Hiro Ama - Music for Peace and Harmony (2024)

Hiro Ama, a Japan-born, London-based composer and multi-instrumentalist, and member of Teleman, has announced his debut solo album *Music for Peace and Harmony*, set for release on October 4 via PRAH Recordings. Inspired by the chaos of the modern world, he crafted soothing music using a 1980s Japanese synthesizer called the Waraku.

The album blends electro-acoustic textures, warm melodies, and elements of classical romanticism, spiritual jazz, and electronic music. It features contributions from British singer Keeley Forsyth and flautist Gail Tasker. A standout aspect of the album is its organic sound, incorporating the Japanese harp (koto), Jupiter 8 and DX7 synths, and textures created by humming drum parts instead of using traditional drums.

Nature plays a central thematic role, with tracks like *Find Me In The Nearest Forest* and *Forest Bathing* inspired by the Japanese practice of *Shinrinyoku* (forest bathing). Guided by Debussy’s idea that “music is the space between the notes,” Hiro emphasizes simplicity and spaciousness throughout the record, making it a serene exploration of peace, beauty, and natural harmony.

Tracklist:
1-1 Hiro Ama - Music for Peace and Harmony
1-2 Hiro Ama - Roundabout
1-3 Hiro Ama - Bon Dance
1-4 Hiro Ama;Keeley Forsyth - Metal Wires
1-5 Hiro Ama - Find Me In The Nearest Forest
1-6 Hiro Ama - Forest Bathing
1-7 Hiro Ama;Keeley Forsyth - Billowing
1-8 Hiro Ama - Things We Talked About
1-9 Hiro Ama - View From A Window
1-10 Hiro Ama - Everything Is Going To Make Sense In The End