The Geisha and The Samurai is one piece with traditional Japanese instruments. It was composed for a dance performance. It starts softly with flute and turns at the end to more rhythmic with big drums. Instrumental, Japanese, Japanese Dramatic
Beautiful traditional Koto evokes Japan of old. You can see the Cherry Blossoms in bloom. This music would work well to enhance a Japanese landscape, restaurant scene, documentaries, travel shows. Instrumental, Japanese, Japanese Folk
Spirit is an epic Japanese Waltz fusion which makes it a unique piece. It is composed in Hirajoshi modified scale with 3 different states: calm, movement, and explosion. Perfect for Asian audiovisual projects, films, activities, documentary, etc, where traditional, art & emotional impact are needed. Instrumental, Japanese, Japanese Dramatic
(JUNE 2014) Olivier Olsen’s elegant, dreamy “Red Sun,” our Editor’s Choice Award for June, opens with delicate Wind Chimes, Carillon Bells and a romantic melody. Pleasure and desire beckon you to an exotic, lush, and serene world… "Red Sun," exclusively at our site, will enchant your audience.Rich romantic drama with a hint of Asian sensibility. Gentle & exotic themes, extremely tender & delicate. East & West romance, reunions, falling in love. Epic film score, emotional sentimental melodrama. Poignant melody, piano, strings, percussion, harp, soprano voice, Duduk, Ethnic instruments, Instrumental, Japanese, Japanese Ethereal
Ethereal meditativel piece featuring Koto, Taiko drum and Tuvan throat chanting. Suit promo or commercial. Can be looped for continuous play for spa or health practice. Instrumental, Japanese, Japanese New Age
Solemn and haunting bushido/samurai inspired soundtrack. Electric guitar played by Ebow weaves through mysterious, fog-like meditational soundscape created by Shakuhachi and Koto. Best suitable for Japanese culture related documentary and drama. Instrumental, Japanese, Japanese Edgy
A gentle romantic and peaceful solo piano track in japanese style. Suitable for film/television, romantic videos, documentary series, inspirational projects, photo slideshows and more…, Instrumental, Japanese, Japanese New Age
Dreamy vision in a rainy day in Japan. Piano solo in a slow, meditative, trans-like tempo. Sensitive airy piece suitable for quiet scenes, moments of relaxation, and Japanese films similar to "The Last Samurai","Nobody Knows" and "Dream." Instrumental, Japanese, Japanese Ethereal
Clouds in the Night. Beautiful dramatic composition with elements of Japanese traditional music. Driven by folk instruments koto and shamisen. With tender orchestral strings. Would be good in movies, TV shows, games and documentaries, not only about Japan. Short version. Instrumental, Japanese, Japanese Ethereal
A mysterious and modern orchestral track with piano, an emotional cello and lush electronic sounds. The beautiful melancholic melody gives you a feeling of emptiness and alone on the world. Very suitable for drama, nature and spiritual programs, films. Instrumental, Japanese, Japanese Ethereal
Morning sunrise & awakening of nature. Piano Birds Chimes Percussion. Yoga & Meditation, Spa Therapy. Healing relaxing peaceful & serene to the max. New romance, springtime affair, love & desire, new discoveries, believing in yourself, starting over, new day. Uplifting warm leisurely & mysterious, Instrumental, Japanese, Japanese Ethereal
Dreamy visions in a misty Buddhist temple. Features shakuhachi and authentic temple bell in a slow, meditative, trance-like tempo. Perfect for quiet spiritual scenes, moments of relaxation, and Japanese period films similar to "The Last Samurai", "Memories of Geisha" and "Seven Samurai" by Kurosawa. Instrumental, Japanese, Japanese Ethereal
Dreamy visions in a misty Buddhist temple. Features shakuhachi, koto, and gong in a slow, meditative, trance-like tempo. Perfect for quiet scenes, moments of relaxation, and Japanese period films similar to "The Last Samurai" and "Dream" by Kurosawa. Instrumental, Japanese, Japanese Ethereal
Dreamy visions in a misty Buddhist temple. Features shakuhachi and koto in a slow, meditative, trance-like tempo. Perfect for quiet scenes, moments of relaxation, and Japanese period films similar to "The Last Samurai" and "Dream" by Kurosawa. Instrumental, Japanese, Japanese Ethereal
Dreamy visions in a misty Buddhist temple. Features koto, strings, and gong in a slow, meditative, trance-like tempo. Perfect for quiet scenes, moments of relaxation, and Japanese period films similar to "The Last Samurai" and "Dream" by Kurosawa. Instrumental, Japanese, Japanese Ethereal
Background Music Collection with genuine Asian traditional melodic style. This song is with typical Japanese melodic arrangement but in new age style. Instrumental, Japanese, Japanese Ethereal
A beautifully delicate yet rhythmically driving Japanese instrumental. This piece utilizes all indigenous instruments (koto, shakuhachi, and percussion ensemble among them) to achieve an authentic and impressive sound. This is a serene and peaceful piece, ideal for travelogues and documentaries. Instrumental, Japanese, Japanese Ethereal
Sakura is a traditional Japanese folk song depicting spring, the season of cherry blossoms arranged in a gentle and reflective tone featuring a plucked guzheng sound that carries the listener through a lush soundscape. Useable for Asian themed projects or for decompressing, leisure, rest, warmth, Instrumental, Japanese, Enka
Light and beautiful Asian piece with strings, flute, bell and water. Lovely floating melodies gently and harmoniously dance together. Perfect instrumental background for Asian film or TV creating a relaxing, uplifting and peaceful mood. Romantic, joyful and magical. Instrumental, Japanese, Japanese Folk
A modern interpretation of a traditional Japanese instrumental piece. The koto and flute hold the melody with the Thai Gongs adding color. Synthesizer adds the deep resonance. Film, television, world lounge, ethnic restaurant or hotel, radio, documentary, new age, Instrumental, Japanese, Japanese Folk
Relaxing lullaby manifested by dreamy visions. Features shakuhachi flute with soft guitar accompaniment. Great for tranquil moments and scenes of blissful jubilation. Delicate, romantic, gentle and serene. Epic and tender romance, Instrumental, Japanese, Japanese Folk
Arrangement of the Japanese folk song "Sakura" featuring shakuhachi, koto, taiko drums, and assorted percussion in a slow, meditative, trance-like tempo. Perfect for quiet scenes, moments of relaxation, and Japanese period films similar to "The Last Samurai" and "Dream" by Kurosawa. Instrumental, Japanese, Japanese Folk
Broken Umbrella & The Wind. Dramatic instrumental composition in Japanese traditional music style. Melancholic duo of bamboo flute hotchiku and three-stringed instrument shamisen. Colorful sound picture of old Japan. Version without taiko drums. Instrumental, Japanese, Japanese Folk
Mountain Sight. Meditative instrumental composition with elements of Japanese traditional music. Melancholic suite with Asian soul. Played by small ensemble of taiko drums and bamboo flute. Music of infinite peace, modesty simplicity and joy of life. Main full version. Instrumental, Japanese, Japanese Folk
Lost. Dramatic meditative instrumental composition in Japanese traditional music style. Soulful melancholic song of bamboo flute with Asian soul. Gentle, quiet, soft. Sorrowful minimalistic sound picture. Main version for bamboo flute, koto & taiko sticks. Instrumental, Japanese, Japanese Folk
Chinese Traditional Music. This intimate and espirtual melody, take us to the environments of the ancient Eastern cultures. This music is played on the koto, a traditional instrument Chinese and Japanese. These sounds are perfect to illustrate scenes for films, TV series, commercials ... Instrumental, Japanese, Japanese Folk
Last Battle March. Dramatic ethnic composition in Japanese Traditional music style. Passionate sound picture of honor, loyalty and daring. March of the samurais from old Japan. Version for windy bamboo flute shakuhachi and 13-stringed koto. Instrumental, Japanese, Japanese Folk
Kojo no Tsuki (translated as “The Moon over the Ruined Castle”). A famous Japanese song, composed in the Meiji Period. Although it was written by composer Rentaro Taki in 1901 song quickly become one of the most popular piece of Japanese Traditional music. Version for koto and taiko drums. Instrumental, Japanese, Japanese Folk
This is a mellow, inspiring solo shakuhachi piece that transceds international waters. In the beginning, it creats a mellow almost melancholic ambiance and leads to a hopeful end. Perfect for geisha type images, spas, hot tub moods, relaxing yoga and anywhere authentic japanese music is needed. Instrumental, Japanese, Japanese Folk
Spirit. Meditative instrumental composition with elements of Japanese traditional music. Calm as the breeze, quiet as mountain creek and bright as spring flower. Melancholic improvisation on bamboo flute, shamisen and Japanese traditional percussion. Main full version. Instrumental, Japanese, Japanese Folk
