My beloved parents — Yasuko & Akira Takenaka — for your boundless love and for empowering me to walk my path.
All my Ancestors — for your dedicated lives and for courageously carrying the torch of life through generations.
Kuroyuki, Pochiko & the seven children — and also Sora, Pochi, Kuripi, and all my relations — for the endless joy, warmth, and love you share.
Mary Darbes — for illuminating the sacred connection between life, song, and ancient wisdom.
Brooks & Alison — for being such deep guides.
Dina Fanai — for the radiance of your being.
Marie Afonso and Brant Secunda — for opening sacred pathways into the voice and the heart of song.
Toshiyuki O’mori — for your musical soul, connected to the very source of Sound and to the Song that was always meant to be sung. And for your timeless support, encouraging me to bring forth what longs to come through.
My cherished 歌族の皆さん — for your beautiful voices and radiant beings.
Neten Inc. — for preserving the true current of ancient Japan’s wisdom. Your vision and technology are deeply appreciated.
The team at BG Mastering — particularly Bernie — whose mastery brought these songs to life. Your work is an immense reassurance and support to my heart.
Icuco Mizokami — for the breathtaking visuals brimming with ancient breath and spirit.
Shiori Koike — for your consistent, warm support and for patiently shaping everything into its beautiful final form.
For the timeless gifts from all who passed on these songs,
For the open hearts of all who listen,
And for the harmonious chorus of every spirit singing together —
And to all lives of Mother Earth, our ultimate source of inspiration, wisdom, and home.
1.Ame Kuni 4’09”
Lyric : Traditional
Music : Aco Takenaka
Arrangement : Toshiyuki O’mori
Vocal, Chorus : Aco Takenaka Sho:Ko Ishikawa
Bodhrán: Joss Jaffe
Jinrei : Masashi Yamaguchi
2.Tate Yurianaka 5’14”
Lyrics : Traditional
Music : Traditional
Arrangement :Toshiyuki O’mori
Vocal, Chorus : Aco Takenaka
Native American Flute : Hiroki Okano
Other Instruments & Programing : Toshiyuki O’mori
3.Wani Wachi Elo 3’41”
Lyrics : Traditional
Music : Traditional
Arrangement : Toshiyuki O’mori
Vocal, Chorus : Aco Takenaka
Native American Flute : Hiroki Okano
Chorus : Franzi, Tomomi, Naomi, Hitomi, Tokko, Akemi, Tamio Other Instruments & Programing : Toshiyuki O’mori
4.Oxum 5’13”
Lyrics : Traditional
Music : Traditional
Arrangement : Toshiyuki O’mori
Vocal, Chorus, Water Bowl, Rain Stick
Shaker : Aco Takenaka
Marimba & Percussions : Tamao Fuji
Talking Drum : Joss Jaffe
Other Instruments & Programing : Toshiyuki O’mori
5.Iyalawa 4’41”
Lyrics : Traditional
Music : Traditional
Arrangement : Toshiyuki O’mori
Vocal, Chorus : Aco Takenaka
6.O Mama Bakudala 3’32”
Lyrics : Traditional
Music : Traditional
Arrangement : Toshiyuki O’mori
Vocal, Chorus, Rattles : Aco Takenaka
New Djembe & Percussions : Tamao Fujii
Djembe: Joss Jaffe
Shakers: Toshi & Aco
Chorus : Hitomi, Tomomi, Naomi, Tokko, Akemi, Tamio
7.Om Mani Padme Hum 3’59”
Lyric : Traditional
Music : 竹中あこ Aco Takenaka
Arrangement : Toshiyuki O’mori
Vocal, Chorus : Aco Takenaka
Sampled Tibetan Bells & Programing : Toshiyuki O’mori
8.Ra Ma Da Sa 6’43”
Lyric : Traditional
Music : Toshiyuki O ‘mori
Arrangement : Toshiyuki O ‘mori
Vocal, Chorus : Aco Takenaka
Ac.Guitars : Koichiro Tashiro
Other Instruments & Programing : Toshiyuki O’mori
9.Lokah 6’23”
Lyric : Traditional
Music : Aco Takenaka
Arrangement : Toshiyuki O’mori
Bansuri : Taro Terahara
Tabla : Joss Jaffe
Other Instruments & Programing : Toshiyuki O’mori
10.Kukuri Hime 5’56”
Lyric : Traditional
Music : Aco Takenaka
Arrangement : Toshiyuki O’mori
Suzu & Taiko : Tamao Fujii
Other Instruments & Programing : Toshiyuki O’mori
11.To Ho Ka Mi E Mi Ta Me 4’31”
Lyric : Traditional
Music : Toshiyuki O’mori
Arrangement : Toshiyuki O’mori
Vocal, Chorus : Aco Takenaka
Sho:Ko Ishikawa
Jinrei : Masashi Yamaguchi
Chorus : Akemi, Tokko, Naomi, Hitomi, Tomomi, Tamio, Toshi
Other Instruments & Programing: Toshiyuki O’mori
Recorded at Studio Elephantonica, Sound Inn A studio, Studio 102, Studio 402, and various private studios
Recording & Editing : Toshiyuki O’mori
Recording & Mixing : Kenichiro Ueda
Mastering : Bernie Grundman @BGMastering
Produced by Aco Takenaka & Toshiyuki O’mori