The Ancient Arts of Self-Discipline

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LurkMusick pounding drums of war coupled with dreamy string plucks of peace. next level stuff. Favorite track: Consciousness (意識 Ishiki).

horsethatwillneverdie The moment when Samurai understand that his death is coming in seconds. It’s not reversible. It’s unstoppable. And he wants to live. He enjoys the life, which he never did before ... Favorite track: Integrity (清廉 Seiren).

I love the atmosphere of Shogun's Castle, it help me a lot in my pratice of Kendo, to achieve sincerity. Favorite track: Embodiment (具現 Gugen).

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1.	Valor (勇気 Yūki) 02:17	buy track
2.	Knowledge (知識 Chishiki) 02:08	buy track
3.	Consciousness (意識 Ishiki) 02:29	buy track
4.	Integrity (清廉 Seiren) 02:29	buy track
5.	Determination (決定 Kettei) 03:21	buy track
6.	Embodiment (具現 Gugen) 03:23	buy track
7.	Character (人格 Jinkaku) 03:57	buy track
8.	Practice (実習 Jisshū) 01:30	buy track

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"The Ancient Arts of Self-Discipline" speaks about the eight-fold path of forging oneself through one's own spiritual and practical endeavour. Drawing inspiration from the old ways of Japanese samurai-warrior masters and students, the album is a channeling of utter devotion to practicing the philosophy of the individual development.

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released March 20, 2020

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Japanese-inspired neofolk, samurai dungeon synth, kabuki ambient.

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