Evanescence Meets Traditional Japanese Music: Bring Me to Life Fusion Wagakki Vocal Coach Analysis

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Vocal Coach reacts to reaction to analyses analyzes analysis of breaks down Wagakki Band / Bring Me To Life with Amy Lee of EVANESCENCE
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In this exciting episode, we explore a unique fusion of Evanescence's 'Bring Me to Life' with traditional Japanese music performed by Wagaki and Amy Lee. The video delves into the fascinating blend of traditional instruments like the koto, shamisen, and shakuhachi with metal, providing insights into their cultural background and musical techniques. Additionally, the video discusses the wide moving vibrato in Japanese Enka music and the surprising similarities in musical appreciation across cultures. Finally, it emphasizes the unity and empathy that music can foster globally. Don't miss the discussion on Amy Lee's vocal prowess and the host's personal album featuring the koto.
00:00 Introduction to an Exciting Musical Fusion
01:33 Exploring Traditional Japanese Instruments
01:59 Analyzing Vocal Techniques
02:44 Cultural Impact of Music
03:53 Instrumental Highlights and Arrangements
06:43 Deep Dive into Japanese Instruments
09:02 Contrasting Vocal Tones
10:20 Unity Through Music
Songwriter: Amy Lee, Ben Moody, David Hodges
Producers: Dave Fortman
Genre: Nu metal, alternative rock, hard rock
Origin: Riverside, California, U.S. and Japan
Performed by
* Yuko Suzuhana (鈴華ゆう子) - vocals, piano
* Machiya (町屋) - guitar, vocals
* Beni Ninagawa (蜷川べに) - tsugaru shamisen
* Kiyoshi Ibukuro (いぶくろ聖志) - koto
* Asa (亜沙) - bass
* Daisuke Kaminaga (神永大輔) - shakuhachi
* Wasabi (山葵) - drums
* Kurona (黒流) - wadaiko
* Amy Lee - Vocals
Date and Location
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
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[@BethRoars]

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[@kicorse]

Although Wagakki Band started out doing covers - and this one in particular is incredible - it's really their original music that makes them special. Their live performance of Homura + Akutsuki no Ito is very popular with reactors. They also wrote a pandemic-themed song, Sakura Rising, with Amy Lee in 2020.

[@johnhmaloney]

I'm so glad that you decided to react to this one. I suggested for the world music patron poll a while back, but it lost by a few votes and I really wanted to see your reaction to it. Btw, you didn't mention one of the traditional Japanese instruments. Kurona, the percussionist, was playing a set of traditional drums called wadaiko.

[@flugelhornoldman1362]

Thanks again from Japan 有難う💛。 This was filmed at Osaka-Jo (Castle) Hall with capa. of 16,000. This venue is known for its good acoustics for this kind of huge multi-purpose arena. It is very important to appreciate the beauty of Amy Lee's voice, and Yuko's as well. After this performance, Amy Lee posted a short video (2-min 30 sec) in YT about her happy experience in Japan with Wagakki Band including some hilarious scenes. Just so you know, I witnessed this song performed live beautifully by Evanescence in a big festival in Japan "Summer Sonic Tokyo 2023" on Aug. 23, last year right before the closing band, BABYMETAL 😍 (Both were excellent)

[@carolmartin4413]

Love the fusion sound...created by outstanding musicians. Equal centerstage with ancient oriental instruments is just icing on the cake.

[@briannicholls2893]

Lovely to see you do this. Wagakki Band in Tokyo 2018 was one of the best concerts I have been to in all my 69 years, and both of the Amy Lee collaborations they did (this and Sakura Rising) were excellent. Sadly Wagakki Band have announced that they will be taking an indefinite hiatus at the end of this year. Reading between the lines it seems they were somewhat worn out after 10 years constant recording and touring, and perhaps not happy about their record company making no effort to promote them overseas or even get them an international album distribution deal. Yuko also became seriously ill during her pregnancy, which probably didn't help. Hopefully we will see them again in the future. They were a breath of fresh air in a Japanese music scene dominated by inane pop and identikit metal bands.

[@TheCyberMantis]

My favorite bands are Wagakki and Lovebites. I would love to see a collab with Yuko and Asami. That would be amazing.

[@bystarlite33]

This is a great live performance by them both💖💖

[@scottrbloom]

She must have been really thrilled working with this mix because she sounds majestic on her power notes. She really rocks that kimono, too.

[@midnightcaretakers7954]

Wagakki is fantastic. Drum Tao did a cover of High Hopes from Panic at the Disco, that was very good using traditional instruments and their singer was I think not normally part of the band but killed it.

[@ChristianMeyer-jr1nv]

Thanks Beth. I would have missed that version. What a version of this. Love it... keep going

[@BethRoars]

Glad you like it!

[@robingunnarsson6412]

Your channel just keeps getting better!

[@BethRoars]

Thank you!

[@paucamposgalvez2054]

Amazing!!!

[@kana8891]

Thank you for your review. Your explanation of the points that impressed me, such as the difference in their voices, was easy to understand.

[@BethRoars]

Glad it was helpful!

[@coinneachmaclellan3121]

An excellent album is the 1964 recording mostly improvised by jazz clarinetist Tony Scott, "Music For Zen Meditation", recorded with two Japanese musicians on Koto and Shakuhachi and considered the first New Age album...

[@briana9918]

Incredibly cool! ❤❤❤

[@dougel4709]

This is FIRE!!! Great choice Beth!

[@BethRoars]

Thanks!

[@JP_world_traveller]

Actually one of My Japanese mates whose he is a Wagakki band fan has seen the concert live at Osaka jo hall,Osaka castle park,Osaka,Japan where Iron maiden will play this September,2024 so he was so fortunate. cheers

[@user-dh5xy6xc9b]

Wow! Thanks! Amy Lee's voice is so other-worldly and mixes so well with this group. BTW, if you like Japanese fusion-y music, listen to almost anything by Keiko Matsui. Most of her stuff is instrumental, but she does occasionally snag a vocalist as well

[@lazaruslong8092]

Fascinating ! Great reaction.

[@BethRoars]

Thank you!

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

Nice, I have only heard Senbonzakura with Amy Lee as guest, and there she made no strong impression and I wondered what it was all about. But here, good work,

[@Silieol_Nails]

This is one of my fave versions of this song ❤❤

[@mikeconway9849]

Great reaction, Beth!

[@BethRoars]

Thanks! 😊

[@Aussiecris214]

Great reaction Beth thanks ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@BethRoars]

Thanks for watching!

[@oscararzate7956]

Me as hecho feliz está mañana con mucha energía para comenzar el día le agradezco mucho señorita Beth 👏👏🍀🍀 mi H Prrj ❤

[@charliepeterson7168]

So unique... very cool

[@mm57904]

Thank you so much for your excellent reaction!! (from Japan)

[@BethRoars]

Thank you for watching!

[@davidkettell5726]

Very nice ,a lot of talent on that stage and i neede to rest my ears after listening to Jimmy Barnes singing Wild Thing.

[@o.k.1175]

💛💙

[@Transformyourmind1]

Magnificent

[@waynebenedict5785]

An epic collaboration of talent! Better than the original, if that's possible!

[@dsn287]

@BethRoars Thank you very much! Best day in a while! This is my favorite version of this song and I love how well it all works together. Its just soooooooo good! Let me repay you. If you're interested in vocaloid, passion, empathy, Japanese vocal techniques, you ABSOLUTELY need to listen to Ado. She is the total package. You could spend hours just on this song alone I think. I don't even understand Japanese but the emotion in this is unmistakable. The vocal performance of the year for me. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZnTnYCmopmWqsUsi=i9CROfAST1tMtDBm Have a great one!

[@schenker19702002]

More reactions from Wagakki Band.

[@albericozapata4086]

A great choice for today Beth. Two great bands and singers, fusing two different genres into an amazing song. Good choice. Thank you for the reaction.

[@user-ii1ke9ex4u]

There is one group here. Wagakki band.

[@BethRoars]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jb7753]

Ballpark figure, how many times has Amy sung this song?

[@blahanger4304]

wow....

[@supermariobros2166]

You should check out Ado - Unravel Live, it's an amazing performance and i believe you would really enjoy it

[@Shortlovey]

More Evanescence!? 🥰

[@guitaleleoeuvre]

Amy!

[@guitaleleoeuvre]

(I still HATE HATE HATE the "dude" in the call & response! It ruins the song.) I really have a hard time imagining anyone (this guy sucks just bad!) The "fake/growl" on the dude-part just ruins this otherwise great song!) I wanted to love this song so much! (but, the "rap-section" and ANY dude who tries to "take over" at that moment always fails!) F Get him This song is AMY's song! I refuse the "duet-dude"

[@DeadDrunk1]

Missed out on the taiko

[@user-qf1pl8zb7k]

和楽器バンドのゆう子さんがやっているのはとても複雑なんです。 BRING ME TONIGHTではあまり技工使ってないですが、和楽器バンドの曲ではこういう技工使っています。 kzbin.info/www/bejne/h33YhmekfcyJsNEsi=YlIVzv-18RZM6K8A

[@failgames6249]

Have you done Eminem Houdini yet?

[@user-ii1ke9ex4u]

Are you familiar with modern Japanese singers and groups?

[@guitaleleoeuvre]

This is a song stolen from the WOMAN and had male rap stuck in the middle. (My opinion)

[@mikeg.4211]

It would be a good job overall, but my God you relentlessly talk, laugh or exclaim over every single highlight. It makes it unwatchable. You also cut off what Amy Lee said at the end.

[@narsil100]

It's a reaction. The original video is there if you want to watch it uninterrupted.

[@e.d.m3076]

Go and watch the original video, then.

[@mikeg.4211]

@@e.d.m3076 Yeah, I've seen it years ago. The point is about the quality of the reaction.

[@mikeg.4211]

@@narsil100 in other words, don't bother watching this reaction.

[@scottkossack5155]

It really must have been difficult for you, being forced to watch