music is fluid and harmonic, blending smooth electronic lines with influences from traditional Japanese music, rock, and the romantic Western tradition. The album became a phenomenal success — people loved his combination of lush, majestic textures and gentle, almost naive, melodies.

The tracks are a seamless stream of melody, with a mellow loveliness and a liquid lyrical mood. There are incredible transitions throughout the pieces, making this a true masterpiece and a treasure to own.

Track List:
01. Silk Road (Shichu No Michi)
02. Bell Tower (Shoro)
03. Heavenly Father (Tenchi Sohzo Shin)
04. The Great River (Harukanaru Taiga)
05. The Great Wall Of China (Chohjo)
06. Flying Celestial Nymphs (Hiten)
07. Silk Road Fantasy (Silk Road Genso)
08. Shimmering Light (Kikari To Kage)
09. Westbound (Nishi Ni Mukkatte)
10. Time (Toki No Nagare)
11. Bodhisattva (Bosatsu)
12. Everlasting Road (Towa No Michi)

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