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Kuon no Kawa

Alan Dawa Dolma · 2009

30 min · 8 tracks · J-pop

A sweeping blend of orchestral arrangements and pop melodies, echoing themes of love, war, and nostalgia.

Top tracks — play these first

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    久遠の河 Start here — This opening track sets the emotional tone for the album with its lush instrumentation and poignant vocals, embodying the thematic essence of enduring love.
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    赤壁 〜大江東去〜 — As a central piece linked to the film 'Red Cliff,' this song captures both the epic nature of the storyline and showcases Dolma's vocal prowess.
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    RED CLIFF 〜心・戦〜 — This track combines dramatic lyrics with powerful orchestration, illustrating the conflict and emotional struggles faced by characters in the film.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • thematic flow across tracks
  • rich emotional depth exploration
  • immersive experience through instrumentals

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek upbeat party anthems

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — It marked her artistic growth and gained wider recognition through its film association.
Career context
In 2009, Alan Dawa Dolma was gaining international recognition after her debut album in 2006. 'Kuon no Kawa' marked her artistic growth as she explored deeper emotional themes and complex musical arrangements, following her initial popularity with a more ambitious sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Aimer· Lisa· Eir Aoi

Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 久遠の河 Start here 4:34
  • 2 赤壁 〜大江東去〜 4:31
  • 3 RED CLIFF 〜心・戦〜 6:00
  • 4 心・戦 〜RED CLIFF〜 6:02
  • 5 久遠の河 (instrumental) 4:34
  • 6 赤壁 〜大江東去〜 (instrumental) 4:28

Disc 2

  • 1 久遠の河 (Music Video)
  • 2 RED CLIFF 〜心・戦〜 (Music Video)

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