Honshirabe (本調) from Samazama (様様) by Markus Guhe
Honshirabe (本調 – Basic Melody)
Honshirabe is about beginnings. Often it is the first honkyoku (traditional shakuhachi solo piece) a student learns. It is played at the beginning of a concert, ceremony or practice. It is used to try out a new shakuhachi.
Because it doesn’t use any advanced techniques, it is a challenging piece: no technical flourishes can hide shortcomings in musical expression or the player’s ability to control his mind, breathing or performance environment.
The essence of this piece is to express beauty through a simplicity of style
Tracklist
| 4. | Honshirabe (本調) | 4:12 |
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I discovered the shakuhachi in Japan in 2012. Without knowing anything about the instrument I immediately took to the practice of playing because I found it to be a strangely satisfying activity. So I decided I wanted to 'get really good' at it. I received a master’s license in 2016. I play the traditional shakuhachi repertoire ('honkyoku') and combine the shakuhachi with taiko and electronics.