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Picture for song 'Repercussions' by artist 'Koto Jazz'

Repercussions

This song is about my relationship with my father. It is also about the effects of family legacies, good and bad; The intensity of family relationships and their powerful impact on following generations. This is about 50% of this song recording.
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Picture for song 'Getting Away from the Blues' by artist 'Koto Jazz'

Getting Away from the Blues

Can musicians get away from the jazz/blues? It's themes and styles are so broad and sweeping, it's impossible to imagine any musical ventures completely free of jazz influences. This song is very much opposite the title, meaning "I give up trying".
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Picture for song 'Snow Flurry' by artist 'Koto Jazz'

Snow Flurry

Inspired by the sound of a wind and a snow storm.
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Picture for song 'Tianzi Mountains In Mist' by artist 'Koto Jazz'

Tianzi Mountains In Mist

the mystical magical Tianzi mountains in China has inspired thousands of years of artistic expression.
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Picture for song 'Winston's Canon in D Minor by Chris Kenji' by artist 'Koto Jazz'

Winston's Canon in D Minor by Chris Kenji

I learned this one in high school when I first heard George Winston's music. A highlight was playing this one song earned me runner up at Xavier University's talent show, then I played it during the graduation ceremony.
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Picture for song 'Whales Breeching' by artist 'Koto Jazz'

Whales Breeching

The breeching of a whale in Puget Sound near Seattle.
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Picture for song 'Goodnight Irene' by artist 'Koto Jazz'

Goodnight Irene

My version of this classic American love song from the early 1900s.
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Picture for song 'Haystack Horse Trot ' by artist 'Koto Jazz'

Haystack Horse Trot

The most enjoyable horse back riding experience is flying down the coast toward Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach, Oregon.
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Picture for song 'Wandering Rhino Bug' by artist 'Koto Jazz'

Wandering Rhino Bug

This is a fun, eclectic koto jazz tune about one of my most memorable life experiences. My brother, Uncle Yasushi and I used to go hunting, for rhinosaurus beetles climbing trees in rural Japan. They make for popular pets in Japan.
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Picture for song 'TidePool & Waves Live (Ambience w/ Marie)' by artist 'Koto Jazz'

TidePool & Waves Live (Ambience w/ Marie)

The powerful ebb and flow of the ocean waves as it flows into tide pools. This song reached to #2 on the Soundclick World and New Age charts.
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Picture for song 'Seascape  - Sounds from the Coast' by artist 'Koto Jazz'

Seascape - Sounds from the Coast

This song is inspired by the serenity of the ocean, being in its presence and being present to it. This original piece I wrote in my early teens which came back to me in the past year. This is an expanded version of that original melody.
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Picture for song 'Odds & Endings - Sounds from the Coast' by artist 'Koto Jazz'

Odds & Endings - Sounds from the Coast

Inspired in part by the music of piano virtuoso from Toronto, Li Pui Ming. I use quite a few dissonant chords in sequence to evoke a bit of "chaos jazz".
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Picture for song 'Aki no Hou (Toward The Autumn Season)- Chris Kenji' by artist 'Koto Jazz'

Aki no Hou (Toward The Autumn Season)- Chris Kenji

As I reflect on the passing of a former friend and music mentor, Steve Haun, I think this piece about the changing of the seasons in nature is appropriate to honor him. (inspired by two Japanese koto nature songs, Aki No Koto No Ha & Midare)
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Picture for song 'Raindrops Fall from Trees (KotoJazz) - ChrisKenji' by artist 'Koto Jazz'

Raindrops Fall from Trees (KotoJazz) - ChrisKenji

The sound of raindrops falling from trees. This original was written jointly with my daughter (when she was 7-8 years old) when we were exchanging piano playing one evening. It has evolved since and she named it too.
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Picture for song 'Mount Index Ice Caves (Koto Jazz)' by artist 'Koto Jazz'

Mount Index Ice Caves (Koto Jazz)

Mount Index is a cathedral- like mountain on the way to Stevens Pass an hour north of Seattle. Rising above the alpine lake are ice caves between massive granite cathedral rocks. There you will find the haunting echoes of dripping ice caves & showers
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Picture for song 'Tori No Yo Ni (Like A Bird) - Chris Kenji Beer' by artist 'Koto Jazz'

Tori No Yo Ni (Like A Bird) - Chris Kenji Beer

This song is my variation of the famous traditional Japanese koto song, inspired by a bird, a large crane, playing in the lake waters and then lifting off into the sky to return from whence it came. It had been on Soundclick Asia top 10 for 2 weeks.
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Picture for song 'Ripples On Creek Rocks - Chris Kenji Beer' by artist 'Koto Jazz'

Ripples On Creek Rocks - Chris Kenji Beer

Ripples On Creek Rocks (Kuriku Iwa no Hamon), is a musical reflection on the melodies created by flowing water over creek rocks. This song was aired on NPR KFSK jazz radio (09/15), South Alaska and #41 in the Acoustic Piano Soundclick charts.
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