The Japanese Way is an ethno-ambient set from
Steve Jolliffe. He combines electronic, acoustic, and native influences to create "atmospheres [that reflect] contemporary lifestyles." If the title does not give it away, the music will.
Jolliffe is referring, of course, to the traditional Japanese lifestyle. He uses various flutes and stringed instruments to balance his synths and keyboards. The disc is certainly ethnic and it also has elements of great space music. It will appeal to fans of
Thom Brennan,
Forrest Fang,
Riley Lee, and
Stephan Baer.