Zac Zinger - An American in Tokyo (ft. Kana Dehara)

[@sccrguy610]

Why does this only have 5k views? KZbin algorithm, fix yourself!

[@CuriousMarc]

The Shakuhachi, the infinitely difficult, expressive and bendable flute, all renewed. What incredible mastery.

[@fran6b]

I like the inspiration from the composer Joe Hisaishi. Just with the first chord, we are immediately in Japan at the beginning of a great journey. The rest speaks for itself. I love it!

[@rakker57]

Hi Zac and Kana-chan: I came across you Zac a few years ago and I'm enthralled with the combination. Having the ethereal flute in the beginning with the accompanying piano, going back and forth with Jazz and the more traditional sound really bring tears of inspiration to me. Great sound, great team!

[@cooldebt]

Simply stunning! Love the whole album. ❤‍🔥

[@minn606]

I would listen to this in a hot spring in Japan

[@SlyHikari03]

Amazing. Have you ever played Taiko? You should try playing it, it’s an interesting instrument.

[@fabricefrederic7539]

Wonderful, amazing !!!!

[@AngusBassSumner]

This song sends me through a rollercoaster of emotions. I love it. I've just bought my first shakuhachi and am excited to learn.

[@bradster0001]

Solid !!

[@Jacob_Motz]

It's really cool how the music sounds like he is really into it while his body is completely still. Just goes to show how much focus it takes to make great music!

[@lin3ar274]

I'm a undergraduate student from Japan who has also been playing the Shakuhachi for 3 years, and I have to admit I am amazed by your talent and mastery with the instrument. Your music is really beautiful, and I really enjoy the way you introduce techniques like Muraiki and Tamane into Jazz. P.S. I'd love to know which Shakuhachi you're using! Is it made in Japan?

[@zingerzmusic]

中村こうあ thanks! I play a Senshu shakuhachi, their shop is in Komae just outside of Tokyo!

[@kjell159]

Tamane is also common on western concert flute. It's just a shakuhachi flutter tongue. There's tamane and tabane, not sure which one was flutter with the tongue and which with the epiglottis I believe. I've only really been able to properly use the one with the tongue yet. And muraiki is something I personally implement without too much thought, to emphasize/empower/forte certain notes.

[@riczi.j]

This is probably my favorite song on the album!

[@IsakHoel]

This is by far one of the greatest pieces of music I've ever heard. Crossing in between and mixing seamlessly such a large amount of colors of music. True genius. I'm looking forward to hearing the rest of your album Mr. Zinger!

[@aidanguitarshamiwhatever]

So soulful! What a treat :-)

[@yoshiven]

excepcional, bellísimo, enhorabuena, algo bonito de verdad ¿podía mandarme partitura para intentar tocarlo yo desde España? sería bonito qu euna música así tenga publicidad

[@marcusn.pedersen467]

That was such a beautiful song and amazingly played by both of you! What a joy to watch and hear. Is it possible to buy the score somewhere?

[@noahdentonmusic]

Beautiful!

[@gravfix7913]

Wonderful work. Absolutely beautifully done.

[@jada90]

Beautiful

[@powermetallistic2293]

Magnificent!

[@sahamal_savu]

You make some really original music with that Shakuhachi, always interesting and surprising.

[@flyingsax999]

0:08

[@samyard]

Phantastic

[@twoowls5570]

Inspirational and breathtaking! Regards, Jimp

[@videogamingmusician9844]

Unbelievable as always Zac! 🤘🤠🤟

[@candylandyme]

Hi, I absolutely loved this piece and was wondering if there is any place to buy the sheet music? Keep it up!!!!!!

[@zingerzmusic]

Thanks! I haven't released any of my sheet music yet, but I plan to in the future. Follow me on Instagram/Facebook for updates when they come!

[@buck-pucker]

bro i liked ur video post more soon k

[@alejandropinapinto5874]

Maravilloso!! Como podría adquirir una flauta shakuhachi, soy chileno.... Podrías ayudarme porfaaa!!

[@samuelpray6033]

This guy is a KungFu Master or a Samurai and his weapon is a shakuhachi.😉

[@SlyHikari03]

*Karate

[@carlosurribarrimusica]

You look like you love Ghibli.

[@Marunius]

Taiwan was much better although the piano and pianist here is amazing!