WAGAKKI BAND "焔 (Homura) + 暁ノ糸 (Akatsuki no Ito)" // Audio Engineer & Musician Reacts

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

Beni Beni Beni! The band for BabyMetal is "Kami" (God) Band this is "Wagakki" (Traditional Japanese musical instruments) Band

[@DrAcula-os1nz]

Wagakki Band was started in 2013 by poet, pianist, composer and shigin singer Yuko Suzuhana. They quickly became popular and are today an arena band that fills large arenas and halls in Japan. If you react to more, you must not miss these two songs: Wagakki Band - 戦-ikusa- + 拍手喝采 (Hakushu Kassai)/ Dai Shinnenkai 2018 Ashita e no Koukai [ENG SUB CC]

[@TheCyberMantis]

You already know how much I love WGB. Great song recommendations, but they have so many amazing songs!

[@billsturm9225]

Dont forget Bring Me To Life with Amy Lee

[@TheCyberMantis]

@@billsturm9225 I'm not a fan of Amy Lee. When Yuko is on the stage, that's all I need. Yuko, and WGB. ( People dancing with swords is okay. ) Having said that... If Yuko wanted to sing a duet with Asami from Lovebites, I would be ALL IN for that!

[@tonygriffin_]

Wa-gakki means traditional instruments and I love the way this incredible band mix trad with Metal and Rock. Beni shredding on that shamisen is amazing and it apparently takes a lot of practice to get a note from the shakuhachi flute, let alone shred on it like he does here. PS Band-Maid released a new MV yesterday and there's the whole of their Lollapalooza concert on YT right now!

[@exDemonius]

This was a Wagakki Band concert. Their concerts always draw very large crowds. This band is one of the most popular in Japan (in my opinion). It is mostly popular with adults. Thank you for your reaction. More Wagakki Band on the channel! :)

[@ralphboyer2538]

Hi Jeremy! Great reaction! I love this band. It helps when the musicians who play the traditional instruments are considered "masters" of those particular instruments in Japan. This is one band that I would love to see live. From what I've seen, they put on a show for both the ears and the eyes. Over the years, not very many bands have been able to blend traditional and modern styles so seamlessly as the Wagakki Band does. Keep up the good work, and I love your Saturday shows. Peace!

[@zahidurrahman2869]

WagakkiBand is my most fav. they do solo concerts 2-3 hours long and always get a full-house crowd, ... just for them. they are master musicians.

[@bernardoesperanto3194]

The guitarist's masque at the beginning was / is used in traditional Noh theatre, a classical Japanese dance-drama that has been performed since the 14th century (see Wikipedia). It indicates the character of the role. The characters painted on the back of the (modern) drummer indicate the name of the venue 😇

[@NIGPUR500]

Im also discovering these amazng Japanese Bands and what fun journey it is.

[@PeoplecallmeLucifer]

if you want I can give you a list of folk metal band that spans all inhabited continents XD

[@kawliga4845]

Great reaction Jeremy. They have some very cool songs and are fun to listen too. This band is unique or sure. Very cool to blend of styles. I figured you dig it.

[@pigeonchatter4536]

bro this comin from a half japanese italian american born here in beautiful okinawa japan your pronounciation is perfect not sure what your side of the world expects where I come from we never mock we get it many from the world its a mish mash everybody perfect

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you for your grace!

[@ericifune5543]

Huge in Japan. Seeing them live in November in Fukuoka.

[@KittyNakajima27]

It's awesome learning about different cultures and their music

[@RudiTheMan]

I think that thing is called "Bachi",

[@ericifune5543]

Old ones are often made of ivory. Illegal now of course. Now a days made of plastic mainly.

[@mamehakase]

Hope you noticed the guitarist: Machiya was casually tapping while singing backup harmony. The man is genius and super cerebral !!

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

The only crossovers I'm aware of between Wagakki Band and Babymetal is that when Yuko Suzuhana, Wagakki Band's vocalist and occasional pianist, released her solo album several years ago, she performed it live in studio with a guitarist called Leda Cygnus (or just Leda). He's one of the usual guitarists from Babymetal's backing band, the Kami Band. When Yuko introduced him, she referenced Leda playing in the Kami Band by saying she was used to seeing him with white on his face. In addition, the modern drummer from Wagakki Band, Wasabi (what a stage name!), has covered "Megitsune" on his channel. There are a few similarities between Babymetal and Wagakki Band. They're both fusion groups that got really big really fast. They've both played at Budokan multiple times whereas other groups that you've seen and that I love such as LOVEBITES, BAND-MAID, Nemophila, and Gacharic Spin have yet to attain that honor, though BAND-MAID was invited and the pandemic canceled it.

[@billsturm9225]

I was an online friend (Alliance Leader) with Suzuka from Baby Metal for a time. She was an absolute sweetheart but other than an open invitation to our members to see them live when they toured close to us, she preferred to not talk much about the music. The game we played was her escape. If you want a crossover, check out Bring Me To Life WITH Amy Lee. Its incredible.

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

@@billsturm9225I was speaking of any crossovers/interactions between Babymetal and Wagakki Band. I'm well aware of Amy Lee's involvement with WGB.

[@billsturm9225]

@@PaleHorseShabuShabu that stuff is next level

[@カーリークラウン]

素晴らしい解釈 あなたは全て正しい事を言ってます👍😊

[@musikbyjh]

わあ、それは安心ですね。 教えてくださった方、見てくださった方、本当にありがとうございました！！ ✌🏽

[@Vitericus1]

和　Wa (old Chinese word for Japan) 楽器　gakki (Japanese word for musical instrument) Pretty flawless pronunciation though! 😃A band with traditional Japanese elements, but a band to unite the whole world!

[@billsturm9225]

I love any band that can fuse their ancient culture with metal. Wagakki Band is amazing, as is The Hu and the countless Scandinavian groups that fuse in the Viking vibe. 🤘

[@musikbyjh]

I LOVE The Hu!!! ✌🏽

[@musikbyjh]

Have you checked out Heilung, Bill? I think you'd like them. I have four reactions on my channel if you are interested in checking them out: kzbin.info/aero/PLYrkTp-j9yak_fBaVk7lAjHspbH710r3e

[@billsturm9225]

@@musikbyjh I have and I love them. I will get to those reactions soon.

[@billsturm9225]

@@musikbyjh I'm a fan of The Hu as well. I really get into tribal music. It gets my blood going

[@PeoplecallmeLucifer]

if y want I can give you a list of folk metal band that spans all inhabited continents XD

[@killiansred1000]

This is mixed really well.

[@davidornberg]

Just a tip. Lovebites releases a new live video today from their latest DVD -Blu-ray. 23.00 New-York time!- Nameless Warrior. I don't think that they have played that song live before. it is going to be a treat for sure with the new bassist.

[@seorsamaclately4294]

for those in Europe: 17:00 CEST

[@TheEricthefruitbat]

Machiya, the guitarist wears the mask during instrumental pieces. He removes the mask for other songs since he sings backing vocals and duets.

[@musicaconqueror5477]

If you like new instruments, I recommend the next Wagakki Band (additionally beautiful solo/shredding on the shamisen) Wagakki Band - 河底撈魚 (Last Discard) / Dai Shinnenkai 2022 Nippon Budokan -Yasoukenbunroku- kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4u4k4SViMmDp80 This time it's an instrument from the West, although its roots are in Asia. Used by very, very many of the biggest bends, and actually no one knows about it (examples below). Presley, Matallica, Pearl Jam, The Cure, Guns n' Roses, Santana, Prince, Van Halen, Yes, Genesis, Steppenvolf, Oldfield, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Vai, R.E.M., Alice In Chains, Kravitz, The Clash, The Beach Boys.......

[@justicar5]

The crowd is just for them.

[@PeoplecallmeLucifer]

"is there a metal band from Botswana" me who commented about a metal band from Botswana in a previous video: "he knows!"

[@pf836]

観てくれてありがとう(*‘ω‘ *)

[@powbobs]

That’s a Japanese Noh theatre mask. Machiya’s poses and movements are from Noe theatre as well.

[@leonmichaels2773]

Wagakki Band: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4jPfpZjpcd3mZo Two songs: (Kyoukasuigetsu)+(Tsukini sakebuyoru) To answer your question, the crowd in today's vid was to see the Wagakki Band. They are somewhat unknown in the US, but are considered a SuperGroup in Japan. All of the members are master's at their instruments and award winners in Japan, plus several of them are teachers of their instruments. Yuko, the singer is the founder and teaches piano.

[@maxmaidiac2237]

PEOPLE ALWAYS TALK ABOUT DUAL LEAD GUITAR PLAYING BUT RARELY DO PEOPLE CATCH THE FANTASTIC DRUM INTERPLAY ON THEIR 1RST WGGAKI BAND VIEWING. MOST PEOPLE GET CAUGHT UP IN THE FLUTE, SHAMISEN AND KOTO. YUKO IS SINGING IN A TRADITIONAL STYLE HERE. MY THEORY IS THAT IT IS VERY CLOSE TO OTHER WORLDS AND DIMENTIONS. YUKO PLAYS PIANO JUST LIKE MIYAKO OF LOVEBITES. WB HAS BEEN 1 OF THE LEADERS IN BRINGING FOLK INSTRAMENTS TO METAL. BEATLES, ACDC, JETHRO TULL FROM THE PAST. NOW WE HAVE OTYKEN, BLOODYWOOD, THE HU, NIGHTWISH AND MORE BANDS.

[@Glynthepin]

Lets try and answer a few questions. Wagakki is a generic term for Japanese traditional instruments. BabyMetal for many years has used the Kami Band. Kami means God. BabyMetal and the Kami Band have never used traditional Japanese musical instruments when playing live. BabyMetal may have a couple of tracks that have them but when they play live, that sound is on track. It seems that some of your requesters have muddled up things with regard to BabyMetal. The Wagakki Band have never played with BabyMetal. The Koto is the harp instrument. The Shamisen, is the three string guitar. The plectrum used is called a Bachi. The flute is called a Shakuhachi. The drums are called Taiko. I believe there are different names for some of these instruments but the names I used as examples are the popular ones. The style of singing that Yuko uses is a traditional poem singing style called Shigin. The Waggaki Band, have been established for years. There is not really sufficient superlatives to describe them. They have played live on stage with an Orchestra. You can imagine the wall of sound that would make. Many of their songs do have a 'sound' you can recognise as the Wagakki Band but they can turn their hand to any musical style really.

[@rickthefreezedriedhippiegu7434]

Wagakki is traditional Japanese musical instruments. Baby metals backing band is know as "the Kami band" in that context means devine

[@sharina-musicfiend]

Eluveitie is a Swiss folk metal band you might enjoy. Rebirth is probably a good introductory song.

[@erwindegroot8760]

Metal music from other countries ? Maybe Taiwan ? Bloody Tyrant - 暴君 - 劍士皆亡 Kenshi Subete Heyru They also have a traditional string instrument in the band.

[@DaveJonesVideo]

Wagakki means traditional instruments. The band that plays with Babymetal is the Kami Band. Different people, different skills. Check out Wagakki's cover of Bring Me to Life, performed with Amy Lee. It's amazing

[@powbobs]

Baby Metal’s band is the Kami band. Wagakki means ‘traditional iJapanese instruments”.

[@bwcbiz]

More bands should line up with 2 drummers, a bassist and a guitar...Also, it takes hella good mic-ing and mixing to let the acoustic instruments through the percussion and electric strings.

[@gillesbouvier5176]

A shamisen (3 strings instrument) is traditionally played using a fan.

[@mamehakase]

Sorry, but the truly traditional, original and current way of plucking the shamisen is using the "bachi" or plectrum in English.

[@nanach6276]

Since you say: "wanna hear unusual music from a country". Im from Norway but Trollgasm- Humpha humpha fits right in a joke you read somewhere. (Music video is great)

[@Markucio27]

There is actually 100% a metal band from Botswana, Overthrust. Not sure about a decent video, but I'll have a look 😃

[@svenkreuzberg2274]

Wagakki is a Superband of the highest order and a top 5 Live act worldwide. Every concert in Japan what features Wagakki is sold out. All 8 members are handpicked by vocalist Yuko the founder of Wagakki. Machiya the guitarplayer has the last word in productions and he writes 50% of the tunes. If you wanna check out more WGB just go to Frank Garcia or CCW KZbin channels. They have Wagakki full coverd and never get blocked. Just pick a song and listen and watch. They are all great. Otherwise you should listen what Dr.Acula says about them in the comments he is the real pro when it comes to Wagakki.

[@josephdoo]

😎😎😎🤘🤘🤘Beni !

[@bernardoesperanto3194]

Another Berlin celebrity is "Rummelsnuff", a gay bodybuilder and former doorman of Germany's once most famous club, the "Berghain". I recommend his song "Freier Fall" (Free Fall) about fighting one's inner demons. Rummelsnuffs focus is on German workers' and sailors' songs of the 1930s. A nice example is the MV (better than several live versions) of "Salzig schmeckt der Wind" (Salty Tastes The Wind). Maybe you'll also like his cover version of Daddy Cool (again the MV is better than several live versions).

[@bernardoesperanto3194]

I recommend the band "Knorkator" from Berlin, Germany, and their song "Ich lass mich klonen" (I let clone myself). Knorkator play heavy metal and pogo. The are very anarchic and satirical and call themselves "the most band of the world" (makes no sense in German either). "knorke" (cool, good, great) is a typical word used mostly in Berlin, but little known in other German regions. The singer, stage name "Stumpen" (tree stump guy), is a trained opera singer and you may expect a little surprise in the middle of the song. Enjoy! Another typical Knorkator song is "Absolution" (LIVE @ Summer Breeze Open Air 2015). The lyrics consist of about 25 sex related words in invented fake Latin brilliantly sung by Stumpen to church organ music. It starts with "sodomie, erectio, vulvae, etc.". It's the closer of the concert and the band gives absolution to the audience for all their sex sins. 😂🤪

[@fryingule2387]

this band helps if you have depression. I guarantee

[@niemandkeiner8057]

Hmm... Eluveitie? ;) (suggestion)

[@saninoorshahrul6792]

The crowds is they fan

[@nanach6276]

I think Japan is just very advanced and they have multiple drones flying and just clip and put together the video after (hmm maybe thats not anything advanced, good tho)

[@TexeiraLucasNicolas]

❤

[@zahidurrahman2869]

since you're confused -- the WagakkiBand is an independent band, not involved with BABYMETAL the band involved with BABYMETAL is called the KAMI BAND.

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you - this helps! As a newbie, I appreciate learning all the intricacies. ✌🏽

[@demoncreater2002]

Should try and listen to Senbonzakura, Mars Red. those are some good MVs as well.

[@Jaap_Vink_NL]

Check out Ningen Isu. Also from Japan.

[@musikbyjh]

Thanks so much! I've done one Ningen Isu song; please check it out when you have time: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmnXdoKrltt6qqssi=vxxAC4R2KRXXyLMA

[@Jaap_Vink_NL]

@@musikbyjh that's the one. Kind of a dark version of ZZ-top. Drums, bass and guitar.

[@Jaap_Vink_NL]

Wagakki band is very diverse. From very small and intimate to very loud and fast and everything in between. They have a fantastic show I hope to see once.

[@Jaap_Vink_NL]

This one is also great. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZeUhImQhNWKlcUsi=YOCaS1WnmYkJd8xU

[@Jaap_Vink_NL]

How about some metal from Tanzania? kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmexnWN3lNOJrrcsi=siQDLMx-d0LHzTj8

[@TheCyberMantis]

Dude, is this the first time you checked out Wagakki Band? Seriously? You have a lot of catching-up to do! WGB is a huge rabbit hole. Get busy! The more Wagakki Band you see/hear, the more you will be amazed.

[@musikbyjh]

On it!! ✌🏽

[@TheCyberMantis]

@@musikbyjh You Rock!

[@DianaRussia531]

🌞🌞🌷🌷

[@aixmhros]

+1

[@musikbyjh]

Yes!!! Thank you and Welcome!!

[@PeoplecallmeLucifer]

0:40 .... do me a favor and google Botswana metal cowboys

[@josephparker9312]

I really get frustrated when I see this: as beni approached the edge of the stage the Daiko Drummer announced her, just as you talked over him, and you didn't get to hear him say what instrument she is playing: the Shamisen. If you want to talk, pause the video, it will be better for you in the long run. Just curious, did you here (I think his name is Kurona ) announce the bassist's name?

[@musikbyjh]

Promise, Joseph...I got back and watch every video again. It's simply too hard to focus on everything, all-at-once (while filming), and try to please those who want to hear me talk, and others who don't. I'm learning and growing along the way. Thanks for your patience and appreciate you watching. ✌🏽

[@まぼたんく]

私からすると… ベビーメタル（笑）🤣👎 和楽器バンド👏👍

[@yolandria]

The BabyMetal live band is called "Kami band"