Lo Ka Ping
Lost Sounds Of The Tao
FormatCDLabelWorld ArbiterGenreFolk & Traditional
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Lost Sounds Of The Tao (Chinese Masters Of The Guqin In Historic Recordings) reveals the refined artistry of Lo Ka Ping, presenting rare archival performances that mirror the spiritual depth and cultural resonance of the guqin tradition. The album’s historic recordings capture an intimate sonic landscape rooted in Chinese philosophy and poetic subtlety, honoring both instrument and legacy.
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Release notes
Track 4 recorded February to May 1970 on a Ming dynasty qin. Track 6 recorded in 1970. Track 8 recorded in 1971. Track 10 recorded live in Hong Kong on October 7, 1971. Tracks 11 & 12 recorded c.1946-1948. Restoration at Studio FS Roma. Comes with a 20 page booklet of liner notes.
| 1 | Teals Descending On The Level Sand | 4:33 | |
| 2 | Returning Home | 4:03 | |
| 3 | Composing Poems Beneath The Moonlight | 4:09 | |
| 4 | The Lonely Teal | 4:52 | |
| 5 | The Water Spirit | 6:45 | |
| 6 | Murmuring In The Boudoir | 4:36 | |
| 7 | The Water Spirit | 7:17 | |
| 8 | Buddhist (Shih-t'an) Stanza | 5:09 | |
| 9 | Teals Descending On The Level Sand | 4:42 | |
| 10 | Meditation In The Dead Of The Night | 3:44 | |
| 11 | The Empress' Lament | 5:22 | |
| 12 | Conversation Between A Fisherman & A Woodcutter | 5:22 |
- Lo Ka Ping
- Composed By (3, 4, 6, 10)
- Traditional
- Composed By (1, 2, 5, 7 to 9, 11, 12)
- John Wilton
- Graphics
- Maurizio Catani
- Graphics
- Dale A. Craig
- Liner Notes, Photography By [Front & Back Covers]
- Philip Lo
- Liner Notes
- Stephen Markbreiter
- Photography By
- Allan Evans
- Producer, Liner Notes
