THE TOGISM [SHM-CD]

With profound reverence for the classics and an endless passion for creation, gagaku musician Togi Hideki has built a unique musical world by seamlessly blending tradition with innovation. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of his debut, this work is the culmination of the distinctive musical philosophy he has pursued, "TOGISM." Ancient and modern, East and West, tradition and innovation -- this two-CD set brings together a one-of-a-kind soundscape born from their fusion. It features a wide range of music, from the resonant sounds of gagaku and grand original compositions inspired by the Silk Road to progressive works, arrangements, and "Songs of Japan." In addition, Togi has reimagined representative works from the beginning of his career through his current musical sensibilities, vividly portraying his 30-year journey, his present artistic vision, and the path that lies ahead. Togi Hideki personally performed many of the instrumental parts and handled much of the recording himself, while his son, Togi Norichika, also participates on hichiriki, sho, guitar, vocals, and more. The album also conveys the unmistakable spirit of TOGISM and classical gagaku being passed on to the next generation. The booklet includes self-written liner notes by Togi Hideki.

古典への深い敬愛と、尽きることのない創造への情熱。伝統と革新を自在に往還しながら独自の音楽世界を築いてきた雅楽師・東儀秀樹。デビュー30周年を迎えた本作は、東儀秀樹が追求してきた独自の音楽観「TOGISM (トーギズム)」の集大成。古代と現代、東洋と西洋、伝統と革新――その融合から生まれた唯一無二の音世界をCD2枚組に凝縮した。雅楽の響きから、シルクロードを想起させるスケール豊かなオリジナル作品、プログレッシブなアプローチを取り入れた楽曲、『日本の歌』まで幅広く収録。さらにデビュー当時の代表作を現在の感性で再構築し、30年の歩みと現在地、そしてその先へ向かう想いを鮮やかに描き出している。本作では、多くの楽器演奏とレコーディングを東儀秀樹自ら手がけるとともに、息子・東儀典親も篳篥、笙、ギター、歌などで参加。TOGISMと古典雅楽の精神が次世代へと受け継がれていく確かな息吹も感じていただける。また、ブックレットには東儀秀樹自身によるセルフライナーノーツを掲載。