Sacred Journey of Ku-Kai

Sacred Journey of Ku-Kai is a series of peace-themed albums by new age artist Kitarō, inspired by the classic Buddhist pilgrimage to the 88 sacred temples on Japan's island of Shikoku (see Shikoku Pilgrimage).[1] Each album in the series has been nominated for a Grammy Award for Best New Age Album.

Sacred Journey of Ku-Kai Vol. 1 (2003)

Sacred Journey of Ku-Kai Vol.1
Studio album by Kitarō
Released September 9, 2003
Genre New-age
Length 68:36
Label Domo Records
Producer Kitarō, Gary Barlough
Kitarō chronology
Daylight, Moonlight: Kitaro Live In Yakushiji
(2002)Daylight, Moonlight: Kitaro Live In Yakushiji2002		 Sacred Journey of Ku-Kai, Vol. 1
(2003)		 Sacred Journey of Ku-Kai, Vol. 2
(2005)Sacred Journey of Ku-Kai, Vol. 22005

All tracks written by Kitarō.

No.TitleLength
1."Michi"7:46
2."Kagero"5:19
3."Shizuku"5:20
4."Flow"5:08
5."Nen"4:44
6."The Wind"4:57
7."Gi"5:05
8."Evening Sun"4:52
9."Silence"6:12
10."Earth In Bloom"7:44
11."Kuu"5:04
12."Cocoro"6:25

Sacred Journey of Ku-Kai Vol. 2 (2005)

Sacred Journey of Ku-Kai Vol.2
Studio album by Kitarō
Released February 22, 2005
Genre New-age
Length 56:21
Label Domo Records
Producer Kitarō, Gary Barlough
Kitarō chronology
Sacred Journey of Ku-Kai, Vol. 1
(2003)Sacred Journey of Ku-Kai, Vol. 12003		 Sacred Journey of Ku-Kai, Vol. 2
(2005)		 Spiritual Garden
(2006)Spiritual Garden2006

All tracks written by Kitarō.

No.TitleLength
1."Shining Spirit Of Water"5:33
2."As The Wind Blows"5:01
3."Koki"4:48
4."Kan-non"5:10
5."Whispering Earth"6:28
6."Inner Lights"6:34
7."Dancing Flower"4:48
8."Floating Lotus"5:30
9."Peaceful Valley"5:07
10."Crystal Field"4:53
11."Ritual Waves"4:29

Charts

Chart (2005) Peak
position
Billboard Top New Age Albums[2] 15

Sacred Journey of Ku-Kai Vol. 3 (2007)

Sacred Journey of Ku-Kai Vol.3
Studio album by Kitarō
Released September 25, 2007
Genre New-age
Length 60:49
Label Domo Records
Producer Kitarō
Kitarō chronology
Spiritual Garden
(2006)Spiritual Garden2006		 Sacred Journey of Ku-Kai, Vol. 3
(2007)		 Toyo's Camera
(2009)Toyo's Camera2009

All tracks written by Kitarō.

No.TitleLength
1."Sky And Ocean"8:58
2."Crystal Winds"6:20
3."After The Rain"7:32
4."Sacred Fountain"7:02
5."Winds Blow Over The Hill"6:31
6."Into The Forest"5:45
7."Voice In Blue"8:04
8."Circle Dance"10:51

Sacred Journey of Ku-Kai Vol. 4 (2010)

Sacred Journey of Ku-Kai Vol.4
Studio album by Kitarō
Released September 14, 2010
Genre New-age
Length 57:46
Label Domo Records
Producer Kitarō
Kitarō chronology
Impressions of the West Lake
(2009)Impressions of the West Lake2009		 Sacred Journey of Ku-Kai, Vol. 4
(2010)		 442 – Extreme Patriots of WWII: Kitaro's Story Scape
(2010)442 – Extreme Patriots of WWII: Kitaro's Story Scape2010

All tracks written by Kitarō.

No.TitleLength
1."Lotus Mountain"9:04
2."Yakushi"8:32
3."Magic Seeds"8:39
4."Reflection Of Water"7:06
5."South Wind"5:30
6."Circle Pray"7:16
7."Requiem"7:45
8."Ritual Winds"4:17

Awards and nominations

Year Award Result
2004 Grammy Award for Best New Age Album Nominated
2006 Grammy Award for Best New Age Album Nominated
2008 Grammy Award for Best New Age Album Nominated
2011 Grammy Award for Best New Age Album Nominated

Personnel

  • Kitaro - Producer, Composer, Arranger, Engineer, Mixing, Keyboards, Photography
  • Gary Barlough - Producer (V.1), Engineer (V.2)
  • Allen Sides - Engineer (V.1)
  • Doug Sax - Mastering (V.1, 2, 3)
  • Joe Chiccarelli - Engineer (V.2)
  • Robert Hadley - Mastering (V.2)
  • Randy Miller - Orchestration (V.3), Arranger (V.3)
  • Steven Miller - Engineer (V.3)
  • Ian Ulibarri - Engineer (V.3)
  • Timothy Beach - Engineer (V.4)
  • Tim Gennert - Mastering (V.4)
Musicians
  • Kristin Stordahl Kanda - Flute (V.1, 2)
  • Rie Shimomura - Violin (V.1)
  • Tu Shang Xian - Pipa (V.1, 2)
  • Jonathan Goldman - Chanting (V.2)
  • Paul Pesco - Guitars (V.2, 3)
  • Franci Miho Shimomaebara - Vocals (V.2)
  • Nawang Khechog - Tibetan Flute & Chanting Voice (V.2)
  • Keiko Takahashi - Keyboards (V.2, 3, 4), Composer (V.3), Arranger (V.3)
  • Masayuki Koga - Shakuhachi (V.3)
  • Alexander Adhami - Cello, Santoor, Guitar, Ebow, Flute (V.3, 4)
  • Steven Kindler: Violin (V.4)
  • Diana Dentino: Keyboards (V.4)
  • Voyce McGinley: Percussion (V.4)
Additional Personnel
  • Eiichi Naito - Producer, Executive Producer, Management
  • Dino Malito - Artists & Repertoire, Management
  • Howard Sapper - Business & Legal Affairs
  • Tatsuya Hayashi - Marketing (V.1, 2)
  • Hitoshi Saito - Marketing (V.3, 4)
  • Atsuko Mizuta - Marketing (V.4)
  • Kio Griffith - Art Direction, Design

References

  1. ↑ http://www.domocart.com/domo-store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_10&products_id=20
  2. ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/sacred-journey-of-ku-kai-vol-2-r728623/charts-awards
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