'At the Zen Garden' Meditative Music on Oud - Nao Sogabe

Composition, oud: Nao Sogabe

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I'm from Japan and studied historical music and music ethnology in Cologne/Germany and The Hague/Netherlands.
Now I live at the border between Germany and France.

- Oud & Lute - King of Instruments -
The origin of the oud belongs to the ancient times and similar instruments were used by the Babylonian and ancient Egyptian. Until today, oud is played as the "king of instruments" in Arabic culture.
The oud found his way to Europe in medieval times and it became "lute". During the Renaissance the lute was also regarded as the "king of instruments".

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[LofiCoffeeAmbience]

Everyone who reads this, we don't know each other and probably never will but I wish you all the best in life and all the luck in the world

[katherinescooking]

Thank you for this soulful peaceful music. Listening on a Sunday from the mountains of Western North Carolina. Today my heart broke open for all the people and the land 2 hours from my home, in the wake of Hurricane Helenes destruction. Peace

[somejohndoe]

Owl in the distance
Empty trail, the ember glow
Summer night fragrance

[scottcurtis]

Played this while planting today. Cat two dogs and people in harmony with nature such serendipity and flow thankyou

[kaftan]

in the stillness of my mind a Zen garden lies
where ripples of calm and peace gently rise
amidst the chaos of the world outside
within my being serenity resides

smooth stones of mindfulness carefully placed
each thought and feeling delicately embraced
sand of time shifting with each breath i take
in this inner sanctuary my spirit awakes

the bonsai tree of wisdom rooted deep within
branches reaching for the sky a dance to begin
the koi fish of clarity swimming in my soul
guiding me towards unity making me whole

as i tend to this garden with love and care
i find balance and harmony beyond compare
in the Zen garden within my being
i discover peace in every sight and feeling

[SallyVandershaf]

Ever since I discovered Nao Sogabe's lute music, it's become a mainstay for my workday. I just put them on one after another. Very impressed he can play any instrument for 3 hours straight.

[locsnubian]

Enchanted and at peace while listening during my meditation …. So much so when the bell signaled my session was completed I couldn’t stop listening . I had no idea how much my soul and spirit needed this. I thank you for this gift 🕉️

[MultiSciGeek]

I've been looking for such ambient "middle eastern music" for wayy to long. It's either short oud videos, or some 1 hour + electro mix. So thanks a lot for this! Fits my mood, and helps me concentrate.

[tristanvadimterranova]

Thank you, Nao. Your music feeds my soul.

[josephalbrecht]

I will try to play this whenever I can as background music. You are on the rise and deserve all the success you can have. Peace, love, blessings and respect. =^)

[Robusquet]

C'es juste sublime, M. Sogabe. Merci de partager votre don. Vous me faites rêver. : )

[mohammadyasser]

I just love the distinctness of this music. I am Egyptian, and Oud is very common in Egypt, but this music is very different from the ones composed in the Arab world.

[dhaferkoheji]

Great music and performance. Oud is an instrument that truly cures ailments with its gentleness and soulful tones. Boarders and claims aside, it remains an Eastern musical instrument that will please the ears and gladden the heart of anyone who is willing to listen.

[SarahHorne]

This is beautiful!! 😊🙏💖
Instant relief from just the craziness and busyness of the world from the news and social media. It’s a place of replenishment for the soul.
Thank you.

[mln]

Magnifique !!! Tellement apaisant !! Merci beaucoup 🙏🙏🙏

[TG]

Thank you infinitely for the sweet and mysterious sound. This feels like infinity, desert and peace❤

[AreteSr]

Thank you for this wondrous beauty. Its spirit-nourishing calm upholds me in a busy day.

[charlesdolphinboy]

thank you for bringing peace to a sad & mad humanity 🙏 🕯✨️🏵 🌊

[scottmccutcheon]

GREETINGS from far West Texas!

This viseo of yours popped up in my "suggested" list just now.

In the thumbnail I saw the uniqueness of the instrument you're playing. Had to listen!

I'm only a few minutes in and I must say, I could listen to this for hours, upon hours.

There's a thunderstorm rolling through this part of Texas right now.

Hearing your music with the rolling thunder in the background is truly AWESOME!!

PEACE and be well to you, and to all those fortunate enough to listen to such exquisite music!

[sandraallenamama]

this let s your spirit free thank you for charring your gift