His real name is Masanori Takahashi (Kitarō is a stage name that means "happy"). He was born in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture, Japan and is a graduate of Toyohashi Commercial High School. After graduating, Kitaro moved to Tokyo to experience and become a part of the music scene, and it was there that he discovered the synthesizer. His first synthesizer was analog, and he recalls having “just loved the analog sound that it made compared to today's digital sound”.
His parents were first opposed to the idea of their son having a musical career. In an effort to maneuver him towards their vision, they made arrangements for him to take a job at a local company. In return, he left home without telling them. He supported himself by taking on several part time jobs such as cooking and civil service work, while composing songs at night.
In the early 1970s, he changed completely to keyboards. He joined the Japanese music group Far East Family Band which was formed in 1965, and toured with them around the world. While in Europe, he met the German electronica and former Tangerine Dream member Klaus Schulze. Schulze produced two albums for the band and gave Kitaro some tips for controlling synthesizers. In 1976, Kitaro left Far East Family Band and travelled through Asia (China, Laos, Thailand, India)
Universally acknowledged as the founding architect of new age music, Kitaro has achieved global acclaim over a more than three decade long career with a signature sound and a pioneering fusion of cultures, techniques and spheres of consciousness.
As a Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning artist, this incredibly prolific composer and performer has continued his reign in the international spotlight and at the forefront of musical innovation ever since his critically acclaimed soundtrack to the Japanese NHK documentary, Silk Road.
Most fundamentally, at its heart, Kitaro's music is always about sending a profound message of peace that has inspired countless fans from around the globe. Kitaro's latest album release, "Sacred Journey Of Ku-Kai Volume 4" was nominated at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, his 14th career nomination to date.
Official website: http://www.domomusicgroup.com/kitaro/index.php
Aura
Kitaro Lyrics
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Expose the soul that flows in me
My inner warmth, my inner bleed
My deep anxiety
My illogical personal achemy
Falling in my stream
I can't hide, you can feel what my heart can reveal
Falling in your stream
I grow in from without finding whom
I have to see
Lies sometimes tell what is true
Inside of me, inside of you
Shaping the colour expected to be
Tone ambiguity
This sight is where we play
Our logical way
Falling in my stream
I can't hide, you can feel what my heart can reveal
Falling in your stream
I grow in from without finding whom
I have to see
So you take my beliefs that I burn inside, inside of me
So you listen endless fights, in my eyes they break and blow away
Seeing through... you can hear more than just... words I say
I can't hide, you can feel what my heart can reveal
Falling in my stream
You grow in from without finding whom
You have to see
In the song "Aura," Kitaro sings about the emotions and thoughts that can be revealed through a person's eyes. The opening line "Eyes say more than thousand words" highlights the power of nonverbal communication, emphasizing that one's eyes can reveal deep-seated feelings and innermost thoughts. The lyrics go on to convey personal struggles through phrases like "My deep anxiety" and "My inner bleed."
The second verse adds an interesting layer to the song's message, suggesting that even lies can reveal truths about a person's character. "Shaping the colour expected to be / Tone ambiguity" seems to suggest that people may present themselves in a certain way to fit societal expectations but can still reveal their true selves through their eyes.
The chorus repeats a pattern of "falling in my stream" and "falling in your stream," which can be interpreted as a metaphor for vulnerability and a mutual exchange of emotions. The phrase "Falling in my stream / I can't hide, you can feel what my heart can reveal" expresses a sense of openness, while the subsequent lines imply a mutual willingness to be vulnerable and grow together.
Overall, "Aura" tells a story of emotional transparency and the power of eye contact to reveal one's true self in a world where people may present a facade. The song's message is conveyed beautifully through Kitaro's mesmerizing instrumentals and emotive vocals.
Line by Line Meaning
Eyes say more than thousand words
The eyes reveal the true emotions and feelings that cannot be expressed through mere words
Expose the soul that flows in me
Revealing the deepest emotions and innermost thoughts that flow within oneself
My inner warmth, my inner bleed
The innermost emotions and feelings that bring warmth and comfort, as well as the deep pain and sorrow that cause bleeding of the heart
My deep anxiety
The intense feelings of worry and fear that exist within oneself
This sight is where you can read
The ability to perceive and understand the emotions and feelings that are visible to the naked eye
My illogical personal alchemy
The inexplicable and unique emotions and feelings that exist within oneself and form a personal chemistry
Falling in my stream
Being pulled into the current of one's emotions and feelings
I can't hide, you can feel what my heart can reveal
Unable to conceal the emotions and feelings that are expressed through the heart, and allowing others to feel them as well
Falling in your stream
Being pulled into the current of someone else's emotions and feelings
I grow in from without finding whom I have to see
Growing from the experiences and emotions that arise from being pulled into another's current of emotions and feelings while searching for someone who needs to be seen
Lies sometimes tell what is true
Sometimes the falsehood in a statement can reveal a deeper truth
Inside of me, inside of you
The emotions and feelings that exist within oneself, as well as those within others
Shaping the colour expected to be
Molding and forming the expected perception of oneself and others based on the emotions that are expressed
Tone ambiguity
The uncertainty or vagueness in the tone of one's voice
This sight is where we play
The expression and exchange of emotions and feelings between oneself and others, like a game
Our logical way
The logical process and reasoning behind the exchange of emotions and feelings
So you take my beliefs that I burn inside, inside of me
Expressing the beliefs that exist within oneself and are passionately held
So you listen endless fights, in my eyes they break and blow away
Listening to the endless internal struggles and conflicts within oneself, and seeing the release and relief that comes with their expression
Seeing through... you can hear more than just... words I say
Through perceiving the emotions and feelings that are expressed in addition to the words spoken, others can understand the true meaning behind one's words
You grow in from without finding whom you have to see
Growing through experiences and emotions that arise from being pulled into another's current of emotions and feelings while searching for someone who needs to be seen
Contributed by Sophia M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.