
Hiroshi Yamaoka

Quiet Dance Quiet Dance
Musicians: Naho Okada-Flute/Alto Fl, Reiko Yamamoto-Vibraphone, Masa Sawada- Electric Bass. Jazz Electronica tune with pop flavor in it. Mix of real instruments and samples. I tried to create as 'tight groove' as possible.

Tokyo Night Tokyo Night
Mix of Jazz and Rhythm of 'House'. I used Giannini Classical Guitar.

for String Orchestra for String Orchestra
Music for String Orchestra. I was inspired by French impressionism composers like Ravel, Debussy etc.... and wrote this piece. If you listen, you will know my love for those music. I had 30 min. for rehearsal/Recording and it was tough session.

Elektrified Souls Elektrified Souls
Recently, I was really impressed by creations of DJ's and more and more digging into those kinds of music (especially "Groove"). I'm tring to combine those Electro Urban Rhythm Section with my Jazz/Classical background.

Montuno in the Jungle Montuno in the Jungle

Clown's Blues Clown's Blues
Orchestra Piece, but I extend the idea from minor blues changes. This is all MIDI. I used Vienna Symphonic Library for this piece. Though samples sounds great, I hope to get live performers to record this piece someday.

Listen Listen
Featuring: Mizue (Vocal) One of my electric jazz composition. 4 part voice arranging is the key of this piece. I used voices as a part of the instrumentation, sometimes doubbling with Fl, Guitar.

A Secret of the Blue Nile A Secret of the Blue Nile
This is one of my favorite compositions ever wrote. I combine Jazz elements with Urban Rhythm Section + Classical Orchestlation/Arranging. Improvisation by Guiatr and Flute.

Moments with You Moments with You
Smooth Bossa instrumental tune. Instrumentations are Flute, Vibraphone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums and synth strings.

Children of the Sun II Children of the Sun II
'Studio Orchestra' version of my composition 'Children of the Sun'.

String Quartet mvt.1 Allegro Moderato String Quartet mvt.1 Allegro Moderato
"String Quartet" has 2 movements which are "Allegro Moderato" and "Adagio". Allegro Moderato is written in 6/8 rhythm and there is a fuge part in the middle section. The piece was performed by professional string quartet and recorded live.

String Quartet mvt.2 Adagio String Quartet mvt.2 Adagio
Adagio is the 2nd Movement from 'String Quartet'. A slow piece written in 4/4. The piece was performed and recorded live at the concert by professional string quartet.

Music for Solo Guitar Mvt.1 Floating Music for Solo Guitar Mvt.1 Floating
I wrote 'Music for solo guitar' in 2001. I finished 2nd movement first and then start working on 1st. Because 2nd movement is based on Aeorian (E minor) mode, this movement starts from Ionian (E major).

Children of the Sun Children of the Sun
This is the tune for Jazz Orchestra. Instrumentations are: 2 Flutes, 2 Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, 2 Trumpets, 2 Flugel Horns, 3 trombones, Bass Trombone, Tuba + Rhythm Section (Piano, Bass, Drums). This tune was performed by Pros in NYC

Music for Jazz Brass Quintet Music for Jazz Brass Quintet
2 Trumpets, Frenchhorn, Trombone, and Tuba.

Music for Flute/Piano mvt.1 Ripples on the Water Music for Flute/Piano mvt.1 Ripples on the Water
Flute: Naho Okada Piano: Satoko Sasabe This Tune was recorded on May 4th 2002 at New York City with fine young classical musicians.

Adagio (Woodwind Version) Adagio (Woodwind Version)
Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, French Horn, and Bassoon.

Music for Flute/Piano mvt.2 River Runs Music for Flute/Piano mvt.2 River Runs
Flute: Naho Okada Piano: Satoko Sasabe This is the 2nd movement of "Music for Flute and Piano". I tried to depict the river runs through the country towns and mountains toward the sea.

Music for Flute/Piano mvt.3 Departure for the Sea Music for Flute/Piano mvt.3 Departure for the Sea
Flute: Naho Okada Piano: Satoko Sasabe 'Departure for the Sea' is the 3rd movement from my multi-movement piece 'Music for Flute and Piano'. This Tune was recorded on May 4th 2002 at New York City with fine young classical musicians.

Music for Solo Guitar Mvt.2 Dance Alone Music for Solo Guitar Mvt.2 Dance Alone
This piece is the 2nd movement of 'Music for Solo Guitar'. I compose this in 2001. 3/4 time, presto(fast). Basic idea is coming from the Aeorian Mode. I tried to combine some latin rhythmic elements in this music.