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Комментарии • 6 тыс.

  • @ShamisenTokyo
    @ShamisenTokyo  5 лет назад +1997

    *Want to Learn Shamisen? - We have started Lessons and have even prepared affordable shamisen for beginners!! You can even see them in the video below!
    or just go to bit.ly/LearnShamisen​
    $100 Shamsen VS $20,000 Shamisen showdown! -- ruclips.net/video/PqKCEnEdNr4/видео.html
    Thanks for all the love and we will see you again soon!

    • @AutumnRed
      @AutumnRed 5 лет назад +17

      are they planning to do more international releases? I can only listen to two of their albums in Europe and even on japanese websites like ototoy where I could buy digital copies of their music there are only limited albums, but when I look after physical CDs on japanese shops I see they have more albums and even a live DVD I'd really like to buy, but just not in a physical format. The albums on their website linked to iTunes aren't either available in Europe :(

    • @konkarthebadgermechpilot5374
      @konkarthebadgermechpilot5374 5 лет назад +11

      This is nice.

    • @TonyBlundetto86
      @TonyBlundetto86 4 года назад +14

      I've always wanted to learn how to play shamisen since i was a kid. Obviously impossible from Spain. I am trying at least to learn japanese properly, that's a start. 2 years now and still a newbie.

    • @Blume5813
      @Blume5813 4 года назад +7

      Tokio cool

    • @mattiasli
      @mattiasli 4 года назад +11

      very very beautiful, please never stop playing the shamisen.

  • @dogboy0912
    @dogboy0912 3 года назад +10681

    So you're telling me the Japanese have been shredding for like 400 years?

    • @luke88martin
      @luke88martin 3 года назад +749

      Try 1000

    • @roymarquis5981
      @roymarquis5981 3 года назад +386

      Way before the Bible/thora/islam was even born.

    • @Gorabora
      @Gorabora 3 года назад +574

      lmao no quick search tells that the shamisen comes from the 1600s, japan's history is fairly recent but that's what makes it impressive

    • @MrFlatage
      @MrFlatage 3 года назад +222

      @@Gorabora When we played this in caves we called it Rock. Our vocabulary was limited in the Stone Age. ;-)

    • @twilight_mourner1865
      @twilight_mourner1865 3 года назад +155

      well... according to google, the first guitar was made in the 15th century and the shamisen was made in the 16th century.
      I believe there were bards, but shredding? im hella sure there are!

  • @grey9803
    @grey9803 4 года назад +11624

    When you're obsessed with metal but your parents are traditional

    • @chrystianmim
      @chrystianmim 4 года назад +557

      progressive shamisen shred metal (lmao)

    • @thecosmicfish
      @thecosmicfish 4 года назад +102

      I laughed

    • @okaminess
      @okaminess 4 года назад +60

      LOL 😂

    • @ragnid
      @ragnid 3 года назад +83

      Totally perfect combo

    • @beamer-au
      @beamer-au 3 года назад +79

      I can't believe that they don't have frets on their instruments.

  • @matthewalvarojr.2634
    @matthewalvarojr.2634 Год назад +548

    The fact that such a wide range of sound cane come from only three strings each is insane and a true testament to the skill of the players.

    • @Quagboy
      @Quagboy Год назад +1

      Can

    • @matthewmcintosh4925
      @matthewmcintosh4925 17 дней назад

      Sad person, a nonenglish speaker had a fat thumb moment. @Quagboy how sad your life must be. Giggidy.

  • @mitchellwilburn
    @mitchellwilburn 10 месяцев назад +220

    Imagine being a samurai in 1790 and getting your mind completely blown by two shamisen players

    • @ZOROASTED
      @ZOROASTED 2 месяца назад

      imagine getting your dick blown

    • @joedent3323
      @joedent3323 Месяц назад

      Id be looking to have something blown other than my mind...
      ... my socks. Off.

    • @matthewmcintosh4925
      @matthewmcintosh4925 17 дней назад +4

      Imagine thinking your a jedi knight In 1977.

  • @OsirisT
    @OsirisT 5 лет назад +2832

    Every shamisen song sounds like the intro to a badass movie scene

    • @levykenway1471
      @levykenway1471 5 лет назад +7

      @Luka Josephi lol

    • @livedandletdie
      @livedandletdie 4 года назад +90

      Too me all Shamisen songs sounds the same... Absolutely bloody amazing.. It's amazing how it can be so blood pumping to hear, yet so calming and soothing.

    • @jasperyoung2466
      @jasperyoung2466 4 года назад +5

      The Major Excellent way of wording the feeling!

    • @izzasanchez1216
      @izzasanchez1216 4 года назад +5

      I coundnt agree more to you hahha

    • @acuifexjt5424
      @acuifexjt5424 4 года назад +10

      Epic anime ost

  • @Tritachion
    @Tritachion 5 лет назад +5452

    "You need electric guitars for real metal!" - _picks up Shamisen_ "Hold my Sake."

    • @Amoogus
      @Amoogus 5 лет назад +22

      Look up miracle of sound seikero shadows die twice song. He does a literal guitar solo on that this thing and it's great.

    • @Kierawolf
      @Kierawolf 5 лет назад +13

      Okay this one made me snicker so points for you.

    • @winfight4urlove398
      @winfight4urlove398 5 лет назад +14

      I love to learn how play shamisen

    • @kiddhkane
      @kiddhkane 4 года назад +15

      How is this metal? I swear, people will call everything that's good "rock" or "metal".

    • @mrsleep0000
      @mrsleep0000 4 года назад +19

      @@kiddhkane Seriously, this is closer to bluegrass than metal.

  • @thecatladytm7172
    @thecatladytm7172 2 года назад +443

    I love how whenever they play together, they aren't _quite_ in tune with eachother. That may sound grating in western music because we're fixed into equal temprament, but it sounds right at home here. Absolutely gorgeous!

    • @sach1485
      @sach1485 Год назад +2

      Isn't that basically counterpoint ?

    • @thecatladytm7172
      @thecatladytm7172 Год назад +60

      @@sach1485 Not really? They're mostly playing in unison, the (relatively) same pitches and rhythms. It's just a quirk of microtonal string instruments honestly, but western musicians are trained to minimize it as much as possible (I'm a violinist). Eastern styles like the microtonal sound more, so they're more relaxed with it.

    • @Hmm-mq5tt
      @Hmm-mq5tt Год назад +23

      Shamisen goes out of tune very quickly. In theatre performances the helper of the artist changes the instrument in the lulls.

    • @alessiocai9952
      @alessiocai9952 Год назад +1

      Counterpoint is note against note.

    • @elisluksik2704
      @elisluksik2704 Год назад +1

      I don't hear they would be out of tune at the start (this instruments tune out quickly) also this type of music is about rhythm not really about perfection in itself which western music needs. Like hearing differently tuned violins would be maddening.

  • @fedoramaster6035
    @fedoramaster6035 Год назад +1578

    East Asian instruments are so criminally underrated. It’s like the best parts of electric guitar and the best parts of banjo. Edit: found out recently that shamisen are traditionally covered in the skins of cats or dogs. Not epic

    • @Belchmaster41
      @Belchmaster41 Год назад +11

      I agree, but with some Guitars, you don't know which one is Muted

    • @Republic_Of_Vicoria_Official
      @Republic_Of_Vicoria_Official Год назад +39

      The shamisen is sometimes called the "Japanese banjo"

    • @JMarieCAlove
      @JMarieCAlove Год назад +26

      How is it underrated? Japanese instruments are still very popular in Japan, as you can see in this video and the Japanese citizens are very proud and appreciative of their music and traditional music. Maybe not as much in other countries, but every country appreciates their own traditional musical instruments and music.

    • @BaraTwoswords
      @BaraTwoswords Год назад +5

      Not so much any type of instrument but if the person perfoming has music inside them, they could rock out playing spoons. It is the person where the music comes from through whatever instrument they happen to pick up to play.

    • @fedoramaster6035
      @fedoramaster6035 Год назад +14

      @@JMarieCAlove lol considering probably every human being alive right now knows what a guitar is, I’d say a shamisen is pretty underrated 😂. Edit: also, find me someone who unironically listens to Gregorian chant or opera. Or sings broadside ballads.

  • @SHA3DOW_
    @SHA3DOW_ 3 года назад +4953

    I'm here from 'Those Snow White Notes'

    • @deus757
      @deus757 3 года назад +82

      Same here bro

    • @miyu8823
      @miyu8823 3 года назад +75

      still gotta a long way to go pal, i recommend yoshida brothers to starters

    • @ihathn0soul925
      @ihathn0soul925 3 года назад +15

      Same omg

    • @gnomesRus2
      @gnomesRus2 3 года назад +41

      First episode was fantastic

    • @malickv
      @malickv 3 года назад +17

      Same 😂 I don't expect that 😂😂

  • @atillaozturk7075
    @atillaozturk7075 3 года назад +3047

    I like the way Japan held onto their traditions and customs and still managed to be a global economic power

    • @ericsteele3520
      @ericsteele3520 3 года назад +293

      It is pretty easy to do when you can spend your entire government budget on investments, social programs, education, and infrastructure, rather than military.

    • @mjd4287
      @mjd4287 3 года назад +51

      @Name yeah but U.S.A is Japan's biggest ally

    • @mjd4287
      @mjd4287 3 года назад +41

      @Name oh shit China and Japan hate each other though

    • @nikw3026
      @nikw3026 3 года назад +6

      China is the same.

    • @yfmbeat
      @yfmbeat 3 года назад +6

      Türkler her yerde 😂😂

  • @RacqDar
    @RacqDar Год назад +116

    This is rock n roll, bluegrass and delta blues all in one and they're shredding it like metal. Brilliant.

  • @marzblaq7267
    @marzblaq7267 7 месяцев назад +88

    Ok I’ll admit it, as a born and raised Black American, I freaking love the sound of the shamisen. It’s like bad ass and elegant at the same time ✨

  • @BladeLigerV
    @BladeLigerV 3 года назад +1496

    “Those Snow White Notes” will probably lead to a surge of interest in the instrument not only in Japan but all over the world. It’s great to see more attention drawn to classical arts like this.

    • @swordsmithing
      @swordsmithing 3 года назад +28

      I actually was introduced to the shamisen through Kubo and the Two Strings, but Those Snow White Notes definitely increased my interest. It has such a unique sound.

    • @regular67
      @regular67 2 года назад +16

      This anime even reached me in central Europe, where we have our own unique music history and culture, yet I find shamisen one of the best sounding so called historical instruments

    • @user-pq1me5qw1k
      @user-pq1me5qw1k 2 года назад +3

      Хотелось бы услышать этот инструмент и в классической европейской музыке

    • @winneracc
      @winneracc 2 года назад +4

      saw a 1 minute clip of that anime and now im addicted to this instrument

    • @mdabaquin6998
      @mdabaquin6998 2 года назад +1

      @@swordsmithing ikr

  • @michaelbarr9139
    @michaelbarr9139 3 года назад +905

    I learned the song doesn't start until about 20 seconds in- the first 20 seconds or so with the yelp sound was a warm up and a way for blind musicians to let people know a show was about to start.

    • @sportyeight7769
      @sportyeight7769 3 года назад +109

      It's also a second tuning for their instruments

    • @japanfanatic1415
      @japanfanatic1415 3 года назад +1

      man these girls are not blind

    • @ShivamGupta-ss8ef
      @ShivamGupta-ss8ef 3 года назад +99

      @@japanfanatic1415 in old times only blind musicians used to play shamisen. Hope it helps

    • @japanfanatic1415
      @japanfanatic1415 3 года назад +7

      @@ShivamGupta-ss8ef oh ok I thought blind musicians only played biwa but I guess not

    • @daomushin7070
      @daomushin7070 3 года назад +2

      that is awesome i did not know that

  • @stucky101
    @stucky101 Год назад +26

    I like how both ladies switch Rythm-Shamisen and Lead-Shamisen. True 16th century Metal !

  • @UPTAUT
    @UPTAUT 8 месяцев назад +14

    The look on these girls' faces. They know they are playing the heck out of those shamisens. ❤

  • @adityachakrabarty9360
    @adityachakrabarty9360 3 года назад +2942

    Mashiro no oto shows how powerful anime is in spreading culture

    • @Drewking9999
      @Drewking9999 3 года назад +3

      Fr

    • @jacoporubini4308
      @jacoporubini4308 3 года назад +9

      true

    • @user-hx2po3vq1i
      @user-hx2po3vq1i 3 года назад +57

      I recommend Kono oto Tomare. They used koto instead of shamisen.

    • @xernobell7845
      @xernobell7845 3 года назад +7

      @@user-hx2po3vq1i but do they have a god tier op ed soundtracks animation ?

    • @user-hx2po3vq1i
      @user-hx2po3vq1i 3 года назад +23

      @@xernobell7845 for my pov they are unique in every aspect. I have my own favorites, so it's up to you to decide :)

  • @yannikbaltes3552
    @yannikbaltes3552 3 года назад +1858

    I got into this cause of the Wano-Intro of One Piece. Sooo dope.

  • @moonshineofthemoon8054
    @moonshineofthemoon8054 Год назад +58

    It almost sounds like an electric guitars! Japan has some really good music.

  • @rupalivichare500
    @rupalivichare500 Год назад +96

    When metal meets traditional this amazing piece is what we get. With greatest love from India.

  • @dmbr111
    @dmbr111 4 года назад +1321

    I loved this, but I cannot begin to describe how much our parrots loved this piece. I mean, it was like screaming teenagers at a Beatles concert in 1964. Our Senegal Talouse is still saying "Love you!" 5 minutes later. If you have parrots, play this for them!

    • @GBSheridan
      @GBSheridan 4 года назад +33

      dmbr111 That is hilarious!

    • @horseenthusiast1250
      @horseenthusiast1250 4 года назад +67

      That's awesome! My budgie happily chirped along and made happy stellar jay noises.

    • @JohnDoe-uq2qd
      @JohnDoe-uq2qd 4 года назад +26

      Why the fuck would you want a bird that screams like a teenager at a Beatles concert in 1964 in your house?

    • @ashleywhite1220
      @ashleywhite1220 4 года назад +69

      @@JohnDoe-uq2qd Because parrots are awesome.

    • @dmbr111
      @dmbr111 4 года назад +82

      @@JohnDoe-uq2qd, it's just how birds are. Loud with joy, loud with annoyance... just loud. Not every human being is meant to care for them, but it's an extraordinary gift to be loved and trusted by a bird.

  • @R0ADTRiPPiN
    @R0ADTRiPPiN 3 года назад +2390

    “Hey I can’t find my guitar pick..”
    “I got you, here’s my windshield ice scraper.”

  • @aaronmoura1234
    @aaronmoura1234 Год назад +92

    There chemistry and the way they carry each other notes the sounds the resonance everything about this video is so god damn perfect is crazy. These girls are like two shamisen goddesses playing with there fire burning hearts. This is true passion.

  • @Seb_da_Head
    @Seb_da_Head 9 месяцев назад +9

    Heavenly.
    Coming back to this every few months. Cathartic.

  • @teekay851
    @teekay851 3 года назад +318

    I actually like the "Hee!"s and "Hups!" that shamisen performers do, its a shame they stop because it gets me hyped all the time, i dont even know why but i love it.

    • @steinfakinaway6854
      @steinfakinaway6854 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/Ok2b0MrpA_0/видео.html
      A rap battle from zombieland saga. The shamisen player makes good use of "Hup!"s

    • @tinkywinky_teletubby7212
      @tinkywinky_teletubby7212 2 года назад +20

      Your not the only one my dude

    • @GnosticLucifer
      @GnosticLucifer Год назад +7

      You forgot "Saa"

  • @gerardoesparza8523
    @gerardoesparza8523 3 года назад +1901

    Mongols in their sailing ships 1281 be like : Why do i hear boss music?

    • @ezequieljazarotamerlan593
      @ezequieljazarotamerlan593 3 года назад +94

      @@gubruikertje Can you imagine a collaboration between these girls and batzorig Vaanchig or The Hu, in a song talking about the attempted invasion of Kublai Khan in Japan?

    • @poof9327
      @poof9327 3 года назад +8

      @@gubruikertje yup I like traditional Japanese music better.

    • @Alex-ln2id
      @Alex-ln2id 3 года назад +27

      The didn't even fight the Japanese lol Typhoon level before the boss level was too hard

    • @elgeralto
      @elgeralto 3 года назад +20

      Because the Storm of Clan Sakai is after them...

    • @yayaokok3561
      @yayaokok3561 3 года назад +8

      not to dis japanese, but it the outcome would be pretty much the same as the rest of what happend in Asia.

  • @T-araLover
    @T-araLover Год назад +10

    Beautiful ladies playing beautiful music. What could be better ?? ❤

  • @mrs.g.9816
    @mrs.g.9816 2 месяца назад +5

    I wonder if the people on the street way down below could hear and marvel at the playing, feeling glad that some beautiful traditions are alive and kickin'!

  • @dukeofwalls412
    @dukeofwalls412 4 года назад +396

    Then the universe drops a gem on you like this and one is forever richer.

    • @steve0826
      @steve0826 4 года назад +9

      And the gem hit my head, I died on scene.
      (Sound from above) Damn!

    • @michaeldugan1738
      @michaeldugan1738 4 года назад +1

      Duke of Walls, Simply Steve Dudes, I totally get it. It was hard taking my eyes off the artists and my ears off their music, but the beautiful, glorious afternoon sunset that blessed Tokyo on that day almost knocks me out.

  • @PRYRA
    @PRYRA 3 года назад +623

    I could imagine this playing in the background of a dope anime fight

    • @Fardragon
      @Fardragon 3 года назад +14

      ruclips.net/video/rU8a3nbXR5g/видео.html

    • @andremoerman963
      @andremoerman963 3 года назад +20

      if there is a small chance you re not referring to one piece watch his video and then one piece

    • @PRYRA
      @PRYRA 3 года назад +1

      where's the uncensored version at though

    • @bernadettea9778
      @bernadettea9778 3 года назад +4

      Naruto rode to ninja had something like this as bg

    • @Fardragon
      @Fardragon 3 года назад +1

      @Genghis Khan yes please?

  • @goukenslay7555
    @goukenslay7555 Год назад +19

    Hearing the evolution of traditional instruments playing to a beat that is almost modern style is fascinating especially the shamisen since it is three stringed

  • @_BubbleFox_
    @_BubbleFox_ 5 месяцев назад +8

    Who else comes back to this video regularly? It’s just so beautiful

  • @ladnavar
    @ladnavar 3 года назад +402

    if you've ever played an instrument without frets, you know how incredibly hard it must be to play the Shamisen like these two ladies!! true commitment is needed to reach this level of mastery

    • @Cranberry_haley
      @Cranberry_haley 2 года назад +31

      violin has entered the chat

    • @thepoofster2251
      @thepoofster2251 2 года назад +5

      Ikr! The intonation is nearly perfect the entire time, indeed mastery

    • @shubhangaghosh9335
      @shubhangaghosh9335 2 года назад +4

      violin has indeed entered the chat.

    • @serenasongbird
      @serenasongbird 2 года назад +5

      //laughs in viola

    • @mr.astronuts3825
      @mr.astronuts3825 2 года назад +4

      This is especially hard too because there is nothing to reference like in the violin family

  • @TheSurgePhoenix
    @TheSurgePhoenix 5 лет назад +325

    Best part about this is how they both crack smiles at times. That's how you know they love what they do

    • @cosbypoop
      @cosbypoop 5 лет назад +33

      Love when you see a musician crack that specific smile. Like they were so far into the zone just KILLING IT, and for a second their conscious mind catches up and realizes HOT DAMN IT'S HAPPENING I'M DOING THIS

    • @Sevren_
      @Sevren_ 4 года назад +6

      Glitchin AintEasy and then they screw up because they just consciously just realized they’re doing good

    • @rooseveltdumornay4954
      @rooseveltdumornay4954 4 года назад +8

      It made me happy to see them smiling. It's when you know they're enjoying the moment and having fun

    • @TheDuncskunk
      @TheDuncskunk 4 года назад +3

      笑顔で心が踊ります。

  • @mitchellmaerz8429
    @mitchellmaerz8429 Год назад +12

    I knew once long ago of a woman from Japan Hiroshima she practiced music and was in communications she was amazing very amazing person May the wind be with you wherever you are.

  • @jcortese3300
    @jcortese3300 5 месяцев назад +3

    That is the most metal I've ever heard an acoustic instrument go. Brilliant playing.

  • @NeoZwo
    @NeoZwo 3 года назад +241

    the calm smile from the lady on the left while she plays the wildest tunes brings peace direct in my heart and soul

  • @shinobukochou1044
    @shinobukochou1044 2 года назад +601

    I love japanese traditions
    The house interior/exterior
    The music
    The clothing
    The sceneries
    Tradition
    So beautiful,

  • @Markneedslove
    @Markneedslove Год назад +6

    My grandpa was blind for 19 years but when he listen to this music a miracle happen, know he can hear.

  • @user-nn7jv2tl1n
    @user-nn7jv2tl1n 3 дня назад

    この三味線の演奏を聴いてると胸の奥から
    熱く込み上げてくるものを感じます。
    父方の祖母が津軽出身です。
    何かDNAを動かすものがあるのかと。
    日本人に生まれてよかった!と思えた瞬間。

  • @kennyma4904
    @kennyma4904 3 года назад +428

    When I'm actually going to learn a instrument in the future, I always thought of the piano and violin, but this shit is INSANE.

    • @asquirrel7757
      @asquirrel7757 3 года назад +24

      I always went for drums as my main pick for learning a instrument but oh my fucking God this is actually insane how good it sounds

    • @Xaforn
      @Xaforn 3 года назад +9

      I love the violin and play it but this seems quite fun as well, I need to try the fiddle as well

    • @SenkoLoaf
      @SenkoLoaf 2 года назад +5

      These are all very expensive instruments, but as someone who has played guitar for 11 years, I'm ready for something new, and after I learn guzheng, this is on top of my list. Then comes the Koto

    • @katty01
      @katty01 2 года назад +1

      WTF man, I was just talking about this with a friend and my husband. I was telling them I wanted to learn the piano, violin, or sax. But this instrument is FIRE 🔥✨

    • @mibrahimsevgi
      @mibrahimsevgi 2 года назад

      right?

  • @baky5372
    @baky5372 2 года назад +1838

    One piece showed me this instrument and now I've discovered these girls and their music and I'm just in pure awe.
    I need MORE

    • @ismailkhadouch7348
      @ismailkhadouch7348 2 года назад +58

      So am not the only one who noticed and came here looking for this instrument

    • @samavegeta9060
      @samavegeta9060 2 года назад +13

      Then look (those snow white note) its an animé with shamisen

    • @coreyengwall6779
      @coreyengwall6779 2 года назад +46

      One Piece and Demon Slayer brought me here

    • @majorxmelee
      @majorxmelee 2 года назад +9

      Give the Yoshida Brothers a listen my friend

    • @marimo6870
      @marimo6870 2 года назад +2

      Noice same here

  • @1683clifton
    @1683clifton Год назад +6

    I searched Shamisen because of Marty Friedman's interview. I cried the whole time. Tears plunging down my face I had no idea. Thank you.
    I was entertained

  • @wingman2831123
    @wingman2831123 Год назад +15

    あまりにも素晴らしい。日本人なら誰だってこの三味線の音色には魅了されます。😊

  • @robhall2570
    @robhall2570 4 года назад +699

    How is this possible with only three strings!?
    My head is mushed!
    Absolutely awesome!

    • @littlebrownrockz-m11zzy98
      @littlebrownrockz-m11zzy98 4 года назад +6

      Robert Hall I believe two strings

    • @venkatjagadeesh8142
      @venkatjagadeesh8142 4 года назад +2

      @@littlebrownrockz-m11zzy98 5:38

    • @fanBBL
      @fanBBL 4 года назад +22

      @@littlebrownrockz-m11zzy98 No, three. Shamisen litteraly means "three strings"

    • @chrispham6599
      @chrispham6599 4 года назад +7

      @@littlebrownrockz-m11zzy98 There are three tuning pegs, you blind idiot!

    • @iansoler4417
      @iansoler4417 4 года назад +3

      The strings are made of different materials then we use and are a bit stronger

  • @ljnecesito
    @ljnecesito 4 года назад +258

    The best sound track when you are fighting with your demons inside your head.

    • @user-oq5yr1kp1d
      @user-oq5yr1kp1d 3 года назад +7

      For me it makes me imagine scene like this : gotta go catch fish in a small boat on a rough cold winter sea
      and the wind is roaring , you gotta keep your mind strong or you might fall into sea

    • @emanuelldaluzcaminha9122
      @emanuelldaluzcaminha9122 3 года назад

      Uot

    • @Belchmaster41
      @Belchmaster41 3 года назад +1

      or, dealing with Tower Tooth on your last life in Twisted Metal: Head-On w/ less than 1/2 a bar of health remaining after clearing stage 1

    • @yeadontwearitout
      @yeadontwearitout 3 года назад

      OK Inuyasha..

    • @Theredrain6
      @Theredrain6 3 года назад

      what demons?

  • @stephaniegee8
    @stephaniegee8 Год назад +10

    So many emotions hearing this. Hard to explain🙂 to add two very talented and amazing ladies who radiate confidence just make me want to show every young little girl that these ladies are someone to look up to! The kimono are quite beautiful!!!

  • @user-ey9ex6zl5v
    @user-ey9ex6zl5v Год назад +82

    素晴らしい演奏、、日本人以外の人にもわかってもらえれるのはうれしい、感動しかない、

    • @landofrisingsun2415
      @landofrisingsun2415 Год назад +1

      あいにく、日本人はようわからんのおう。。。

    • @reloadpsi
      @reloadpsi Год назад

      Music transcends language \_(ツ)_/

    • @TheAngelus2050
      @TheAngelus2050 Месяц назад

      La escuché en one piece

  • @dc1397
    @dc1397 2 года назад +26

    I like how they smile at each other because they know they're kicking ass right now.

  • @ibrahimmoussatankari978
    @ibrahimmoussatankari978 3 года назад +637

    I am here after watch the first episode of "Mashiro no oto"

    • @kiseesx9080
      @kiseesx9080 3 года назад +3

      Same ahah

    • @raku.n
      @raku.n 3 года назад +1

    • @mrmezeekz2119
      @mrmezeekz2119 3 года назад +14

      I fell in love with that anime after he played by the river.

    • @idill7499
      @idill7499 3 года назад

      Sameee

    • @parkourmiller9123
      @parkourmiller9123 3 года назад +1

      Same, fell in love with the Shamisen immediately after hearing him playing.

  • @namratasinharay4968
    @namratasinharay4968 7 месяцев назад +5

    I never heard such a sound. It's so strong and bold. Felt like a statement! And the sync was too good. Fireworks!!

  • @kevinlane7555
    @kevinlane7555 3 года назад +284

    For everyone who compares this to guitar....pleas keep in mind that like violins and other symphonic stringed instruments, the shamisen has no frets for reference...it's up to you to get your fingers in the correct positions!!!....These ladies seem to be accomplishing that quite well!!!!...

    • @MujjOMusic
      @MujjOMusic 3 года назад +15

      Just like harmonica we cant see the notes but once we mastered it we can feel the note that what these ladies accomplished

    • @JessCorey
      @JessCorey 3 года назад +10

      A close Western cousin would be the African Banjo....we had a Banjo player in a band that I was in who was of Sino-Korean Ancestry and she.. played this for us by de-tuning and removing two strings for us once on her birthday...it was awesome....

    • @safaamodir5593
      @safaamodir5593 3 года назад +1

      Hell yeah they got a grip on their instruments for sure

    • @thorstenwyzgol5041
      @thorstenwyzgol5041 3 года назад +1

      well only beginner guitar players count the frets they have to grip and i know that fretless instrument beginners also mark the positions down. it does matter where you grip between the guitar frets as well, as the sound might deterioriate if you dont grip near the steel bound. the fretless and frets dont determine the difficulty to learn the instrument, but the freedom the instrument gives you. an overwhelming freedom where you can pick from a huge spectrum of sounds within a few centimeter demands a lot of talent.thats just my take on this discussion.

    • @indoorsandout3022
      @indoorsandout3022 3 года назад +2

      Mountain Banjo doesn't have frets either. I've made 3 of them so far. But there's double the range of a regular 5 string banjo. (Most commercially made banjos only have 4 strings, but there's also a bass string with it's own seperate peg on folk style banjos.)

  • @BlackuKnighto
    @BlackuKnighto 3 года назад +1028

    When you find out that you're 1% Japanese

  • @JustMe-zm4xb
    @JustMe-zm4xb Год назад +6

    Playing it on speaker and on earphones is like heaven and earth...like you can feel the vibrations in the air

  • @TurlasThe6
    @TurlasThe6 Год назад +26

    Even the tuning at the beginning is a joy to listen to. It just feels like part of the performance...which I think it is? If it is, it works, that I can say! Beautiful stuff!

  • @NikitaKucherenko
    @NikitaKucherenko 3 года назад +328

    I am very glad that the anime Mashiro no Oto has introduced many people to the traditional musical culture of Japan.

    • @methandtopology
      @methandtopology 3 года назад +21

      Meanwhile for me the shamisen has introduced me to Mashiro no Oto XD

    • @guldar360
      @guldar360 2 года назад +2

      @@methandtopology me too! XD

    • @goulven05
      @goulven05 2 года назад +3

      I watch NHK a lot with my grandma, I got introduced to the shamisen there lmao

  • @pogmonke5217
    @pogmonke5217 4 года назад +451

    This anime opening is different from the rest.

    • @miyatenmeiritsu1810
      @miyatenmeiritsu1810 4 года назад +15

      Because this shamisen is more anime than most other instruments.

  • @kaimagnus
    @kaimagnus 11 месяцев назад +14

    Awesome!
    These skilled, talented and beautiful girls are absolutely shredding!
    It was really cool to see the one on the right playing what looked like a tap trick at 2:49.
    When I first started playing guitar I learned to do a trick that is played like that to make it sound like I was able to play really fast. lol.
    These girls are ACTUALLY able to play really fast and really good!
    Very impressive and enjoyable! Bravo! 👏🏻👍🏻
    Edit: They would have been superstars anywhere from about 150 years ago and on back!
    Probably reserved for the Emperor's palace performances and national celebrations.
    Thank you for the performance. 😁

  • @lostpeace709
    @lostpeace709 6 месяцев назад +5

    I am literally hypnotized and enchanted by the sound of this instrument, simply fantastic 🥲

  • @alistairmcelwee7467
    @alistairmcelwee7467 3 года назад +42

    My goodness these ladies are amazing! I had no idea traditional Japanese music could sound so much like rocking out.

  • @ismayilarifoglu6226
    @ismayilarifoglu6226 5 лет назад +386

    Very intense. Samurai fights with dozens of villains under heavy rain....

  • @christopherarmstrong2710
    @christopherarmstrong2710 Год назад +5

    Beautiful kimonos and backdrop - performance was stunning as well!

  • @arlo6513
    @arlo6513 Год назад +7

    Just finished Mashiro no oto. I can proudly say I'm in love with shamisen music

  • @tebukuro-ouji
    @tebukuro-ouji 2 года назад +202

    お二人それぞれの演奏も素敵だし、二人揃った時は更に迫力が増してゾクゾクしました。素晴らしい演奏をありがとう。

  • @I_am_a_human_not_a_commodity
    @I_am_a_human_not_a_commodity 2 года назад +70

    Wasn't expecting to wake up to some awesome shamisen music, but here we are.

    • @a.deadgirl
      @a.deadgirl Год назад +1

      Same! 🌈😍🙏beautiful day (of many I hope) you had 10 months ago. Now, this morning for me with this will grant me a beautiful day as well! Xoxo

  • @agalgonzalez
    @agalgonzalez Год назад +3

    Those two are laying those tunes down in smoke and fire.

  • @redacted461
    @redacted461 2 года назад +17

    Nothing is more beautiful than traditional music and art.

  • @41tinman41
    @41tinman41 3 года назад +75

    What I love about the shamisen is that the music isn't confined to the strings. The sound the picks make reminds me people clapping or wooden geta hitting hardwood floor.

  • @shadowmod3
    @shadowmod3 5 лет назад +1748

    this is more metal than metal.

    • @backstabbath2690
      @backstabbath2690 5 лет назад +27

      shadow mode was just thinking it sounded like a metal riff

    • @backstabbath2690
      @backstabbath2690 5 лет назад +33

      Tim Clark no it has a very bluesy melody to it that sounds like it could translate well to something metal. Listen to it and imagine it with a guitar

    • @cscene4
      @cscene4 5 лет назад +22

      @@backstabbath2690 you should check out a band called "Wagakki Band". They actually mix this kind of traditional japanese music with rock/metal and it works really well.

    • @alexbeau348
      @alexbeau348 5 лет назад +1

      so this is more metal than metalic metal ?
      ruclips.net/video/vPTZmu_YX1Q/видео.html

    • @hinatanishimura2002
      @hinatanishimura2002 5 лет назад +21

      and the ironic part is that Tsugaru jongara bushi is a traditional japanese song...

  • @-_-johndead
    @-_-johndead 9 месяцев назад +6

    Така проста але, водночас глибока і хвилююча музика! Людському тілу і душі, потрібно зовсім не багато для щастя, й водночас увесь світ. Любов і повага японцям з України!

  • @sunbrah
    @sunbrah Год назад +4

    Whenever I hear Shamisen I feel that spark, that fire inside of me. That's why whenever I feel sad or like giving up. I listen to Ki and Ki and motivation and passion returns in an instant. Shamisen just drives me forward

  • @sofiipote7
    @sofiipote7 3 года назад +61

    here after the first chapter of mashiro no oto
    I had heard it before but never really seen it played. I am blown away at how fast and accurate these musicians have to be

  • @edition-deluxe
    @edition-deluxe 5 лет назад +61

    These chicks are cold as hell! Traditional playing with a funky soulful modern twist.

  • @MailMe2Japan
    @MailMe2Japan Год назад +10

    the finger picking reminds me of banjo. but the sound is distinctly Japanese. All that sound from 3 strings and talent and practice. Just beautiful.

  • @knightrider5828
    @knightrider5828 Год назад +3

    Tht slight movement of the shoulders so gangsta. 🔥 🔥🔥🔥 THIS is TALENT

  • @zambonibob2026
    @zambonibob2026 4 года назад +107

    This makes my heart soar. The shamisen is such an exciting instrument! すげ!!!
    Update: I started playing Shamisen! I'm so happy this video was one of the contributing factors to my decision to pursue this instrument. Its been great so far.

  • @themaximum9474
    @themaximum9474 5 лет назад +112

    3:48 everytime they do that noise my heart melts.

    • @irinacruz5077
      @irinacruz5077 5 лет назад +3

      The Maximum what’s next where should I bury you? Also your right!

    • @yojerrylookatthissht3822
      @yojerrylookatthissht3822 4 года назад

      That is not a NOISE

    • @EndingTimes0
      @EndingTimes0 4 года назад +7

      @@yojerrylookatthissht3822 Umm.. yes. Yes it is a noise.

    • @spacez3814
      @spacez3814 4 года назад +1

      Squid Master no it’s pure beauty

    • @Sevren_
      @Sevren_ 4 года назад

      space Z it’s still noise

  • @IcecreamCat23
    @IcecreamCat23 Год назад +3

    The precision and speed of fingers on the fingerboard just amazes me. I’m so memorized by the sound and movements . Also, Shamisens have such range for only having three strings 😅

  • @Thick_Cut
    @Thick_Cut 2 года назад +9

    Just wow!!! Much respect to these ladies!
    女性を大いに尊重する

  • @cheekibreekibree1025
    @cheekibreekibree1025 3 года назад +80

    When gramps tells you he can't hear your sound

    • @mr.potter4622
      @mr.potter4622 3 года назад +4

      And then you realize he means steal it!

  • @DownButNotOutYet
    @DownButNotOutYet 4 года назад +1160

    I'm confused, do I drink Moonshine or aged Sake to this ?

  • @bonaderrostem4064
    @bonaderrostem4064 Год назад +11

    واو هذا رائع ومبدع جداً أجمل آلة وأروعها على الإطلاق

  • @SchubertAloysius
    @SchubertAloysius Год назад +6

    I have never met a Japanese before! Their culture is so impressive and rich with values. I hope someday i can visit them.

  • @L0R3NtheS0URL3M0N
    @L0R3NtheS0URL3M0N 3 года назад +38

    Can we just take a second to appreciate how everything in this video was absolutely perfect in all means? The scenery, the playing, and those lovely kimono! Wow!

  • @MustafaKulle
    @MustafaKulle 4 года назад +52

    Wow. This is heavy metal without electricity. すごい ね!!! 👏👏

  • @maltirajak1383
    @maltirajak1383 Год назад +10

    I am from India but I like the Japanese culture and music 🎶 and your performance was amazing

  • @rexnemo
    @rexnemo 4 месяца назад +5

    I watched an anime series about this instrument which was just so intriguing , the artwork and images along with the explanations and visual interpretation of the music were wonderful , a glimpse into an almost unknown artform . This is just wonderful bravo !

    • @corabertelsen7107
      @corabertelsen7107 3 месяца назад +1

      What was the anime called? I must know 🤩

    • @rexnemo
      @rexnemo 3 месяца назад +2

      @rtelsen7107 The name of the anime is "Those Snow White Notes " It is good and the mother is such a character .😁

  • @hereLiesThisTroper
    @hereLiesThisTroper 3 года назад +184

    Somehow, Shamisen to me sounds so appropriate in Wild Wild West movies.

    • @bledlbledlbledl
      @bledlbledlbledl 3 года назад +66

      It makes perfect sense that it would, since a lot of those old westerns were based on samurai movies from Japan

    • @jondow7401
      @jondow7401 3 года назад +9

      @@bledlbledlbledl this is actually a cool piece of information that i did not know

    • @gofishblowfish
      @gofishblowfish 3 года назад +8

      @@jondow7401 Check out Yojimbo & A Fistful of Dollars with Clint Eastwood: SAME MOVIE

    • @jeremybosse5088
      @jeremybosse5088 3 года назад +20

      well the sound is very loosely similar to a banjo

    • @lh4612
      @lh4612 3 года назад

      Your Eyes lol

  • @Flopsaurus
    @Flopsaurus 2 года назад +51

    Their hands must be so tired after plucking at the strings for so long. Amazing performance!

  • @corabertelsen7107
    @corabertelsen7107 День назад

    So incredibly moving. The rhythm and speed of their playing. Truly beautiful and work❤️❤️. I feel it move my soul, thank you svm🥰🙏🏻🌈.

  • @tyloransunspell6393
    @tyloransunspell6393 Год назад +8

    Absolutely incredible. Such skillful art.

  • @shooglechic
    @shooglechic 3 года назад +20

    This clearly was metal music for this time period. WOW.

  • @loopene9278
    @loopene9278 2 года назад +20

    曲を聞いただけで目頭が熱くなる。弾いてる姿を見るだけでその大胆さに心が躍る。日本人に生まれて良かった。
    素晴らしい音色と美しさ、そしてその半襟すら潔くて感動してしまう。ありがとうございます。

  • @albertrodriguez5481
    @albertrodriguez5481 Год назад +6

    Dude! This instrument totally Rocks!!

  • @user-fu6ki1sh9s
    @user-fu6ki1sh9s 7 месяцев назад +3

    listening to them play its just so peacefull and i feel like its slows down time while i listen to them

  • @tr_hh9182
    @tr_hh9182 2 года назад +1666

    I'm here because of that one scene of Zenitsu playing shamisen in Kimetsu no Yaiba 😭

  • @IBlack04
    @IBlack04 5 лет назад +616

    ...Forget guitar, I'm learning the shamisen 0____o

    • @nate2611
      @nate2611 5 лет назад +32

      Yeah I bet you still haven't.

    • @LaFlaneuse0
      @LaFlaneuse0 5 лет назад +6

      Standard View steady on haha

    • @alexcarter8807
      @alexcarter8807 5 лет назад +9

      I can't quite get into it but it seems like a bitchin' instrument.
      I used to be all about the theremin years and years ago, then I discovered the erhu, makes the same damn sound, much more controllable, and nice and low-tech. Lost all interest in the theremin.

    • @jackoblllllllll
      @jackoblllllllll 4 года назад +3

      why not both?

    • @j.d.p219
      @j.d.p219 4 года назад +1

      Isn't the erhu a fiddle?

  • @domepiece11
    @domepiece11 Год назад +5

    How wonderful to keep a traditional instrument alive.

  • @Dodger0103
    @Dodger0103 Год назад +6

    Wow they are amazing
    The music that comes out of this country is incredible 👏🙏