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 For grandeur, sweep, and sheer cine-musatic spectacle, few can surpass this generous offering from the mind, heart, and fingers of Akira Satake. What else could one expect from a brilliant Japanese banjoist with a split-level passion for the fiery breakdowns of southern Appalachia and the kaleidoscopic rhythms and melodies of World Music? In one sense this is a banjo album. As such, it represents a pioneering
step in the outwardly rippling expansion of what the instrument
is "allowed" to do. Though an accomplished bluegrass player,
Akira is also able to sidestep the culturally specific trappings
of (Earl) Scruggs style to cast an unfettered compositional eye
over a fecund musical landscape. He then selects the elements that
will best convey his creative intent. That intent, in combination
with sterling production and ace musicianship, enables you to proceed
on what is certainly a grand musical journey.
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 (Tracks are Real Audio links) 
1. Tail Wag Dog Jig (Parts 1
2. Nobody's Hat
3. Mr. Fulla Bullets
4. A.I.
5. Basho
6. A Taste of Loomi
7. All Else Pales
8. Into and Out of It
9. Atami
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