A single string rings out and slowly fades. A soft flute phrase follows, with an almost imperceptible ambient layer beneath it. Much of this music happens between the notes: there is space to breathe, for silence and for a calm presence in the treatment room. It is a sound worth considering for Kobido.
At SoundYou, we prepare a gentle musical setting for this treatment. We compose tracks inspired by Japanese sounds and add them to our playlists. We want the music to subtly recall the world Kobido comes from while remaining a comfortable background for work. For this setting, we recommend Onsen Radio.
Japanese influences in the details
Kobido comes from a Japanese facial massage tradition. Music can refer to that origin through instrumental tone, a sparse melody and the way each sound gives way to silence.
One source of inspiration is the , a Japanese plucked-string instrument. Its sound has a clear beginning followed by a delicate resonance. Another reference is the , a bamboo flute whose tone blends with the sound of breath.
