Shakuhachi Master - John Singer
36. TSUKI NO KYOKU
This piece was composed by the 2nd Araki Kodo (Araki Chikuo who lived from 1823 - 1908). This is the only Kinko Ryu Honkyoku whose composer is clearly known.
The piece begins with lower octave sounds which are said to be associated with quiet evenings. Then, the melody progresses to higher range sounds and, for a time, the feeling of a bright full moon is conveyed. Then, the piece closes rather simply.
The composer continued to try and improve the piece but died in the middle of its writing. So it may be called an unfinished piece, however, this is a fine piece and even though it was unfinished, it is complete enough.
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