FIRST TIME Hearing Wagakki Band - 焔 (Homura) + 暁ノ糸 (Akatsuki no Ito) || Drummer Reacts

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[@setonhillstudios]

*To receive PRIORITY Requests for future videos, head on over to our Patreon or Buy Me a Coffee. Never expected, but always appreciated.❤Links in Description! This band had it all! Such a unique sound and I can't wait to hear more!

[@ntsuka4568]

0:12 HAMORA (harmony leak)? HAHAHAHAHA That's interesting, leaking harmony. The correct pronunciation is HOMURA (flame). HOMURA is a romaji that represents the pronunciation of Japanese words using the alphabet. not in english It's not English

[@victorwaddell6530]

I was a US Navy Military Policeman stationed in Yokosuka Japan for two years . Japan uses Kanji , Hiragana , Katakana, , and Romanji caratures .

[@akasa8jp]

I am Japanese. Their band is called "Wagakki Band" in Japan. "Wagakki" is a general term for traditional Japanese instruments. In other words, they aim to fuse modern instruments with traditional Japanese instruments. The instrument played by the woman in kimono is a "shamisen." The traditional drum played by the man is a "wa-daiko." For the second song, the large instrument played by the man in the background is a "koto." The bamboo flute played by the skinhead man is a "shakuhachi."

[@setonhillstudios]

Thanks for all the info, this is such a cool genre of music! They’re insanely talented!

[@kevinbowland4686]

The banjo type instrument is a shamisen, the flute is a shakuhachi and the other was a koto. They also have taiko drums. They are all incredible musicians.

[@setonhillstudios]

Awesome, thanks for all the info!

[@tarmaque]

Beni Ninagawa (The shamisen player) hates doing Homura because it's so rough on her arms she has to ice them after the performance.

[@setonhillstudios]

@@tarmaque Shewee! That’s putting it all there for sure! Incredible! 🔥

[@tarmaque]

@@setonhillstudios It also shows just how good she really is. All of them are masters of their instruments. If you want to try one of theirs that is more your style, try Guernica: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5-uhaqrrMppe5osi=YlMho2qicJ0TE72k

[@brian0703]

.. and the traditional drums are taiko drums.

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

Wagakki Band is one of my favorites. Here are the members and what they play: Yuko Suzuhana: vocals, piano Machiya: guitar, vocals Beni Ninagawa: tsugaru shamisen Kiyoshi Ibukuro: koto Asa: bass guitar Daisuke Kaminaga: shakuhachi Wasabi: modern drums Kurona: wadaiko Tsugaru shamisen is, as I understand it, one of the types of shamisen, the three-stringed instrument that reminds everyone of a banjo. It's being plucked with a "bachi." The koto is the horizontal harp/zither instrument that comes in at 5:54 in this video. There's a few variations on the koto in terms of how many strings it has. The woodwind is the shakuhachi, a traditional bamboo flute with four holes on top and one on the back. Wadaiko is the collective term for the Japanese traditional drums, but I believe that's the term that would be used by people outside of Japan. Japanese people would call them taiko. The only thing I'd caution you about with Wagakki Band is to stick to their live stuff for reactions. Their official videos tend to get dinged on KZbin. The channels CC W and Frank Garcia have a ton of live WGB content.

[@setonhillstudios]

Wow, thanks for all the info and for checking out the video!

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Beni Ninagawa steps up with her Tsugaru Shamisen and a whole new world opens up.

[@setonhillstudios]

So talented!

[@guitarscoverskevin3517]

before the girl started to play her instrument, the Taiko guy yelled the instrument name and hers

[@setonhillstudios]

Ah ok, guess I missed that!

[@frankrobinsjr.1719]

Beni is actually using a traditional Japanese pick for the shamisen. They've done collaborations with some American artists. I'd like to see them do something with Marko Hietala from Nightwish. Something orchestral with both bands combining would be killer.

[@_JimS]

Beni Ninagawa is an actual World Class Shamisen player. She started at age 4 and also did/does modeling and acting. The "pick" if you will, is called a Bachi (Plectrum), back in Northern Ohio we called them "ice scrapers".....Lol! But seriously Beni is a phenom with the Shamisen, and is my secret "crush"....she doesn't know it yet.

[@setonhillstudios]

That’s awesome, thanks for the info!

[@_JimS]

@@setonhillstudios YW

[@ronaldakkermans8166]

''Wagakki'' is the collective word for all traditional instruments. My favorites to display their versatility are Synchronicity (the one from Dai Shinnenkai [= Big New Year's Party] 2022), and Hakushu Kassai (Dai Shinnenkai 2018), but they have so many inteŕesting songs they will blow you away every time. Their cover of Evanescence's Bring Me to Live featuring Amy Lee herself is remarkable too.

[@setonhillstudios]

They’re awesome, thanks for the suggestions!

[@ericifune5543]

The percussion is thunderous live, even across a big arena.

[@setonhillstudios]

I bet it’s epic!

[@atjeparian3283]

Wagakki Band (Japanese: 和楽器バンド, Wagakki Bando) is a Japanese band that combines rock and metal music with wagakki instruments and Shigin poetries.Established since 2013 with an orientation of music that combines the flow of folk rock, j-pop, metal with ethnic musical harmonies through traditional instruments (wagakki) and vowels influenced by Japanese theatrical poetry. Yūko Suzuhana (鈴華ゆう子) - vocal Kiyoshi Ibukuro (いぶくろ聖志) - Koto Daisuke Kaminaga (神永大輔) - Shakuhachi (尺八) Beni Ninagawa (蜷川べに) - Shamisen Kurona (黒流) - Wadaiko Machiya (町屋) - gitaris Asa (亜沙) - bassis Wasabi (山葵) - drummer

[@setonhillstudios]

Thanks for checking out the video and for all the info!

[@joeparker9516]

@@setonhillstudios Kiyoshi Ibukaro is Yuko's husband. The Koto is the harp like instrument. Beni is playing the Shamisen, but it's a particular style, it's the banjo like item and only has three strings, she uses a putty knife shaped object to play, because it resembles a fan, which is the traditional way to play it. And Asa is not only the bassist, but is also a vocoloid producer and writer/singer... and wears clothing that appears almost Geisha like, but HIS voice is lower than mine when he speaks, which from my experience on YT, is rare.

[@setonhillstudios]

@@joeparker9516 Thanks so much for the info! That’s wild that she uses a putty knife (shaped object) to pick with! That’s a new one! Incredible band with so much talent and I can’t wait to hear more! Thanks for swinging by the channel! 🤘🏻

[@GrandmasGotGraceLW]

I'm in awe! Wow! I think you already said everything else, and I have no answers to your questions! Just...super WOW! 😀

[@setonhillstudios]

Definitely one that just leaves you saying wow 🤣

[@ahodori-dl5hz]

Wa" in "Wagakki Band" means "uniquely Japanese" and "gakki" means musical instruments. Yuko Suzuhana (main vocalist and keyboardist), who has won a national competition of "Shigin," a Japanese traditional recitation of Chinese poetry and waka poems in a unique singing style, was concerned about the gradual decline of Japanese traditional performing arts. Wanting to present a more POP image of Japan's classical performing arts to the world, she recruited members from the general public and formed the "Wagakki Band. In Japan they are still popular enough to hold concerts for tens of thousands of people, but unfortunately they announced an indefinite hiatus at the end of this year.

[@TheSledgehammer205]

Not forgetting that Beni Ninagawa was not selected, but offered her insane talent as a Shamisen player to Yuko and the rest is history.

[@setonhillstudios]

Oh wow that’s awesome! Thanks for all the info!

[@Bobbias]

Tsugaru Shamisen refers to a specific style of playing which is relatively modern. Traditionally Shamisen was played by blind beggers as a way to earn their room and board playing folk songs. The Tsugaru style originated in maybe the early 1800s, from those blind entertainers, and peaked in popularity around the 1920s. From about 1955 to 1965 there was a sort of folk revival, and many performers moved to cities like Tokyo. Since then it's come to prominence again in the 90s and brought renewed interest, such that it's no longer only played by the blind entertainers that originated it. Stylistically it's a much more flashy, high skill style, and a big part of the sound is hitting the the shamisen body with the plectrum after plucking a string. This adds a loud quick slap sound which adds to the rhythm of what's being played.

[@setonhillstudios]

Awesome stuff! Thanks so much for all the insight! This band had such a unique sound and I can’t wait to hear more from them! Have a great one!

[@hiawatha.g]

“Wagakki” is Japanese for “traditional instruments” The band was founded by the shigin (classical poetry) singer, SUZUHANA Yuko, who is also a classically trained pianist. She developed the concept of fusing Japanese traditional instruments and musical tropes with modern western music. The full band consist of eight musicians, three on western instruments (bass, guitar, drums), four on Japanese instruments and Suzuhana-sama on vocals and sometimes piano. The “lute” thing is a Shamisen. The “harp” thing is a Koto. The “flute thing” is a shakuhachi. The Japanese drums are collectively called “wadaiko”. Yes, you’ve heard these instruments a million times, in movie soundtracks, when they want to convey a Japanese atmosphere. Here is a video that really lets you see up close all the instruments and how they work together: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2PQloqhjNaWY6s It was originally written for a “Vocaloid” which is an electronic virtual singer-essentially an AI. In Japan (where else?) vocaloids have actually become pop stars. What can I say? America may be the land of innovation for things like tech and social media, but in music no one here cares any more. Most of the creative action has moved to Europe and Japan.

[@setonhillstudios]

So awesome! Thanks for all info and for checking out the video!

[@KittyKarenpoo]

#3 on my list of best Japanese bands, Band Maid, One Ok Rock, Wagakki and Doll$boxx. They have a wide range of music, and everybody in that band is a master. The flute player is the best in the world at that difficult instrument. The vocalist is an award winning traditional Japanese vocalist. And of course, Bene is magic on her shamisen

[@setonhillstudios]

Thanks for all the info!

[@GrandmasGotGraceLW]

AMAZING!!!

[@nanach6276]

There is a whole genre of heavy metal using traditional music called "folk metal" where they are a metal group mixed with all kinds of traditional instruments. If you're into that it opens up a whole world for you. It is not few eighter, just somewhat hidden until you know em.

[@setonhillstudios]

That’s so awesome!

[@nanach6276]

@@setonhillstudios It's my favorite genre ! :D

[@nanach6276]

@@setonhillstudios I like Nordic and maybe african Folk Metal best

[@nanach6276]

@@setonhillstudios Oh there is some cool from south america too. Lik azthec or Mayan metal

[@andrewwicks1887]

Another Japanese band you should check out is Trident and the songs is Cry Out and Ambivalent I think you will enjoy

[@setonhillstudios]

Thanks so much for the suggestions and swinging by the channel!

[@ronaldmcrae4896]

The band is terrific and Yuko Suzuhana (lead singer) is multi talented, a composer, Shign master/instructor, Kenshibu master and plays classical piano.

[@setonhillstudios]

Wow, that’s incredible! So talented!

[@bandoupthebung]

If you like the traditional instrument feel I suggest checking out a Swiss folk metal band called eluveitie.

[@setonhillstudios]

Sweet, thanks for the suggestion!

[@Dave1507]

but beware, they probably won't be playing traditional japanese instruments... ;)

[@patriciacanadiansenior8130]

I like this.

[@setonhillstudios]

It’s so good!

[@joeparker9516]

I would suggest "Yoshiwara Lament", written by Asa. I suggest finding the backstory regarding the song. And note: there is an anime cartoon based on the song. It's rough to watch but explains the song quite well.

[@setonhillstudios]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@christredwell5137]

Hi Its OK And there is a Large amount of Metal And Heavy Metal Around But Into Most genres. Chris Tredwell Birmingham UK Aged 77

[@ChiliConCarnage]

Shamisen Beni Ninagawa ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@setonhillstudios]

❤️❤️❤️

[@asicdathens]

They are a folk rock band. They are many bands around the world that combine rock music with folk instruments. Others have bagpipes, violins, banjos, or Mongolian folk instruments and many more

[@setonhillstudios]

That’s so awesome! Thanks for the info!

[@bryanbrady877]

Their music is so beautiful, I cry. In front of other people. I will get back to being a tough guy in a minute. Maybe step way back. Suzehana's voice awakens me.

[@setonhillstudios]

It’s so amazing!

[@thaeros]

so i will give some of the informations you nasked or needed YES it's metal with traditional instruments them hava normal rock instruments plus shakuhashi ( bamboo flute), koto ( japanese table cythare), shamisen ( some sort of traditional " banjo" ( not the same sound but that's the closest instrument) and a set of taiko drums ( a trabitional persission set) the singer is too trained in traditional singing ( mostly enka)! and one last information the singer ( who can too play piano) the shakuhashi player AND the koto player have another ( more traditional) band called " hanahugetsu"! i know a good number of japanese band if you need one in a precise style that are bot as mush know here in the west i have alternative rock, heavy metal, japanese pop, modern "lyrical" calm music jazz and more! just ask if you want one!

[@setonhillstudios]

Appreciate all the info! Such amazing instruments that produce such unique sounds! This tune was absolutely incredible! Thanks for swinging by the channel! 😁

[@evo-ze5br]

If you want to know about the instruments used by Wagakki Band, I recommend watching the KZbin video below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJCpkJKchNiracU

[@setonhillstudios]

Oh cool! Thanks so much! 😁

[@Unibear419]

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[@asadaokitamae7191]

I think the American band "KISS" used Japanese Kabuki costume design and makeup to sell themselves. Is it wrong to call them "KIZZ"? Each member of the "Wagakki Band" graduated from a Japanese music university and seems to have mastered difficult music theory and advanced performance techniques. Shakuhachi players can perform improvisational performances based on jazz theory.🤧

[@KANARI-OSSAN]

Recommended song.　→　和楽器バンド / Bring Me To Life with Amy Lee of EVANESCENCE　kzbin.info/www/bejne/npyUeKePgJx1gK8

[@setonhillstudios]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@ShikataGaNai100]

This kind of fusion muusic was started by The Yoshida Brothers...two shamisen and a rock band.

[@setonhillstudios]

Thanks for the info! Yeah this was so cool and such a unique sound! Killer band!

[@judaspriest9597]

Band one song......

[@setonhillstudios]

Thanks for checking out the video!