With teary eyes I thank you from the bottom of my heart for bringing my parents to me through your music. Parents were born in Hawaii and raised in Okinawa and both are deceased. The memories of them playing the shamisen and dancing are so clearly etched in my memory bank. Your music brought them to the forefront this evening as I watched your video and the chills ran down the back of my spine. You made me happy this evening and domo arigatou gozaimasu, Discovery Sound.
I'm sorry about the lost of your parents; I'm so happy that you found something that reminds you of special memories of them. It's wonderful when you find a song or music that can open your heart and put a smile on your face like that. May God bless your heart!
I lived on Okinawa for three years and had many chances to listen to music like this. Even still, though I was born in the US and am back, when I feel homesick it is for Okinawa. The culture, the people, it was all very beautiful.
I lived in Okinawa for one year and this brings back many heartwarming memories ❤️ it's beautiful to see how Okinawa always stay in your heart even years after. I want to go back!
Greetings from Thailand. I really love Okinawa culture & people. Ryukyu (Thais call Liu Kiu) and Kingdom of Siam had commercial & cultural contacts since the early Ryukyu Kingdom. Awamori is made from Thai indica rice imported from Siam and Sanshin is also covered with Thai snake skin. Now I'm writing about history of Ryukyu for my Thai friends in a fascinating way so that they wont be bored. There's 3 parts: Relationship to Siam, Ming China, and birth of Karate. Place names in Uchinaaguchi are also mentioned to compare with Standard Japanese accent.
I like it! sounds relaxed (to me)😌 I love Okinawan (Ryukyuan) music, culture and language(s) from Germany 🇩🇪 and I want to visit these beautiful islands
this song reminds me of my grandfather who was born in okinawa. even though okinawa now belongs to japan i dont want to stop considering myself okinawan :) :)
Thank you for posting this, it is beautiful. I have only been in America for two years but I miss home so much. This song brings back wonderful memories of Okinawa. I want to go back so badly. I was raised there, it was pure paradise.
I love everything about Okinawa. I don't know if there's something in the water, but once you've been there, no other place feels quite as beautiful, peaceful, and welcoming. I wish we had stayed there.
ASADOYA YUNTA [Saa] kimi wa nonaka no ibara no hana ka Kurete kaereba yarehon ni hikitomeru [Matahaari nu chindara kanushamayo] [Matahaari nu chindara kanushamayo] [Saa] ureshi hazukashi okinawa wo tatete Nushi wa shirayuri yarehon ni mamanaranu [Matahaari nu chindara kanushamayo] [Matahaari nu chindara kanushamayo] [Saa] tagusa torunara izayoi tsukiyo Futari de kigane mo yarehon ni mizuirazu [Matahaari nu chindara kanushamayo] [Matahaari nu chindara kanushamayo] [Saa] somete agemashou konji no kosode Kakete okure yo nasake no tasuki [Matahaari nu chindara kanushamayo] [Matahaari nu chindara kanushamayo]
Saa kimi wa nonaka no ibara no hanaka Sa yui yui Kurete kaereba yarehon ni hikitomeru Matahaarinu tsuindara kanushamayo Saa ureshi hazukashi ukina wo tatete Sa yui yui Nushi wa shirayuri yarehon ni mamanaranu Matahaarinu tsuindara kanushamayo Saa tagusa torunara izayoitsukiyo Sa yui yui Futari de kiganemo yarehon ni mizuirazu Matahaarinu tsuindara kanushamayo
as a big resemblance amongst traditional folk songs around the globe in every corner of it's islands, the act of singing are like chanting, it was to charm the inner consciousness like meditating and trance state
such relaxing music, so calming, so gentle, and so soothing, love it. really perfect if you came back from work or school and your really stressed out, this calms me right away!!! love the music!!
I know what you mean :( I'd give anything to go back. I think its the fact that okinawans are so in touch with their culture and have strong ties with nature...it makes everything so peaceful
In this they embrace everything like a blushing bride does her bouquet of freshly-cut roses...not minding thorns which pierce the most petite and delicate digits. Isn't it something, this transmission or connection still keeping your father and you together with good music acting as the conduit? It is much the same with me...from both my parents I've learned to love music as the soundtrack of my life.
I've listened to this everyday for the past week, I love it. I don't usually like traditional asian music elements infused with a modern feel, but this is amazing.
Your words are so sincere and special that I have to acknowledge them and the effect they must have on people who watch this. I've always been fond of this traditional jewel from beautiful and noble Okinawa...but your "meditation" on the significance of the song brings fresh whole meaning and sentiment to it. We do not know each other, but you have made my day. Thank you, and thank you for this Discovery Sound. :)
"Asadoya Yunta" is neither in Japanese or Okinawan. It is called Yaeyama language, spoken on the island of Yaeyama, Okinawa prefecture. All Ryukyuan languages are languages of it's own right and is recognised by the UN.
Syafiq Amir actually there is no yaeyama island. Yaeyama is a group of islands Okinawa included. Iromote, ishigaki and yonaguni being the southern islands of the Yaeyama island chain. Each island has its own distinct dialect.
yeahhhh Okinawa anadsoso, I always sing over Tokushima Osaka, Nagasaki, Kakawa and some places I can't remember it's familiar sounds like HAWAII. Arikatokoshaimasita,
Is the lady singing in this music video Kyoko Gushiken? The music in this video is very nice. Conjures sweet emotions within. Many of the songs on Ms Gushiken albums are Okinawan songs like this with dreamy-like modern music background... which gives it a beautiful musical dimension. I admire her for doing it.
When I went through the caves (Peace Park) and came out weeping, there were older ladies sitting on the park benches sipping Pepsi or Coca-Cola. They saw me weeping and told me, "It's ok". Even if it caused me pain, I am thankful for all I have learned. xozone
@tamashii14 It is a sampler. The above song is just a demo I made for the sampler. There is a link in the description to the song on itunes. I am really glad my music could make you happy.
Go to Okinawa first chance you get, but be warned you may not want to leave. My biggest regret in life is leaving. All the sadness I felt in Oki when I went through certain hardships are nothing compared to the sadness I feel being away from the Island.
I listen to Okinawa Folk often when I am pissed of, in rage or having other problems... and when listening to it I just start to forget every problem and just calm down and see toward the future! That is what I call real music, not Rap or that shit ._.
What beautiful music! I have never been to Okinawa but dream one day visiting it. This music really takes you there!! Is this part of an Album? Where can I get it!!!
He gave to this earth of ours a true treasure when, in the midst of playing that tender three-stringed lute from the land of the Rising Sun, he helped to bring you into the world. Take to the grave with you as well, the vow I herein swear to you: Friends we are, and friends shall we remain through thick and thin. Please contact me through PM or whatever as soon as you have a chance. -Steven, otherwise known as HumblePilgrim
Wow, thank you HumblePilgrim1, you just reciprocated the same; made my day with your reply. Life is beautiful isn't it? Imagine the sound of a 3 string instrument has opened a friendship between two strangers..ha! The power of a shamisen~beautiful! My dad was an invalid at a young age and spent most of his days in bed playing the shamisen. I will hold his music close to my heart and take it to the grave with me~Thanks again~a lovely day I send your way~:D
Hey this is great! Good old DiscoverySound! Are you still up in Hokkaido ? I like the Okinawa folk songs ! Sometimes I play them on my Shamisen too! I've heard other Tsugaru Shamisen players say that it is difficult but I don't usually have a problem with them since its mostly just a matter of translating major key tonalities onto the futozao Shamisen. I find the Okinawa melodies to actually be rather fun to play! Anyway hope to talk to ya soon!
Hi! I'm a singer, and I want to sing the original Yaeyaman lyrics of "Asadoya Yunta", but I've only found the Japanese ones. I'd be very grateful if somebody provided me those lyrics. Thanks!
@tokyopp Thanks for the comment. You can find my samples on Loopmasters for download or you can get the actual CD from my site. This was just a demo. There is so much more on the disc.
It's called Hogan, but Okinawans do have a different dialect when they speak japanese. I never thought there was a difference between mainland and oki dialect till I went to tokyo haha
@nanlani Thank you for that beautiful comment. I am too touched that my music could touch someone. I don't usually get a lot of comments like that so you really made my day as well. Check your inbox ;)
nidia ramirez You can download this song right from TH-cam if you want. This is a song made from the sampling cd. You can make your own Okinawa feel with the disc.
after spending several years on the beautiful island of Okinawa i can assure you that the Okinawans themselves admit to being politically tied to Japan. they wil be the first to tell you that they are Okinawans first and foremost and ,among the older Okinawans there is little love for the Japanese or the americans. There words not mine.
With teary eyes I thank you from the bottom of my heart for bringing my parents to me through your music. Parents were born in Hawaii and raised in Okinawa and both are deceased. The memories of them playing the shamisen and dancing are so clearly etched in my memory bank. Your music brought them to the forefront this evening as I watched your video and the chills ran down the back of my spine. You made me happy this evening and domo arigatou gozaimasu, Discovery Sound.
I'm sorry about the lost of your parents; I'm so happy that you found something that reminds you of special memories of them. It's wonderful when you find a song or music that can open your heart and put a smile on your face like that. May God bless your heart!
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It's not a shamisen. It's a sanshin. From one Okinawan to another.
I lived on Okinawa for three years and had many chances to listen to music like this. Even still, though I was born in the US and am back, when I feel homesick it is for Okinawa. The culture, the people, it was all very beautiful.
💖⚡✨ Same Feelings here
Magical place💕💕🤙🏼🤙🏼
I live in Okinawa,Japan.
and omg! i love the festivals there when they play the samishenn! im a proud half okinawan american :)
I lived in Okinawa for one year and this brings back many heartwarming memories ❤️ it's beautiful to see how Okinawa always stay in your heart even years after. I want to go back!
Greetings from Thailand. I really love Okinawa culture & people.
Ryukyu (Thais call Liu Kiu) and Kingdom of Siam had commercial & cultural contacts since the early Ryukyu Kingdom. Awamori is made from Thai indica rice imported from Siam and Sanshin is also covered with Thai snake skin.
Now I'm writing about history of Ryukyu for my Thai friends in a fascinating way so that they wont be bored. There's 3 parts: Relationship to Siam, Ming China, and birth of Karate. Place names in Uchinaaguchi are also mentioned to compare with Standard Japanese accent.
Thumbs Up For Thailand too!
I like it! sounds relaxed (to me)😌
I love Okinawan (Ryukyuan) music, culture and language(s) from Germany 🇩🇪 and I want to visit these beautiful islands
my grandfather was jaoanese....from osaka , i really love this song
maybe one day i ´ll go to japan..is my dream
I was born Brazilian...but when i listen to this song, i feel nostalgia for a time and menories which I think are not mine...and I search
Essa musica está mais para um mantra de Okinawa..!
me too!!!
Best of luck on your journey!
Maybe you were in Okinawa in a past life
I wish, I could visit okinawa in near future...
it was a nice song, giving a vibe like chillin at the beach.. okinawan beach
this song reminds me of my grandfather who was born in okinawa. even though okinawa now belongs to japan i dont want to stop considering myself okinawan :) :)
Literal shivers all over listening to this. Absolutely amazing❤
My mind is at peace when I listen to this beautiful song.
Greetings from India🙏
Thank you for posting this, it is beautiful. I have only been in America for two years but I miss home so much. This song brings back wonderful memories of Okinawa. I want to go back so badly. I was raised there, it was pure paradise.
Very cool music. I love the instrumental especially.👍🇺🇸🇯🇵
I love everything about Okinawa. I don't know if there's something in the water, but once you've been there, no other place feels quite as beautiful, peaceful, and welcoming. I wish we had stayed there.
I have my first kiss at Okinawa. I can't forget it.This song reminds me to that time.
What a beautiful and friendly place. I loved being there and want to return some day. I love you, Okinawa and the Okinawan people.
I lived on the Island 97-01 I will return one day!
Your music as moved many and myself. You have blessed many with your gift, please continue to carry out your mission on this earth.
Who's singing "Asadoya Yunta"? Who's the artist? This is the best version (my opinion)
ASADOYA YUNTA
[Saa] kimi wa nonaka no ibara no hana ka
Kurete kaereba yarehon ni hikitomeru
[Matahaari nu chindara kanushamayo]
[Matahaari nu chindara kanushamayo]
[Saa] ureshi hazukashi okinawa wo tatete
Nushi wa shirayuri yarehon ni mamanaranu
[Matahaari nu chindara kanushamayo]
[Matahaari nu chindara kanushamayo]
[Saa] tagusa torunara izayoi tsukiyo
Futari de kigane mo yarehon ni mizuirazu
[Matahaari nu chindara kanushamayo]
[Matahaari nu chindara kanushamayo]
[Saa] somete agemashou konji no kosode
Kakete okure yo nasake no tasuki
[Matahaari nu chindara kanushamayo]
[Matahaari nu chindara kanushamayo]
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Que legal! tem a tradução?
Saa kimi wa nonaka no ibara no hanaka
Sa yui yui
Kurete kaereba yarehon ni hikitomeru
Matahaarinu tsuindara kanushamayo
Saa ureshi hazukashi ukina wo tatete
Sa yui yui
Nushi wa shirayuri yarehon ni mamanaranu
Matahaarinu tsuindara kanushamayo
Saa tagusa torunara izayoitsukiyo
Sa yui yui
Futari de kiganemo yarehon ni mizuirazu
Matahaarinu tsuindara kanushamayo
My mothers side of the Family is from Okinawa ♥️
my wife family is from okinawa. Moromizato family
Nakamura Great Grand Father from Okinawa ✋
Mine too.
A tomishima here...cheers yall! Stay safe and be well!
as a big resemblance amongst traditional folk songs around the globe in every corner of it's islands, the act of singing are like chanting, it was to charm the inner consciousness like meditating and trance state
Recently got so into Okinawan music. This is one of the most beautiful songs..
such relaxing music, so calming, so gentle, and so soothing, love it. really perfect if you came back from work or school and your really stressed out, this calms me right away!!! love the music!!
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What a great traditional song with perfect arrangement! Thank you for sharing
❤️deep down in my heart ❤️
I know what you mean :( I'd give anything to go back.
I think its the fact that okinawans are so in touch with their culture and have strong ties with nature...it makes everything so peaceful
In this they embrace everything like a blushing bride does her bouquet of freshly-cut roses...not minding thorns which pierce the most petite and delicate digits. Isn't it something, this transmission or connection still keeping your father and you together with good music acting as the conduit? It is much the same with me...from both my parents I've learned to love music as the soundtrack of my life.
Muito lindo! Very beautiful! I feel like home in Okinawa. It looks like the northeast of Brazil in many aspects.
I love okinawan music
I've listened to this everyday for the past week, I love it. I don't usually like traditional asian music elements infused with a modern feel, but this is amazing.
It's so _relaxing_.
Miles McKinley All or most of western music is basically what was there in the past, fused with a "modern feel". This is no different.
This is simply perfect!!! Thank you so much for uploading this cultural treasure here, sharing!!!!
It's a traditional song, one of the most known. Exactly for that is so unique.
Arigatou gosaimasu..... I'm back home now thanks to your music.....
Thank you for your immediate response..passing the video on to the rest of the family. Hawaii has a big Okinawan population. Good evening to you...
I love Ryukyuan music. Brava!
It's much better than the “Asadoya yunta” I've heard so far.
RIGHT? I love this ballad type vs the more pop/upbeat versions.
I love this music, so relaxing.
okinawa is amazing! one day I'll go! :) Wonderful !
Arigatou okinawa!
Neefedebiru Uchinaa is better
Gratificante escuchar ASADOYA YUNTA👋👋👋💞💞
Definitely have a "life" given the fact they live the longest here! If only I grew up here!
one of my favorite japanese musicians is from okinawa
Your words are so sincere and special that I have to acknowledge them and the effect they must have on people who watch this. I've always been fond of this traditional jewel from beautiful and noble Okinawa...but your "meditation" on the significance of the song brings fresh whole meaning and sentiment to it. We do not know each other, but you have made my day. Thank you, and thank you for this Discovery Sound. :)
I love this song!
This is one of the most melodious songs I have heard. Reminds me of a sweet Indian Raga.
Fantástico!
nabbie's love brought me here. i wish i can go to okinawa with my wife someday. thank you for uploading this.
個人的にはかなり好み。
Me keep replaying this song. Love it. Even tho i dont understand it.
+Axe Yuu www.glitterberri.com/lyrics/asadoya-yunta/
Antonio Guamil thanks !
"Asadoya Yunta" is neither in Japanese or Okinawan. It is called Yaeyama language, spoken on the island of Yaeyama, Okinawa prefecture. All Ryukyuan languages are languages of it's own right and is recognised by the UN.
Syafiq Amir actually there is no yaeyama island. Yaeyama is a group of islands Okinawa included. Iromote, ishigaki and yonaguni being the southern islands of the Yaeyama island chain. Each island has its own distinct dialect.
Whatever the case may be Syafiq Amir, I am Okinawa, Don’t tell me what I am.
@Islander Local Tell that to my parents and grandparents
Ishigaki island ❤️
yeahhhh Okinawa anadsoso, I always sing over Tokushima Osaka, Nagasaki, Kakawa and some places I can't remember it's familiar sounds like HAWAII. Arikatokoshaimasita,
Clams Casino samples this in Human. Great stuff
liu kiu kingdom used to trade with old tondo and caboloan kingdom in luzon island in philippines
the song echo sounds like old hokkien songs. the northern regions do like such high pitch echoing sounds
Is the lady singing in this music video Kyoko Gushiken? The music in this video is very nice. Conjures sweet emotions within. Many of the songs on Ms Gushiken albums are Okinawan songs like this with dreamy-like modern music background... which gives it a beautiful musical dimension. I admire her for doing it.
My second home. I love you Okinawa. xozone
Karen Sue Okinawa loves you too.
xo Okinawan elders would make a fist and tape on their chest gently and say, "Okinawans have a good heart". It's true, they do. xozone
When I went through the caves (Peace Park) and came out weeping, there were older ladies sitting on the park
benches sipping Pepsi or Coca-Cola. They saw me weeping and told me, "It's ok". Even if it caused me pain, I am thankful for all I have learned. xozone
I remember that music my mom would play it on the stereo record player or you would hear it in Okinawan cab ! This is a more modern version.
Much love for Okinawa and the awesome people I met. I LOVE you guys, SHI SA!
@tamashii14 It is a sampler. The above song is just a demo I made for the sampler. There is a link in the description to the song on itunes. I am really glad my music could make you happy.
i want to go to your paradise.. and you are beautiful just like okinawa...
Go to Okinawa first chance you get, but be warned you may not want to leave.
My biggest regret in life is leaving. All the sadness I felt in Oki when I went through certain hardships are nothing compared to the sadness I feel being away from the Island.
Is it a love song?. Nice music to dance as a couple.
I'm a native speaker of regular Japanese and I think this is a mix of Okinawan and old Japanese.
Okinawa música tradicional nipona muy linda
I listen to Okinawa Folk often when I am pissed of, in rage or having other problems... and when listening to it I just start to forget every problem and just calm down and see toward the future! That is what I call real music, not Rap or that shit ._.
What beautiful music! I have never been to Okinawa but dream one day visiting it. This music really takes you there!! Is this part of an Album? Where can I get it!!!
He gave to this earth of ours a true treasure when, in the midst of playing that tender three-stringed lute from the land of the Rising Sun, he helped to bring you into the world. Take to the grave with you as well, the vow I herein swear to you: Friends we are, and friends shall we remain through thick and thin. Please contact me through PM or whatever as soon as you have a chance. -Steven, otherwise known as HumblePilgrim
Omedeto Okinawa !
when my brother was the military he was stashond in Okinawa Japan that's were I'm from
Wow, thank you HumblePilgrim1, you just reciprocated the same; made my day with your reply. Life is beautiful isn't it? Imagine the sound of a 3 string instrument has opened a friendship between two strangers..ha! The power of a shamisen~beautiful! My dad was an invalid at a young age and spent most of his days in bed playing the shamisen. I will hold his music close to my heart and take it to the grave with me~Thanks again~a lovely day I send your way~:D
Hey this is great! Good old DiscoverySound! Are you still up in Hokkaido ? I like the Okinawa folk songs ! Sometimes I play them on my Shamisen too! I've heard other Tsugaru Shamisen players say that it is difficult but I don't usually have a problem with them since its mostly just a matter of translating major key tonalities onto the futozao Shamisen. I find the Okinawa melodies to actually be rather fun to play! Anyway hope to talk to ya soon!
This is good stuff. Thank you, from San Diego :)
Hi! I'm a singer, and I want to sing the original Yaeyaman lyrics of "Asadoya Yunta", but I've only found the Japanese ones. I'd be very grateful if somebody provided me those lyrics. Thanks!
@tamashii14 Go to Okinawa, I lived there for 14 years and there is no where in the world like it. I would give anything to be able to go back.
@tokyopp Thanks for the comment. You can find my samples on Loopmasters for download or you can get the actual CD from my site. This was just a demo. There is so much more on the disc.
Fantastic music! Where can buy the digital edition of this CD?
@orthant Actually, it is the Southern most prefecture of Japan.
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@willfox12345 Thanks for the jump in keyword search.. Awesome!!
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It's called Hogan, but Okinawans do have a different dialect when they speak japanese. I never thought there was a difference between mainland and oki dialect till I went to tokyo haha
What do these lyrics mean? It sounds so beautiful.
I didn’t know they did throat singing in Japan
gotta check out that roman tam version.
Actually it is the southern most prefecture of Japan.
Who are the singers??????????
🇨🇵❤️🎌
@sniperwolf7 Asadoya Yunta, 安里屋ユンタ in japanese.
@nanlani Thank you for that beautiful comment. I am too touched that my music could touch someone. I don't usually get a lot of comments like that so you really made my day as well. Check your inbox ;)
@orthant, No it's not. It's part of Japan.
An old song for old people.
sounds like borneo music
Is this song in Okinawan or regular Japanese? Sorry I'm not good at telling the difference.
where can I buy this c.d I had a c.d from Okinawa with exactly these songs but it got scratched years ago :(
nidia ramirez You can download this song right from TH-cam if you want. This is a song made from the sampling cd. You can make your own Okinawa feel with the disc.
ok thanks you
Hello. The fastest way to get it is download on loopmasters.com
www.discoverysound.com/en/DFSD650/
or the CD sampler here.
Can I use this song in a Japanese Artist video?
after spending several years on the beautiful island of Okinawa i can assure you that the Okinawans themselves admit to being politically tied to Japan. they wil be the first to tell you that they are Okinawans first and foremost and ,among the older Okinawans there is little love for the Japanese or the americans. There words not mine.
What is the name of this song?
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