Wagakki Band- 焔 "Homura" + 暁ノ糸 "Akatsuki no Ito" Reaction // Amber and Charisse React

[@aethernity8270]

Imo yuko suzahana(the vocalist in this band) is one of the best vocalist in Japan ❤️

[@mikeg.4211]

Absolutely!!!

[@vipulchavan1320]

Japan...home of greatest Metal and rock bands.

[@AmberandCharisseReact]

Idk Finland is pretty close lol- Amber

[@tamashii6670]

I love this band! In first song "Homura" from rock instruments are percussion, guitar and bass, and from traditional instruments are wadaiko (traditional japanese drums) and shamisen (that string instrument, also traditional japanese). In second song "Akatsuki no Ito" are more instruments, two more, koto (another traditional japanese string instrument) and shakuhachi (traditional japanese flute). Also their vocalist Yuko Suzuhana singing in more japanese style, shigin.

[@AmberandCharisseReact]

Thank you for the info!

[@tamashii6670]

@@AmberandCharisseReact You're welcome. ;)

[@mikeg.4211]

"Homura" means "flame" of "blaze". "Akatsuki" means "dawn"; "no" means "of"; and "ito" in this context appears to mean "intention" or "wishes" or "desire", so the second song's title is basically "Dawn of Desire". (I forgot to mention that Yuko started piano training at 3 years old, and has also taught piano.)

[@祐基-e7p]

The literal translation is "thread of dawn". （糸 [ito] is yarn or thread） I think the word expresses the light of dawn. It is pronounced the same way, but intention is written in kanji as "意図".

[@mikeg.4211]

@@祐基-e7p , I saw that at first, but then I noticed that "desire" or "want" are also secondary meanings, which makes (even more) sense as well, but I'll concede on that word if you feel sure about it. :)

[@tarmotyyri6733]

Wagakki are traditional Japanese music instruments & this band is just amazing, so I'm at 8.75 with this live performance. P.S. Here's another Japanese band that will blow your minds: Versailles - Faith & Decision kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5XLl3hsfrmZpbM

[@AmberandCharisseReact]

We will add it to our list!

[@DrAcula-os1nz]

Everyone helps to create and write songs. Asa is probably behind some of the more poppy songs. Yuko said in an interview that Machiya has the last word in the arrangement of the songs. I can recommend "Iroha Uta" from Manatsu no Dai Shinnenkai 2020 Yokohama Arena kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zneyd4iggNZ6aas

[@AmberandCharisseReact]

We will add it to our list!

[@robgerhardterellen1488]

From Kitaro three decades ago to Wagakki Band now, Japan has (had) great metal and electronic bands over the years, I'll go an 8,6.

[@doggo_87__60]

Kitaro would be so proud of them, I wish they have a chance to collaborate in a live performance

[@mikeg.4211]

Your conclusions about which part of this is better finally settled an internal debate I've been having with myself for the last month, so now I know precisely: I agree with Amber 99.5% of the time about everything, and I agree with Charisse 100% of the time, haha!! :)

[@AmberandCharisseReact]

I am the weak link on this channel lol I'm just good for tech lol- Amber

[@mikeg.4211]

@@AmberandCharisseReact , nah, Amber, you’re awesome!!! I was just being cute! 😄😉

[@mushishi2350]

Wagakki is just like my soul,love it

[@Brand-yk6dw]

that instrument is a shamisen. its equivalent is closer to an old lute or banjo. It comprises of wood silk matte sheet and extremely tight tolerance string, there are no mechanical screws which means it's all combined using skilled wood craftsmanship. i forget what the strings are made of but 1 of 3 (maximum of 3 strings) of them is a nylon based material, the rest are standard string but their thickness gives their depth of sound. the pick was originally made of bone and or wood but now in modern age its a myriad of preferences that included resin not too long after as a fashion statement when performing of esteemed royalty in days of old. they're extremely expensive in price to but as skilled masters make them and maintenance is just as pricey for tuning and cleaning as they only last by most 3 years do to it being held by matte slik and string (often requires yearly matinence if you practice regularly) as the base for one its like 3k minimum as a base super barebones up to however high as you can think and maintenance can be equal to that as tuning wood and fabric is extremely hard to replicate resonance when bound by just high tension elastic string. shamisens are heavily prone to staining by body oils so youll often see a finger catch to rest the neck as you slide your hands (similarly to some guitars or violins). it can take up to 10 or more years to be pronounced a master by peers and grandmasters alike. if you watch anime youll often see a shrine maiden or someone of a high honorific play this. irl; they're seen as ambassadors of a lower class to entertain high elites. money and fame will often serve as extra compensation but really they just get clout and shout outs as its already considered an honor to perform for high class citizens or host that hired you but you can get favors of protection for your self and family and if your well acquainted; protection for your village. more often than not though youll find a shamisen player in japenese classical theater as they are often the directors of the theater house and use their wonderful music to organize the viewers by starting off with a song while tuning their instrument at the same time to capture your attention before they actually begin playing the music for the scene (treat them as the person holding a remote and changing the volume of the movie while it plays and can play or pause the movie). i own a shamisen a lemme tell ya its an experience in of itself but boy do i wish it was cheaper (all master shamisen craftworker do have preference in maintenance tuning so youll have to send your shamisen back to japan for it to get worked on) if youd like to know what that large table looking string intrument is, in japan its called a koto; its origins are from china in which its called a guzheng. the traditional understanding to what would be pianos, lap guitars, guitars, shamisnes and a lot of other string instiments. there are other names or similar instimunents made around that time so youll have to search the specific country(s) for alternate origins.

[@AmberandCharisseReact]

Thank you for the info!

[@mikeg.4211]

See, this is another example of why you are both so awesome! I love your reactions! (Also, you always give my suggestions an 8.75, which I admit I like, but I would still love you anyway, haha!) Loyal patreon for life here! :) This whole band is amazingly talented and entertaining! The word "wagakki" refers to "traditional instruments", so the name of the band is really essentially "traditional instruments band". The band was founded by the genius singer Yuko Suzuhana (I think she's about 34 years old), who put the band together and who is the primary songwriter for most of their material. She has the unusual ability to sing in both Japanese traditional style as well as western style very well. She is also a master of shingin, a Japanese chanting style of poetry (which she has a degree in), and is expert with samurai swords, which she often features in their videos and live shows; and she even hosts her own TV show in Japan! The three stringed traditional Japanese banjo is called a "shamisen".

[@bazkeen]

Awesome choice Mike. Just love this band I'm an 8.75 as well

[@mikeg.4211]

Basil!!!!!

[@bazkeen]

@@mikeg.4211 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@アルコール64才]

ありがとー😉👍🎶🎵、ＷGBの他の曲もお願いいたします❗