Originally released in 1979, this was one of Kitaro's first albums, and many would argue that his early music is his best, and that "Oasis" is among Kitaro's most exquisite recordings; "Oasis" has his unique "other-worldly" feel to it, and would make a good pairing with the fantastic images from the Hubble Space Telescope. I never fail to imagine myself flying to a distant star when listening to either this CD, or my other favorite, "Ki", which was released in 1981.

All the music is created by Kitaro, and he plays the Korg, Roland and Yamaha synthesizers, as well as acoustic guitar and percussion. There are some tracks, like "Moro-Rism", "Eternal Spring" (sometimes listed as "Aqua"), and "Oasis", that are simply superb, but all the tracks are strong and intensely beautiful. Kitaro was a pioneer of "New Age" music, and though many copied his style, no one could duplicate the spirit and melodious excellence that was and always will be simply Kitaro.

If you only purchase one Kitaro album, this has to be the one. It is seriously PERFECT. It's gentle flowing melodies will elicit images and inspire you in a way you didn't think possible. This was the album that started my music collection. I remember I couldn't stop listening to it, it was in my tape player for months. Check this one out. If you like new age music, you will surely not be disappointed!

The first time I heard Kitaro,I was visiting California.It was (believe it or not)in a flee market not far from Pismo Beach.The music made you feel welcomed & relaxed.In Canada,I have searched high & low for it without any luck.This morning I was lucky to find this site.Thank you !!!It brings back wonderful memories of California.It will be wonderful listening to Kitaro,in the hot-tub, looking at our beautiful mountains.

Just as good as 'Silk Roads', music will immerse you in harmony. Great to study or meditate to, a real feeling of peace.

Kitaro never quite gets 'it'. The 'it' a Jarre, Vangelis, Schulze did get in those days. Oasis is a bit cheesy, a bit too commercial, too clinical, can't lay my finger on it, it seems to be missing a 'soul'. Maybe in the 70's this sounded great, but nowadays it just very very dated.

Granted, a few nice songs such as 'Rising Sun' and 'Aqua' (for two songs it gets two stars), but mainly elevator music, best soon forgotten.

Btw, the beginning of 'Rising Sun' and 'Floating' from the album Moondawn by Klaus Schulze are eerily similar. What's that about mr. Kitaro?

Well, maybe Schulze got it from Kitaro. He produced the Japanese 'Far East Family Band', of which kitaro was a member, and Moondawn was inspired by the Far East Family Band.