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Waka and Other Compositions: Contemporary Music of Japan

Michiko Toyama
Waka and Other Compositions: Contemporary Music of Japan

This 1960 release is a selection of compositions by Japanese experimental composer Michiko Toyama. The 12 compositions are drawn from traditional Japanese musical forms with additional influence from many of the experimental composers in the West that were active during the twentieth century. Some pieces are sung with instrumental accompaniment; others are spoken poetry. The instrumentation consists of a mix of traditional Japanese and modern Western instruments, including electronic ones. Liner notes include a short biography of Toyama and brief background information on the tracks along with the text of the songs and poems in English and Japanese.

Track Listing

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Waka (Part 1) Michiko Toyama 02:52
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Waka (Part 2) Michiko Toyama 03:26
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The Voice of Yamato: The Death of Yakamaro Michiko Toyama 03:32
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The Voice of Yamato: Spring Michiko Toyama 01:24
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The Voice of Yamato: Echo Michiko Toyama 02:11
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The Voice of Yamato: Prayer Michiko Toyama 02:27
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The Voice of Yamato: The Fairy Land of Yamato Michiko Toyama 03:02
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Two Old Folk Songs with Koto: Torianse (Let Us Pass) / Takai Yama Kara (From the High Mountain) Michiko Toyama 02:38
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Aoi No Ue (Princess Hollyhock) Michiko Toyama 07:09
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Japanese Suite: Lullaby (Komori Uta) Michiko Toyama 03:39
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Japanese Suite: Esashi Boat Song (Oiwake) Michiko Toyama 04:10
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Japanese Suite: Rice Husking Song (Momihiki Uta) Michiko Toyama 02:20