Step Forward
World
| Nov 2002
Reviews
Jacki-O
Reviewed 2002-12-15
Reviewed 2002-12-15
Hikage, Shoko & Noriko Tsuboi - Koto Duo: Step Forward
Label: self-released
As you can tell from the picture on the CD, the koto is a huge stringed instrument that is identical to a Chinese zither. Some works on this CD are far-out improvisational pieces (3,4,9) and other pieces are more traditional Asian-sounding works (2,6,7,8). This CD can be played on experimental/improv programs as a result. There are quite a few interesting pieces. I especially liked 6-8, which is three-part work that is quite nice, and #5 is very interesting.
1. Sparse notes played quietly
2. A light & sunny feel to the melodies
3. Improvisation – w/ some insistent moments
4. Low bassy notes, some tense high-pitched squeaky-string moments, alternating with quiet meditative moments
5. A four-part work that incorporates ideas of the four seasons, a re-creation of nature sounds through the use of the two koto instruments - impressive
6. Slow and peaceful
7. Melodic and flowing – lovely tones
8. Lively – beautifully dancing tones & melodies
9. Improv piece that brings out some really far-out sounds from the manipulation of the two koto instruments
Label: self-released
As you can tell from the picture on the CD, the koto is a huge stringed instrument that is identical to a Chinese zither. Some works on this CD are far-out improvisational pieces (3,4,9) and other pieces are more traditional Asian-sounding works (2,6,7,8). This CD can be played on experimental/improv programs as a result. There are quite a few interesting pieces. I especially liked 6-8, which is three-part work that is quite nice, and #5 is very interesting.
1. Sparse notes played quietly
2. A light & sunny feel to the melodies
3. Improvisation – w/ some insistent moments
4. Low bassy notes, some tense high-pitched squeaky-string moments, alternating with quiet meditative moments
5. A four-part work that incorporates ideas of the four seasons, a re-creation of nature sounds through the use of the two koto instruments - impressive
6. Slow and peaceful
7. Melodic and flowing – lovely tones
8. Lively – beautifully dancing tones & melodies
9. Improv piece that brings out some really far-out sounds from the manipulation of the two koto instruments
Recent airplay
Koto Futae 1, Luggage
Kobu 3
Oh Messy Life — Jan 19, 2003
Koto Futae 3
No Cover, No Minimum — Jan 14, 2003
Kobu 5
Oh Messy Life — Jan 12, 2003
Kobu 2
Oh Messy Life — Jan 05, 2003
Laguna
press and release — Jan 01, 2003
Charting
2002-11-25 — 2003-01-27
Reggae/World
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Jan 26 | 1 |
| Jan 19 | 2 |
| Jan 12 | 1 |
| Jan 5 | 1 |
| Dec 29 | 1 |
| Dec 8 | 1 |
| Dec 1 | 1 |
Track listing
| 1. | Kobu 2 | ||
| 2. | Kobu 3 | ||
| 3. | Kobu 5 | ||
| 4. | Laguna | ||
| 5. | Hyakkafu | ||
| 6. | Koto Futae 1 | ||
| 7. | Koto Futae 2 | ||
| 8. | Koto Futae 3 | ||
| 9. | Luggage |