Album Release Date : September 12, 2025
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GRAMMY®-WINNING ARTIST KITARO CELEBRATES THE SEASON WITH REISSUE OF HOLIDAY MASTERPIECE PEACE ON EARTH
Beloved Christmas classics reimagined in Kitaro’s signature style—now available on limited edition gold-colored 180-gram vinyl
Los Angeles, CA – August 13, 2025 – Internationally acclaimed composer, musician, and Grammy® Award-winner Kitaro invites audiences into a world of serenity and wonder with the re-release of his celebrated holiday album Peace On Earth. First issued in 1996, this luminous collection of seasonal favorites returns in a newly remastered edition, presented on limited edition gold-colored 180-gram vinyl with redesigned artwork. Each vinyl purchase also includes a complimentary MP3 download.
Peace On Earth showcases Kitaro’s signature sound—an intricate fusion of synthesizers, lush orchestration, and traditional instruments—creating serene and uplifting interpretations of beloved Christmas carols and timeless seasonal classics. Drawing upon his hallmark New Age style, Kitaro breathes new life into “Silent Night,” “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring,” “O Holy Night,” and “Joy to the World,” weaving Eastern and Western traditions together with the angelic voices of an international children’s choir. The result is an expansive, cinematic soundscape that transcends genres and cultures.
“Music is a universal language,” says Kitaro. “With Peace On Earth, I wanted to capture the joy, reflection, and unity of the holiday season—something that speaks to people everywhere.”
Since its original release, Peace On Earth has become a seasonal classic, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard Top New Age Albums chart and earning recognition as one of the most evocative holiday recordings of its era. This special vinyl edition has been meticulously remastered from the original source tapes for superior sound quality, ensuring every shimmering note and resonant chord is heard as Kitaro intended.
With its timeless arrangements and meditative beauty, Peace On Earth offers more than music—it’s an invitation to pause, reflect, and embrace the true spirit of the holidays.
| T R A C K S |
01. Jesu, Joy Of Man’s Desiring
02. Silent Night
03. Angels We Have Heard On High
04. Joy To The World / The First Noel
05. Little Drummer Boy
06. Jingle Bells
07. Rosa Mystica
08. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
09. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
10. A La Nanita Nana
11. O Holy Night
| C R E D I T S |
Produced by Kitaro and Gary Barlough
Recorded by Gary Barlough and Peter R. Kelsey
Mixed by Peter R. Kelsey
Mastered by Doug Sax, Gavin Lurssen and Alex McCollough
Executive Producer : Eiichi Naito
Artists + Repertoire : Dino Malito
Graphic Design (Reissue) : Kio Griffith
