A Poets View

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In celebration of the Lunar New Year, I thought it fitting to review one of my favorite CD’s, Tai Chi sunrise by Boko Suzuki.  I enjoy all styles of music however traditional Asian music is a definite hit with me.

Boko Suzuki has had an amazing career with music and directing musicals such as RENT on Broadway.  He is an impeccable musician and director in his own right.

I first heard Tai Chi sunrise while working in Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco.  I worked in a music shop where we had several various artist CD’s we would play on a daily basis.  The cover of the cd is what prompted me to play it.  I was immediately entranced by the Eastern sounds and traditional Chinese instruments.  Each song played in quiet and serene detail.  As an instrumental only CD it exemplifies the art of song.

Instruments played consist of piano and synthesizer, Chinese dizi flutes, acoustic guitars and percussion.  Each of the eight tracks plays anywhere from three and a half minutes to over nine minutes.  All of the tracks are composed, arranged and produced by Boko Suzuki.

The first track  “Body Goes Where The Spirit Reaches” being my favorite on the CD is pure tranquility from beginning to end.  It will soar through your spirit infusing your soul with peace and harmony.  Simply breathtaking is an understatement.  And, each track follows suit.

If you enjoy soothing inspirational sounds that will uplift your spirit, Tai Chi sunrise is a must.

There are several download services available and too many to list here.  So, you can simply google Tai Chi sunrise boko suzuki to hear samples and buy downloads.