| 1 | Daiwa Gaku |
| 2 | Mukaiji |
| 3 | Jinbo Sanya |
| 4 | Mujushin Kyoku |
| 5 | Shingetsu |
| 6 | Renpo-ken Tsuru no Sugomori |
What is the sound of the moon on the water? It is the music of
utter stillness and complete spaciousness--the perfect reflection of
self within the universe, and the universe within the self. There is no
finer instrument for capturing this music of Zen than the shakuhachi
bamboo flute, the instrument which Stan Richardson has dedicated his
life to master. With Moon on the Water,
Richardson offers two musical experiences. On the first CD, listeners
enjoy the pure tones of the solo shakuhachi, as it has been played for
centuries. For the second CD, Stan Richardson combines natural sounds
recorded during his travels across the Japanese countryside--the rushing
of water, the wind over waves, the singing of cranes--with the beauty
of the bamboo flute.
Pure and elegant, intricate and subtle--
Moon on the Water
invokes the Zen mind, and makes for the perfect musical complement to
massage and bodywork, yoga, and any moment of peaceful contemplation.