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River Audio CD – CD, April 6, 1999

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 38 ratings

The rich and elegant sound of the erhu fills your heart. Listen…and picture yourself peacefully sailing down the wide Yellow River of China.

To enhance your enjoyment of the music, fragrant incense sticks are included in the spine of the CD jewel case.

(Also try "Faraway..." and "Rainbow" by this artist!)

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00000IAI5
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pacific Moon [Alleg] (April 6, 1999)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.36 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.86 x 0.38 x 5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 38 ratings

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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2014
    The ambient surrounding each song was carefully thought and transports you somewhere else. Soothing and relaxing sound, a very emotive experience throughout the whole album. The mood also changes form song to song, without being disruptive. Great if you like nice arrangements of traditional Japanese music. Even if you are not familiar with it, you will surely enjoy it. The incense sticks also smell nice and were a nice addition.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2017
    Cant stop listing to it.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2015
    I gave as a Christmas gift, but was all that she said...
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2010
    There are some albums out there that you must get if you wish to explore the best erhu music available. River is one of them. Jia Peng Fang is of the same caliber as Missa Johnouchi, Jie-Bing Chen, and Yu Hong-Mei, all fabulous artists. River consists mostly of tracks with a relaxed pace with one exception, a more lively track 6: Yueya Wugeng. Aside from this track, you get all smooth laid-back music that I don't find to ever be boring. Good erhu music when played a certain way, can tug at your heartstrings. It's just the nature of the instrument combined with the skill the artist has with it. If you are looking for the best erhu music, check out River in addition to Rainbow, both by Jia Peng Fang, Asian Blossoms and Road To Oasis, both by Missa Johnouchi, Spirit on Two Strings by Jie-Bing Chen, and String Glamour by Yu Hong-Mei. While some tracks on these albums are more of an acquired taste, most of Johnouchi's and Fang's work is accessible right from the start. I hope you find the sound you are looking for.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2008
    I accidentally came upon this cd in Singapore last year. I was looking for music for qi gong...flowing , soothing music. I heard the first 3 tracks and I said I'll take it. I was hooked by the erhu! It's so soulful and soothing and it pulls at my innermost being like no music does. It's really a great album!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2000
    I've heard this sound since I was young. The distinct character of the sound evokes a certain emotion, it is not sad, nor it is melancholy, it simply tugs at your heart and then let go. I've always known it as the sound of a bowed string instrument called the "Er-Hu." I didn't know it is called "Niko" in Japanese.
    This album is a masterpiece not only in terms of the quality of play by Mr. Fang, but it also has the neat arrangement you expect from good Japanese musicians.
    My favorite is the song "Mirage of the Fall" in which the sound of the Er Hu starts with a basic pattern, then moves on into the second stanza, then when I thought that I know what's coming, it surprises me with its turn of direction, all of this before the song soars into the sky a high pitched crescendo which then intricately reconnected back to the basic pattern I heard in the beginning. Accompanied with the gothic-style guitar ballad, it creates a harmonious contrast that seems to depict the heavens and the earth. Simply Masterful!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2015
    Perfect music for lifting the heart and soul.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2004
    If you enjoy pure talent, serenely beautiful music, exceptional creativity and excellent productions- then look no further. I enjoy Rock, Country, Bluegrass, New Age, Classical, Jazz and Irish to name a few. I have enjoyed very few albums in my lifetime as much as this one. Just incredible...
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  • andy pinder
    5.0 out of 5 stars very Jia peng
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2022
    I love this musicians work...the erhu sings and cries. Wonderful thank you Jia
  • Amazon カスタマー
    5.0 out of 5 stars 凄く良い音楽です。
    Reviewed in Japan on September 24, 2023
    太極拳などにとても良いCDです。
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  • 赤木 綾音
    5.0 out of 5 stars 壮大な気持ちに
    Reviewed in Japan on July 3, 2018
    気持ちが安らぎ、壮大な気持ちになる曲が入っています。
    お薦めです。
  • 亜砂都優子
    5.0 out of 5 stars とても良い状態
    Reviewed in Japan on May 21, 2013
    中古でしたが音に問題はありませんでした。
    非常に良品です。
    そしてジャー・パンファンのニコの音色はすばらしく、あざやかだったり艶やかだったり、またしっとりと聴かせてくれます。
    一見ならぬ一聴の価値はあります。
  • 桜子
    5.0 out of 5 stars 一番好きです。
    Reviewed in Japan on December 1, 2011
    ジャー・パンファンさんの作品はどれも好きですが、中でもこの「河」が一番好きです。

    ゆったりとした川べりで、ほおづえをついてまどろんでいるような気持ちになる一枚です。