3.5

Release data:

Juta Takahashi – Moonlit Flowers
CD-R, Lunisolar Records, 2008

Three long ambient tracks fill Juta(ro) Takahashi’s fourth release “Moonlit Flowers”.
“Sadder Shore” starts out with nice drifting analogue and soaring textures and a more pronounced synth lead, to which an accompanying choir soundscape shows up now and then. This immersive, reflective space lasts over 15 minutes.

The 17-minute title track is next, a smooth and gently flowing soundscape tapestry with exotic flavours and occasional twinkling keys, creating an overall hypnotising atmosphere.

With “Pagan Chant”, clocking at 20 minutes, the introspective music winds down in a beautiful way by means of a slow, extended soaring lead. The latter strongly reminded me of those that Klaus Schulze used at the end of the ‘70’s and begin of the ‘80’s during his concerts.
Well done, Jutaro!

Website: www.jutatakahashi.com

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