Artist description Marcus Seifu Grandon, shakuhachi performer, lecturer, and teacher makes his home in Shizuoka City, Japan. He is a young artist who has already carved out an international reputation, frequently touring throughout Asia and Europe. His stage and sound track compositions and performances have given him widespread recognition and acceptance in Japan.

Music Style Traditional Japanese, New World Fusion, New Age, Ambient, Meditation, Healing

Musical Influences Zen Buddhism, Tibetan and Indian Flute, Native American flute, Rock, Jazz, New World Fusion

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Artist History Zen Leavings - The CD by shakuhachi perfroming artist Marcus Seifu Grandon. . . "Zen Leavings" is an undertaking aimed at preserving and presenting ahistorical record of shakuhachi sound from ancient songs right up tothe beginning of the 21st century. Some songs are new compositions thatare drawn from the experience of living in Japan. Many of thetechniques and pieces come out of classical (Tozan) and religious(Myoan) schools. The elongated breaths of Suizen (Blowing Zen) arefound throughout the recording. Other songs explore Honkyoku (sacredsongs), Kokyu (ancient songs) and Gaikyoku (modern songs, after 1868).There are examples demonstrating original post-modern interpretations,some of which are played with an improvisational spirit inspired bytraditional tunes. There are also the inextricable influences of modernjazz, blues and rock on various songs, a cross-pollination experimentwhich may have a certain kind of unique appeal. "Inside the Cloud"takes the shakuhachi to unexplored territories using some of theworld's most cutting edge equipment and technology. Lotus Pond is a meditation CD recorded with American guitarist Henry Bahrou. There has been teriffic response to this music from massage therapists, meditators, and psychologists specializing in stress relief. The music is serene and affects the nervous system in a calm and pleasing way. W.E. is my latest CD. It is experimental shakuhachi music that brings the shakuhachi strongly into the 21st century pushing the envelop of what the instrument can do.

Instruments Shakuhachi (Japanese Bamboo Flute)

Albums Zen Leavings/Lotus Pond/W.E.

Press Reviews Mr.Grandon's versatile style has broadened the scope of shakuhachi music, bringing with it a whole new listening audience. -Clive Campbell, Dagmar MagazineMarcus Seifu Grandon captures the essence of Zen music and has mastered various styles and techniques of the shakuhachi repertoire. A fresh and unique talent. -Amanda Day-Lee, FM-Hi!

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Location Shizuoka City, Shizuoka - Japan

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