The Light of the Spirit
Kitaro
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Mysterious Encounter | Kitaro | 6:04 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Sundance | Kitaro | 6:18 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Field | Kitaro | 4:55 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Light of the Spirit | Kitaro | 7:29 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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In the Beginning | Kitaro | 5:54 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Moondance | Kitaro | 4:44 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Howling Thunder | Kitaro | 6:09 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Journey to a Fantasy | Kitaro | 7:12 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 8 Songs |
Album Review
The Light of the Spirit is one of Kitaro's best CDs. Perhaps it is because Mickey Hart co-produced, or perhaps Kitaro asked Hart to co-produce because it is so good. It doesn't really matter if either of those is the reason; this is just an awesome CD. Kitaro's specialty has always been the symphonic synth and this is no exception. He augments that synth with several guest musicians on a variety of ambient instruments. This is truly ambient music, albeit on the new age side of that style. The vocal accompaniment by Lynn Ray and Jeannie Tracy counts as instrumental as well. The sound design treats the wordless vocals as an extra sound to incorporate. David Jenkins contributes a smoking electric guitar that gives this rock & roll textures as well. This disc stands proudly with work by Constance Demby, Vangelis, Suzanne Ciani, and Dean Evenson as some of the best adult contemporary instrumental new age music.
Customer Reviews
A rare Lynn Ray vocal cut!! Often a ghost singer for the stars, this one's a keeper!
Kitaro strikes gold with Lynn Ray's completely improvised vocal on the title cut--Brilliant stroke of genius by Mickey Hart to bring in this rarely recorded SF Bay Area gospel vocal gem. Lynn Ray has been a fixture in San Francisco Bay Area churches and for decades as "Sister Ray" singing from the Lighthouse Singers and Oakland/Nor Cal chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of America choir--rare indeed! Combining her voice with the wonderful Jeannie Tracy brings a gorgeous dimension to Kitaro's inspired compositions.
The Light of the Spirit
Brings back memories while relaxing with new music.
Excellent.
I was digging through some cds I have.... Then I came across this buried in the "Forgotten section." (lol) So, as anyone would naturally do, I imported it into my Itunes. When I started it... I have to say, honestly... I was BORED with it. But then I continued listening, then I started to enjoy the New-age music. Then I got to "Moondance." I was hypnotized by the haunting melody. Absoultley the best song in my opinion. Although, the WHOLE ALBUM is fantastic.
Biography
Born: 1953 in Toyohashi, Japan
Genre: New Age
Years Active: '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s
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- $7.92
- Genres: New Age, Music, Classical, Modern Composition, Electronic
- Released: 1987
- ℗ 1997 Domo Records, Inc
