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Maboroshi Shizuka

まぼろし静

[Genre]Shinkyoku
[Also Known As]Silent Illusion
[Composed]Tomiyama Seikin I - Koto - 1960

History:

A piece for voice and solo koto, this was composed by Tomiyama Seikin in 1960, with lyrics by Enjōji Kiyōmi. Originally commissioned by Nippon Victor as a dance piece, it was replaced with "Oboro," with lyrics by Doi Bansui, for the spring section of the "Songs of the Four Seasons" concert in 1962.
This song sings of Gozen Shizuka, wandering around Mount Yoshino, beating the Hatsune drum while searching for Yoshitsune.

Maboroshi Shizuka appears on the following albums

Album Artist

The Creative World of Tomiyama Seikin vol. 4 Voice : Imafuji Fumiko
Koto : Tomiyama Seikin I