Genji Monogatari Symphony - Isao Tomita - 2

[annalee12345]

A bit creepy sounding here - actually Genji Monogatari is quite light-hearted - it was written to entertain the empress no? The underlying theme is impermanence.

[frtw4428]

@annalee12345 I beg to differ. There are some very deep intense moments: Princess Aoi's possession while under a curse being placed on her by the jealous Rokujou. The allegory reflecting the guilt that both Genji and Fujitsubo share regarding their affair which leads to the birth of their son. Lady Murasaki took a huge risk writing this as it paints a pretty negative picture of the Royal Family. I think Tomita's composition suits it well here (albeit, I think Pt. 1 is the most majestic).

[anticonnealhead]

yeah does anyone know where I can find this fucking album. The Genji Monogatari Symphony.

I am actually writing a paper on The Great LAdy Murasaki Shikibu for my University... and I love Tomita... so when I read he had done this recently... then I heard this - I must have it!

I have several of his other albums but can't seem to find this one anywhere

[johannes914]

Available on Amazon.

[Junemori]

The world first novel.

What a wonderful concept.

I was mesmerized for the whole 9 minutes.

Thank you!!

[moonlightnoir]

I'm glad you liked :-)

[moonlightnoir]

Thanks!

[moojie66]

what webby can I download this from?

plz I love this music so much it fells so relaxing yet so strange........ it makes me inspired.

[moonlightnoir]

Maybe you can try Amazon website

[ktdesignbox]

I'm impressed at the richness of the melody related (I believe) to the gost and the death of the lady in the tale.

[moonlightnoir]

They are rare Japanese handscrolls... :-) :-)

[tritonaso]

how can i download this music?

i want it

[moonlightnoir]

Maybe you can find this version The Tale Of Genji, 1999 Pioneer PICW-1024

[shibainunomaro]

この曲気に入りました。ありがとう！！

[moonlightnoir]

あなたのコメントとお気に入りに感謝します ;-)

[TheHeadTrip]

Inspiring : D