Shomyo vs Jazz - Buddha (1977)
Vinyl Rip 24/48 or 16/44 | Flac(Image + Cue) > 528 or 251 Mb
MP3 CBR 320Kbps > 109 Mb | Artwork(jpg) > 48 Mb
CBS/Sony, 25AG 234 | Bop, Modal Music, Japanese, Religious
Shomyo, a liturgical Buddhist chant, was introduced from China to Japan in 736 AD. It was influential in the development of Japanese music styles. Shomyo became popular in those days due to the fact that Buddhism, chanting and music worked well together in temples. Shomyo was used in Buddhist ceremonies and services, as a ritual of comfort for the souls of the deceased and as a way to create an atmosphere of reference and mystery. It was also performed in praise of Amida Buddha…