What makes Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by George Winston notable?

This album is significant for its emotional tribute to Sadako Sasaki and has been influential in raising awareness about the effects of nuclear warfare. It received critical acclaim and solidified Winston's reputation in the new age genre, contributing to a cultural movement that sought healing through music. Released in 1988, 'Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes' marked George Winston's transition into thematic storytelling through music, following his successful album 'December'. This work showcases his ability to blend personal narrative with broader cultural themes, as it was inspired by the story of Sadako Sasaki, a young victim of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima.

Who is Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes for?

Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes works well if you're into serene moments for reflection, delicate piano evoking nature and poignant themes of resilience.

How many songs are on Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes?

Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes has 26 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.

Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes

George Winston

59 min · 26 tracks · new age music

A delicate tapestry of piano melodies intertwines with nature-inspired sounds, evoking a serene yet poignant atmosphere.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

serene moments for reflection
delicate piano evoking nature
poignant themes of resilience
dynamic flow with emotional peaks

Maybe skip if you want

prefer high-energy listening
seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1988, 'Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes' marked George Winston's transition into thematic storytelling through music, following his successful album 'December'. This work showcases his ability to blend personal narrative with broader cultural themes, as it was inspired by the story of Sadako Sasaki, a young victim of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima.
Stylistic neighbors: Ludovico Einaudi· Yann Tiersen· Philip Glass

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Tracklist

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1 Introduction / Transformation / Early One Morning / Running / Peace Park 3:50
2 Bells / Birds in Flight / Grandmother's Lament 1:38
3 The Race / Sadako's Lament / A New Year's Lullaby / Sadako's Lament II 5:27
4 A Good Luck Sign / The Magic of the Cranes / Folding Cranes 3:46
5 Meeting Kenji / Mon Enfant / Kenji's Lament / Star Island 4:26
6 Going Home / A Silk Kimono / Sadako's Lament III 6:01
7 This Is Our Cry / Epilogue 5:04
8 Introduction / Transformation 0:47
9 Early One Morning (Sadako's Slack Key #1) 1:35
10 Running / Peace Park 0:56
11 Bells 0:18
12 Birds in Flight 2:07
13 Grandmother's Lament 0:54
14 The Race / Sadako's Lament 1:58
15 The New Year's Lullaby 1:05
16 Sadako's Lament II 1:27
17 A Good Luck Sign 0:49
18 The Magic of the Cranes 0:56
19 Folding Cranes 1:13
20 Meeting Kenji 2:15
21 Mon Enfant / Kenji's Lament / Star Island 3:18
22 Going Home (Slack Key) 1:22
23 A Silk Kimono 1:21
24 Sadako's Lament III 2:12
25 This Is Our Cry 1:53
26 Epilogue (Sadako's Slack Key #2) 2:44

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