Makoto Singles

SINGLES

NEBULA
Conjuting up the sight of a Nebula (Some nebulae come from the gas and dust thrown out by the explosion of a dying star, such as a supernova). Philip plays a brilliant synth solo!
 
Moonspace
Moon Gazing on a hot summer night with your fav! Features Masaru on Suprano Sax.
 
The awakening
An epiphany! The Awakening also features the synth wizardry of the master Philip Woo!
 
Sun Spring
This is an ode to the sun. The purveyor of life. All life springs from the energy that the sun brings us. Many cultures through millennium have worshipped the sun.
 
Kement
Inspired by melodies and themes that I heard throughout, I imagined that I was with a tribe and that we were on our way to Kement (an ancient word for Egypt). It features Masaru Koga on flute and Robbie Kwock on trumpet.
 
Cry of thE refugee
This piece was inspired when I heard Bassekou Kouyate who plays an instrument called ngoni from Mali. It features Grand Master Kenny Endo on Taiko. I had Kenny play the melody on the Taiko.
 
Ramatas dance
Ramata’s Dance was provoked when I saw a YouTube video of a dancer i Mali. This features Masaru Koga on bamboo flute and Bobby Cobb on guitar.
 
SONG FOR JUNE
Honoring a dear and enduring friend, the epitome of Hiroshima’s spirit, through “Song for June.”
 
 
Sunlight
The inspiration came for this song when I watched a ray of sunlight creep into the room and brighten up the vibe. 
 
 
New Mountain

New Mountain was inspired by thinking about my next creative journey. I was excited by the image of climbing another mountain of life.

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Antiquity

Intro is a temple bell to conjure up the spirits of the past, and seques into the contemporary with a bass and guitar line.

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HIKARI

Masaru Koga, with his exceptional skills on the Soprano saxophone, illuminates the composition and adds a luminous touch. 

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Meditation

Meditation features Grand Master Kenny Endo on Tsutsumi (a drum used in Kabuki and Noh) and the brilliant Masaru Koga on Fue (Japanese bamboo flute) and Suprano Sax.

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GOTTA KEEP ON

Embrace the enchanting beats and spicy rhythms that will transport you to Africa and Jamaica.

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BRAZIL BEAT

Got the idea from a Brazilian beat. It features the work of Masaru Koga on Tenor Sax and Robbie Kwok on Trumpet.

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DANCIN IN THE WATER

Where ethereal dancers twirled and leapt with effortless grace upon the glistening expanse of tranquil water. 

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SAHARA SOJOURN

I envisioned embarking on a thrilling journey across the vast expanse of the Sahara Desert, spanning from Mali to Egypt.

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