Agreed. I've been telling people for years that Japan has THE best overall music scene in the world at the moment. No other overall music scene can hold a candle to it in terms of innovation, energy, performance spectacle, fandom, and fan interaction. There are many Japanese bands that rank in my all time best live shows I've been to list, including Babymetal, Gacharic Spin, Perfume, Wednesday Campanella, Wagakki Band, and Band-Maid. Some honorable mentions include Far East Mention Mannequins (FEMM), and 14th Generation Hanako-san of the Toilet.
@@mitchellhodgemeyer7306 Thank you it looks like Iam going to be very busy checking ouy Wednesday Campanella / Far East Mention Mannequins / 14th Generation Hanako-san of the Toilet I have never heard of these band thank you and I have to agree with you about Japanese bands.
@@OldMrB Just FYI, FEMM is two women who are always in mannequin personas (they even walk around and do fan meet & greets in these personas) and they perform robotic dance routines to pre-recordings of their own music. They are super skilled and just really fun to witness. Hanako-San also performs to her own pre-recorded metal/screamo music. She is certifiably crazy I think - she projectile spits food at the crowd, pours soup and other liquids on them during her performances, and throws confetti and other stuff into the crowd. Some venues are reluctant to book her because the venue is a total mess afterwards. And for 20 bucks, she will choke hold you out until you pass out. I've seen many people pay for the privilege. Wednesday Campanella (also known as Suiyoubi no Campanella) is an amazing singer and performer who just puts on super fun shows. She also performs to her own pre-recorded music, which is hard to pin down to a genre. She is very quirky though, and often does impromptu performances in public. She will often just run off stage and run through the crowd and climb on things and sing all over a venue. She has an amazing catalog of albums in any case. Anyway, just wanted you to know what you may be getting into.
@@mitchellhodgemeyer7306 Thank you for all the info I have just checked them all out and I see what you mean just one thing missing a rock band So I will say know more and thank you again for all the infomation
@@OldMrB I was stationed there back in the '80s on an old diesel-electric sub.... my wife is Japanese - thought I would hate living there, but fell in love with the culture and people. The music was surprisingly good back in the '80s (see Eikichi Yakazawa or Southern All Stars), but this new fusion (Yoshida Brothers may have been the first with their 'dueling shamisens') just brings the house down. Thanks for reviewing. Have to go look up the references your fan, @Mitchell Hodgenmeyer suggested in another comment thread now.
@@OldMrB I love the Wagakki Band too. I discovered them last night through another reaction channel and haven't stopped listening to their stuff since. They're on my list of bands to see next time I'm in Japan when all this covid crap is over for sure. Apparently they were supposed to be the opening act for the Olympic ceremony in Tokyo
@@pauloba55 I know and Band-Maid cancelled their gig but they are doing a live stream instead so I will be watching that and I think this year is not going to be a good one for the bands touring
Vocal YUKO is a person who has mastered "Shigin". "Shigin" was developed from the 19th century to read Chinese poetry as a samurai culture. Originally, "Shigin" is not to sing with a melody, but to scrutinize each word with an accent at the end.However, YUKO succeeded in incorporating that nuance into the song. This is a completely different vocalization method from general vibrato. The Japanese are the ones who use the slide playing method a lot when playing the guitar. I think this is influenced by the shamisen, a traditional Japanese musical instrument. If you look at the performances of Mr. Wajima of NINGEN ISU, KANAMI of BAND-MAID, MIYAKO of LOVEBITES, etc., you can see that the slide playing style is different from that of guitarists in other countries. If you are interested, please try google with "Tsugaru Shamisen". Old Mr B It was a very good reaction. Thank you as always.日本より。From japan.
Thank you so much for all the infomation I do really appreciate it and thank you I will caheck out Tsugaru Shamisen I love the sound of the Shamisen. 英国からありがとう
@@OldMrB The highest peak of Tsugaru shamisen player is Chikuzan Takahashi. The best song is Tsugaru Jongara Bushi. The Tsugaru region is a place with a lot of snow in Aomori prefecture in Japan. It snows about 6 to 7 feet. Tsugaru Jongara-bushi is performed in the joy of spring.Please refer to it if you like. from Japan.
Thank you well I have to have some music playing in the back ground so you can't hear my clock ticking I was checking out a video that I had done and I could my bloody clock so Band-Maid was the answer
I have read that they are more popular than Babymetal in Japan. Yuko Suzuhana (vocalist) was the catalyst for creating the band. They all are highly respected musicians and even considered masters. Yuko has said that a main purpose of the band is to generate interest in the young Japanese in the traditional instruments of their culture. The instruments are: Shamisen (stringed instrument), Koto (harp), Taiko (drums), Shakuhachi (flute). They were formed in 2013, and have performed in the US and Europe. There are 2 excellent interviews with them in the US with English subtitles. Though I think Yuko speaks some English and others understand it. Not surprised by your silence, you kinda start with WTF, then Beni shocks you, after that you flow into the performance. Now it's going to you take you a while to grasp what you just watched and heard.
Glad you got around to Wagakki Band, they are for sure one unique and amazing band I really do enjoy. Though to listen them I need to be in a certain mood, whereas for Lovebites, Scandal, Nemophila, Band-Maid I can listen at any given time. They are very popular in Japan together with One OK Rock and BabyMetal. Check out Asterism they are a great young Japanese rock trio, unless you haven't already since I know you have a bunch of reactions to upload :)
This is why I love the Japanese music scene right now, they are just putting out some great and different music! thanks for reacting to this song!
Thank you this is it variety is the spice of life
Agreed. I've been telling people for years that Japan has THE best overall music scene in the world at the moment. No other overall music scene can hold a candle to it in terms of innovation, energy, performance spectacle, fandom, and fan interaction. There are many Japanese bands that rank in my all time best live shows I've been to list, including Babymetal, Gacharic Spin, Perfume, Wednesday Campanella, Wagakki Band, and Band-Maid. Some honorable mentions include Far East Mention Mannequins (FEMM), and 14th Generation Hanako-san of the Toilet.
@@mitchellhodgemeyer7306 Thank you it looks like Iam going to be very busy checking ouy Wednesday Campanella / Far East Mention Mannequins / 14th Generation Hanako-san of the Toilet I have never heard of these band thank you and I have to agree with you about Japanese bands.
@@OldMrB Just FYI, FEMM is two women who are always in mannequin personas (they even walk around and do fan meet & greets in these personas) and they perform robotic dance routines to pre-recordings of their own music. They are super skilled and just really fun to witness.
Hanako-San also performs to her own pre-recorded metal/screamo music. She is certifiably crazy I think - she projectile spits food at the crowd, pours soup and other liquids on them during her performances, and throws confetti and other stuff into the crowd. Some venues are reluctant to book her because the venue is a total mess afterwards. And for 20 bucks, she will choke hold you out until you pass out. I've seen many people pay for the privilege.
Wednesday Campanella (also known as Suiyoubi no Campanella) is an amazing singer and performer who just puts on super fun shows. She also performs to her own pre-recorded music, which is hard to pin down to a genre. She is very quirky though, and often does impromptu performances in public. She will often just run off stage and run through the crowd and climb on things and sing all over a venue. She has an amazing catalog of albums in any case.
Anyway, just wanted you to know what you may be getting into.
@@mitchellhodgemeyer7306 Thank you for all the info I have just checked them all out and I see what you mean just one thing missing a rock band
So I will say know more and thank you again for all the infomation
Hits us ALL the same the first time hearing them. Amazing.
Thank you they are an amazing band more to come soon
@@OldMrB I was stationed there back in the '80s on an old diesel-electric sub.... my wife is Japanese - thought I would hate living there, but fell in love with the culture and people. The music was surprisingly good back in the '80s (see Eikichi Yakazawa or Southern All Stars), but this new fusion (Yoshida Brothers may have been the first with their 'dueling shamisens') just brings the house down.
Thanks for reviewing. Have to go look up the references your fan, @Mitchell Hodgenmeyer suggested in another comment thread now.
Of all the great acts there are in Japan these days Wagakki Band is at the top of my bucket list to see. I think they would be a fantastic experience.
Yes I would also like to see them live
They are great indeed.
I tried before to put up one of the Wagakki Band and it got blocked fingers crossed with this one
@@OldMrB Sadly, they are signed with AVEX Trax and Universal, both major league blockers.
@@ShikataGaNai100 Thank you for that I will check them before I react to another one
...and then the Tsugaru Shamisen cuts in and all is right with the world. Beni rocks!
thank you I like the sound of the Shamisen
+ she's gorgeous!
Fascinating music. I wouldn’t want to set up that stage. It must take a full day.
More like a week.
this band can heal your depressions if you have some.
Yes so right they will
Fun fact, Wagaki Band (and Maximum the Hormone) led me to know Band Maid in 2017.
Yes, back then when youtube algorithm was useful.
Thank you That has made me thing of a name for a band Destroyers Of The Algorithm lol!!
the lovely yuko suzuhana has won my heart over - and beni the shamisen player ain't chopped liver either !
Thank you I do like the sound of the Shamisen
@@OldMrB yeah it kind of looks and sounds like what i would call a japanese banjo !
@@DocOfRock-p4j Yes and you play it with an ice scraper lol!!
@@OldMrB I've always thought it looks more like a cake spatula. BTW, the plectrum is called a bachi.
@@OldMrB that's cool cuz i have a collection of ice scrapers so all i need now is a shamisan to complete the kit !
Love this reaction, and love Band-Maid's Rinne in the background.
Thank you I don't offten play music in the back groung but I thought why not I will have to do more often and I love the Wagakki Band.
@@OldMrB I love the Wagakki Band too. I discovered them last night through another reaction channel and haven't stopped listening to their stuff since. They're on my list of bands to see next time I'm in Japan when all this covid crap is over for sure. Apparently they were supposed to be the opening act for the Olympic ceremony in Tokyo
@@pauloba55 I know and Band-Maid cancelled their gig but they are doing a live stream instead so I will be watching that and I think this year is not going to be a good one for the bands touring
Nice choice😄
Thank you the first one of the Wagakki Band I tried to put up 2 week ago got blocked but I never give up
Thank you.
ありがとうございます😊
And thank you
そしてありがとう
Vocal YUKO is a person who has mastered "Shigin". "Shigin" was developed from the 19th century to read Chinese poetry as a samurai culture. Originally, "Shigin" is not to sing with a melody, but to scrutinize each word with an accent at the end.However, YUKO succeeded in incorporating that nuance into the song. This is a completely different vocalization method from general vibrato.
The Japanese are the ones who use the slide playing method a lot when playing the guitar. I think this is influenced by the shamisen, a traditional Japanese musical instrument. If you look at the performances of Mr. Wajima of NINGEN ISU, KANAMI of BAND-MAID, MIYAKO of LOVEBITES, etc., you can see that the slide playing style is different from that of guitarists in other countries. If you are interested, please try google with "Tsugaru Shamisen".
Old Mr B It was a very good reaction. Thank you as always.日本より。From japan.
Thank you so much for all the infomation I do really appreciate it and thank you I will caheck out Tsugaru Shamisen I love the sound of the Shamisen.
英国からありがとう
@@OldMrB The highest peak of Tsugaru shamisen player is Chikuzan Takahashi. The best song is Tsugaru Jongara Bushi. The Tsugaru region is a place with a lot of snow in Aomori prefecture in Japan. It snows about 6 to 7 feet. Tsugaru Jongara-bushi is performed in the joy of spring.Please refer to it if you like. from Japan.
omg yuko's shigin singing 💗
@@Bergwacht This is Shigin, but you may have seen this video.
th-cam.com/video/wJJS63GiU-c/w-d-xo.html
@@new-style-speaker-DIY Thank you I will ahve a look
Rinne as your background music. It’s great! 😀
Thank you well I have to have some music playing in the back ground so you can't hear my clock ticking
I was checking out a video that I had done and I could my bloody clock so Band-Maid was the answer
@@OldMrB Awesome, Band-maid is the fix for most problems!
@@pauloba55 Thank you Paul and the same heere
I have read that they are more popular than Babymetal in Japan. Yuko Suzuhana (vocalist) was the catalyst for creating the band. They all are highly respected musicians and even considered masters. Yuko has said that a main purpose of the band is to generate interest in the young Japanese in the traditional instruments of their culture. The instruments are: Shamisen (stringed instrument), Koto (harp), Taiko (drums), Shakuhachi (flute).
They were formed in 2013, and have performed in the US and Europe. There are 2 excellent interviews with them in the US with English subtitles. Though I think Yuko speaks some English and others understand it.
Not surprised by your silence, you kinda start with WTF, then Beni shocks you, after that you flow into the performance. Now it's going to you take you a while to grasp what you just watched and heard.
Thank you I think you are right I have watch the video 3 times now like I said I do like the sound of the Shamisen
@@OldMrB I read that Beni has up to 4 Shamisens backstage all tuned differently for a concert. Plus a "tech" to retune as needed as her swaps them.
@@outwest1014 Thank you just like a lot of the rock bands do these days and myself have different tunings on the guitars
Glad you got around to Wagakki Band, they are for sure one unique and amazing band I really do enjoy. Though to listen them I need to be in a certain mood, whereas for Lovebites, Scandal, Nemophila, Band-Maid I can listen at any given time. They are very popular in Japan together with One OK Rock and BabyMetal.
Check out Asterism they are a great young Japanese rock trio, unless you haven't already since I know you have a bunch of reactions to upload :)
Thank you I have reacted to Star by Asterism about a month ago and Rising Moon
Bloody fantastic is good enough for me
Thank you yes awesome
8:22 もう起きなさい
ありがとう
Wagakki Band 見てくれてありがとう♥
ありがとうございました
ありがとうございました
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@@ぴーちゃん-y3o どういたしまして
Am
u the only one who watches different reactions to see the look on the reactor's face when Bene san starts shredding on the samisen?
The Samisen I have always loved the sound of that and it just fits in so well with what tey do awesome
貴方はどなたか知りませんが、他のリアクションの動画では曲の途中でタイムして、無駄なコメント💬
貴方だけが中断なしで、最後まで聴いてくださり、感謝です🎏
どうもありがとうございました。私は音楽が終わるまで決して音楽を止めないので、私たちは皆それに入ることができます