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Yamashina Flow is a piece born from long walks along the quiet canal of Yamashina, in Kyoto. I spent long moments contemplating the canal from Anshu Bridge, the symbolic home of The Kyoto Connection, and wandering though the hidden temples that quietly rest in the surrounding forest. This track is... Read More
Presenting “Whispers of Bishamondo”, a piece born from a very special place in Kyoto. Bishamondō Temple, resting quietly beside the Yamashina canal, is one of the most meaningful temples I’ve ever encountered. It was there where I could clearly hear that subtle inner voice that has been calling me to... Read More
This video is proof that dreams can come true. If you listen to the music within you, a path will unfold. And when you have a path, you have somewhere to go. Thank you, Mount Fuji, for waiting for us at this stop. It took us twenty years… but here... Read More
Now up for pre-order, ‘Four Seasons in Kyoto’ marks the final chapter of The Kyoto Connection’s Ambient Japanese trilogy, following Postcards (2018) and The Flower, The Bird and The Mountain (2022). Like its predecessors, this album pays homage to the pioneering ambient and environmental music movements of 1980s and 1990s... Read More
One of the highlights of 2024 for The Kyoto Connection has been the incredible opportunity to contribute music to the award-winning film “All We Imagine as Light” directed by Payal Kapadia. The track “Mindscape II” from our album The Flower, The Bird and The Mountain beautifully underscores one of the most poignant scenes in the film, adding depth... Read More
The past few weeks have been very positively intense for us! Here’s a summary of the latest updates: We’ve secured a new deal with Isle of Jura Records to release our next album on vinyl. This album will be the final installment in our Japanese ambient trilogy, which began with Postcards and... Read More
I’m someone who naturally steers away from the wide areas of the normal curve. I get bored quickly in common places. That’s why I create a very particular style of music (electronic music inspired by Japan) using electronic instruments that most people might consider obsolete. That’s why, when I learned... Read More
What a year! It was full of lovely moments in our studio. Also, we started as a three-piece band and now we’re 4! Thank you for your support, new music is coming soon!
To step into the inner labyrinth of the self and reach our true essence is a wonderful adventure. We hope that these songs are good company to you during the voyage. Kokoro (“heart; mind; mentality; emotions; feelings” in Japanese) is a selection of ambient / new age / instrumental tracks... Read More