Kitarō (喜多郎, born February 4, 1953) is a Japanese musician, composer and mu… Read Full Bio ↴Kitarō (喜多郎, born February 4, 1953) is a Japanese musician, composer and multi-instrumentalist who is regarded as a pioneer of New Age music.
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
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
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@marcorondhuis4977
Some People say that electronic music is cold and emotionless. They have never listened to Kitaro before. There is emotion, depth of feeling, beauty and peace in his music that never ceases to warm and calm me. So utterly beautiful.
@alib.m618
this is NEW AGE music not electronic. Just the instruments are electronic...
@larryc3860
yes, the instruments are "electronic", but I think the artists prefer "New Age" or "Soundscape" to describe their music.....not a point for argument, just an observation
@debraj.inscoe7154
How can they even? I sit and weep at this beauty
@user-fs4kc5bt5v
No, it can't be described. If you close your eyes, you can feel sth. Every time I can feel my spirit seems fly out of my body.
@debraj.inscoe7154
So much, this makes me weep due to the feelings this invokes
@alim3630
I've been listening to Kitaro's great music for almost 30 years. i love kitaro
@starsparkle999
I found him when I was living in Japan. A friend turned me onto his music and then I went and saw him perform and it was a great experience. I still listen to him today, my favorite song of his is Queen Millennia aka Angel Queen or Space Queen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcJuJ3A33bg&t=7s
@hansgustaf540
I also love his music after listening to "Silk Road" played when I was enjoying a magic evening under a star spangled sky in Turkey in the late eighties... This music touches my soul and it is of timeless beauty ♥️
@ariadnebird
I discovered Kitaro while working in the Middle East in 1988. Still one of my favorites!