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
Shinpi naru suna no mai
Kitaro Lyrics
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હર ખાએ હૈયો હાયે, હાયે
રંગી પરોડ આવી, ખુશિયો સંગ લાવી
હર ખાએ હૈયો હાયે, હાયે
આશા ની કિરળો બિખરાઐ, ઉમંગે વી છલકાએ
મન હળવેથી ગુનગુનાએ હાયે હાયે
રંગી પરોડ આવી, ખુશિયો સંગ લાવી
રંગી પરોડ આવી, ખુશિયો સંગ લાવી
હર ખાએ હૈયો હાયે, હાયે
આશા ની કિરળો બિખરાઐ, ઉમંગે વી છલકાએ
મન હળવેથી ગુનગુનાએ હાયે હાયે
The lyrics to Kitaro's song "Shinpi naru suna no mai" or "Mysterious Sand Dance" speak of a colorful parade bringing joy, happiness, and excitement to everyone who witnesses it. The lyrics describe the parade's ability to make people sing and hum along and how it spreads hope and positivity. The verses repeat the same four lines twice, emphasizing the celebratory and repetitive nature of the parade.
The lyrics can be interpreted in different ways, with some seeing the parade as a metaphor for life's celebrations and how they bring people together, while others may view it as a specific cultural tradition that Kitaro may be referencing. The song also features traditional Japanese instrumentation blended with Western electronic sounds, creating a unique fusion that Kitaro is known for.
Interestingly, Kitaro's "Shinpi naru suna no mai" is the opening track on his Grammy-nominated 1994 album "Mandala," which also features guest performances from Zakir Hussain and Jon Anderson of Yes. Additionally, Kitaro has been a prolific composer of music for film and television, including the Grammy and Golden Globe-winning soundtrack for the 1992 Oliver Stone film "Heaven & Earth."
Line by Line Meaning
રંગી પરોડ આવી, ખુશિયો સંગ લાવી
Colorful adventures arrived, bringing happiness along
હર ખાએ હૈયો હાયે, હાયે
Overwhelmed with joy, singing high
આશા ની કિરળો બિખરાઐ, ઉમંગે વી છલકાએ
Tiny pieces of hope scattered, overflowing with excitement
મન હળવેથી ગુનગુનાએ હાયે હાયે
The heart hums happily in yellow
રંગી પરોડ આવી, ખુશિયો સંગ લાવી
Colorful adventures arrived, bringing happiness along
હર ખાએ હૈયો હાયે, હાયે
Overwhelmed with joy, singing high
રંગી પરોડ આવી, ખુશિયો સંગ લાવી
Colorful adventures arrived, bringing happiness along
હર ખાએ હૈયો હાયે, હાયે
Overwhelmed with joy, singing high
આશા ની કિરળો બિખરાઐ, ઉમંગે વી છલકાએ
Tiny pieces of hope scattered, overflowing with excitement
મન હળવેથી ગુનગુનાએ હાયે હાયે
The heart hums happily in yellow
Contributed by Isaiah R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Is it Magical Sand Dance?