I never heard of this band, but goddamn, they're cool. I love non-Western metal bands that incorporate their country's music into their sound. You get some really unique music.
Next year I hit the big seven-Oh. I’ll never stop loving hard rock. No elevator music for me. They can pry the Led Zeppelin album out of my cold dead hands.
I just wanna mention, the guitarist is playing a baritone and still manages to solo like a champ, using a capo to change the scale is such a versatile way to play
Beni plays a Tsugaru-style Futozao (Thick Neck Size) Shamisen. The sharp, flashy style of tsugaru was played in the streets by the bousama (blind musicians) who developed a more lively style. Blind musicians at the beginning of the 20th century, including Shirakawa Gunpachiro Takahashi Chikuzan and sighted players like Kida Rinshoei developed a new style of play, based on traditional folk songs ("min'yo"), but with a lot Improvisation and eye-catching finger work. This style - known as Tsugaru-Jamisen, after the native region in northern Honshu - is relatively popular today in Japan. The virtuoso tsugaru jamisen style is sometimes compared to bluegrass banjo. The classic pick is called Bachi. The koto is a Japanese zither and the national instrument of Japan.The bamboo flute is called a shakuhachi and the second drum kit is a wadeiko The singer's very broad vibrato is typical of Shigin, a traditional poem concert style. Suzuhana Yuko, the singer of the Wagakki Band, is a certified teacher for Shigin.
Thank you! This additional background is appreciated. I'm in my 70's. My usual music is opera and the American Song Book. However, this is the best contemporary band.
This is very interesting to learn the names, styles and some history of the instruments and the style of the voice. It helps me to understand what I’m hearing.
@@Ksimetazolin Сугубо на любителя. Я например от спиричуэлз тащусь (ниггерские церковные пения). Но эти джапы понравились. Не коммерция, но с душой, и профессионально.
Better than most of the stuff being done these days by a long shot. Pretty darn good, actually! The use of instruments like the koto, shamisen, and shakuhachi, to go with electric guitars and drums is very well done.
this has absolutely nothing to do with the rest of the world. japan still living in their own cultural bubble like nobodies bussiness and the opening of their borders never happend
First time hearing this band and I'm blown away they are awesome and can hold their own against any band out there love the fact they include the style of their home land with modern metal
They did this back in 2015 I think. They did shows in NYC as well and there's a video where they show the lines around the block. They went onto also go into Europe as well. This was when they were relatively new. You can also find some radio interviews they did with American stations still up. They have never officially said why they didn't do it again but there's been speculation in regards to the wider attitudes of the Japanese music industry, namely there's some sense of inferiority they have with the outside world i.e. what works in Japan doesn't work abroad and it's considered weird. Wagakki did decently outside of Japan, and I remember Yuko saying that they were scared at first, but were so blown away by their foreign fans, with some going up to them and speaking to them in Japanese. Probably the biggest elephant in the room was their level of English fluency, I only really heard Yuko and Beni speak it and it was to a basic level, whenever they had to express a more complicated idea they needed an interpreter (I think that would've changed if they decided to tour more regularly though). Kind of hard when you're trying to express your inspirations and musical style. The interviews they do with Japanese outlets are so much more in depth and interesting. That said, the purpose of the tour was to try to market them abroad and make them big outside of Japan, it seems that the venues they were getting abroad were smaller than in Japan, and while they were huge in Japan, they were much smaller abroad. It seemed like they preferred just staying in Japan and doing bigger venues rather than dealing with international travel and smaller venues. Still they did express interest in going to Taiwan and Indonesia in recent years, which likely isn't going to happen now though.
The Shamisen player is insanely beautiful and skillful. Every time she takes the stage you can feel her stage presence, her beauty is as good as her skills, just amazing. This girl is a Japanese treasure.
OMFG !! Beni beni beni How much i love beni old hairstyle in this song ❤ she looks so gorgeous but badass at the same time... such a beautiful rocker princess 💗💗💗
Some really good musicians. I like the way they mix traditional Japanese instruments into their music without drowning them in heavy metal (which I also like.) I’ll keep my eye on them to see how they mix these cultures together. Fun and interesting.
Never heard of them until now,as I was aimlessly drifting through TH-cam, but damn!!!!! I'm a fan Now! Wow ! Music and mathematics are universal languages!
I got to see this kickass band in NYC in 2019 and I can't wait till the day I can see them on stage again. A unique and perfect blend of the old and the new.
Absolutely beautiful! Her voice is amazing, the band has an incredible stage presence, the mix of modern prog-rock and classical Japanese melody is fantastic. I would love to see this band live. I'm sure they would exceed my high expectations. As a master musician, I can honestly say, "they have got my attention!"
Besides, I am one of a minority of men in the West who considers Asian females really beautiful, not "exotic birds." You are probably like me as well, Ted.
No kidding I was blown away at all the talent and the incredibly compelling mixture of traditional and new---! I am a classically trained pianist who happens to think Led Zeppelin is (pretty much) the Best Rock Band EVER- so I love unusual sounds!!
@@angrystirlitz8257 Не, чтоб на концерт мы пошли мало. Пускай сначала подарят Хоккайдо + Хонсю + Сикокку+ Кюсю. Тогда и рассмотри (вблизи), а может даже и отымеем как последних сучек.
wagakkiband is one of the bands that you have to watch their live performance instead of the studio albums. the studio albums are great but the lives are just on another level!
I first ran across WagakkiBand about 2 years ago. Fabulous musicianship, great showmanship. They were scheduled to perform at the Olympics, and I look forward to many new converts when that does happen!
just learned from my oldest son that these are members of other bands in Japan and are famous in their own. As a 74 year old this was as good as it gets.
Love that dope chick playing that whatever instrument, and they are all really cool and good musicians but their metal style isnt that good. I love Babymetal and imo Road of Resistance is in the Top10 best metal songs ever, but that doesnt make me love just any Japanese metal. Like i mean The Shadows were all great musicians but most their songs were kinda gay, means high skill does not equal to good music. Otoh Celtic Frost were mediocre musicians with awesome music.
MOST AMAZING!!!! Their blend of traditional instruments with modern metal arrangements is refreshing as well as EPIC!!! And to think i first heard them on my birthday, the nicest present i got all day , a lifetime of listening to these guys and geishas!!! lol j/k but seriously, MAD RESPECT!!! WOW!!
Wen traditional music and instruments blend together with the modern ones in the correct combination that's what happens....a miracle! Love you guys! Greetings from Greece! 🤘🤘🖤🖤
I'm Japanese. This music speared my heart! Look, I've got goose bumps! I should’ve known the band earlier. Wagakki means Traditional Japanese Instruments, I hope world know how they are brilliant. Bunch of thanks to lots of great comments from world as one of Japanese.
Wow, just came across the Wagakki Band after a friend posted a video by The HU and I wanted to share with them a video by the Yoshida Brothers playing the Shamisen. Dang, I am a super fan! I would love to see this group live. They should get a residency in Las Vegas. They could put on a laser light show with interactive murals in the background showcasing the traditions and art of the Japanese culture mixed with their vision of rock that would be mind-blowing. For some reason, my mind thought back to Jethro Tull. True innovators of music. Very cool.
I hope American fans get a chance to see this band. And with open eyes! Japan was the first country outside US to get into KISS! So maybe we need to return the favor! Rock On!
このバンドは日本の宝です！
感激しました これからも頑張ってください
Every now again you can find an absolute gem on TH-cam... this has to be a classic example, great stuff!
I never heard of this band, but goddamn, they're cool. I love non-Western metal bands that incorporate their country's music into their sound. You get some really unique music.
Exactly how I feel 😌
Fresh and innovative.
If you haven't yet, listen to The Hu band.
Then check out - if you yet haven't - Bloodywood (indian metal) and The HU (mongolian metal). =) *edited*
It’s quite amazing to see how music has morphed and blossomed as its influence seeps into every corner of the world.
あなたは素晴らしいです、私は少し年上です（40歳）が、私はあなたの新しいファンです。もっとください。ドイツからの素敵なご挨拶
Класс!!!!!!!
日本の50代ですが、ちょっと前から虜です🤣
@@鈴木広司-v7b Musik ist was schönes . Musik hält uns am leben . Leider ist übersetzung in Japanisch nicht so gut .
Beni shredding on the shamisen is the most metal thing I've seen all year.
You should check out her old youtube channel from before she joined the band. She's being 10 times as metal here.
@@danielbengtsson9833 Link please ! !
@@silkplayer9 th-cam.com/video/4jtaY9y0bT0/w-d-xo.html
HELL YEAH!
@@danielbengtsson9833 the video is private :'(
Am pushing 70 and I would deffentely love see them live. Keep on rocking till you die
Imma almost with you there, brother, just a few more years. Attending concerts now, including classical, mean so much more.
Next year I hit the big seven-Oh. I’ll never stop loving hard rock. No elevator music for me. They can pry the Led Zeppelin album out of my cold dead hands.
I'm only 66 but I also enjoy this band.
I just wanna mention, the guitarist is playing a baritone and still manages to solo like a champ, using a capo to change the scale is such a versatile way to play
This is FANtastic. First take here from Texas USA. Infusion of traditional and other instruments/vocals. WOW...just...WOW!!
Beni plays a Tsugaru-style Futozao (Thick Neck Size) Shamisen.
The sharp, flashy style of tsugaru was played in the streets by the bousama (blind musicians) who developed a more lively style.
Blind musicians at the beginning of the 20th century, including Shirakawa Gunpachiro
Takahashi Chikuzan and sighted players
like Kida Rinshoei developed a new style of play,
based on traditional folk songs ("min'yo"), but with a lot
Improvisation and eye-catching finger work. This style - known as Tsugaru-Jamisen, after the native region
in northern Honshu - is relatively popular today
in Japan. The virtuoso tsugaru jamisen style is sometimes compared to bluegrass banjo. The classic pick is called Bachi.
The koto is a Japanese zither and the national instrument of Japan.The bamboo flute is called a shakuhachi and the second drum kit is a wadeiko The singer's very broad vibrato is typical of Shigin, a traditional poem concert style.
Suzuhana Yuko, the singer of the Wagakki Band, is a certified teacher for Shigin.
Thank you! This additional background is appreciated. I'm in my 70's. My usual music is opera and the American Song Book. However, this is the best contemporary band.
@@gordonadams5891 Thanks for the nice comment
Thank you for the run-down. I appreciate your knowledge!
Thanks for that info.
This is very interesting to learn the names, styles and some history of the instruments and the style of the voice. It helps me to understand what I’m hearing.
the flute guy is the shy one that only comes out if needed, but if needed he goes BRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Brilliant comment!
I think he’s a Shinto monk perhaps.
和楽器バンド最高❗️かっこいいです‼️
Szerintem is. 🤘
Thank you
The Wagakki band is an awesome band. I've been listening to their music for a while now.
Отличное сочетание настоящего рока с японским колоритом! Превосходно! Молодцы!
Может не на том слушаю, но чёт каша какая-то.
@@Ksimetazolin Сугубо на любителя. Я например от спиричуэлз тащусь (ниггерские церковные пения). Но эти джапы понравились. Не коммерция, но с душой, и профессионально.
@@nazarnazarov2681 какой ещё нахуй Kiss, если ты не различаешь стили и направления нахуя пишешь здесь ебанько.
@@andrejgoryunov2739 С Ш АААААА
@@SawSight И что, сша?
最初のドラムやベース等onlyの演奏から和楽器が入って来る時の流れが変わる感じセンスあり過ぎで好き
Better than most of the stuff being done these days by a long shot. Pretty darn good, actually! The use of instruments like the koto, shamisen, and shakuhachi, to go with electric guitars and drums is very well done.
this has absolutely nothing to do with the rest of the world. japan still living in their own cultural bubble like nobodies bussiness and the opening of their borders never happend
First time hearing this band and I'm blown away they are awesome and can hold their own against any band out there love the fact they include the style of their home land with modern metal
so many underrated musicians coming out of japan.
US TOUR?! WHAT?! WHEN?! B..B..BUT WHAAAT?! Nooo waaay.
They did this back in 2015 I think. They did shows in NYC as well and there's a video where they show the lines around the block. They went onto also go into Europe as well. This was when they were relatively new. You can also find some radio interviews they did with American stations still up.
They have never officially said why they didn't do it again but there's been speculation in regards to the wider attitudes of the Japanese music industry, namely there's some sense of inferiority they have with the outside world i.e. what works in Japan doesn't work abroad and it's considered weird. Wagakki did decently outside of Japan, and I remember Yuko saying that they were scared at first, but were so blown away by their foreign fans, with some going up to them and speaking to them in Japanese. Probably the biggest elephant in the room was their level of English fluency, I only really heard Yuko and Beni speak it and it was to a basic level, whenever they had to express a more complicated idea they needed an interpreter (I think that would've changed if they decided to tour more regularly though). Kind of hard when you're trying to express your inspirations and musical style. The interviews they do with Japanese outlets are so much more in depth and interesting.
That said, the purpose of the tour was to try to market them abroad and make them big outside of Japan, it seems that the venues they were getting abroad were smaller than in Japan, and while they were huge in Japan, they were much smaller abroad. It seemed like they preferred just staying in Japan and doing bigger venues rather than dealing with international travel and smaller venues. Still they did express interest in going to Taiwan and Indonesia in recent years, which likely isn't going to happen now though.
Incredibly beautiful
焔かっこいい、和楽器バンドはレベル高くて好き。ビジュアルも良い
The Shamisen player is insanely beautiful and skillful. Every time she takes the stage you can feel her stage presence, her beauty is as good as her skills, just amazing. This girl is a Japanese treasure.
OMFG !! Beni beni beni
How much i love beni old hairstyle in this song ❤ she looks so gorgeous but badass at the same time... such a beautiful rocker princess 💗💗💗
В Японии отличные рок группы! Молодцы, добры молодцы....
They can all play!!! Imagine a bassist not just keeping time but really throwing down
bass should always be the #1 instrument in the band, all other instruments are inferiour
@@MirridonOnslaught Bass and drums if you ask me
Like Les Claypool, you mean?
Some really good musicians. I like the way they mix traditional Japanese instruments into their music without drowning them in heavy metal (which I also like.) I’ll keep my eye on them to see how they mix these cultures together. Fun and interesting.
You'd also like to check out Black Kirin from China and their National trauma album
Everything Japan does, in industry and art alike, is high quality: one can see their concept of "Kaizen" even in this superbly played music.
Recently heard "Kaizen" when watching WD when Ant was working on a Toyota MR2 mk2.
After watching this .. I true believe in evolution .. respect from the U.K
But they are also very derivative.
Agreed
@@gardenofeels6872 Nah..koreans are more derivative
The internet has revealed that some of the greatest music is being made by relatively unknown bands. Waggaki is a case in point.
Unknown? Maybe to you.
Never heard of them until now,as I was aimlessly drifting through TH-cam, but damn!!!!!
I'm a fan Now! Wow !
Music and mathematics are universal languages!
Same for me!!!
i counted around 35 frets, maybe 40
That is exactly what I said, Damn!
Me too
now me too
すごいねえ、こんな人達が集まっているって、奇跡だよ。
You rock, you kill and also you destroy and vibrate the whole stadium. 🎶🎶🎸
This is my rington - Beni Nanigawa's solo
いつもながらに、べにさんすごい人気！
Love her entrance at 2:35. She steps up, in total control. The guy gets our of her way. Overall, a unique and thoroughly entertaining band!
❤❤❤yes I do
I got to see this kickass band in NYC in 2019 and I can't wait till the day I can see them on stage again. A unique and perfect blend of the old and the new.
WOW! What uniquely beautiful music! At times as delicate as a cherry blossom, but as powerful as a typhoon!
Thank you for posting.
これはカッコイイーーーッ！！！
SUPER WOOOOOW, EXCELENTE, HERMOSO!!!
Absolutely beautiful! Her voice is amazing, the band has an incredible stage presence, the mix of modern prog-rock and classical Japanese melody is fantastic. I would love to see this band live. I'm sure they would exceed my high expectations. As a master musician, I can honestly say, "they have got my attention!"
Besides, I am one of a minority of men in the West who considers Asian females really beautiful, not "exotic birds." You are probably like me as well, Ted.
No kidding I was blown away at all the talent and the incredibly compelling mixture of traditional and new---! I am a classically trained pianist who happens to think Led Zeppelin is (pretty much) the Best Rock Band EVER- so I love unusual sounds!!
@@RicardoMartinez-oh9sq jfc bruh
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Best packaging, Modern, culture, style, harmonic, perform..woooowwww.... thanks for thats...love u all
サムネ、三味線大写しで最高！内また気味になってる脚がまた良き。
Great fusion of heavy metal and traditional Japanese instruments. Glad they bring some of their culture for others to see.
This is some of the most beautiful music I've ever heard in my whole life. This band rocks!
Glad to see characters from the Dynasty Warriors game finding work outside of their main franchise!
Бесподобно. Супер. Металл уехал в Азию и зажил прекрасной жизнью..
The great band and folklore performance, they definitely started a new trend called hardfolk.
Folk metal actually, interesting to see from around the world.
Неожиданно и охреневающе!!!! Оказывается японки те ещё зажигалочки!
A supremely talented band. Love hearing the shamisen in a heavy group like this. Haven't seen such a good japanese band since Hiroshima.
I love it when bands use traditional instruments in their music.. well done
приятно удивлен. Даже в записи звучит хорошо, боюсь представить как офигенно на самом концерте
Можешь ты на концерте их услыхать
только Сахалин, им надо возвращать
На Сахалин, они будут приезжать
и ты сможешь, на концерте побывать
@@ЮРРИИЙЮРРООВ или Хоккайдо они нам вернут вот тогда услышим :)
@@angrystirlitz8257
Хуяйдо тебе будут возвращать: Хуяйдо будешь получать!
@@angrystirlitz8257 Кто что тебе вернёт, убогий клоун
@@angrystirlitz8257 Не, чтоб на концерт мы пошли мало. Пускай сначала подарят Хоккайдо + Хонсю + Сикокку+ Кюсю. Тогда и рассмотри (вблизи), а может даже и отымеем как последних сучек.
Amazing! All of them! Ok, now I am a Sushi-Metal fan! Bravo! 👌👍👏👏👏 Bravo!
When fusion music makes a lot of sense. Bloody good.
When she came out and started whaling on the SHAMISEN, man what can I say, she was on it! 😲👍🏻
wagakkiband is one of the bands that you have to watch their live performance instead of the studio albums. the studio albums are great but the lives are just on another level!
Молодцы ребята! Чувствуется талант и любовь к своему делу
I am a 53 yr old Metal head and this was AWESOME!
I first ran across WagakkiBand about 2 years ago. Fabulous musicianship, great showmanship. They were scheduled to perform at the Olympics, and I look forward to many new converts when that does happen!
Realy disconcerting, congratulation
54 yr. Old METAL HEAD here and YES!
I'm 58 and ChickenFoot was the last band worth listening to. Wow, this crew is friggin talented. I'm looking for more of them.
58 and still rockin here too. Just today I found this band and Band-Maid. Rock is not dead you just have to look for it because radio IS dead!
just learned from my oldest son that these are members of other bands in Japan and are famous in their own. As a 74 year old this was as good as it gets.
ベニさんの登場、流石です❣️って感じ。
カッコイイ💗
I am always looking for under the radar groups. I found Band Maid and Baby Metal like that and now I LOVE WAGAKKI BAND too!!!!!
...this is just beautiful and exactly how to open a set, metal AF.
The Japanese love a lot of American culture. Love seeing them mix Japanese and American also. Glad we became close allies after the war
Как же это красиво! Здоровья всем ,и с Новым Годом)))))))))!💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥
Не думал, что на сямисэне можно лабать рок.
Вообще японцы молодцы - любят рок. Настоящий крутой рок!
th-cam.com/video/x-GLzEscCX4/w-d-xo.html
Так, для разнообразия. )
Really like this. Lead guitar is amazing...so as the show! Go Wagakki!
holy those pinch harmonics is sooooo fire 🔥🔥🔥
Бомбезный джем ! Просто нет слов как бомбит !!!!! Однозначно ЛАЙК !
Реально. Просто раскатали!
Love this live version of Homura. Hagane may also be one of the best songs I’ve heard in my life
This band deserves some metal crowd!!!
Love that dope chick playing that whatever instrument, and they are all really cool and good musicians but their metal style isnt that good. I love Babymetal and imo Road of Resistance is in the Top10 best metal songs ever, but that doesnt make me love just any Japanese metal. Like i mean The Shadows were all great musicians but most their songs were kinda gay, means high skill does not equal to good music. Otoh Celtic Frost were mediocre musicians with awesome music.
Underrated band IMO. Wish they where bigger and would come to EU again.
Superb. Keep em coming Frank
Great clean tight rock with some old school Japanese strings…very cool‼️😎🤙🏼
MOST AMAZING!!!! Their blend of traditional instruments with modern metal arrangements is refreshing as well as EPIC!!! And to think i first heard them on my birthday, the nicest present i got all day , a lifetime of listening to these guys and geishas!!! lol j/k but seriously, MAD RESPECT!!! WOW!!
Everything that the Japanese undertake is brought to perfection! I am impressed!
Wen traditional music and instruments blend together with the modern ones in the correct combination that's what happens....a miracle! Love you guys! Greetings from Greece! 🤘🤘🖤🖤
Μλκ το ακούω αυτά βραδυατικα εννοώ έπρεπε να διαβάζω πανελληνιες
@@ΔημητρηςΧατζοπουλος-ψ4κ ένα σωστό διάλειμμα ποτέ δεν έβλαψε κανέναν 🤘🤘🤘
Я бы хотел быть на этом концерте, спасибо Вам!
Японцы, как всегда ооочень технично играют!!! Респект!!!
Here’s TH-cam with another random injection of algorithmness…. I don’t know why this is on my suggestions, but this is spot on! They are awesome!
I like the cheer when the Goddess - I mean Beni - came on stage 😍
They do for rock what the band Hiroshima did for jazz. This is of the better things I've heard lately.
I'm Japanese. This music speared my heart! Look, I've got goose bumps! I should’ve known the band earlier.
Wagakki means Traditional Japanese Instruments, I hope world know how they are brilliant.
Bunch of thanks to lots of great comments from world as one of Japanese.
Wow, just came across the Wagakki Band after a friend posted a video by The HU and I wanted to share with them a video by the Yoshida Brothers playing the Shamisen. Dang, I am a super fan! I would love to see this group live. They should get a residency in Las Vegas. They could put on a laser light show with interactive murals in the background showcasing the traditions and art of the Japanese culture mixed with their vision of rock that would be mind-blowing. For some reason, my mind thought back to Jethro Tull. True innovators of music. Very cool.
not sure how I ended up here, glad I did.
Як побував, в елітному театрі! Дякую, за феєричне шоу!
I hope American fans get a chance to see this band. And with open eyes! Japan was the first country outside US to get into KISS! So maybe we need to return the favor! Rock On!
I love how energetic Japanese music is, it always hypes me up
Wow absolutely incredible
Most exciting thing I've heard in 30 years.
This vid perfectly captures what this band is all about. Domo arigato gozaimasu, Wagakki Band! 🙂
Молодцы японцы! Не забывают своих корней 👍👍👍
Definitely different, and definitely good. Never heard of them before, but now I do!
not my first time hearing wagakki band. but impressive live stuff. liking it a lot.
Fan fkn tastic... I absolutely love the cultural overlays and musical fusions...
Очень не привычно ,но талантливо,зажигает весь коллектив приятно послушать и посмотреть
This is art at it's highest form
Right? RIGHT?!!?!?
Gerade entdeckt, dass ist ja saugeil.............. ich mag es, wenn Musiker ihre Instrumente so beherrschen
beautiful people..beautiful music..what else can you want
Very talented, I'm 64 and I like it a lot.
Real talent. Real music. Damn, I love Japan
Me to.....osu
Me three . . . !
Me four..
Sure good to see kids keeping this style of music alive! Well done you guys!