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.
@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).
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
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.
annalee12345 2 years ago
@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).
frtw4428 1 year ago
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
anticonnealhead 2 years ago
Available on Amazon.
johannes914 2 years ago
The world first novel.
What a wonderful concept.
I was mesmerized for the whole 9 minutes.
Thank you!!
Junemori 2 years ago
I'm glad you liked :-)
moonlightnoir 2 years ago
Thanks!
moonlightnoir 2 years ago
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.
moojie66 2 years ago
Maybe you can try Amazon website
moonlightnoir 2 years ago
I'm impressed at the richness of the melody related (I believe) to the gost and the death of the lady in the tale.
ktdesignbox 2 years ago
They are rare Japanese handscrolls... :-) :-)
moonlightnoir 2 years ago
how can i download this music?
i want it
tritonaso 3 years ago
Maybe you can find this version The Tale Of Genji, 1999 Pioneer PICW-1024
moonlightnoir 3 years ago
この曲気に入りました。ありがとう!!
shibainunomaro 3 years ago
あなたのコメントとお気に入りに感謝します ;-)
moonlightnoir 3 years ago
Inspiring : D
TheHeadTrip 3 years ago