What makes Miho: Journey to the Mountain by Paul Winter Consort notable?

Miho: Journey to the Mountain received praise for its innovative approach to blending jazz with traditional world music elements, reinforcing Paul Winter's role as a pioneer in this genre. The album also contributed to the cultural movement emphasizing environmental consciousness in music, resonating particularly with audiences interested in nature-inspired works. Released in 2010, Miho: Journey to the Mountain marked Paul Winter Consort's return to thematic musical storytelling after a decade-long hiatus. This album reflects Winter's long-standing commitment to environmental awareness and cultural fusion, building on his previous work that often merged jazz with global influences.

How many songs are on Miho: Journey to the Mountain?

Miho: Journey to the Mountain has 22 tracks, running approximately 78 minutes.

Miho: Journey to the Mountain

Paul Winter Consort · 2010

78 min · 22 tracks · jazz

A serene blend of world instrumentation and jazz improvisation, evoking a tranquil journey through nature's landscapes.

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Saxophone (Song of Miho) — This opening piece sets the album's meditative tone with its lush saxophone melodies that invite listeners into an auditory journey.
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Arto (Before It’s Too Late) — The track features intricate rhythms and emotive saxophone lines that highlight Winter's ability to convey urgency while remaining melodic.
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Whale Raga — This composition uniquely blends improvisational jazz with traditional Indian raga structures, showcasing cultural synthesis at the heart of the album.
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Love is Not in Your Mind — With its poignant themes and evocative instrumentation, this track offers a contemplative pause within the broader narrative of the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album blends world music with jazz effectively, showcasing unique instrumentation and thematic continuity.

What we noticed

Each track is relatively short, often under four minutes, creating a quick succession of musical ideas that evoke different aspects of nature.
The sequencing includes recurring themes, such as 'Song of Miho,' which appears multiple times in different arrangements, reinforcing its central motif.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 3/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Saxophone (Song of Miho) 3:21
2 Sarangi (Dawn Raga) 5:21
3 Arto (Before It’s Too Late) 4:50
4 English Horn (theme from “On the Steppes of Central Asia,” Borodin) 4:10
5 Koto 1:43
6 Frame Drums (Cedar Grove Dance) 2:09
7 Bansuri & Saxophone 3:54
8 Yangjin (Words of Wish Fulfillment) 4:49
9 Bendir & Heckelphone 2:25
10 Saxophone Reprise 0:43
11 Arto (Singing to the Mountain) 4:39
12 The Welcome (Song of Miho) 0:49
13 Koto Spring 5:01
14 Elephant Dance 2:54
15 Whale Raga 4:28
16 Love is Not in Your Mind 4:14
17 Twilight 2:17
18 Andante (Bach) 6:03
19 Remembering 4:13
20 Saturday Night in Peach Blossom Valley 2:53
21 Song of Miho 0:48
22 Morning Sun 6:33

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