Hey Everyone!! I thought it was finally time to give KiKi a proper intro here on Tokyo Lens! Did You Know? I gave up on living in Japan once. And it was finding Shamisen music and developing a passion for it that brought me back! What's your passion? And where did it start?
I didn't know that you give up on living in Japan, although I did lost you on my radar (TH-cam) for a while; I'm glad that you find a new passion to follow. My passion is knowledge: anything I can learn from our world/Universe, our different cultural expression and our different languages...
Thanks Yea I lived here for a while from 2007-2008 and then found Shamisen in 2009. The rest was a journey of discovery! And learning is one of the best passions you can have in life!
@@TokyoLens I don't have any questions about it. But I enjoy their music very much Please let the Shamisen Girls know that Me: "Konkar the Badger" will introduce Their music to His crush, Tia Mason. She might like their music. And that I believe that the Shamisen Girls are very Talented Young Ladies. I look forward to seeing them play their music Live with your help. ありがとうございました 東京 レンズ。 "Thank you Tokyo Lens."
I guess my passions change with time, but I developed a passion for a new thing for every difficult chapter in my life. Once It was basketball, rubik cubes, lately I got into botany and have like 20 beautiful plant is my dorm room. 🪴
Well it seems that now you are living a very free, fullfilling, and full of experiences life, i really hope you are happy with all that and i aspire to live such a non-monotonous, unique life experience! please continue making videos
Yay! I was wondering when KiKi was going to make an appearance. I love seeing the shamisen under the cherry blossom videos! The music just seems to fit the backdrop perfectly. #bingecrew (9/333)
I can’t even fathom moving my hands that fast. Watching from the beginning the shots in this one really stand out I can tell you care a lot oboist these two!
Hi Norm! I think its great that you managed to find something like the Shamisen, to keep your passion and keep you in Japan. It shows how much of an impact its had on your life. I think for me, outside of playing games, my passion would be walking in nature or getting out and about where possible. Seeing new things when possible helps build memories and brings joy.
I think that is something that is truly UNIQUE from Japan, i know of no other country where there is such demand for a traditional, national instrument, it surprises me there are even enough good shamisen players in Japan to fulfill the demand
Looking forward to seeing more shamisen videos on my marathon through your videos, they have a really distinct sound and i enjoy listening to people playing them.
What a life changing „meet cute“. I always have the most interesting encounters wandering the streets being open. I always admire people who can focus on one passion and get really really good at it. There is always a lot happening and I am interested in too many things. But I try to keep the connection with singing. Today I have singing lessons in Jazz and on Monday in opera singing ☺️ I love singing and my dream is to sing the Jazz song „Cry me a river“ by Julie London and „Why don’t you do right“ by Amy Irving in a classy Japanese jazz bar in a fine dress, right next to a black piano and people drinking whiskey 🥃
My first Japanese professor plays Shamisen, and she plays at the school sometimes. I missed her last performance, but I hope to catch her next time. I've never seen a Smainesn IRL.
Hi Norm! 🍙 I love watching KiKi on your channel. I can't wait to discover your other channel featuring them. Love to see after all this time you three still work together happily!
I've seen "Senbonzakura" by Waggaki Band, I was thrilled by their performance on shamisen and other japanese instruments but I wasn't aware of what they are playing on. Yesterday, I've been going through my music list and I've realized, that they are using this instrument there. It's quite interesting how your awareness may change how you perceive the world. Of course I'm going to check out that shamisen channel! 😀
One of my passions is knitting. I had always admired knitters, but didn’t start learning until I turned 40. It all started in my house with a friend and her needles? Ah ah ah! 🏡👯♀️🧶💉🧛🏼♀️ oops! Wrong needle…
Hopefully they'll still still put up videos on their own channel too😉 Looking forward to the behind the scenes. Is the Atsugi base video ready yet? Hikari san is also part of Korufune but they seem to have been a bit quiet lately.
I like the sound of Shamisen. Thank you for bringing this group, Kiki, to my attention. Next time I come to Tokyo for a concert, I might just look them up if they have a liveshow scheduled. My first face-to-face encounter with a live Shamisen music is at a concert I attended in November 2016, last year. It was at Nippon Budokan, and the concert was by idol group, UPUPGIRLS（仮）. The shamisen was an opening act. The reason for this is that one of their singles, 全力！Pump Up! uses a Shamisen as an intro. This is the official MV: th-cam.com/video/HKaDl8YwXTs/w-d-xo.html It is kinda of a fusion of Shamisen and EDM ^_^
I would love to see them live! I'll be in Kyoto in November, any chance they'll be around then and, if so, is there a usual place/time to check them out? Also, if there are albums available to purchase, is there anywhere a Canadian would be able to find them? *goes to sub to both this and the Shamisen channel*
When you film them, can you do something about the audio quality? In some videos there's a lot of wind noise over the microphone. I really appreciate you going to the effort of sharing all their amazing talent to us. I'd just love to hear it unspoiled by recording artifacts. Thanks!
Hahahahahahahaha Yes I’ll travel back in time and change my budget so that I can record with audio equipment that suits your needs specifically! But I need your help for you Just need you to send me a time machine You can do that right? You seem to know a lot of things and stuff... So that must also include time travel! (Right?) So... shall we become time travellers? We just have to be sure not to Change ANYTHING else... We could end up altering the course of history altogether And I really love the life I have now and wouldn’t want to give up this amazing life... Maybe it’s best if just You travel back in time and send me the microphone! Just screenshot this comment and take it back with you and show it to me. Unless.... do you think the screenshot would disappear since I hadn’t written it yet... We could be in a real pickle... I might need a bit of time to work out the time traveling logistics on this one. But for now you can go ahead and buy whichever audio quality improving device works the best in your expertise! Let’s talk time travel after that!
@@TokyoLens At no point did I ask you to go back and fix the old videos. A piece of open cell foam that'd cost you 100 yen put over the microphone would fix the problem by acting as a break to the airflow around the mic. Even a pair of socks put over the mic will fix the problem! I just figure if you're wanting to post professional level videos, a bit of work on the sound quality would be great. You want to do the best possible job in presenting KiKi, right? I'm trying to help you here, not trying to abuse you.
I have learned 1 thing so far, being sarcastic, and eating fired chicken gets you more views then being polite and not eating fried chicken. But I enjoy both of you guys xD Though it saddens me that your videos so under-viewed :(
Hey friend!! Tina here….I play…more like try to make music from….the guitar. Nothing fancy. Definitely not as cool as the Shamisen. Nor as cool looking when you play.
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Hey Everyone!!
I thought it was finally time to give KiKi a proper intro here on Tokyo Lens!
Did You Know?
I gave up on living in Japan once.
And it was finding Shamisen music and developing a passion for it that brought me back!
What's your passion? And where did it start?
I didn't know that you give up on living in Japan, although I did lost you on my radar (TH-cam) for a while; I'm glad that you find a new passion to follow.
My passion is knowledge: anything I can learn from our world/Universe, our different cultural expression and our different languages...
Thanks
Yea I lived here for a while from 2007-2008 and then found Shamisen in 2009. The rest was a journey of discovery!
And learning is one of the best passions you can have in life!
@@TokyoLens I don't have any questions about it. But I enjoy their music very much Please let the Shamisen Girls know that Me: "Konkar the Badger" will introduce Their music to His crush, Tia Mason. She might like their music. And that I believe that the Shamisen Girls are very Talented Young Ladies. I look forward to seeing them play their music Live with your help.
ありがとうございました 東京 レンズ。
"Thank you Tokyo Lens."
I guess my passions change with time, but I developed a passion for a new thing for every difficult chapter in my life. Once It was basketball, rubik cubes, lately I got into botany and have like 20 beautiful plant is my dorm room. 🪴
Well it seems that now you are living a very free, fullfilling, and full of experiences life, i really hope you are happy with all that and i aspire to live such a non-monotonous, unique life experience!
please continue making videos
Tonight first time heard, but Not last time, kicked me to my wall, another time respect and admire to Nippon, Twitter.😮❤
I've started to make a habit of listening to Shamisen in Tokyo videos while I'm at work. KiKi has some really good skills.
Yay! I was wondering when KiKi was going to make an appearance. I love seeing the shamisen under the cherry blossom videos! The music just seems to fit the backdrop perfectly. #bingecrew (9/333)
They are amazing! I'm so glad you're still working with them. Binge continue.
I'm glad you found this passion and so many others that have made this channel what it is today
I love the sound of the Shamisen. It gives me a very calming feeling.
It's going to be so much fun seeing how you and KiKi have grown over the years
The Shamisen is a fascinating instrument, I love the sound of it and KiKi are wonderful, so talented.
I can’t even fathom moving my hands that fast. Watching from the beginning the shots in this one really stand out I can tell you care a lot oboist these two!
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Hi Norm!
I think its great that you managed to find something like the Shamisen, to keep your passion and keep you in Japan. It shows how much of an impact its had on your life. I think for me, outside of playing games, my passion would be walking in nature or getting out and about where possible. Seeing new things when possible helps build memories and brings joy.
I love the unique sound of the shamisen. They're so skilled!
They are amazing. I knew nothing about Shamisen but these two ladies are breathtakingly talented.
Ahhh, so interesting to see an earlier view into Kiki! Always good to see shamisen content crossing over to Tokyo Lens
I have never heard of this instrument. Love the sound. 🪴
I think that is something that is truly UNIQUE from Japan, i know of no other country where there is such demand for a traditional, national instrument, it surprises me there are even enough good shamisen players in Japan to fulfill the demand
Looking forward to seeing more shamisen videos on my marathon through your videos, they have a really distinct sound and i enjoy listening to people playing them.
What a life changing „meet cute“. I always have the most interesting encounters wandering the streets being open.
I always admire people who can focus on one passion and get really really good at it. There is always a lot happening and I am interested in too many things. But I try to keep the connection with singing. Today I have singing lessons in Jazz and on Monday in opera singing ☺️ I love singing and my dream is to sing the Jazz song „Cry me a river“ by Julie London and „Why don’t you do right“ by Amy Irving in a classy Japanese jazz bar in a fine dress, right next to a black piano and people drinking whiskey 🥃
It is through your channel that I discovered the musical instrument Shamisen❣️😊❣️
I love Kanami she is very cute 💓
whop cares, they are musicians not models
@@enterthevoidIi Besides, Hikari is the cute one ;P
As a guitar player. I can not wait for the day I learn to play shamisen. Keeping The Neko alive!
O wow love KiKi! Please go play in Gothenburg, Sweden! I think the music organizers Koloni or Oceanen would surely have you play.
What a beautiful sound ! I never knew such an instrument existed. It is so relaxing. Maybe I should take up Shamisen 😊!
Thanks for sharing KiKi with the rest of the world. Cheers from Canada. Wonderful stuff.
shamisen is a great Instrument, love the music.
My first Japanese professor plays Shamisen, and she plays at the school sometimes. I missed her last performance, but I hope to catch her next time. I've never seen a Smainesn IRL.
The world is full of amazong unique instruments and music
Step nine! A couple hundred more to go to be up to date!
Short, sweet and moving to follow Kiki!
(and your other channel now that I think of it)
Hi Norm!
🍙
I love watching KiKi on your channel. I can't wait to discover your other channel featuring them. Love to see after all this time you three still work together happily!
ooh i have seen Shamisen through anime it was cool and beautiful
I've seen "Senbonzakura" by Waggaki Band, I was thrilled by their performance on shamisen and other japanese instruments but I wasn't aware of what they are playing on. Yesterday, I've been going through my music list and I've realized, that they are using this instrument there. It's quite interesting how your awareness may change how you perceive the world. Of course I'm going to check out that shamisen channel! 😀
I like their kimonos👘 Sounds like Tsugaru style
yea! Its Tsugaru Shamisen~
Great !
Very cool.
They bloody awesime
One of my passions is knitting. I had always admired knitters, but didn’t start learning until I turned 40. It all started in my house with a friend and her needles? Ah ah ah! 🏡👯♀️🧶💉🧛🏼♀️ oops! Wrong needle…
Anyone interested should check out the other channel Shamisen in Tokyo too.
It’s like getting a full CD of music free.
Wow😀,. I like to learn things. Keep up the good work.
Hikari is so beyond beautiful...
Those kimono/hakata(?) Are stunning. But wouldn't those extra long sleeves be a hindrance when playing the shamisen?
Have you seen the anime about Shamisen titled Those Snow White Notes?
Hopefully they'll still still put up videos on their own channel too😉 Looking forward to the behind the scenes. Is the Atsugi base video ready yet? Hikari san is also part of Korufune but they seem to have been a bit quiet lately.
Very nice. Don't know much about shamisen and the KiKi. Are they professional players and go to different places to perform?
Yea~ They are professional players who play all over Japan and occasionally do shows overseas.
They are doing shows around Japan every week!
That’s another item I am going to add to a list and impulse buy at 3am
I like the sound of Shamisen. Thank you for bringing this group, Kiki, to my attention. Next time I come to Tokyo for a concert, I might just look them up if they have a liveshow scheduled.
My first face-to-face encounter with a live Shamisen music is at a concert I attended in November 2016, last year. It was at Nippon Budokan, and the concert was by idol group, UPUPGIRLS（仮）. The shamisen was an opening act. The reason for this is that one of their singles, 全力！Pump Up! uses a Shamisen as an intro.
This is the official MV:
th-cam.com/video/HKaDl8YwXTs/w-d-xo.html
It is kinda of a fusion of Shamisen and EDM ^_^
¡¡Excelente!!
Hi I watch KiKi when I'm blue and they shake me out it.
These girls are like Slayer. They fucking rock.
When are they coming to Honolulu?
I would love to see them live! I'll be in Kyoto in November, any chance they'll be around then and, if so, is there a usual place/time to check them out? Also, if there are albums available to purchase, is there anywhere a Canadian would be able to find them? *goes to sub to both this and the Shamisen channel*
Derp. Didn't read the description before I commented. Looks like both of the albums are available in Canada via itunes as well. Nice!
haha no worries.
Welcome to the channel(s) Chris! Great to have you.
Glad you found the links! We are hoping to get more up on iTunes soon!
Nice vid
Tocan chingon hay que admitirlo
When you film them, can you do something about the audio quality? In some videos there's a lot of wind noise over the microphone. I really appreciate you going to the effort of sharing all their amazing talent to us. I'd just love to hear it unspoiled by recording artifacts. Thanks!
Hahahahahahahaha
Yes
I’ll travel back in time and change my budget so that I can record with audio equipment that suits your needs specifically!
But I need your help for you
Just need you to send me a time machine
You can do that right?
You seem to know a lot of things and stuff...
So that must also include time travel! (Right?)
So... shall we become time travellers?
We just have to be sure not to Change ANYTHING else...
We could end up altering the course of history altogether
And I really love the life I have now and wouldn’t want to give up this amazing life...
Maybe it’s best if just You travel back in time and send me the microphone!
Just screenshot this comment and take it back with you and show it to me.
Unless.... do you think the screenshot would disappear since I hadn’t written it yet...
We could be in a real pickle...
I might need a bit of time to work out the time traveling logistics on this one.
But for now you can go ahead and buy whichever audio quality improving device works the best in your expertise!
Let’s talk time travel after that!
@@TokyoLens At no point did I ask you to go back and fix the old videos. A piece of open cell foam that'd cost you 100 yen put over the microphone would fix the problem by acting as a break to the airflow around the mic. Even a pair of socks put over the mic will fix the problem! I just figure if you're wanting to post professional level videos, a bit of work on the sound quality would be great. You want to do the best possible job in presenting KiKi, right? I'm trying to help you here, not trying to abuse you.
I have learned 1 thing so far, being sarcastic, and eating fired chicken gets you more views then being polite and not eating fried chicken. But I enjoy both of you guys xD
Though it saddens me that your videos so under-viewed :(
Yo Norm, you da man
I was looking for some shamisen playing, and omg, you are so gooood! I wondering what kind of music do you listen in your daily life :3 thanks!
I basically have only listened to Shamisen music since I started playing
Also
Thank you so much-;
🥰
I love you! Japanese Shamisen Girls for ever!!!!!!
@hikari #relatable
Very cool. Is it me or are the chording fingers plucking sometimes as well?
The shamisen makes me think of Zenitsu, love this instrument.
Gf goals
I used to know a girl who played the banjo, sounds kinda similar.
Hey friend!! Tina here….I play…more like try to make music from….the guitar. Nothing fancy. Definitely not as cool as the Shamisen. Nor as cool looking when you play.