An album of such immensely proportionate platinum-like quality should be revered as a treasure and should never ever be used as a coffee mug coaster. The contributing members involved in the creation and completion of this magnificent album deserve a firm but forceful pat on the back for having the decency to share what was writhing around in that deep mind of Eric¡¯s. Ladies and gentleman it is my esteemed pleasure to introduce to you the reason why people like Eric Chiryoku become world famous motion picture soundtrack composers!!!

This remarkable album opens up with Winter Story is not only the opening track to the doors of this album or to the beginning of a season filled with white flakes of bliss but an opening to a truly wondrous state of mind. This track that is so eloquently caressing my senses is arranged with a talent that far surpasses the reaches of any sane thought. The extraordinary flute handle and the benevolence of the piano playing is enough to make a person feel the need to seek out refuge from this at times overwhelming world in a place where no one could find you for as long as you didn¡¯t want to be found.

Season Romance is the difference between the world we live in and the world we sleep to dream of. It is without a doubt good for your entire well being, it¡¯s as though it has the power of healing any negative thoughts that may be bombarding your existence. The violin is a magnificent instrument even when it¡¯s just leaning against a wall waiting to be picked up and played but it takes real talent to accent an already perfect piece of music, accelerating its integrity.

Life Journey radiates orchestral splendor while taking this listener on a ride of mixed emotional cascades of sound. The beauty of the surprising flood of unbridled thrust that fuels through this track¡¯s eccentric flow is astonishing at its best. The violin playing had such a strong grip on my tears it held them at bay until the time for the fall was at hand and then, without any haste, the levee was opened to reveal the salty sea-like water that filled my penetrated soul. What a wonderful piece of music!

Cherish reminds me of the longing that I have felt for the loss of love in its every form and the way it rips your heart from your chest's comfort. The emotion that is felt by this track¡¯s compositional creator is so powerful that it feels like a first hand experience passed through to all who listen so that they may take comfort in that they are never alone in their states of longing, dismay, and sorrow.

Meadow Whisper¡­ its like actually laying in a vast field of bright green blades of grass, seeing the occasional perfectly sprouted daisy swaying back and forth by the gentle force of a warm sweet-smelling breeze. While you look up at the sky and take great enjoyment in discerning whether or not the white puffy cloud formations are those of a herd of elephants running through the fields of an African land, or of toads sitting on the lily pads of a beautiful crystal clear pond. It's a truly beautifullly realised collage of sound!

Remembrance speaks an unspoken language of sheer eloquence. The graceful movement of the violin strings being pressed against and through your ears is magnificently accented with astounding pianistic integrity. The two lovely melodies merge and bind together to form a marriage of emotionally enthralling majesty. Then we have Morning Breeze as it throws any sense of not belonging to every part of the world to the air above. Its romantically inducing feel is such that you are drawn into deep thoughts of life, the kind of thoughts that reminisce of all of the wonderful experiences in life that make it worth living.

Embracing Moment could very well be the track that could describe the moment in a film where you can see two people together in everything enjoying a moment of complete and utter blissful splendor. Two people who have not a care in the world for anyone outside themselves for that stretch of time. A beautiful track is a beautiful track¡­ and there¡¯s no two ways about it!

Sweet Memories are something we all hold dear in our hearts. What a wonderful depiction of the niceness associated with feeling something joyous. It is without a doubt a perfect example of what immense talent was involved in every aspect of this album from every contributing factor and person. The piece is followed by the last track on the album; The Song of Nature. This exquisite track sends a very powerful message of suggestion to those who are not concerned with the issues in which they do not feel affects them when they do in fact affect us all. Global warming is an issue that needs urgent attention and for this track to be dedicated to this growing and very real concern is admirable to say the least. It marks the closure of a level of enjoyment that will forever be in my mind as a remarkable and unforgettable experience.

Elley Wilson - September 05 2005

Morning Breeze,

Having a classical background only lends me the ear to really, really appreciate this piece. A masterful piece of material indeed. I loved it from the very start. Such a warm and flowing tune. The flute and the strings are excellantly arranged and mixed so well. As well the whole track is well mixed. I dont have much else to say but. I am on my way to the next track to take a dive into your world of musical genius. Brilliant. Keep this kind of stuff coming for all of us music lovers, for this is a wonderful score.

Sydney Opera House for you mate!
Ok Thats it!!!I want you to come live in Australia so I can listen to you play in our beautiful Opera house!You have such sensitivity my friend,many of your pieces have brought a tear to my eyes,not sadness,awe.I hear nature in your music,it is such a joy to hear!I am so glad to have discovered your songs and this wonderful album.Many of my friends and musical connections have been introduced to this powerfull work in the last week or so and we all agree,sublime!

What a nice way to join the writing staff at R Cat!!!!
This composition blew me away! Within 5 seconds of listening to ‘Cherish’ I embarked on a wonderful journey, a journey that I really needed to complete. With every spoken piano key, and every whispered violin stroke, this lovely little composition carried me to a place within my heart from where I eventually drifted high into the clouds. For 4 minutes and 16 seconds there.. I had escaped reality.

The three notes I have tattooed on my left shoulder comes from a song by Mike Oldfield called Wonderful Land. I chose it because, to me, it represented my life, and I’m sure this beautiful piece will do the same for a lot of people young and old and whether they want the score tattooed or not. Thank you Eric!

Winter Story,
this piece is so rich....the flute sounds so haunting and even a touch melancholy. The melody itself is pure beauty...stunning music, beautifully played composed and arranged. It's so delicate, there's emotions running all the way through it. This music deserves to be heard by the whole world, i see this as a movie piece definitely. I'm totally lost for words, it's simply amazing. This is one of the best artists i've heard to date, recording in modern times.

At present I like to search for heavenly music. And I think I have found some today - in Singapore.
What distinguishes an one-man-orchester of a full orchester? Eric Chiryoku proves that nowadays there is hardly a difference - the magical, clear piano and soft string sections lead to a sometimes sensible, sometimes bombastic arrangement with the most lovely, different colorings which can be expected from an exciting piece of film music.
I couldn't recognize any clear influences of other artists... Eric mentioned Kitaro and Yanni, I would agree with elements of Kitaro a bit, but the perfect use of original orchestral samples and the romantic classic turns and primarily the magnificent arranged solo violins are high above typical "New Age music".
Although "Life Journey" includes very melancholy sections which definitely will touch you - we are listening to an excellent composition of fully positive energy.
Eric Chiryoku invites you to a really beautiful "life journey"

Meadow Whisper,

This is some of the BEST music I've heard on this site or anywhere. Beautiful Classical
orchestrations. I love this!!! I've always loved the Classical artists. And this is a new generation. These orchestrations are breathtaking!!! I want to buy this artist's CD.
It's wonderful. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Great work.

Review by Dicarlo
http://www.mixposure.com/bandpage.php?bandid=107§ion=bpmusic

Cherish,

Very nice contemplative piece of music. Very sensitive and precise playing! The piano playing is exquisite.

Lovely and poetic melodic themes throughout this piece. Almost like a fusion between a sonata of Chopin/Beethoven! Good use of colors in the instrumentation.

A beautiful piece of music composed and played brilliantly!

Download Recommendation!

Reviewed by: guymichetti
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Cherish,
Wow, this is Very Beautiful. This reminds me of the days when I used to listen to a lot of Classical music. Very beautiful composition
played on a grand piano and violin with keyboard string accompaniement. Very nicely done. A beautiful song with a beautiful message. This song will make you smile!!!
HIGHLY RECOMMENED!!!!
Great work.

Review by Dicarlo
http://www.mixposure.com/bandpage.php?bandid=107§ion=bpmusic

Cherish,

This is a timeless piece which has the ability to transport you through space and time to great memories you may have had.

The violin evokes so much emotion into the track it almost seems as if its speaking to you.

The way the two instruments complement each other in this arrangement is genius. Great Work!!!!!!

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Life Journey,

Every one in this site should be forced to listen to this song. (a little FORCED music education is always a good thing!) Great piano and dynamics throughout. My group attempts this level of symphonic application but fails miserably in comparison. Very Nice!

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Meadow Whisper,
The idea of hearing whispers in the meadow is enchanting for me, from when I was a boy roaming the fields of Pennsylvania.
Your composition skills are EXCELLENT, clearly mining deep into where the music comes from ... your SOUL.

VERY nice to have fine music like this here... even though it's not what "I play", it can still be appreciated for the beauty you express through it.

This gets a MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Review by rotcod: http://www.mixposure.com/bandpage.php?bandid=99§ion=bpmusic

Life Journey,

I had been waiting for another upload from Eric...and it was well worth the wait!!!

Each of our lives is truely an epic journey, and Eric Wong sets it to the most amazingly composed masterpiece!!!

The violin solo is stunning as it cries out from the depths of the soul. This brilliant song is a MUST LISTEN!!!!

Bravo Eric and Thank you!!!

Review by ladyl33ta

Life Journey,

I just LOVE the orchestrals, & you've mixed the tune together very professionally.

As you'll hear (when you review mine), we are quite divergent as far as styles go, but what (I think) we DO have in common is HIGH expression of what drives the music in us - emotion! You've done an excellent job of bringing that out with your composition.

I give this one a HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Review by rotcod: http://www.mixposure.com/bandpage.php?bandid=99§ion=bpmusic

Meadow Whisper,
this piece is simply beautiful, the melody is breathtaking, really breathtaking. The piano and string sections are so warm and full of emotion, it's hard to put into words...music really can say a lot more and this piece does...it's wonderful. Haunting, beautiful, charismatic, enchanting the list of adjectives could run on forever. The composition itself is out of this world....truly one of the most wonderful pieces of music i've listened to in a while. Music doesn't come much better than this. Outstanding

Meadow Whisper,
Beautiful
This track is simply beautiful... a wonderful melody , extremely well performed.
All the instruments are greatly played, this is a piece full of emotion. The piano is amazing.

The quality of the production is excellent, the mixing is really great, this tune sounds so good to my ears...

I recommend everyone to listen to this track!

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Meadow Whisper,
I`m impressed
excellent chosen instrumentation.Nice harmonies and great tunes on this one!
Very pleasant track to listen to....
Great work and highly recommendable!

2/23/2005

Music is emotion. Too many compositions on these mp3 sites are missing this very thing. Eric's music is a huge exception. Emotion is dripping from every note. Good music is always transforming. You just can't stay the same after listening. Thanks, Eric. You are an inspiration.

What a lovely little celtic flavoured piece! Love those pizzicata strings coming through. I'm very fond of pizzicata strings myself. The flute is lovely. Great job!

Winter Story,
This reminds me in Cusco, and old German project, that was very successful in Asia! A little melancholic touch, but very lovely harmonies all over it, great piano and string lines, and a beautiful, clear production that goes to the heart!

I am just blown away by your music. I have to say you are the most talented person i have heard on the net. I am honest too, so don't take that lightly. This is just amazing.

Meadow Whisper,
This is my kind of music!! Melodic, wonderful New Age/Classical music!
The melodic content and production is top class!!!

Winter Story,
I agree with one of the other reviewers: One of the biggest talents on the net!!! I don't know how known your music is, but you certainly should be well-known around the globe!!! Coming from a very wintry place I feel perfectly at home in the mood here!!!

Winter Story,
Beautiful melody, very well performed and recorded.
Eric is surely a very talented guy, this music is wonderful!

Autumn Romance,
I did always love the good new age, and in an artist like this one you can find top-quality of it. Well arranged, dreaming soundscapes full of charm that fascinated me since the start. This song is the soundtrack of a romantic movie... I like this style!

Winter Story,
I'm so grateful for Mixposure for allowing artists as yourself to showcase your music. This is beautiful - your flute work is outstanding, but the orchestration adds a lush, warm, romantic feel similar to Yanni, etc. As on your other song, the thematic development and your dynamics are right on ... great job!

Wish I could hear all of this w/ a real orchestra behind you - time to hire the London Philharmonic!

Winter Story is a brilliantly composed piece that you MUST experience. Clean and clear production and thoughtfully structured. Very soothing and relaxing with the light and airy flute dominating this piece. An almost Celtic sound to these ears. Definatley Soundtrack quality!!

Autumn Romance,
Beautiful! It's rare in the ambient genre to find a well-developed melodic theme. But you have one and it's very beautiful. This is what I like to hear. You should call yourself new age classical because your music has real structure. Great job! This is a wonderful composition. It has such feeling

Ahhhhh....Autumn! A busy season...with much bustle and hustle about in preparation for the holidays. What a lovely piece to relax to! Also a wonderful time of the year to be with that special someone, snuggled up in front of the fireplace on a chilly evening, listening to beautiful melodies and serenading flute and violin. Another wonderful chef-d'oeuvre from, Eric Wong with "Autumn Romance"!

Wow, this is great music. The second I streamed it, i got chills. It makes
me feel good. Im 20yrs old I love music. Im known as a big metal head, but
I love Yanni, Malemsteam, Kitaro, and just lots of music. I heard about 20
seconds of this song and Im already hooked. Please don't stop, I'll be a
long time listener/buyer. Thanks again...
-Payton Sprankle

Winter Story - Nice and clean. Music like this I would describe as beautiful. High marks on arrangement. My ears don't lie.

Meadow Whisper - I think the flute here is excellent choice. Any one from any style of music would do well to listen to your arranging talent and learn. Excellent work - piercing the soul down to the marrow.

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