As others have pointed out, the bass player, Asa, is actually male, and speaks very masculine Japanese in a surprisingly deep voice. He's a music university drop-out, and is known as the band's best writer of "pop" songs. Regardless of who wrote them, most Wagakki Band songs are arranged by the guitarist, Machiya, but Asa does his own arrangements for his songs. He also has a solo career on the side, and some of his songs such as "unmei no hito" and "heisei ga owaru hi wo" are on RUclips. As for the traditional instruments, the bamboo flute, the shakuhachi, gets its name from its length. It typically measures one "shaku" and 8 (hachi) "sun", or about 20 inches in imperial measurements. The koto (flat harp) traditionally comes in 13 and 17 string versions, but to make pitch matching and key changes easier when paired with Western instruments, the Wagakki Band's koto player plays 21 and 25 string versions. The 3 string shamisen used in the band is a "Tsugaru " shamisen from northern Japan, and is the largest shamisen in Japan. It is played with a plectrum known as a "bachi."
@@nyxmoonveil That would make sense. The Gu Zheng is considered to be the ancestor of not just the koto, but also similar instruments in Korea, Mongolia and Vietnam.
Yeah, but this is a cover. This isn't their song. This is a Vocaloid by Whiteflame featuring Hatsune Miku. As of 3 years ago this is the second most popular Vocaloid song ever in Japan. It was in a Toyota commercial :) So yeah, the crowd knew the song.
@@Jordan-Ramses Indeed, and they also covered Niji-iro Chouchou (Rainbow Butterfly) by the same writer. However, despite being a cover, Wagakki Band's version has become very much a signature song for them.
@@Jordan-Ramses There are a lot of fantastic Vocaloid songs, which makes me wonder why Wagakki Band couldn't have chosen better for their most recent album of covers, most of which was pretty disappointing. So many better songs out there than the ones they chose
It's still fascinating to me that the shakuhachi (flute) player, Daisuke Kaminaga, is the most metal guy in the group!! He has enough energy and air supply for three people.
Senbonzakura is originally a vocaloid song, the voice bank used to create the original was Hatsune Miku, and is a song about the Meiji Restoration period in Japan.
I think she said "Shamisen Beni", Beni Ninagawa is the player. Asa is the bassist; I am a big fan of him as a bassist myself.Yes, he is on the androgynous side.
Yeah, and it's very frustrating! One of the best, and most animated, bassists out there. And a quite good backup vocalist when needed. HE is excellent!
@@marbanivet Don't feel to bad, you aren't alone in that boat. I was drooling over "her" until I heard him speak in an interview. His voice is deeper than mine.
The lead singer said "shamisen Beni" (shamisen being the instrument and Beni being the woman playing it.) The story I've heard is that when the band was originally created, Beni (an already famous champion shamisen player, and Shigin singer, until she had to get surgery on her vocal chords and had to stop singing) just showed up uninvited to a practice on night and declared herself part of the band and that was that, no argument or complaint, if Beni wanted to be in the band then the band had better just like it (and of course, it did.)
Ninagawa Beni on the tsugaru shamisen...she is awesome...she is also funny as hell off-stage. In typical J-Band form, they are also good friends off-stage. Lots of social media posts by all of them...especially when Wasabi and Beni go bungee jumping and Yuko and the guys go to Fuji-Q Highlands for scary roller coaster rides. BTW, the "wind instrument" is a shakuhachi (8-hole flute).
I found this band only recently (regrettably), and was immediately convinced that this band has the highest level of musicianship (musicality/virtuosity) and showmanship (visual/theatrical effects) Actually, I think this band is among the best fusion bands ever existed, and the very best when it comes to originality and showmanship. Moreover, they can play so effortlessly with smiles on their faces! Mesmerizing both visually and auditorily : simply amazing and entertaining! As a live performer, this band is peerless. I can imagine top-notch fusion musicians such as Ballaké Sissoko+Vincent Ségal, and Jean-Luc Ponty would love to play with them.
To answer your questions yes she sang in Japanese and sorry for the long comment. After a few listen thrus I reconize Amy's voice even though its a different type of tone than we are used to. . Shamisen (Shya-me-sen) Shakuhachi (flute not suprised if you forget this one I already did, but he is amazing) Koto (Sitting harp?). I am fellow Japanese music Otaku so yeah this hits the spot. Just as a helpful tip if I may. The way i remember Japanese pronucation is like the vowel are tall A (AH) I (ee) u (oo) e (eh) o is oh is most like choral vowels to me. Glad I stumbled on you today. Have an awesome rest of the weekend.
WB have 2 additional songs with Amy, one being their version of Bring me to life, which you need to see, the other being Sakura Rising. Also, additional stuff to add to your to-do list would be Senbonzakura official video, which is a feast for ears and eyes, Ignite, Synchronicity (both official and live are a blast) - basically everything they did is worth checking.
Seriously i found this band by accident , best accident ever. There s no one like them, so unique. Even i dont understand a single word this music gives me so many emotions. Nice review u did a great job ✌️respect from Montreal. Sorry if my English is bad... French is my first language
Great video Sir! If you like the sound of Beni's Shamisen you should check "Yoshiwara Lament"... It's a slower song but with really nice shamisen sounds, especially the intro.
I love this band. did you know, that they´ve made the opening theme for anime series "Mars Red"? and singer yuko has announced, that she´ll soon have her premiere as voice actor for an anime. I so like how deep anime is entagled in japanese culture ...
The 3-string instrument is called "Shamisen", while the harp-like string instrument is called a "koto", sometimes they also call it Chinese Harp, I think? And yes I am one of those who actually thought Asa (bassist) was a female lol
These two are my favorite Wagakki Band Songs: Strong Fate(the build up and when that chorus drops is amazing): ruclips.net/video/6JCEeSV0fIQ/видео.html Sabaku No Komoriuta(This one will pierce your soul): ruclips.net/video/ynFg7-gqJqc/видео.html Check em out!
The wind fan dance that the lead singer is doing is more than just fun and exciting it has cultural significance as well and adds to the flare of the song she has experience with it and with traditional sword dancing as well btw
This was the first time Amy Lee sang in Japanese. This is from "Premium symphonic night Vol2". Sad that she just came in at the end. They also performed a good version of "Bring me to life" just before this. But their own songs are better, like Ignite, Kagerou, Izana, and many many more.
Love your analysis. I will suggest some music videos of Wagakki band. They are included in their latest album released in last year. Both of them well illustrated how they incorporate traditional Japanese instruments into modern rock songs. One point to add, except their 1st album, all the 8 band members make their own songs. Majority of their songs are written by Yuko (Vocal), Machiya (Guitar) and Asa (Bass). Machiya is responsible for composing in order to prevent traditional instruments being overrided by the contemporary electric elements. They are all genius. Ignite (Machiya raps while shredding guitar) ruclips.net/video/_uxpHq3inUA/видео.html Sunwheel (Insane drums combo between drums and Wadaiko, Yuko shows her "Shigin", traditional poetry recitation technique and sword dance) ruclips.net/video/wr7oHjMXpgs/видео.html
Should check out Utada Hikaru's Devil Inside, Kremlis Dusk & You Make Me Want to Be a Man performances at her Utada United concert... those songs are originally pop/rock songs on the EXODUS album, but at the concert, she rearranged them to be more rock... he and her talented band killed it...
The one instrument that looks like a 3 string guitar is called a Shamisen. The shamisen is a plucked stringed instrument. Its construction follows a model similar to that of a guitar or a banjo, with a neck and strings stretched across a resonating body. The neck of the shamisen is fretless and slimmer than that of a guitar or banjo. The body, called the dō (胴), resembles a drum, having a hollow body that is covered front and back with skin, in the manner of a banjo. The skin used depends on the genre of music and the skill of the player. Traditionally, skins were made using dog or cat skin, with cat skin favored for finer instruments; though use of animal skins was common throughout the 20th century, use of these skins gradually fell out of favor, starting around the mid 2000s, due to social stigma and the decline of workers skilled in preparing these particular skins. Contemporary shamisen skins are often prepared with synthetic materials, such as plastic. The sao (棹), or neck of the shamisen, is usually divided into three or four pieces that fit and lock together, with most shamisen made to be easily disassembled. The neck of the shamisen is a singular rod that crosses the drum-like body of the instrument, partially protruding at the other side of the body and acting as an anchor for the strings. The pegs used to wind the strings are long, thin and hexagonal in shape; though they were traditionally fashioned out of ivory, due to scarcity and trading regulations regarding and constricting the sale of ivory, many are now constructed from other materials, such as wood and plastic. The three strings of the shamisen are made of either silk (traditionally) or nylon. They are stretched between the pegs at the head of the instrument, and a cloth tailpiece anchored at the end of the rod which protrudes on the other side of the body. The strings are stretched across the body, raised from it by means of a bridge, or koma (駒), which rests directly on the taut skin. The lowest string is purposefully laid lower at the nut of the instrument in order to create a buzz, a characteristic timbre known as sawari (somewhat reminiscent of the "buzzing" of a sitar, which is called Jivari). The upper side of the dō (when on the player's lap) is almost always protected by a cover known as a dō kake, and players often wear a little band of cloth on their left hand to facilitate sliding up and down the neck, known as a yubikake. The head of the instrument known as a tenjin may also be protected by a cover. The material of the strings will depend on the skill of the player. Traditionally, silk strings are used. However, silk breaks easily over a short time, so this is reserved for professional performances. Students often use nylon or 'tetron' strings, which last longer than silk, and are also less expensive. Played usually by women, what looks like a very over sized pick is called a bachi. Usually a bone of some kind.
If you like WAGAKKI BAND and their fusion of modern music and Japanese traditional instruments, I want you to check out on the song "sunchronicity". You saw their fusion of the rock music and Japanese traditional instruments on two song you reacted, but this one should be the brand new experience for you. I hope you like it.
Suggest checking out Japanese group "Kalafina" They are no longer together but gorgeous vocals. Live is awesome also. songs include - Lacrimosa, Red Moon, Sprinter, Heavenly Blue, Storia, Magia - Yuki Kaijura is the composer who got them together (also a singer - lots of music from her over the years - several bands)
The drummer with the white hair is "Wasabi" (Sasaki Akira) and I'd happily listen to him and Kurona (taiko drums) do "solos' all day. Pretty sure a good part of why this group does so well together is that they're practically an extended family outside of the music itself...can find em online with vids doing everything from cooking to bungee-jumping to going through theme parks together. Love these guys to death and would do just about anything to get a chance to see em live
And another worth listening to (and watching as well - you'll understand when you see it - I won't spoil it 😉): Meskie Granie Orkiestra 2018 - Kortez, Podsiadlo, Zalewski "Poczatek" (LIVE) Official Video ♥️
Great channel! I love discovering new music - this song rocks! 😁 Maybe you would like to react to some Polish music? I think you might like this one: "Co mi Panie dasz" by Adam Sztaba (recorded online during Covid lockdown last year)
Oh and if you hadn't already heard it please react to BxMxC Baby Metal its a different sound, but still awesome. They did lose two members one of the guitars passing and one of the dancers due to undisclosed health condintions, but still awesome.
since you are a guitarist, try react to Tomodachi Ninarouyo by Wagakki band in 2020. It's a trio between Shamisen, guitar and Toko. You won't be disappointed.
If you like this, why don't you go through the "Premium Symphonic Night Vol.2 ~ Live & Orchestra ~ in Osaka-jo Hall" at the following play list: ruclips.net/video/x1dPncr5miU/видео.html Note that the 13th song is "Bring Me to Life" with Amy Lee In my opinion, this whole iive concert is the best showcase of Wagakki Band's versatility so far.
Great question!! It adds extended range and pitch options for them! I play a 7 string in my band as well and it adds a lower register in pitches and let’s me get close to the bass area of sounds. It’s a lot of fun!
Machiya dislikes changing guitars during a concert, and has been working with Osaka guitar maker Sago to try to develop a guitar he can use on almost all songs. For years he used 29 fret Sago baritone guitars, but has now settled on this custom 24 fret 7 string semi acoustic. Details are on the Sago website
If you want a really fun video to watch check out Zombies vs Hillbillies "Survivor" done by 2 of the best acapella groups out there. Voiceplay and Home Free.
Beni on the shamisan is fantastic, Amy Lee adjusted her voice alot for this performance, her usual voice would have totally overpowered the lead singer, but Amy is so experienced and talented she can adapt very easily to different styles.
I'd like to see a reaction video to machiya and daisuke from the wagakki band in this video ruclips.net/video/V2jeCJ-uzUc/видео.html it's a great acoustic piece
You should check out this group called The Hu, they are a Mongolian rock band that uses traditional instruments like Wagakki Band does, and listen to their song called Wolf Totem featuring the singer from Papa Roach, its epic!
Handsome. #amylee deserves a lot for her professionalism, talent, humility and humanity. Whoever sings with her can feel lucky. React to the whole new #evanescence album The Bitter Truth. Best songs for my Part Of Me/ Freeding The Dark.
To say Yngwie was the OG of the classical + Rock is sacreligious!!! Ritchie Blackmore is the OG!!! Yngwie is a wannabe Ritchie Blackmore, he copied him from the black jumpsuit to his white Fender Strat, not original at all, yet he pays no homage to Ritchie on that front!!!
The Bassist's name is Asa and "she" is a He, and before I'm flamed by social justice warriors Japan is not here. Personal identification and personalized "pronouns" aren't a thing there. There are now and have always been a portion of the community there that identify privately as LBGTQ, the majority keep their private lives private as Japan is a VERY traditional nation. Yea, I know Pike that can pierce anything, meet shield that can not be pierced (meaning of the characters that make up the Kanji for Contradiction. "Mujun" (矛盾) - contradiction), that said, I have no idea what Asa's sexuality is, nor do I care, he rocks! On a side note there is a VERY (like over 1000 year or more) old tradition of man dressing and playing the parts of female characters in Kabuki, so maybe that is why he chooses such a female-centric style of dress and hairstyle for performing.
Should check out Utada Hikaru's Devil Inside, Kremlis Dusk & You Make Me Want to Be a Man performances at her Utada United concert... those songs are originally pop/rock songs on the EXODUS album, but at the concert, she rearranged them to be more rock... he and her talented band killed it...
![[Super Fun Reaction] Waggaki Band - Bring Me To Life Ft Amy Lee, TomTuffnuts Reacts](/img/1.gif)
As others have pointed out, the bass player, Asa, is actually male, and speaks very masculine Japanese in a surprisingly deep voice. He's a music university drop-out, and is known as the band's best writer of "pop" songs. Regardless of who wrote them, most Wagakki Band songs are arranged by the guitarist, Machiya, but Asa does his own arrangements for his songs. He also has a solo career on the side, and some of his songs such as "unmei no hito" and "heisei ga owaru hi wo" are on RUclips. As for the traditional instruments, the bamboo flute, the shakuhachi, gets its name from its length. It typically measures one "shaku" and 8 (hachi) "sun", or about 20 inches in imperial measurements. The koto (flat harp) traditionally comes in 13 and 17 string versions, but to make pitch matching and key changes easier when paired with Western instruments, the Wagakki Band's koto player plays 21 and 25 string versions. The 3 string shamisen used in the band is a "Tsugaru " shamisen from northern Japan, and is the largest shamisen in Japan. It is played with a plectrum known as a "bachi."
@@nyxmoonveil That would make sense. The Gu Zheng is considered to be the ancestor of not just the koto, but also similar instruments in Korea, Mongolia and Vietnam.
Yeah, but this is a cover. This isn't their song. This is a Vocaloid by Whiteflame featuring Hatsune Miku. As of 3 years ago this is the second most popular Vocaloid song ever in Japan. It was in a Toyota commercial :) So yeah, the crowd knew the song.
@@Jordan-Ramses Indeed, and they also covered Niji-iro Chouchou (Rainbow Butterfly) by the same writer. However, despite being a cover, Wagakki Band's version has become very much a signature song for them.
@@briannicholls2893 it's a fantastic song. It never gets old. That is what I like about Vocaloid. The songwriting.
@@Jordan-Ramses There are a lot of fantastic Vocaloid songs, which makes me wonder why Wagakki Band couldn't have chosen better for their most recent album of covers, most of which was pretty disappointing. So many better songs out there than the ones they chose
It's still fascinating to me that the shakuhachi (flute) player, Daisuke Kaminaga, is the most metal guy in the group!! He has enough energy and air supply for three people.
You may be right, but only because Beni the shamisen player is not a guy.
Yuko Suzuhana (鈴華ゆう子) - vocals
Machiya (町屋) - guitar
Beni Ninagawa (蜷川べに) - tsugaru shamisen
Kiyoshi Ibukuro (いぶくろ聖志) - koto
Asa (亜沙) - bass *He also wrote my favorite song "Yoshiwara Lament"
Daisuke Kaminaga (神永大輔) - shakuhachi
Wasabi (山葵) - drums
Kurona (黒流) - wadaiko
Their usual version of Senbonzakura is great, but I really like the orchestra addition here. It adds some nice new sounds to the song.
Discovered this band yesterday, and i don't know if i could survive diving into THIS rabbithole. It's waaay too awesome
Senbonzakura is originally a vocaloid song, the voice bank used to create the original was Hatsune Miku, and is a song about the Meiji Restoration period in Japan.
They did Amy's Bring Me To Life after this and it is awesome! You should check that one out for sure.
Really?! I will!!
@@TempleMusicAcademy Yes , this's the video , Amy lee ft. Wagakkiband: Bring Me To Life (Live) Cheers .
@@TempleMusicAcademy They also recorded song together after this its called Sakura Rising
the version of bring me to life was very emotional and personally think better of original
@@Ratovx yes and wanderfull song and wanderfull video
I think she said "Shamisen Beni", Beni Ninagawa is the player.
Asa is the bassist; I am a big fan of him as a bassist myself.Yes, he is on the androgynous side.
One thing I know for sure is that Asa is 100% Rock & Roll!
Yeah, and it's very frustrating! One of the best, and most animated, bassists out there. And a quite good backup vocalist when needed. HE is excellent!
I thought that was a women they got me again the band called Versailles bass player was androgynous too
@@marbanivet Don't feel to bad, you aren't alone in that boat. I was drooling over "her" until I heard him speak in an interview. His voice is deeper than mine.
Yeah, Shamisen Beni is what i hear to (he said the same during homura)
No matter how many times I Iisten to Waggaki band, I always get goosebumps. IMO, They are the epitome of Trad Metal
The lead singer said "shamisen Beni" (shamisen being the instrument and Beni being the woman playing it.)
The story I've heard is that when the band was originally created, Beni (an already famous champion shamisen player, and Shigin singer, until she had to get surgery on her vocal chords and had to stop singing) just showed up uninvited to a practice on night and declared herself part of the band and that was that, no argument or complaint, if Beni wanted to be in the band then the band had better just like it (and of course, it did.)
Ninagawa Beni on the tsugaru shamisen...she is awesome...she is also funny as hell off-stage. In typical J-Band form, they are also good friends off-stage. Lots of social media posts by all of them...especially when Wasabi and Beni go bungee jumping and Yuko and the guys go to Fuji-Q Highlands for scary roller coaster rides. BTW, the "wind instrument" is a shakuhachi (8-hole flute).
I also seen the video of them on rollar coasters
Always love more Wagakki Band! It was cool to get more commentary on what they did with this one. Thank you very much!
I found this band only recently (regrettably), and was immediately convinced that this band has the highest level of musicianship (musicality/virtuosity) and showmanship (visual/theatrical effects)
Actually, I think this band is among the best fusion bands ever existed, and the very best when it comes to originality and showmanship. Moreover, they can play so effortlessly with smiles on their faces! Mesmerizing both visually and auditorily : simply amazing and entertaining! As a live performer, this band is peerless.
I can imagine top-notch fusion musicians such as Ballaké Sissoko+Vincent Ségal, and Jean-Luc Ponty would love to play with them.
YES! Found the video! Commenting before I watch it haha can't wait !💪
Amy Lee is covering Hatsune Miku. What timeline are we in?
I prefer Miku to the Waggaki Band singer. :)
Hi I'm one of the drum students at Temple
Cool I found this..
To answer your questions yes she sang in Japanese and sorry for the long comment. After a few listen thrus I reconize Amy's voice even though its a different type of tone than we are used to. . Shamisen (Shya-me-sen) Shakuhachi (flute not suprised if you forget this one I already did, but he is amazing) Koto (Sitting harp?). I am fellow Japanese music Otaku so yeah this hits the spot. Just as a helpful tip if I may. The way i remember Japanese pronucation is like the vowel are tall A (AH) I (ee) u (oo) e (eh) o is oh is most like choral vowels to me. Glad I stumbled on you today. Have an awesome rest of the weekend.
WB have 2 additional songs with Amy, one being their version of Bring me to life, which you need to see, the other being Sakura Rising. Also, additional stuff to add to your to-do list would be Senbonzakura official video, which is a feast for ears and eyes, Ignite, Synchronicity (both official and live are a blast) - basically everything they did is worth checking.
Seriously i found
this band by accident , best accident ever. There s no one like them, so unique. Even i dont understand a single word this music gives me so many emotions. Nice review u did a great job ✌️respect from Montreal. Sorry if my English is bad... French is my first language
Great video Sir!
If you like the sound of Beni's Shamisen you should check "Yoshiwara Lament"... It's a slower song but with really nice shamisen sounds, especially the intro.
I love this band. did you know, that they´ve made the opening theme for anime series "Mars Red"? and singer yuko has announced, that she´ll soon have her premiere as voice actor for an anime. I so like how deep anime is entagled in japanese culture ...
Thank you for the info, I was not interested in the least about mars red, I will watch the series just because they do the opening
i thought i recognised the vocalist and music style in that anime, never actually looked at the song credits tho. glad i saw this :)
Your video quality is absolutely getting far far away better right now! So much dedicated to making such a content like this. Subbed!
The senbonzakura from Music Video was A Mix of traditional Japanese Instrument and Metal
Now in Concert version with an inclusion of "orchestra"
She learned the phonetics just for this song~
The 3-string instrument is called "Shamisen", while the harp-like string instrument is called a "koto", sometimes they also call it Chinese Harp, I think?
And yes I am one of those who actually thought Asa (bassist) was a female lol
These two are my favorite Wagakki Band Songs:
Strong Fate(the build up and when that chorus drops is amazing):
ruclips.net/video/6JCEeSV0fIQ/видео.html
Sabaku No Komoriuta(This one will pierce your soul):
ruclips.net/video/ynFg7-gqJqc/видео.html
Check em out!
The wind fan dance that the lead singer is doing is more than just fun and exciting it has cultural significance as well and adds to the flare of the song she has experience with it and with traditional sword dancing as well btw
This was the first time Amy Lee sang in Japanese. This is from "Premium symphonic night Vol2". Sad that she just came in at the end. They also performed a good version of "Bring me to life" just before this. But their own songs are better, like Ignite, Kagerou, Izana, and many many more.
I think that was only a cover the original singer is an vocaloid called Hatsune Miku
Love your analysis. I will suggest some music videos of Wagakki band. They are included in their latest album released in last year. Both of them well illustrated how they incorporate traditional Japanese instruments into modern rock songs.
One point to add, except their 1st album, all the 8 band members make their own songs. Majority of their songs are written by Yuko (Vocal), Machiya (Guitar) and Asa (Bass). Machiya is responsible for composing in order to prevent traditional instruments being overrided by the contemporary electric elements. They are all genius.
Ignite (Machiya raps while shredding guitar)
ruclips.net/video/_uxpHq3inUA/видео.html
Sunwheel (Insane drums combo between drums and Wadaiko, Yuko shows her "Shigin", traditional poetry recitation technique and sword dance)
ruclips.net/video/wr7oHjMXpgs/видео.html
Should check out Utada Hikaru's Devil Inside, Kremlis Dusk & You Make Me Want to Be a Man performances at her Utada United concert... those songs are originally pop/rock songs on the EXODUS album, but at the concert, she rearranged them to be more rock... he and her talented band killed it...
The one instrument that looks like a 3 string guitar is called a Shamisen. The shamisen is a plucked stringed instrument. Its construction follows a model similar to that of a guitar or a banjo, with a neck and strings stretched across a resonating body. The neck of the shamisen is fretless and slimmer than that of a guitar or banjo. The body, called the dō (胴), resembles a drum, having a hollow body that is covered front and back with skin, in the manner of a banjo. The skin used depends on the genre of music and the skill of the player. Traditionally, skins were made using dog or cat skin, with cat skin favored for finer instruments; though use of animal skins was common throughout the 20th century, use of these skins gradually fell out of favor, starting around the mid 2000s, due to social stigma and the decline of workers skilled in preparing these particular skins. Contemporary shamisen skins are often prepared with synthetic materials, such as plastic.
The sao (棹), or neck of the shamisen, is usually divided into three or four pieces that fit and lock together, with most shamisen made to be easily disassembled. The neck of the shamisen is a singular rod that crosses the drum-like body of the instrument, partially protruding at the other side of the body and acting as an anchor for the strings. The pegs used to wind the strings are long, thin and hexagonal in shape; though they were traditionally fashioned out of ivory, due to scarcity and trading regulations regarding and constricting the sale of ivory, many are now constructed from other materials, such as wood and plastic.
The three strings of the shamisen are made of either silk (traditionally) or nylon. They are stretched between the pegs at the head of the instrument, and a cloth tailpiece anchored at the end of the rod which protrudes on the other side of the body. The strings are stretched across the body, raised from it by means of a bridge, or koma (駒), which rests directly on the taut skin. The lowest string is purposefully laid lower at the nut of the instrument in order to create a buzz, a characteristic timbre known as sawari (somewhat reminiscent of the "buzzing" of a sitar, which is called Jivari). The upper side of the dō (when on the player's lap) is almost always protected by a cover known as a dō kake, and players often wear a little band of cloth on their left hand to facilitate sliding up and down the neck, known as a yubikake. The head of the instrument known as a tenjin may also be protected by a cover. The material of the strings will depend on the skill of the player. Traditionally, silk strings are used. However, silk breaks easily over a short time, so this is reserved for professional performances. Students often use nylon or 'tetron' strings, which last longer than silk, and are also less expensive. Played usually by women, what looks like a very over sized pick is called a bachi. Usually a bone of some kind.
If you like WAGAKKI BAND and their fusion of modern music and Japanese traditional instruments, I want you to check out on the song "sunchronicity". You saw their fusion of the rock music and Japanese traditional instruments on two song you reacted, but this one should be the brand new experience for you. I hope you like it.
Suggest checking out Japanese group "Kalafina" They are no longer together but gorgeous vocals. Live is awesome also. songs include - Lacrimosa, Red Moon, Sprinter, Heavenly Blue, Storia, Magia - Yuki Kaijura is the composer who got them together (also a singer - lots of music from her over the years - several bands)
fuck ya !!!...great vid dude !!!
The drummer with the white hair is "Wasabi" (Sasaki Akira) and I'd happily listen to him and Kurona (taiko drums) do "solos' all day.
Pretty sure a good part of why this group does so well together is that they're practically an extended family outside of the music itself...can find em online with vids doing everything from cooking to bungee-jumping to going through theme parks together.
Love these guys to death and would do just about anything to get a chance to see em live
You shuld to react to Sakura Rising, have an original video in the channel of Wagakki Band :3
love your videos! greetings from Mexico!
When I found out she could actually sing in Japanese I freaked hahaha
And another worth listening to (and watching as well - you'll understand when you see it - I won't spoil it 😉): Meskie Granie Orkiestra 2018 - Kortez, Podsiadlo, Zalewski "Poczatek" (LIVE) Official Video ♥️
Please watch the collaboration on “bring me to life”. That was an epic performance between them.
ありがとー😉👍🎶、他の曲も
お願いいたします❗
Great channel! I love discovering new music - this song rocks! 😁 Maybe you would like to react to some Polish music? I think you might like this one: "Co mi Panie dasz" by Adam Sztaba (recorded online during Covid lockdown last year)
Recommended song. → WAGAKKI BAND / Bring Me To Life with Amy Lee of EVANESCENCE ruclips.net/video/hk1GtYK7BJM/видео.html
Oh and if you hadn't already heard it please react to BxMxC Baby Metal its a different sound, but still awesome. They did lose two members one of the guitars passing and one of the dancers due to undisclosed health condintions, but still awesome.
I'd be more than happy if you reacted to the longest johns sometime, they are incredible.
Did you notice that Machiya is playing a 7-string guitar?
nice reaction ... a big huge from italy
From Italy?!? Hi there!!
@@TempleMusicAcademy yes friend im from siracusa in italy
She plays it with the traditional geisha comb
It’s a bachi.
since you are a guitarist, try react to Tomodachi Ninarouyo by Wagakki band in 2020. It's a trio between Shamisen, guitar and Toko. You won't be disappointed.
If you like this, why don't you go through the "Premium Symphonic Night Vol.2 ~ Live & Orchestra ~ in Osaka-jo Hall" at the following play list:
ruclips.net/video/x1dPncr5miU/видео.html
Note that the 13th song is "Bring Me to Life" with Amy Lee
In my opinion, this whole iive concert is the best showcase of Wagakki Band's versatility so far.
The wind instrument is call 尺八
in English it‘s call shakuhachi flute
That instrument is called a "samisen" I call it the Japanese banjo...
Whoops spelled it wrong
What does a 5 string bass by Asa and 7 string guitar by Michya give to their music?
Great question!! It adds extended range and pitch options for them! I play a 7 string in my band as well and it adds a lower register in pitches and let’s me get close to the bass area of sounds. It’s a lot of fun!
Machiya dislikes changing guitars during a concert, and has been working with Osaka guitar maker Sago to try to develop a guitar he can use on almost all songs. For years he used 29 fret Sago baritone guitars, but has now settled on this custom 24 fret 7 string semi acoustic. Details are on the Sago website
If you want a really fun video to watch check out Zombies vs Hillbillies "Survivor" done by 2 of the best acapella groups out there. Voiceplay and Home Free.
The shamisen doesn't have a frets so it's difficult to find the pitch by feel.
Hello Hatsune Miku!! VOCALOID!!!~🎶
one, two, san, chi!
she is singing japanese, hard to hear, but most likely she practiced this song over and over and over to get it right.
Please react to Evanescence Blind Belief live 2021!!!
play shamisen , koto traditional
Beni on the shamisan is fantastic, Amy Lee adjusted her voice alot for this performance, her usual voice would have totally overpowered the lead singer, but Amy is so experienced and talented she can adapt very easily to different styles.
Hi! I am new here I love the detailed review. Please react to Juan Paasa - Summoning Eru. A filipino band.
If you like Shamisen, look at the Yoshida Brothers - Rising : ruclips.net/video/mqlsO6iP5ow/видео.html
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Please react bring me to life amy lee feat wagakki band
Can you please react to Garbage song called Magnetized
Please
I'd like to see a reaction video to machiya and daisuke from the wagakki band in this video ruclips.net/video/V2jeCJ-uzUc/видео.html it's a great acoustic piece
You should check out this group called The Hu, they are a Mongolian rock band that uses traditional instruments like Wagakki Band does, and listen to their song called Wolf Totem featuring the singer from Papa Roach, its epic!
Hello, please REACTION per group (WELICORUSS - Siberian Heathen Horde) Thanks in advance!!!
Handsome.
#amylee deserves a lot for her professionalism, talent, humility and humanity.
Whoever sings with her can feel lucky. React to the whole new #evanescence album The Bitter Truth.
Best songs for my Part Of Me/
Freeding The Dark.
а ты прикольный
To say Yngwie was the OG of the classical + Rock is sacreligious!!! Ritchie Blackmore is the OG!!! Yngwie is a wannabe Ritchie Blackmore, he copied him from the black jumpsuit to his white Fender Strat, not original at all, yet he pays no homage to Ritchie on that front!!!
I didn’t say that, I said Yngwie was considered the OG of Neo-Classical guitar.
The Bassist's name is Asa and "she" is a He, and before I'm flamed by social justice warriors Japan is not here. Personal identification and personalized "pronouns" aren't a thing there. There are now and have always been a portion of the community there that identify privately as LBGTQ, the majority keep their private lives private as Japan is a VERY traditional nation. Yea, I know Pike that can pierce anything, meet shield that can not be pierced (meaning of the characters that make up the Kanji for Contradiction. "Mujun" (矛盾) - contradiction), that said, I have no idea what Asa's sexuality is, nor do I care, he rocks! On a side note there is a VERY (like over 1000 year or more) old tradition of man dressing and playing the parts of female characters in Kabuki, so maybe that is why he chooses such a female-centric style of dress and hairstyle for performing.
she is super tight ? 👀
Should check out Utada Hikaru's Devil Inside, Kremlis Dusk & You Make Me Want to Be a Man performances at her Utada United concert... those songs are originally pop/rock songs on the EXODUS album, but at the concert, she rearranged them to be more rock... he and her talented band killed it...