Hakushu Kassai -WAGAKKI BAND Reaction with Mike & Ginger

Mike & Ginger get their first Wagakki Band experience. Check out Hakushu Kassai!
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We definitely recommend you watch the original video, for the full experience: • Wagakki Band - 拍手喝采 (H...

[@desulinh7723]

this song is like a "business card" of Wagakki Band. They showed each member's solo, like a self-introduction Please reaction [Sakura Rising - wagakki band ft. Amy lee] This song is about our joining hands to overcome this corona pandemic, although we are different in skin color, eye color, hair color, language, country culture, etc., but we are one thing in common is "people".

[@TheCyberMantis]

Wagakki Band is a world-class super-group of top-level talent. They put on the best shows. So amazing. Yuko Suzuhana is a goddess. Her voice is magical. She dances with sword and fan, too! She is also a wonderful piano player. Wagakki Band was her vision. She is a musical genius. Between Lovebites and Wagakki Band.... I have all I could ever want!

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

I'm glad you enjoyed Wagakki Band. I've been listening to them for just over a year now; it's been a wonderful journey. Their songs run the gamut of fast, heavy, slow, melodic, etc. They have one live video that actually brought me to tears with how wonderfully crafted it was. A fair number of their live videos are less songs and more performance pieces set to really good music.

[@craigdebug2464]

So glad you came across the Wagakki Band. I had been meaning to suggest it, but kept getting distracted by shiny things. This band has provided a ytube-rabbit-hole for me that I just keep wandering down.

[@bazkeen]

Welcome to my favourite Japanese band. These guys are awesome. Should check out their collaborations with Amy Lee. There are about 3 different songs with Amy live that I have seen. Bring Me To Life is awesome with these guys

[@ahodori2233]

"Wagakki Band" is a band that plays "Wa" (unique to Japan) "Gakki" (instrument). Originally, it was a trio called "Hana Fu Getu" with leader Yuko Suzuhana (vocal keyboard), Daisuke Kaminaga (bamboo flute) and Kiyoshi Ibukuro (Japanese harp). Yuko Suzuhana, who had a sense of crisis about the decline of traditional Japanese culture, gathered top-class members who were active in various fields in order to let the general public know the goodness of Japanese musical instruments. Is "Wagakki Band".

[@DrAcula-os1nz]

Yuko, Daisuke and Kiyoshi still perform as Hanafugetsu. But they are not so active anymore. Last album was in 2017

[@jimtakahashi4638]

Thanks for the info. Regrettably I came to know this extraordinarily amazing fusion band only recently and still don't know much about them. One thing I know is that they are the best fusion band in the world right now.

[@meteorrunner]

One of my favourite bands :D

[@clivematthews5296]

Well done guys. Another amazing Japanese band. Found them after Band Maid, Lovebites, Nemophila, Mary's Blood and Gacharic Spin. So different and they perform songs with Amy Lee of Evanescence.

[@DrAcula-os1nz]

The Wagakki Band is more than amazing. They have songs in almost all genres with influences from Japanese folk music. All members are masters of their instruments. WGB consists of: Yuko Suzuhana - shigin, vocals Machiya - guitar, vocals Beni Ninagawa - tsugaru shamisen (three string banjo thing) Kiyoshi Ibukuro - koto (horizontal harp, National Instrument) Asa - bass Daisuke Kaminaga - shakuhachi (bamboo Flute) Wasabi - drums Kurona - wadaiko (Traditional Drums) Since you have not heard WGB before so why not start with the beginning, "Senbozakura" from Premium Symphonic Night Vol.2 where Amy Lee is at the end of the song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6u8o59_Z9-kd5o&ab_channel=EvanescenceChannel

[@jimtakahashi4638]

_ Yes,. Although I came to know this band only recently, I'm already convinced that they are the bast fusion band in the world right now for many reasons.

[@terry2276]

Welcome to vast Wagakki world. It was great for me see your pure interest to totally new music and sound. Amazingly they are very good at Metal, punk, western-JP fusion, swing jazz, normal Pops and more. They are all master class musicians. For instance, Shakuhachi, bamboo flute player, Daisuke is teaching at university. Funny, he is always rocking out in any concert! Assuming you might listen to a couple of more, It might be interesting for you to listen to somewhat separately western character and Japanese character one by one to understand each instrument tone, melody and their amazing musicianship. I recommend two song combination ; Chieni Kajitsu + Somosan Seppa. The former one is guitar-bass-drums very melodic Metal, and the latter one is by Shamisen(3 string no fret guitar), Shakuhachi(bamboo flute) and Taiko(JP drums) for thrilling traditional instrumental. And you still love them, Senbonzakura (1,000 cherry blossoms) a folk Metal punk of their biggest hit is very very enjoyable. Their live is “always” surpassing studio version. This is my criteria of a great band, while there are so many opposite ones.

[@aethernity8270]

My first and fav band from Japan 😆

[@piripi40]

They've got lots of good songs. One of my favourites is Yoshiwara Lament.

[@svenkreuzberg2274]

This is from live at Dai Shinnenkai /Yokohama in 2018. If you ever have the chance to see Wagakki at the Dai Festival go and see it. Best venue ever !

[@ohcomeongetoutofhere]

Yes, the flute player catches the eye with his energy. This is a fun song, where each band member shines, but it doesn't give accurate perspective what the band can do. More time is needed. Here are some sugegstions, though whatever you grab is ok. Tomodachi ninaruyo kzbin.info/www/bejne/aajcdXmjh5iBlZI Tori no youni kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZC9iWV_lpili5Y Sun wheel Howling kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5SseJ59rc5jhcU Ignite Nijiro chouchou Sabaku no komoriuta Izana Atena no nai tegami Iroha uta Tengaku Doppo Synchronisity Hoshizukiyo Tsuioku Tono monogatari: Kyuuyon kzbin.info/www/bejne/nn28gal7p9iffpo Guren kzbin.info/www/bejne/fp2yoKamraeap5Y Tono monogatari: yon yon kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIuzYXSfpsudqNk Kagerou kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHjblHiPfpmDm7s Music videos 2019 up to now, are okay to do, no copy right strikes.

[@月の友]

和楽器バンドの曲は、全部素晴らしいですよWWW😊😊😊

[@scottfield5849]

Hey, guys! I'm glad you've found the amazing Wagakki Band! I discovered them when Amy Lee visited, and they did "Bring Me To Life", in their style - SO cool! And then she helped them close the show on their big song - Senbonzakura. So I suggest both of those, later. Great job! 🤘😎👍

[@DrAcula-os1nz]

"Senbonzakura" was the last before the Encore. They played "Izana" and "Ryuusei" after "Senbonzakura"

[@Madman.60]

Wagakki Band does a live version of an Evanescence song, Bring me to Life with Amy Lee

[@4freki]

Thx for posting. Ginger, you sound just like a character from a SNL skit from years ago with Alec Baldwin. Wagakki Band certainly is amazing !

[@MIM0991]

I categorize this song into bohemian rhapsody class (magical and full of complexity)

[@jambomielonen4688]

Thanks for Mike and Ginger for checking out WGB! If follow-up is somewhere in the pipeline, there are some good suggestions here already, like Bring Me to Life with Amy Lee which has great arrangement. Ignite is quite heavy with a metal feel and has a good MV; This is from band's own site, so no copyright strikes (with lyrics). kzbin.info/www/bejne/labboXunaM6hi6M As someone mentioned, singer Suzuhana Yuko does perform with sword and/or fan, like in this Kyougasuigestu + Tsukini sakebuyoru kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4jPfpZjpcd3mZo First part is an instrumental, second the song (with lyrics).

[@mamehakase]

This song hakushu kassai means an explosion of applause. Because the phrase "kimini" (for You) precedes hakushu kassai often in the song, the best translation of the title would be "A Standing Ovation for You". It is a song of encouragement.

[@a_un]

I'm sorry. There was a mistake in Shakuhati's description in the comments below. The description of Shakuhachi's name was incorrect. The old units of length in Japan are "Shaku" and "Sun". (The pronunciation of "sun" is like a shortened version of "soon") 1-shaku = 30.3cm (accidentally, the same as about 1 foot) 1-sun = 3.03cm And the average length of "SHAKUHATI" is "1-shaku and 8-sun (about 56cm)". The "shaku and 8" part became the name of the instrument.

[@somebuddy.]

Please do more Wagakki band! XD

[@a_un]

I'm sorry for overlapping with other people's comments. About Wagakki Band's musical instruments By the way, "WA" means Japan. "GAKKI" means musical instrument. (1) Musical instruments like banjo Its name is "Shamisen". Player BENI is playing a type of shamisen called "Tsugaru shamisen". Shamisen is commonly used as an accompaniment instrument for soft and loose songs. However, Tsugaru shamisen music has a unique playing style that is aggressive, fast and powerful. Tsugaru shamisen was born in the frigid region north of Japan. There was a lower class (mainly visually impaired) who lived in a harsh natural environment. They made money from massages and playing music (women often sold sex). The Tsugaru shamisen playing style is said to be a sad art born to protect their lives. (2) A large, flat instrument of about 6 feet The name is "KOTO". There is an instrument called "SOW" in China. "KOTO" was introduced to Japan by "SOW" more than 1000 years ago. "KOTO" and "SOW" are similar in shape. The tones are also very similar. The main material is paulownia wood and the thread is silk thread. KOTO is an instrument often used in BGM in the scene of imagining Japan in movies and videos. (3) Japanese drums It is called "Wadaiko" in Japanese. "WA (Japan)" + "TAIKO (drum)" = "WATAIKO". Then, the pronunciation changes from "Wataiko" to "Wadaiko". There are various types of Japanese drums. There is a band called "Kodo" which is world famous as a Japanese drum performance group. If you have a chance, we recommend listening to the performance of "Kodo". In that case, it is best if there is a speaker that can reproduce deep bass. (4) Bamboo musical instrument like flute Its name is "Shakuhachi". "Shaku" is a unit of length used in old Japan. "Hachi" is number 8. The general size of this instrument was "8 shaku", so I named it as it is. The material is a thick and simple bamboo tube without reeds. It is an instrument whose sound is difficult to control because of its simplicity. It is said to be a particularly difficult instrument to learn among many "WAGAKKI". One month after a beginner starts practicing "Shakuhachi", he sometimes hears a story such as "I finally made the first sound". (From Japan)

[@DrAcula-os1nz]

Thank you for sharing grate info. Nice to read a Japanese introduction to the instruments.👍

[@zahidurrahman2869]

Wagakki Band is one of my favorites ... always gives goosebumps... very good track to star Wagakkiband .. i will put some suggestions from Wagakki Band for you here -- enjoy 1) "Homura & Akatsuki no ito" live - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqDRhZV6ebKMoNk 2) "Hoshizukiyo" - live - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gp-paKOVnctjf8k 3) "Synchronicity" - live - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYO8h4N6gNqkg80 4) "Bring me to life" - WagakkiBand ft. Amy Lee - live - kzbin.info/www/bejne/npyUeKePgJx1gK8 5) "Sabaku no komori uta" live - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKnPqKRobMeLlZo

[@joephysics5469]

I found Wagakki Band a few months ago. Love, love, love them. They are very versatile. Here are a couple of their most fun live show videos. (lots others have done reactions to them but the band isn't well known in America yet.) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqDRhZV6ebKMoNk and a collab with Amy Lee kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpbPl3pundNgbcU

[@evilvolts]

Kimono I believe is what the robes are called

[@hotbuzzard]

Top top band

[@Olivia-mh8wq]

Daisuke, the shakuhachi flute player, is always just so extra lol. He's always doing kicks and jumps all over the stage. Its a lot of fun to watch.

[@scottshepherd8795]

Very nice! Please also consider reacting to the Japanese band Akai Koen (赤い公園). They're not as well known in the West as some of the other bands, but they are one of my favorites. Akai Koen - Journey kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpKbmnx4m9yUbpo

[@mansyursupriyadi]

🎶🇯🇵🔥🤘👍❤✌

[@joannalewis5279]

Nine to hear Asia's chops

[@satriyomerdeka8405]

So amazing reaction ,,, next react to another song wagakki band IGNITE - REACT TOUR FINAL kzbin.info/www/bejne/anqTfHmQd5t2o7s SYNCHRONICITY (so jazzy) HALL TOUR 2018 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYO8h4N6gNqkg80 Thanksyou mrs&mr...

[@sjjenterprises1331]

"the warning" Mexican band, it is a mixture of rock and hard rock, there is another Mexican band this is heavy metal "jet jaguar band", young people from Cancun Mexico, they won first place in the 2017 Wacken Open Air Metal Battle in Germany (WOA 2017), from what I see Mexico, bands are emerging that do not want the rock and metal of yesteryear to die. @

[@lgallag0101]

You need to read about the individual bios -- they are not your everyday musicains.

[@evilvolts]

For another very beautiful song check out Lovebites A Frozen Serenade kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGTHg5ahedxkfa8 It reminds me of one of those older Bond songs

[@nikeyrawhide2873]

"is that a bass?" no, you didn't//

[@lennyg47]

Hello Please do reactions to Babymetal Thank you

[@ntsuka4568]

flute? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? That's a shakuhachi, not a flute

[@MikeandGinger]

Thank you for clarifying.

[@soleywolfgangsdottir]

this was ..... weird.

[@dannyivanpoma9289]

where does so much idiocy come from, that as a reaction they only place a front camera, and start making idiotic gestures to the videos!!, it only shows their lack of talent to create content and they start making a fool of themselves earning likes

[@月の友]

和楽器バンドの曲は、全部素晴らしいですよWWW😊😊😊