Makoto Singles

You can now purchase the Single Song for June on Amazon, Spotify & iTunes!!!

1. Song for June

This song is dedicated to our long time friend who is the spirit of the group Hiroshima. Hiroshima was the pioneer of fusing Asian instruments with a contemporary twist. I was inspired by their music and composed Asian influenced tunes.

You can hear some of the experimentation we were creating in the 70s here: https://www.makotosbeat.com/archive-of-music/kamikaze-berkeley-jazz-festival/ The song features Grand Master Kenny Endo on taiko and Philip Woo on piano.

Musicians:
Kenny Endo – Tsutsumi, Percussion
Masaru Koga – Suprano Sax and Tenor Sax, Flute, Bamboo Flute
Philip Woo – Keys
Makoto Horiuchi – Composition and arranging; Guitar; Virtual instruments: Drums, Bass, Keys
Michael Ortega – All Things Digital

You can now purchase the Single Sunlight on Amazon, Spotify & iTunes!!!

1. Sunlight

Sunlight

The inspiration came for this song when I watched a ray of sunlight creep into the room and brighten up the vibe. It features Jeremy Leiber on synth in the intro and Masaru Koga on Suprano.

You can now purchase the Single Antiquity on Amazon, Spotify & iTunes!!!

1. Antiquity

Antiquity

Intro is a temple bell to conjure up the spirits of the past, and segues into the contemporary with a bass and guitar line. We featured Masaru Koga on Tenor Sax.

You can now purchase the Single New Mountain on Amazon, Spotify & iTunes!!!

1. New Mountain

New Mountain

New Mountain was inspired by thinking about my next creative journey. I was excited by the image of climbing another mountain of life. Sitting in a temple contemplating the mountain in the distance. Again we featured Masaru Koga on Fue (Japanese bamboo flute) and Shakuhachi and Kenny Endo on Taiko and percussion.

You can now purchase the Single Meditation on Amazon, Spotify & iTunes!!!

1. Meditation

Meditation

Meditation features Grand Master Kenny Endo on Tsutsumi (a drum used in Kabuki and Noh) and the brilliant Masaru Koga on Fue (Japanese bamboo flute) and Suprano Sax.

You can now purchase the Single Gotta Keep On on Amazon, Spotify & iTunes!!!

1. Gotta Keep On

1 Gotta Keep On

Join the rhythm of life with “Gotta Keep On,” a mouthwatering blend of African and Jamaican spices, accompanied by infectious melodies that will keep you grooving all day long! Embrace the enchanting beats and spicy rhythms that will transport you to Africa and Jamaica.

Musicians:
Makoto Horiuchi: Arranging, Guitar, Virtual Instruments
Masaru Koga: Soprano sax
Philip Woo: B3

You can now purchase the Single Dancin in the Water on Amazon, Spotify & iTunes!!!

1. Dancin in the Water

Dancin in the Water

Where ethereal dancers twirled and leapt with effortless grace upon the glistening expanse of tranquil water. Dance to the sound of Dancin in the Water.

Musicians:
Makoto Horiuchi: Arranging, Guitar, Virtual Instruments
Masaru Koga: Soprano sax
Philip Woo: B3

You can now purchase the Single Brazil Beat on Amazon, Spotify & iTunes!!!

1. Brazil Beat

Brazil Beat

Got the idea from a Brazilian beat. It features the work of Masaru Koga on Tenor Sax and Robbie Kwok on Trumpet.

Musicians:
Makoto Horiuchi: Arranging, Guitar, Virtual Instruments
Masaru Koga: Soprano sax
Philip Woo: B3

You can now purchase the Single Sahara Sojourn on Amazon, Spotify & iTunes!!!

1. Sahara Sojourn

Sahara Sojourn

Sahara Sojourn was born when I continued to hear these various themes throughout the music of Mali and West Africa.

Musicians:
Makoto Horiuchi: Arranging, Guitar, Virtual Instruments
Masaru Koga: Soprano sax
Philip Woo: B3
Violinist: Nisa Addina

You can now purchase the Single Hikari on Amazon, Spotify & iTunes!!!

1. Hikari

Hikari

This tune came from the Kanji 光, Romanized hikari. The kanji光 means ray or light. It features the Suprano sax work of Masaru Koga who brings the light to the composition.

Musicians:
Makoto Horiuchi: Arranging, Guitar, Virtual Instruments
Masaru Koga: Soprano sax
Philip Woo: B3