"Sayama" is a Japanese term which literally means "sitting on a mountain," and this perfectly expresses the intent of his music (Sacred Healing Touch, Sacred Healing Waters)--to instill serenity and peace in the listener. His musical journey began with the guitar and piano, but as his horizons broadened, he grew well versed in acoustic instruments from all over the world, especially Asia. In his music you may find Tibetan and Japanese temple bowls, shakuhachi and koto, dizi and bansuri flutes, Chinese zither, overtone singing, gongs, and various Asian percussion instruments. Here is some of his favorite music.
Find more artists' recommendations on our main Music You Should Hear page: http://www.amazon.com/mysh
Sayama's List of Music You Should Hear
Sleeping Lotus, Li Xiangting If you are a friend of Chinese music this is a must-have! Masterfully played gu-qin (ancient seven-stringed zither) accompanied by xiao (bamboo flute). The special thing about this music is that it is improvised in a very calming and meditative mood!
Music for Zen Meditation, Tony Scott This was the first meditation LP with shakuhachi and koto that I bought more than 20 years ago, and it inspired and changed my live very much at that time. Even now it is still one of my first choices whenever I need contemplative music for meditation or creative work. Isn't it fine to see how quality endures over time?
Nada Himalaya, Deuter Deuter really understands how to lead body, mind, and soul to a point of stillness and inner peace with this album played on various Tibetan bells. Over the years he has created his own individual musical style. For me he was a great idol and inspiration during the 1980s when I first started to walk my own musical steps and began composing and recording meditative music.
To the Evening Child, Stephan Micus This album has also touched my heart over many years, because it is full of warmth and heartfelt feelings. About 15 years ago (the original release date) I met Stephan Micus, who lived an hour's drive away from my home (near Munich). At that time he was just finishing this album that he dedicated to his daughter. He is a very gentle and modest man, who is able to create fine music out of anything he gets his hands on. Ordinary flower pots filled with water sound like gamelan gongs when he plays them. It always makes my own inner child smile!
Wave Hands Like Clouds, Buedi Siebert I always enjoy listening to this album and use it for practicing qi gong and tai chi. Buedi is a creative musician and composer and has performed live and in the studio with harpist Andreas Vollenweider.
See all 3 customer reviews...
