theme of a-nation 03 instrument
 

what is the instrument that plays right before the first verse of theme for a-nation 03? it sounds like a flute-like instrument and i was wondering what its called cuz i'd like to buy one :)


and also does anyone have a translation for the song?

thanks!

Don´t know the instrument.
But here the translation:

I remember the summer festivals I had often been to
Where we held fast each other's hand not to be separated

Everything was shining, nothing to fear
And I was pursuing nothing but the beautiful dreams

The passing wind is so soft somehow
That tears are running down my cheeks

Memories are sweat because we passed through the time
However sad now, we can talk about it with a smile some day

There were something I lost while I was growing up
But see, I have my dearest person now

The passing wind was so soft somehow
I will love you at this time tomorrow

Please treasure time, not to regret later, as it's irreplaceable
Please don't forget, however much we pray later, we can never get back this time

Credits to aYu][akira from aYu][kult-Forum

The flute is a called a shakuhachi.

sounds like some traditional chinese instruments (or japanese? aisan?) to me~

The arrangement also calls for koto and japanese drums, but the flute instrument is a shakuhachi.

thanks so much!

Thnx for the info