Omusuhi

by Masakatsu Takagi

Omusuhi cover art

'Omusuhi' is a compilation album that functions as an expansive sonic diary, primarily blending delicate piano-led compositions with a rich tapestry of field recordings captured during the artist's travels. The album's core concept is exemplified by the recurring "Light Song" series, where a single melody is reinterpreted by different people in various global locations, from Guatemala to Istanbul. This production technique, which often preserves the raw, unpolished nature of the on-the-spot recordings, creates an intimate and nostalgic collection that explores themes of memory, human connection, and the spirit of place.

Genres

  • Neoclassical New Age

Tracklist

  1. Light Song (Xela, 2002)
  2. Niyodo (Piano)
  3. Kaze Kogi
  4. Niyodo
  5. Hasirimiz
  6. Mikura
  7. Odori
  8. Garbha
  9. Kaze Kogi (Piano)
  10. Niyodo (Piano Reprise)
  11. Kaze Kogi (koti koti teiiyu)
  12. Odori (Variation)
  13. Light Song (Nara, 2002)
  14. Nijiko
  15. Nijiko (Tiny Piano)
  16. Nijiko (Origin)
  17. Light Song (Momostenango, 2002)
  18. Mahoroba
  19. Ten Ten
  20. Light Song (Antigua, 2002)
  21. Light Song (Atlanta, 2001)
  22. Tamame
  23. Horo
  24. Ngia
  25. Colleen
  26. Ohoti
  27. Hehe-Mihi
  28. Sione
  29. Veda
  30. Tamame (Reprise)
  31. Light Song (Köln, 2001)
  32. Sora
  33. Yume
  34. Furu-Fusa-Fusa
  35. Yubi Piano
  36. Light Song (Miyakojima, 2002)
  37. Yat Hei Jau
  38. Light Song (Istanbul, 2001)
  39. Kigi
  40. Ticora
  41. Musuhi
  42. Light Song (La Habana, 2001)
  43. Light Song (first demo, 1999)