James Galway • Hiro Fujikake – The Enchanted Forest — Melodies Of Japan (CD, 1990, RCA Victor 7893-2-RC)

Why This CD Matters
The Enchanted Forest pairs flutist James Galway with Japanese composer and synthesizer player Hiro Fujikake, combining Fujikake compositions with traditional Japanese melodies. Galway also arranged five of the traditional selections, including “Sakura (Cherry Blossom).” The album reached the upper ranks of Billboard’s Top Crossover Albums chart in 1990.

Collector Note
This 1990 U.S. RCA Victor/BMG Classics CD carries catalog number 7893-2-RC. The recording sessions took place in Tokyo in March and September 1988, with the finished recording mixed at CBS Studios in London.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
CD: VG+
Case: VG+
Booklet: VG+

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album
Label: RCA Victor / BMG Classics – 7893-2-RC
Country: US
Released: 1990
Genre: Classical, Folk, World, & Country
Style: Not specified

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
The Enchanted Forest – 4:55
Lyrical Short Piece – 2:44
Nakasendo (The Old Road) – 3:44
Zui Zui Zukkorobashi (Children's Play Song) – 2:11
Star Children – 4:14
Song Of The Deep Forest (Improvisation) – 4:09
Tokuyama Lullaby – 2:06
Hietsuki Bushi (Love Song) – 3:40
Usuhiki Uta (Song Of The Mill) – 2:15
Love Song – 3:32
Echoes – 6:06
Song Of Clay – 3:45
Harukoma (Spring Horse-Dance) – 2:28
Sakura (Cherry Blossom) – 4:08
Romantic World – 4:01

Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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