Nanae Yoshimura - The Art of Koto Vol. 1 - 吉村七重

[@ellie1712]

I'm Japanese. I'm glad to know that Koto music is loved by people from all over the world. Arigatou. お琴の魅力を分かってもらえて嬉しいです。ありがとう。

[@elthey]

Listening from France... and I love japanese, but also balinese and african music. Here in Paris we have a japanese musician, Kengo Saito, who plays on an afghan instrument. If you can find his album listen to it. Its name is "Japanistan".

[@IncognitoUnknown-fc2tu]

Banzai!!

[@rofbad]

japan is very cool country im really addicted to japan culture the samurai legends from old feels me so excited samurais so cool i love the traditional japanese houses too and i dont know why but theyre feeling me so nostalgic and relaxing for no reason i never be in japan (im not watching anime or mentioning about it right now)

[@steveseven7]

How to learn more

[@b.jamindamour2008]

Dear sir/madam/respectful friend, your respect is returned greater. I'm thankful for all the music of our world, and the experience it helps us share. Be well and may prosperity find you.

[@rookjack117]

the fact that i have free access to this, and enjoy it without any interfearance is one of those little magical moments that redeems internet.

[@3-meo-2-oxo-pce]

yes. i'm constantly in awe that right now, within seconds, I can listen to virtually any song _ever_ recorded, for free, in my own apartment. it's easy to take for granted because we're so used to it now, but it truly is amazing. I grew up in the 90s so I remember a time without internet: buying CD's from the store, portable cd players that skipped if you even slightly bump it and ran out of batteries way too fast, CD's that won't play because they got a few scratches on them, so much more...😂

[@sosukeaizen7028]

Party like it's 1599.

[@vkcarp659]

tu lo planeaste, verdad?

[@karimgameil6240]

That's pretty fresh for a Shinigami.

[@ozanshijin8094]

No its 1200s

[@sicituradastra4295]

Shinobi Samurai Shindig ... Shinigami Hoshikage Showdown

[@TheDuncskunk]

#AizenDrawsHisSword

[@Kitama23]

I'm shocked no one posted the lyrics to zangetsu, they're pretty heart wrenching. Hidden among the pines On the spreading shore, The moon's beams So early in the dawn Are awakening, filling with light The moon's heavenly palace Where you now belong Your fond memory Will keep returning In the dimness Of the hazy moon As the months Run their course. It was written after the death the composer's pupil.

[@aemilivsivlivs5716]

For people to follow (maebiki) Isobe no matsu ni hagakurete oki no katae to iru tsuki no hikari ya yume no yo wo hayoo (ai) samete shinnyo no akirakeki tsuki no miyako ni sumu yaran (tegoto) Ima wa tsute dani oboroyo no (ai) tsukihi bakari wa meguri kite

[@dalewilliams4742]

I listened to this for first time late in my headphones . I dont know the language. But the song was so intense and beautiful it brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for this post

[@p3falien233]

That was beautiful.... thanks for sharing.

[@murphy6700]

Thank you for posting. Now no one else will be "shocked."

[@paulkielty3800]

@@murphy6700 Genius 😂

[@Arasakalight]

So I just went on a 1 hour walk with my dog listening to this, and it was the most beautiful expierence this year.

[@TheLastNomad117]

Please not wraiting my name in you notebook

[@mitchymasar9549]

Shiba Inu?

[@spokecommand3951]

hey light have u got to the part where l dies yet

[@shinnasuka7653]

your dog danced for u ?

[@BawonSamndi]

hmm but this video is only 54 minutes. What are you hiding Light?

[@shivzzi]

man there's something so hauntingly beautiful about the sound of koto. It's so serene but with a feeling of a sad past.

[@Krayzpete]

One of the most beautiful instruments on earth, as is the sitar.

[@shivzzi]

@@Krayzpete I prefer sarangi over sitar tbh. It gives me the same vibes as the koto

[@kirbyculp3449]

You should listen to Luna Lee tear up 'Riders on the Storm' with her gaygeum.

[@MrHihowryou]

The sweet sound of lament

[@Ivan_1791]

Partially due to the scale used in most pieces and the microtones it can play.

[@kylorengamer8935]

*Your Skill Meditation has increased by 0.01%*

[@AlphaNox]

You enter a meditative trance.

[@RamdanRandom]

@LagiNaLangAko23 bro `~`

[@cutyoursoul4398]

@LagiNaLangAko23 That's more meditative than you think

[@constantincoltisor1612]

Better than 0

[@Iamthenoi]

*ingest psychedelics for 999% xp gain?* >Yes >No

[@lizzieiovin1204]

I'm listening this during studying Japanese Literature. So wonderful from Italy!

[@cosimodadamo1722]

Porco di dio

[@ashireiko_8248]

Potremmo essere amici

[@cosimodadamo1722]

@@ashireiko_8248 tanto non ne ho nemmeno uno fratello

[@takatoyo8746]

Sono giapponese.Invece studio l’italiano mentre ascolto la musica del mandarino．

[@believeonjesus7215]

Repent of sin! The Gospel: JESUS died for our sins on the cross, HE shed HIS holy, innocent , precious blood for us (HIS blood washes away ALL sins) HE was buried but on the third day GOD raised HIM from the dead. All you have to do to be saved is: Believe in JESUS, trust in HIS blood. JESUS did everything for you, no works are required for salvation (Ephesians 2:8-9) . (Don’t forget to repent of sin. )!!,..

[@2003ziv]

After listening to Meshuggah for the last 4 hours, this is refreshing

[@maboy8595]

Lol, I've read that while wearing a Meshuggah's shirt at this exact moment

[@christheginger4869]

I don't think I can relate to a comment more than this.

[@Mieczywsad]

try "kobong - miara" or other their songs.

[@ricardoppinheiro9865]

Meshuggah is crap

[@christheginger4869]

@@ricardoppinheiro9865 cool, thanks for letting me know.

[@Taka-Musics-Labo]

Tracklist: 0:00 - 0:16 / Rokudan（六段）伝・八橋検校：作曲 06:17 - 14:12 / Midare（みだれ）八橋検校：作曲 14:20 - 32:03 / Zangetsu（残月）峰崎勾当：作曲 32:12 - 43:08 / Godan-ginuta（五段砧）光崎検校：作曲 43:15 - 54:50 / Chidori no kyoku（千鳥の曲）二世・吉沢検校：作曲

[@Newlifealready]

😊 thank you

[@Taka-Musics-Labo]

@@Newlifealready You're welcome.

[@yoshiyoshi6]

どうも

[@Taka-Musics-Labo]

@@yoshiyoshi6 愛想無いお返事・・・😅ありがとうございます😁

[@anhlenhat5135]

thanks !

[@julieferrone1311]

What haunting sounds. They are remote, of another time and ... they bring you back to a quiet temple on a brook in medieval Japan. Truly soothes the spirit. Thank you.

[@vespasst2076]

Listening this everyday. I express my deep gratitude to the author. I love Japanese culture. The music is gorgeous

[@ilaria_mulazzi]

I agree and I love it too. I'm looking forward to visiting Japan someday.

[@AcidxAnarchy]

Once you zone out while listening to this, its like the artist knew what you would expect to hear next, but they cut it short and change it every time to keep you on your toes. Almost like a master and trainee, amazing.

[@AcidxAnarchy]

@Seb it beats me buddy, glad someone likes it though. ;D I thought it was fitting after giving it a good listen, it was one of the first things that popped into my head.

[@ashleythor6936]

The koto is a deeply moving and resonant sound 🙏🌎🙏.

[@lindathrall5133]

THIS IS WHAT MY CLASSMATE DIP DORK PLAYED FOR US AT OUR ROBE EXCHANGE CEREMONY WHEN THE STATESMEN WENT FROM RED STATESMEN ROBES TO THE WHITE MASTERS ROBES WHICH ARE THE HEIDELBERG ROBE WITH LONG POINTED SLEEVES LINED IN RED I STILL HAVE MINE

[@believeonjesus7215]

Repent of sin! The Gospel: JESUS died for our sins on the cross, HE shed HIS holy, innocent , precious blood for us (HIS blood washes away ALL sins) HE was buried but on the third day GOD raised HIM from the dead. All you have to do to be saved is: Believe in JESUS, trust in HIS blood. JESUS did everything for you, no works are required for salvation (Ephesians 2:8-9) . (Don’t forget to repent of sin. )!!,..

[@inn3720]

@@lindathrall5133 bro why it doesn't have anything to do here f you

[@khantemujin2245]

As a civ player, Rokudan no Shirabe from 0:00 made me feel very nostalgic… probably one of my most favourite koto compositions. I really like culture of the Japanese people 🇯🇵❤️

[@melfaraj4633]

My love affair with traditional Japanese music started some decades ago when an album was released featuring violinist Issac Stern after he had visited Japan. Ideal music for relaxation and meditation. Thank you for releasing this music

[@altareggo]

YES!! I love this stuff. Its REAL traditional Japanese music - not the westernized versions so often encountered. This lady is a true master of the instrument also. 11 thumbs up!!

[@Saltkoenigin]

I wanted to like but i can't ruin the 69 Nice

[@YuChuLi]

@@Saltkoenigin no one kaers

[@Saltkoenigin]

@@YuChuLi Learn english idiot

[@marvinkmooneyoz]

@@YuChuLi I care

[@believeonjesus7215]

Repent of sin! The Gospel: JESUS died for our sins on the cross, HE shed HIS holy, innocent , precious blood for us (HIS blood washes away ALL sins) HE was buried but on the third day GOD raised HIM from the dead. All you have to do to be saved is: Believe in JESUS, trust in HIS blood. JESUS did everything for you, no works are required for salvation (Ephesians 2:8-9) . (Don’t forget to repent of sin. )!!,..

[@samwalker5744]

The real music is in between each chord. So beautiful.

[@interconnectiveOM]

Indeed

[@interconnectiveOM]

@@cliffpinchon2832 I think it refers to how the silence in between each sound is filled by the emotions of the heart, and this is what is being referred to as 'real music'.

[@TheFlabbyEschebone]

@@cliffpinchon2832 it's a paraphrase of a quote from Claude Debussy; 'Music is the space between the notes'

[@leonardofragozo5403]

@@interconnectiveOM it's called ma 間

[@interconnectiveOM]

@@leonardofragozo5403 righteous, thank you. 👍

[@fabiobilger8715]

This music is just incredibly beautiful. It fills the spirit and is incredibly calming. I think people who can play this instrument and music in general so well should be honored. I just can't express in words how beautiful this music is in my Opinion!

[@holiday8282]

I was coming home from work very tired and listened to this while driving. I dont know how, but i felt strongest emotions, it was like this music touched my very soul. It is amazing.

[@PenguinjitsuX]

Oddly relaxing and centered. I feel extremely focused and productive while listening to this!

[@lesleyrelph4531]

I heard this years ago when I left college (so about 40 years) when I went to the local record library and borrowed it. I played it so many times I can still remember it. I'm not sure if it's the same recording, but I definitely recognise the tune.

[@user-ib1lr5op2n]

別多嘴！沒用的佛具！

[@avaldovinos77]

I liked the song “Moon walk” because of the instrument he uses, now , after 20 yrs I met and fell in love with the Japanese koto

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

Something so evocative about koto, also samisen and shakuhachi...bringing us to another time, another dimension..how wonderful. Thank you..

[@raxes1144]

Didnt it call shamisen?

[@ishen3771]

@@raxes1144 Yes. Must've been a typo lol

[@Fridge_Fiend]

My new thing is getting smoking a weed and listening to olden Japanese music while pretending I'm a samurai

[@esoterica412]

Same Brotha 😂, i be thinking i’m Itachi from Naruto

[@AdamOwenBrowning]

Smoking one whole weed! I am seriously addicted to opiates and cannabis, currently cold-turkeying both. Kanji practice with koto in the background has been what I do all day to keep my hands and brain occupied. Japan can teach us all about having some backbone!! Jealous of you guys who actually have the self control to enjoy shit and not abuse it 😅

[@deimos6809]

@@AdamOwenBrowning wtf

[@yungpurrp9688]

Fr, just looking into the horizon at sunset, spliff in mouth. Odachi sheathed, peacful times.

[@dereisenadler6717]

@@AdamOwenBrowningI hope you are doing well and staying clean :)

[@axelmont]

Is this sampling paradise?

[@dellaflame8504]

Axel Monticelli it is

[@STOKHVLM]

@@dellaflame8504 Facts

[@konstantinosanagnostopoulo8309]

My thoughts exactly! Worms of the Earth on their track Mucalinda probably used some of this...

[@cristianmunoz4406]

Yes

[@mintfiction]

diggin

[@lonemaven]

The anime Kono Oto Tomare! Sounds of Life brought me here. Now, I'm loving koto music especially classical pieces like these.

[@user-ug5ru6tw1i]

Прекрасное звучание инструмента руки мастера позволяют услышать и прочувствовать великолепие игры огромное спасибо за возможность проникнуться духом японской культуры

[@Ale-to3fv]

this music brings a lot of peace to my soul, love it

[@sultanabdulhaqiii1633]

This music takes you to another world. Really mysterious. I can literally sit in a room and do nothing while looking at my roof window and be conscious of my existence, but yet not think at all at the same time.

[@bing4126]

Expand your consciousness

[@Dangervlr]

I'm on sitting on a wall looking to the sky having this feeling

[@believeonjesus7215]

Repent of sin! The Gospel: JESUS died for our sins on the cross, HE shed HIS holy, innocent , precious blood for us (HIS blood washes away ALL sins) HE was buried but on the third day GOD raised HIM from the dead. All you have to do to be saved is: Believe in JESUS, trust in HIS blood. JESUS did everything for you, no works are required for salvation (Ephesians 2:8-9) . (Don’t forget to repent of sin. )!!,..

[@charlesc.9012]

Not so meditative if you are in the woods at night

[@ketsohuang6663]

程度 低

[@Mizuikal]

Alright I might be a massive nerd for pointing this out but I recognize the first piece as the track they used for Japan's theme in Civilization 5.

[@immac8371]

you are correct

[@saguarolorax4698]

Yeah I noticed that

[@minera7595]

Yeah,It's Rokudan

[@loslingos1232]

That's why I noticed it! Thanks!

[@dinguskhan655]

Exactly what I thought !

[@MikePrepster]

Keep calm and listen to Koto. 😍🤩 Perfect music for relaxing.

[@blackout4802]

Something about japanese's traditional music just feels so nostalgic and peaceful

[@totozilla6396]

*_Mmmm yees.._* *_The floor here is made out of floor..._*

[@CuttySobz]

Meditation in a nutshell.....

[@rigo1124]

Hmmmm these thoughts..... are my thoughts...

[@Dr.Futterman]

Ok

[@sonox8724]

i can reach an inner peace that i feel like i shouldnt be able to yet. i can feel my ancestors in my bloodstream. i will achieve the legendary state of mind.

[@gicucrocodilu6929]

when you watch Kono Oto Tomare and feel the urge of filling your mind with koto music :))

[@alexandraappel4712]

Thank you - I have not listened to traditional Koto in too many years to write so I welcome this New Year 20-19 AD with your beautiful Koto spread the Love and pass it on. Blessings. Peace. Love. Now. We Are One. And so it is.

[@Dangervlr]

1 am sitting on a wall outside on my backyard and looking to the stars listening to this, probably the best therapy that I could have

[@lazthope8156]

:))

[@noklarok]

no stars can be seen night sky camoflaged by dust even the moon hides

[@MokurenAwakened]

I love koto music....so relaxing...thank you for uploading this!

[@michaelmariuzza3594]

Love Japanese music, it helps me relax.

[@kisalnelaka723]

this is music for the soul.

[@curcuperine]

Reading and studying with Koto music in the background makes it special and satisfaying.

[@kuma1939]

Beautifully subtle and deeply peaceful

[@rzadigi]

listening to this on New Years Day celebrating 2020 with homemade osechi

[@RiceEater-ly8kr]

Cool.

[@jonnyh6978]

2020 gonna be one hell of a year brother

[@takayanagi-senseissurprise2104]

rzadigi That’s nice!

[@loslingos1232]

If only we knew....

[@jaysenconerly2430]

It's ok no one knew the horrors this year would entail

[@swolemoth]

Low key some of the best music I've ever heard

[@thegirlwhocreatesnewrealit3555]

I feel Japanese strings are too damn calming and beautiful, that responds to a lot higher octave in the notes of music. It uplifts heart a lot.

[@Lubian-Ferrer]

Que especial álbum , si alguién estuviera visitando kioto y lo escuchara por unas horas creo que viajaría en el tiempo ♡

[@gerardomanuelcastilloguzma1150]

These are wonderful melodies in superb performance, thanks for sharing!

[@tylermech66]

that rob scallon vid on the Koto got me scouring youtube for more.

[@heywoodjablomee9713]

I just came here from his video with the Japanese lady and her Koto

[@snigsss]

SAMME!!!

[@fiedel]

Rob really does a good job lately to introduce more people to other instruments from the world. I hope he also goes Biwa one day, taking a lesson from Kakushin Nishihara or something :)

[@raccoondraws3487]

drawing a tanuki with a sword and big balls while listening to this just hits different

[@MarcBTazer]

This song is very helpful for meditating, thanks to the creator.

[@justafrog9262]

I bought this album a long, long time ago. I'm still very glad that I did. Thanks for letting other people know about it.

[@ncrranger6327]

Long ago, as in 1599?

[@jean-marcprimault9707]

C’est bien le rythme de l’art japonais ,une musique très codifiée

[@francois_bahia]

Koto is on another level of beauty. Many thanks from Brazil for this great piece of Japanese music! Obrigado!

[@EmanuelGaldr]

wow. Zangetsu is really beautiful.

[@Ortragon]

This is so peacefull. ありがとう

[@burntumber]

I bought this on cd way back in 2004 maybe, at the Asian Art Museum in San Fransisco. I lost the disc ages ago, thanks for uploading this!

[@anna.bananna]

I love the sound of koto but also I have always admired the Japanese vocals. There are so much dynamics in them, so much vibrato at specific moments. I think that the Japanese folk singing is not trivial. There is so much logic behind it. I am really impressed. Great album!

[@stellab598]

It is raining and I am listening it now. Soooooooo beautiful!

[@irisreynolds6741]

Everytime I play this I am pulled into it even deeper. I LOVE THIS

[@Deaadbunny]

KZbin recommended me this and as always KZbin knows me very well.

[@CarlosSanchez-no4lj]

Esto es realmente mágico. This is truly magical. 🇪🇸

[@Aaron_Potter]

If anyone here hasn’t seen it yet I would highly recommend the anime Kono Oto Tamare, as a very good music themed anime based around the koto.

[@baseballbro157]

I just finished season 2 a few days a ago. Really good show imo.

[@andreiacarmo4272]

Just finished 10 min ago and I’m here listening to this beautiful soul! I’ve crying so much with the last song from the anime 😭😭😭😭❤️

[@sakurazero3641]

@@andreiacarmo4272 nice to know that i was not the only one

[@vladimirlenin2582]

Which site did you use to watch it

[@Aaron_Potter]

@@vladimirlenin2582 You should be able to watch it on both Hulu and Funimation last time I checked.

[@Ayaki6166]

Edo period music is beautiful.

[@gaillonpierre6883]

sublime music

[@KaleiWorks]

Writing my next novel while listening to this. Fantastic upload, thank you.

[@theendofenzo]

Man this is what i was looking for, not some rude, eternal youth stuff...

[@ozymandius8804]

I have never experienced such pleasure from any european symphonies, as I just have with zangetsu. Thank you.

[@michaelmariuzza3594]

I love Japanese music I was born in Japan and it makes me feel relax

[@realadex9655]

This is simply a beautiful gift from the artiste

[@mcrevolver6399]

I use to listen to this when i'm cleaning my flat. Ty for uploading

[@Conn30Mtenor]

Yoshimura-sama is a true artist. Thanks for this.

[@tepuibansuri6377]

beautiful sounds¡ Ideal for meditation

[@andreaslechner9576]

An ideal meditation is WITHOUT any music - for those who are afraid of silence 😏

[@SVoltage1]

Here I am, again. At the bottom. I am grateful for having this work of art made by Nanae. It helps making through the days. Its perfect.

[@johnemmanuelmovie5218]

ありがとうございます。

[@lahm.verlassener]

So sweetly soothes the soul of the listener....

[@NoctLightCloud]

beautiful!

[@improcat1]

Studied Koto for a bit while living in Kyoto in the 90s, sorry I didn't keep it up, I love the instrument. This is beautiful, thanks.

[@S3BaZxh]

Absolutely perfect to study to, thank you!

[@devkhatri6444]

I wish when you search for Koto, you see this video first . KZbin algorithm has definitely failed and after so many searches have I finally found it . And it can't get more retro and authentic than this

[@dalewilliams4742]

This was great and almost intense at times. I loved it domo

[@patronize761]

It very calm and beauty. i find it out with whom asia is and figure it out with a great country. so nice. speechless is so beautiful.

[@DubElementMusic]

absolute sick bassline and massive drops, i love it

[@Blockwise2]

The sound is out of this world, eternal, almost like a distant place and yet so close, incredible.

[@lauramontgomery9014]

I'm about as Asian as Pringles but I love this music.

[@jamesaseltine2756]

Perfect Harmony and balance!

[@colliecandle]

No drop of Japanese blood flows in my veins, but all of Japan flows in my soul. Very glad to be thumb up number 1,200

[@minillasan6239]

No drop of Nihon blood in my veins either (at least that I know of), but the Nihon culture is part of my life. I am very pleased to be number 152,008 who has given this upload a "thumbs up." It is a nice break for me after listening to months of Nightcore, High Energy Euro, Freestyle and High Energy Dance music, which I also enjoy very much.

[@paeriissac8937]

Nippon*

[@treycotherman9833]

You need to learn how to be ok with being you man. Nobody is anything .

[@deathborn2000]

Weeb

[@manganistDIMITRI]

@@deathborn2000 A weeb would imply he only likes japanese because of muh animu. He didn´t mention anything about it.

[@eyon7630]

Nothing better than reading Kono Oto Tomare Manga while listening to this.

[@SlushGuppy]

Thank you! ♥

[@ritz5102]

I don't know why but this makes my mind sharper and clearer

[@cesmorf5398]

that Zen

[@JeanCarlos-or9vz]

great influence of Slayer

[@NeonDystopiaZero]

I know right they got the idea from Raining Blood back in the -1600 edo period Japanese folks were huge Slayer fans back then that's why you can sense the influence of it and that solo part in first song pure gold she's playing it with so much passion that I'm surprised her Koto didn't burst on flames I mean the strings must have been smoking by now keep up moshing Nanae you're legend

[@ravenlotuscrow2931]

Taking to relax and let the chi flow through the gates of body. A truly revealing experience. Ahhhhh

[@cpa314]

love chinese and japanese music

[@tutuanimacoes6220]

Every night i play this on my phone Every time i sleep like a rock

[@gabicoronata]

hi lane i'm a japanese girl and I love you across the computer and the ocean.

[@vlane]

hi gabi arigato pls send credit card n° for visiting you, invitation to your home and drink and jalar some sake

[@romanagr]

japanese girl drinking mate ? :P

[@kjades8788]

f

[@Yatukih_001]

I am Icelandic, and I love drawing Japanese Manga. I love drawing Toki caretakers, and Japanese spies...

[@sajidrafique375]

what a stupid eply you gave her ... you dont know how good are japanese women.

[@user-mw4jd5tp2b]

Yoshimura-sama is a true artist. Thanks for this.. The real music is in between each chord. So beautiful..

[@lilgummy9493]

Perfect music for a smoke sesh, a little bud & some koto 👌👌👌👌

[@micindir4213]

After full album of noh

[@Bj.Forrest]

Wow.. I love this

[@exekow]

wonderful, thank you so much...

[@michaeltrungtran5595]

Thanks, now I know it's Koto. Sharp and flat notes make this style special, a feeling of sadness and uncertainty overtakes listeners. Been influenced by it since a little boy.