Symphony Live in Istanbul
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Symphony Live In Istanbul is an album by Japanese New Age recording artist Kitaro, released by Domo Records on September 9, 2014. The album was recorded live at the Halic Congress Center in Istanbul, Turkey over two evenings in March of 2014. The album includes Kitaro's Golden Globe Award-winning theme from the Oliver Stone film Heaven & Earth, music from his critically acclaimed Kojiki album and “Silk Road” soundtrack as well as two compositions from his Grammy award-winning album Thinking Of You. New material includes a previously unreleased composition, Kokoro (Part II).
Commenting on the groundbreaking event, Kitaro said, “In 1980, I began composing and producing music about the passageway and excursions of the Silk Road. This past spring, I embarked upon my first Symphonic Tour that reached Russia, Eastern and Central Europe and had the distinct pleasure of performing in Istanbul; a place where from ancient times to modern times, has flourished as an important hub of the Silk Road where Europe and Asia meet.”
“I am extremely grateful that my dream of performing in Istanbul finally came true. It was a once in a lifetime experience and in addition to my many experiences; I met a host of great people from Istanbul and the neighboring countries. As a remembrance of my amazing music caravan and as a tribute to those I encountered along the way, I recorded this musical experience and performance as a CD. It is my gift to everyone, in Istanbul and around the world, to experience and enjoy.” [1]
In December 2014, Kitaro was honored by The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences for his work on Symphony Live In Istanbul, recognized as Best New Age Album,[2] becoming Kitaro's 16th career Grammy Award nomination.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Kitaro
| No. | Title | Composer | Length |
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| 1. | "Heaven & Earth" | Kitaro | 13:52 |
| 2. | "Thinking Of You" | Kitaro | 5:52 |
| 3. | "Orochi" | Kitaro | 6:50 |
| 4. | "Silk Road" | Kitaro | 5:55 |
| 5. | "Kokoro (Part II)" | Kitaro | 5:21 |
| 6. | "Mercury" | Kitaro | 8:41 |
| 7. | "Reimei" | Kitaro | 8:55 |
| 8. | "Matsuri" | Kitaro | 10:32 |
Awards
| Year | Award | Result |
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| 2015 | 57th Grammy Best New Age Album | Pending[3] |
Personnel
- Kitaro - Producer, Composer, Arranger, Keyboards, Peace Bell, Cover Art Painting
- Stephen Small - Arranger, Conductor, Keyboards, Music Director
- Michael Wilson - Recording & Mixing, Production Manager
- Tim Gennert - Mastering
- Keiko Takahashi - Keyboards, Photography
- Jessica Hindin - Violin
- Daniel Antunovich - Bass
- Jasper De Roos - Drums
- The Alexander Symphony Orchestra
- Philip Gerke - Stage Tech
- Elijah Topazio - Monitor Engineer
- Leslie Weinberg - Lighting Designer
- Andrew Gearhart - Keyboard Tech
- Additional Personnel
- Eiichi Naito - Executive Producer, Management, Photography
- Dino Malito - Artists & Repertoire, Management
- Howard Sapper - Business & Legal
- Kio Griffith - Art Direction, Design
- Atsuko Mizuta - Marketing & Promotions
- Mai Okuno - Marketing & Promotions