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Ayuo Takahashi is a Japanese-born American composer, poet, lyricist, singer, and performer of plucked string instruments. He was born on October 19, 1960, and has produced a large body of work that spans across multiple genres including classical, jazz, and folk. He is known for his unique sound that blends traditional Japanese music with Western classical traditions.
Takahashi began his music career in the late 1970s as a keyboardist for a rock band. He later pursued studies in composition at Wesleyan University in Connecticut, where he was mentored by the avant-garde composer Alvin Lucier. He earned a bachelor's degree in composition in 1983 and continued to develop his unique sound.
Among his best-known works is the album Nova Carmina, which was released in 1986. This album features Takahashi's distinctive style of combining Japanese folk melodies with Western classical forms and instrumentation. Other notable works include Silent Film (1985) and Piano Compositions, which was performed by Yuji Takahashi.
In addition to his work as a composer and performer, Takahashi is also a poet and lyricist, often incorporating his own written work into his music. He has collaborated with a number of other musicians and musical groups, including the Paul Dresher Ensemble and the Kronos Quartet.
Overall, Ayuo Takahashi is a highly regarded composer and musician known for his innovative and distinctive sound that combines traditional Japanese music with Western classical forms. His work continues to be studied, performed, and enjoyed by music lovers around the world.
Albums featuring Ayuo Takahashi
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Aoi(CD, Album) | 2005 | Tzadik |
| 2 |  |
Ayuo / Ohta Hiromi – Red Moon(CD, Album) | 2004 | Tzadik |
| 3 |  |
Izutsu(CD, Album) | 2000 | Tzadik |
| 4 |  |
Earth Guitar 千の春の物語 = 1000 Springs And Other Stories | 2000 | Midi Inc. |
| 5 |  |
Songs From A Eurasian Journey | 1997 | Victor |
| 6 |  |
Song Of Songs / Heavenly Blue(CD, Single, Mini) | 1996 | FOA Records |
| 7 |  |
Private Tapes 1985-1995(CD, Album) | 1995 | P.S.F. Records |
| 8 |  |
Nova Carmina | 1986 | School |
| 9 |  |
Silent Film | 1985 | School |
| 10 |  |
Memory Theatre | 1985 | School |
| 11 |  |
しずかにおきてごらん(12", 45 RPM) | 1985 | Switch 45R.P.M. |
Videos featuring Ayuo Takahashi
Ayuo & Ohta Hiromi - Takeda No Komori Uta (Takeda Lullaby) 2004
Album: Red Moon (2004)
Tzadik TZ 7246
http://www.discogs.com/Ayuo-Takahashi-Otha-Hiromi-Red-Moon/release/1411000
Ayuo Takahashi - Earthquake
A classical experimental music version of the music theatre composition by Ayuo "Blue Eyes, Black Hair" will b
">Ayuo with Yoko Ueno - Ophelia
Ayuo: Vocals, Bouzouki
Yoko Ueno: Vocals, Bells
Recorded in 1998.
This song was later recorded in Ayuo's CD "What We Look Like in the Picture"
A classical experimental music version of the music theatre composition by Ayuo "Blue Eyes, Black Hair" will b
Released on November 21, 1986.
Recorded in Bath, England.
Album features DAVID LORD, PETER HAMMILL,MADDY PRIOR, PETER KNIGHT,DAVE MATTACKS.
One of my personal favourites.
C
">Ayuo - Sounds Of You
Ayuo: Vocals, Guitars, Sampling Synth
Dave Mattacks: Drums
From
"NOVA CARMINA"
Released on November 21, 1986.
Recorded in Bath, England.
Album features DAVID LORD, PETER HAMMILL,MADDY PRIOR, PETER KNIGHT,DAVE MATTACKS.
One of my personal favourites.
C
Ayuo 1985 - Shizuka Ni Okite Goran.avi
Ayuo (Electric guitar, vocals) recorded this ambient song in 1985 with Tatsuo Kondo on Keyboards.
all artwork on the slide show were created by Ayuo.
They are available to see along with free music downloads at ayuo's website:
www.ayuo.net
Ayuo Takahashi - From J.S.P
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Ayuo - Taiyo
dall'album "Izutsu"
Ayuo - Memory Theatre - 1985
Tracklist:
A1 City In The Sky
A2 夏の終わりに
A3 光の中へ
A4 月の庭
A5 水色の鏡
B1 不思議な夜
B2 流れる
B3 こもりうた
B4 讃歌
B5 ことばのあいだに
Ayuo - A Stranger
A Stranger
All instruments played and recorded by Ayuo on Pro-tools:
Ayuo: Bouzouki, Sitar-Guitar, Cornemuse, Electric Guitar, Bass, Soft Synths
(Chameleon 5000, Computer Muzys (Midi sequencing), DS 404, B4, imPOScar,
Sample Tank, Dalai Lama,) Fue, Tin W
Ayuo Takahashi - Winter
From Ayuo Takahashi's Private Tapes, a collection of recordings from 1985-1995. Wonderful track/album.
More info here: https://www.discogs.com/Ayuo-Takahashi-Private-Tapes-1985-1995/release/585856
Ayuo Takahashi: Guitar, Vocals
Tatsuo Kondo: Keyboards
Natsuki Hattori: Guitar
Yuji Sagae: Bass
Shinsuke Itoh: Drums
Live at Studio 200 in IKebukuro, Tokyo in October, 1985
artist inform
">Ayuo Takahashi - City in the Sky 1985 Live
Ayuo Takahashi in 1985
"City in the Sky" from CD "Memory Theatre"
Ayuo Takahashi: Guitar, Vocals
Tatsuo Kondo: Keyboards
Natsuki Hattori: Guitar
Yuji Sagae: Bass
Shinsuke Itoh: Drums
Live at Studio 200 in IKebukuro, Tokyo in October, 1985
artist inform
Ayuo Takahashi / Moments (1984)
Direct Vinyl Rip "Carmina" https://www.discogs.com/Ayuo-Takahashi-Carmina/master/1449672
Ayuo - River of Light 1984
Recorded 1984, Released by SWITCH in 1985
Ayuo: Guitar, Vocals, Bass, Keyboards, 矢壁アツノブ: Drums
Jun Tohyama 遠山淳: Keyboard Programming
For more information and free music downloads, see:
www.ayuo.net
Concer
">Ayuo Trio with Yoko Ueno - A Prayer and a Modest Wish, Going along the Path
Ayuo (Guitar) featuring Yoko Ueno (Vocals) and Takuya Nishimura (Bass) and Chizuko Miura (Drums) plays "A Prayer and a Modest Wish" and "Going Along the Path. Recorded live in 1997.
For more information and free music downloads, see:
www.ayuo.net
Concer
Composed by Ayuo using a text by the medieval Japanese playwright Zeami. based on an episode in "Genji Monogatari" (Romance of Genji"), written by Lady Murasaki Shikibu, who finished writing
">Ayuo - AOI.mpg
From Ayuo's CD "AOI" (TZADIK 7260) released in November 2005.
Composed by Ayuo using a text by the medieval Japanese playwright Zeami. based on an episode in "Genji Monogatari" (Romance of Genji"), written by Lady Murasaki Shikibu, who finished writing
Released on November 21, 1986.
Recorded in Bath, England.
Album features DAVID LORD, PETER HAMMILL,MADDY PRIOR, PETER KNIGHT,DAVE MATTACKS.
One of my personal favouri
">Ayuo - Across the Seasons
Ayuo: Vocals, Guitars
Dave Mattacks: Drums
Daivid Lord: Keyboards
From
"NOVA CARMINA"
Released on November 21, 1986.
Recorded in Bath, England.
Album features DAVID LORD, PETER HAMMILL,MADDY PRIOR, PETER KNIGHT,DAVE MATTACKS.
One of my personal favouri
Ayuo Takahashi , Otha Hiromi - Takeda No Komori Uta (Takeda Lullaby)
Album: Red Moon (2004)
Ayuo Takahashi - Be The Night Of My Darkness
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Released on November 21, 1986.
END OF EARTH (Words and Music by Ayuo)
A HUMAN CREATURE, HE’S A DRIFTER, ISN’T HE?
WHAT HE IMAGIN
">Ayuo - END OF EARTH
Ayuo: Vocals, Guitars, San-shin, Electric Bass, Bowed San-shin
Dave Mattacks: Drums
From
"NOVA CARMINA"
Released on November 21, 1986.
END OF EARTH (Words and Music by Ayuo)
A HUMAN CREATURE, HE’S A DRIFTER, ISN’T HE?
WHAT HE IMAGIN
Jacket slide show created by unknown fan
">Ayuo with Takehisa Kosugi - Birds of Paradise
Ayuo:Words, Music, Vocals, Drones and Voices
Takehisa Kosugi (小杉武久） ： Violin
Recorded in 1984 for Ayuo Takahashi's album "Silent Film"
Jacket slide show created by unknown fan
Ayuo & Hiromi Ohta - Takeda No Komori Uta (Takeda Lullaby)
Amazing Song From Red Moon By Ayuo.
I wanted to upload Moon & Water but it was Corrupted?? Why??
Enjoy!!
Ayuo Takahashi - Soft Voice in the Garden
Taken from: Shizukani Okitegoran (1985)
Released on: Switch Corporation
Official Ayuo Takahashi Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/NovaCarmina
Ayuo with Yoko Ueno - Lahila
Ayuo (Bpuzouki) featuring Yoko Ueno (Vocals), Wataru Ohkuma (Clarinet), Keisuke Ohta (Violin), Takuya Nishimura (Bass), Chizuko Miura (Drums), and Tsuno Ken (Drums)
Concerts in Tokyo for 2010:
October 16, 2010 - 7:30 PM
Ayuo and Eurasian Journey
Ayuo (B
Jacket slide show created by unknown fa
">Ayuo - From the Journals of Sylvia Plath
Ayuo:Music, Electric Glissando Guitar, Violin, Bowed Electric Bass, Bells, Drones and Loops
Cynthia Hunton: Recitation
Words from a journal by Sylvia Plath
Recorded in 1984 for Ayuo Takahashi's album "Silent Film"
Jacket slide show created by unknown fa
Ayuo & Ohta Hiromi - Beyond the night
dall'album "Red moon"
Released on November 21, 1986.
Recorded in Bath, England.
Album features DAVID LORD, PETER H
">Ayuo - Veris Leta Facies
Ayuo: Arrangements, Sampling Synth, Guitars, Voice, Percussion,
Maddy Prior: Vocals
An arrangement from Carl Orff's Carmina Burana by Ayuo
From
"NOVA CARMINA"
Released on November 21, 1986.
Recorded in Bath, England.
Album features DAVID LORD, PETER H
SILENT FILM ★ 高橋鮎生
From the Album '' Silent Film'' (1985)
Words & Music by AYUO TAKAHASHI
Ayuo Takahashi (高橋鮎生): Nova Carmina (1986) [Full Album]
Tracklist:
00:00 Guide Us (Water Music)
02:06 Sound Of You
06:44 Silent Springs
08:49 Across The Seasons
12:43 Half Moon / Full Moon
15:26 Veris Leta Facies
19:24 End Of Earth
25:12 With Closed Eyes
29:29 Old Dance
30:49 Axe Phoebus Aureo
33:47 Eye To Eye
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