No ordinary singer this. Yuko is an expert at traditional Japanese poetry and formed Wagakki to preserve traditional Japanese music in a fusion with modern. Every member is an acknowledged expert musician. Truly a superb band.
Wagakki was founded in 2012 and this guys are handpicked by the vocalist Yuko. They are all masters and teachers of their instruments. I saw them 3 times live and outside of Rammstein with that crazy pyroshow no one came even close to Wagakki. Even Nightwish or Slipknot are not on that level. They have folk, rock, jazz, fen dancing, samurai swords, metal, ballads whatever you can think of. "Hakushu Kassai", "Senbonsakura" both live from Dai Shinnenkai 2018 at the Yokohama Arena are the next you should check out
You nailed it when you said that this was more than a song it was performance art. WB never do things in a half hearted way- they always give their all
I fulfilled my duty as a fan - i drew in one more. :D Hopefully, it stays this way in the future. The band is officially described as folk-rock, but they don't stick to one genre. They wants to promote the Japanese culture and make it more accessible to wider audience, by combining it with modern music. The vocalist (our queen Yuko Suzuhana) is using shigin (traditional poem reciting). In some songs she is doing it purely, but she is incorporating the style into her pop singing as well. Wagakki band's first album consist only of vocaloid covers. I honestly can't imagine any other artist could make those covers better, but i'm biased of course. Since their major debut in 2014, they create their own music only. 7 out of the 8 member have composed for the band. In this video the wadaiko drummer takes the credit. Their songs are used in few animes, movies and dramas. Wagakki did two songs for the 2016 Olympics broadcast in Japan. It is rumored that they were supposed to participate in the last Olympics too, but i guess the plan changed, due to you know what. All musicians are experienced and have other activities. I can make this comment a whole essay, but i will let other fans participate too, helping with the instruments, names, ect.
Here is quick suggestion list. Bits from everything. Episode.0 (don't forget the lyrics) th-cam.com/video/xET6Ahuy-KI/w-d-xo.html Toono monogatari: Kyuuyon th-cam.com/video/hLYPvErslH8/w-d-xo.html Hotarubi th-cam.com/video/rbrRbpE4sV0/w-d-xo.html Izana th-cam.com/video/1aUcFgkjjvg/w-d-xo.html Tori no youni th-cam.com/video/k_ZX2Ia3rU4/w-d-xo.html Noushou sakuretsu girl th-cam.com/video/G2_yDqKkWqw/w-d-xo.html Howling, Sasameyuki, Ignite, Sun wheel, Sabaku no komoriuta, Synchronisity, Iroha uta, Reload dead, Tori no youni, Kagerou, Tengaku, Doppo, Tsuioku, Shizumanai taiyou, Tomodachi ninaruyo, Nijiro chouchou, Yoshiwara lament, Guren, Bou getsu ...anything is fine. You have a journey to go. a little note - music videos before 2019 can get blocked, but some are good to see, like "Strong faith" for example. The band changed labels and everything from their official channel now is fine. Also, their first music videos are on Yuko Suzuhana's channel (Tengaku, Rokuchounen to ichiya monogatari, Tsuki Kage Mai Ka)
@@ohcomeongetoutofhere Thank you for that song choice. It is a new Wagakki song, and better than anything I'd found. Thank you for your information and list of links too. That makes exploration easier. Good Job! 😀 Best Wishes for 2022. ☮️ ---- FYI, for presentation/formatting, a link is shorter when it's copied from 'Share', eg. th-cam.com/video/xET6Ahuy-KI/w-d-xo.html becomes th-cam.com/video/xET6Ahuy-KI/w-d-xo.html It still works when the leading "www." or "" is trimmed off. So it might become: Episode.0 (lyric provided) th-cam.com/video/xET6Ahuy-KI/w-d-xo.html Which makes lists quite compact. I don't expect you to do anything with that information. I'm writing this in case you didn't know, and it might be useful in the future.
@@gbulmer I've heard about making links shorter, but haven't figured it out yet. This way is easier for me and here i collide with YT who thinks this is a spam. haha
*Briiliant Song Choice IvetAI246!* This is a new Wagakki song. I'd heard Waggaki Band before via reactors and explored a little by unguided YT clicking. Initial reaction: _This is _*_Epic, Beautiful, Tasteful, Heavy Rock._* Marvin, you did better than me. I was mostly eyes shut, yet that was almost auditory overload..I saw very little of the theatrics or translation. Unusually, I'm struggling to find words. I'd already liked Wagakki's traditional Japanese instruments blended with rock. However, this composition is a 'prog' '6-act-play'. This is closer to a 'movie scale' journey (think 'The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly') than anything Japanese I'd heard, except maybe Ningen Isu who are much more metal. I prefer this. My Goodness. 😂 Great reaction Marvin, one of your best! 👏 Thank you IvetAI246! 👍 Best Wishes for 2022. ☮️
Thank you. :) That's what i say abut Dir en grey. Some of their music is like a whole play to me. "Tsukini sakebu yoru" is a B-side from a 2017 single. We are lucky that on this tour (2019) they decided to play unpopular songs. As a fan i suffer from the trend to present a band, mainly with their most popular material. Because i can see often times, an artist is "hiding" gems that are known only to the die hard fans. I know this through my experience. When i can't decide my feelings, i make a firm decision for an artist, only when i dive deeper into their music. The songs that are always on the set list, are the ones most recommended too. I try to change that. The popular songs have a reason to be popular, but that doesn't mean the unpopular can't find their audience. Have a wonderful year too!
A great introduction for you to experience the Wagakki Band. They have a lot of material available. A video that helped many people be introduced to them, is to the song Sebonzakura. It is not their song but it still is a good video and song. Here is the link: th-cam.com/video/K_xTet06SUo/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=avex
The lead singer, Yuko Suzuhana, is so talented. She also plays classical piano and is a Shigin master and teacher. Shigin is an ancient form of poetry recital which started in China and later introduced to Japan. She uses this technique in some of her music.
Don't forget: She started on the piano at age 3 and the sword dance? That's since she was 5 and it's called Kenbu and that's legit, more than your run-of-the-mill children's ballet class. Oh, and the thing with the fan, that's more of the "by-product" of the sword dance. They teach it as a substitute for the sword whenever the performance venue would not allow the bringing in of real swords.
Excellent reaction. Culture bash! I love it!!! I would recommend "Hakushu Kassai" and the combo songs "Homura" and "Akatsuki no Ito" together in one video! Also unbelievable.
This is the proof that a band can have a lot of members ( cof*Slipkno*cof ) - (cof*Iron Maiden *cof ) and even so they have their respective spot on songs, they shine individually and together. What is you favorite member Smitty? I would say Yuko-chan (singer), just cause for me she’s the best female singer but same time I’d choose her cause I am a simp of she and Beni. So my choose: Wasabi (drummer)
I’ll have to hear some more before I form a bias lol, but the front runner is the singer. Her voice has that haunting tone that’s hard to get out of your head. But we shall see. I will certainly be revising this band
Yuko, the vocalist, has also studied sword dance. She is wonderful. I interpreted this song as about a sinful person looking for the moon in the darkness for a ray of light (salvation). If it is night where the sinner is, he will eventually see the moon. But if the place is not night, but only everlasting darkness, then ...... At 14:54, the lyrics are in parentheses because the song is about two opposing things at the same time. Hope comes true, and hope doesn't come true. English-speaking people may have a different interpretation. Mr. Kurona always creates interesting songs.
Beni Beni Beni! th-cam.com/video/ponTbDDMYjw/w-d-xo.html this is the usual entry vid it's a 2fer the first is an instrumental the second highlights Yuko's (lead singer) extraordinary native shigin style singing
Ayyyeee another great reaction friend! Love your vids and glad you found your way to this band. I stumbled upon them through a shuffle list on Spotify and I was like whaaaaat is this?!?! These musicians are absolute masters of their craft and hope you love all they have to offer. (stay away from the Amy Lee Collab videos please) 😂😂😂 they shine on their own. The fluidity of this band I'd say check out synchronicity, kishikaisei, strong fate, sasameyuki, 👌🏽
Great reaction Smitty!! Long time no see, Wolfpack's here. Is this your first reaction on Wagakki Band? can't believe it. The singer Yuko wasn't just dancing with a sword, she is a master of traditional sword dance. If you'd like to try some Western side of Wagakki Band, I'd recommend Bring Me To Life with Amy Lee herself. th-cam.com/video/hk1GtYK7BJM/w-d-xo.html Senbon Zakura is audience driving fun stuff. th-cam.com/video/Xjwe9WyO8Qs/w-d-xo.html If you like very Japanese side, Toono Monogatari Kyuu-yon which is based on an old folk tale. th-cam.com/video/hLYPvErslH8/w-d-xo.html A little ballad but beautiful and you can watch what only a couple of great musicians can do. Kyoshuu No Sora th-cam.com/video/V2jeCJ-uzUc/w-d-xo.html
A great song to check out by Wagakki Band is Hakushu Kassai. You get some spotlight moments on each of the instruments. Whatever you check out, make sure it is live. The studio stuff is good, but live, the energy levels go through the roof.
This vid is just fun and shows how the band gets the audience involved, plus it gets Wasabi, the drummer away from his drum set to show he has 'other' talents. th-cam.com/video/BWVAJQHBGFE/w-d-xo.html
It was a great reaction and its insights to the Wagakki Band. Could you react to Tokyo Groove Jyoshi? I'd like to hear your insights on this band. Funk No.1 - TOKYO GROOVE JYOSHI th-cam.com/video/3K8dNctci1Y/w-d-xo.html WHAT IS HIP? (Cover)/TOKYO GROOVE JYOSHI & Shinobu Kawashima th-cam.com/video/fiM7ZsneF64/w-d-xo.html
where does so much idiocy come from, that as a reaction they only place a front camera, and start making idiotic gestures to the videos!!, it only shows their lack of talent to create content and they start making a fool of themselves earning likes
You posted that to stop other people from enjoying reaction videos right? Was that the point? Because I’ll stop 😂 Nah.. just kidding. Thanks brother for the motivation. And thanks for posting on all 3 videos with the same comment. That helps my channel out and I appreciate it!
No ordinary singer this. Yuko is an expert at traditional Japanese poetry and formed Wagakki to preserve traditional Japanese music in a fusion with modern. Every member is an acknowledged expert musician. Truly a superb band.
Yuko is the #1 Shigin Singer. She is also a concert level pianist.
Wagakki was founded in 2012 and this guys are handpicked by the vocalist Yuko. They are all masters and teachers of their instruments. I saw them 3 times live and outside of Rammstein with that crazy pyroshow no one came even close to Wagakki. Even Nightwish or Slipknot are not on that level. They have folk, rock, jazz, fen dancing, samurai swords, metal, ballads whatever you can think of. "Hakushu Kassai", "Senbonsakura" both live from Dai Shinnenkai 2018 at the Yokohama Arena are the next you should check out
this is borderline "prog", without the pretentiousness
You nailed it when you said that this was more than a song it was performance art. WB never do things in a half hearted way- they always give their all
I'm a 63 yo Aussie and I have followed these kids since 2014. You have to watch their 2021 concert.
these band is a permanent miracle .... yuko and beni are wonderful and so talented, as the all band
こんにちは😃鈴華ゆうこさんは、日本の詩吟というものの、師範なんですよ、その中で舞と剣舞がありまして、適当なものてまはなく古来からある正式なものなんです、😃
Their performance is timeless. I agree. Your reaction is nice.
I fulfilled my duty as a fan - i drew in one more. :D
Hopefully, it stays this way in the future.
The band is officially described as folk-rock, but they don't stick to one genre. They wants to promote the Japanese culture and make it more accessible to wider audience, by combining it with modern music. The vocalist (our queen Yuko Suzuhana) is using shigin (traditional poem reciting). In some songs she is doing it purely, but she is incorporating the style into her pop singing as well.
Wagakki band's first album consist only of vocaloid covers. I honestly can't imagine any other artist could make those covers better, but i'm biased of course. Since their major debut in 2014, they create their own music only. 7 out of the 8 member have composed for the band. In this video the wadaiko drummer takes the credit.
Their songs are used in few animes, movies and dramas. Wagakki did two songs for the 2016 Olympics broadcast in Japan. It is rumored that they were supposed to participate in the last Olympics too, but i guess the plan changed, due to you know what.
All musicians are experienced and have other activities. I can make this comment a whole essay, but i will let other fans participate too, helping with the instruments, names, ect.
Here is quick suggestion list. Bits from everything.
Episode.0 (don't forget the lyrics)
th-cam.com/video/xET6Ahuy-KI/w-d-xo.html
Toono monogatari: Kyuuyon
th-cam.com/video/hLYPvErslH8/w-d-xo.html
Hotarubi
th-cam.com/video/rbrRbpE4sV0/w-d-xo.html
Izana
th-cam.com/video/1aUcFgkjjvg/w-d-xo.html
Tori no youni
th-cam.com/video/k_ZX2Ia3rU4/w-d-xo.html
Noushou sakuretsu girl
th-cam.com/video/G2_yDqKkWqw/w-d-xo.html
Howling, Sasameyuki, Ignite, Sun wheel, Sabaku no komoriuta, Synchronisity, Iroha uta, Reload dead, Tori no youni, Kagerou, Tengaku, Doppo, Tsuioku, Shizumanai taiyou, Tomodachi ninaruyo, Nijiro chouchou, Yoshiwara lament, Guren, Bou getsu
...anything is fine. You have a journey to go.
a little note - music videos before 2019 can get blocked, but some are good to see, like "Strong faith" for example. The band changed labels and everything from their official channel now is fine. Also, their first music videos are on Yuko Suzuhana's channel (Tengaku, Rokuchounen to ichiya monogatari, Tsuki Kage Mai Ka)
Also, i didn't thank you for the quick response. 💝👍 I was surprised to see the title and your face on the thumbnail, while i was scrolling.
@@ohcomeongetoutofhere Thank you for that song choice.
It is a new Wagakki song, and better than anything I'd found.
Thank you for your information and list of links too.
That makes exploration easier. Good Job! 😀 Best Wishes for 2022. ☮️
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FYI, for presentation/formatting, a link is shorter when it's copied from 'Share', eg.
th-cam.com/video/xET6Ahuy-KI/w-d-xo.html becomes
th-cam.com/video/xET6Ahuy-KI/w-d-xo.html
It still works when the leading "www." or "" is trimmed off.
So it might become:
Episode.0 (lyric provided) th-cam.com/video/xET6Ahuy-KI/w-d-xo.html
Which makes lists quite compact.
I don't expect you to do anything with that information. I'm writing this in case you didn't know, and it might be useful in the future.
@@gbulmer I've heard about making links shorter, but haven't figured it out yet. This way is easier for me and here i collide with YT who thinks this is a spam. haha
*Briiliant Song Choice IvetAI246!* This is a new Wagakki song. I'd heard Waggaki Band before via reactors and explored a little by unguided YT clicking. Initial reaction: _This is _*_Epic, Beautiful, Tasteful, Heavy Rock._* Marvin, you did better than me. I was mostly eyes shut, yet that was almost auditory overload..I saw very little of the theatrics or translation. Unusually, I'm struggling to find words. I'd already liked Wagakki's traditional Japanese instruments blended with rock. However, this composition is a 'prog' '6-act-play'. This is closer to a 'movie scale' journey (think 'The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly') than anything Japanese I'd heard, except maybe Ningen Isu who are much more metal. I prefer this.
My Goodness. 😂 Great reaction Marvin, one of your best! 👏 Thank you IvetAI246! 👍 Best Wishes for 2022. ☮️
Thank you. :)
That's what i say abut Dir en grey. Some of their music is like a whole play to me.
"Tsukini sakebu yoru" is a B-side from a 2017 single. We are lucky that on this tour (2019) they decided to play unpopular songs. As a fan i suffer from the trend to present a band, mainly with their most popular material. Because i can see often times, an artist is "hiding" gems that are known only to the die hard fans. I know this through my experience. When i can't decide my feelings, i make a firm decision for an artist, only when i dive deeper into their music. The songs that are always on the set list, are the ones most recommended too. I try to change that. The popular songs have a reason to be popular, but that doesn't mean the unpopular can't find their audience.
Have a wonderful year too!
10Q (thank you) for the content !
Omg, I really do recommend that you take a look at their song Guernica. Love that entire change at the chorus.
When i see your react i think you are a great singer or a great musician...
Appreciate that… but I’m just a fan of music.
A great introduction for you to experience the Wagakki Band. They have a lot of material available. A video that helped many people be introduced to them, is to the song Sebonzakura. It is not their song but it still is a good video and song. Here is the link: th-cam.com/video/K_xTet06SUo/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=avex
The lead singer, Yuko Suzuhana, is so talented. She also plays classical piano and is a Shigin master and teacher. Shigin is an ancient form of poetry recital which started in China and later introduced to Japan. She uses this technique in some of her music.
Don't forget: She started on the piano at age 3 and the sword dance? That's since she was 5 and it's called Kenbu and that's legit, more than your run-of-the-mill children's ballet class. Oh, and the thing with the fan, that's more of the "by-product" of the sword dance. They teach it as a substitute for the sword whenever the performance venue would not allow the bringing in of real swords.
Talent off the scale. Highly professional musicians at the top of their game. Superb at every level. Western bands just aren't trying.
More like music promoters aren't letting the innovative bands through, but yeah. Innovation in pop music stopped about the time auto-tune took over.
此れは総合芸術！
Excellent reaction. Culture bash! I love it!!! I would recommend "Hakushu Kassai" and the combo songs "Homura" and "Akatsuki no Ito" together in one video! Also unbelievable.
Added!
good very good and beatiful
This is the proof that a band can have a lot of members ( cof*Slipkno*cof ) - (cof*Iron Maiden *cof ) and even so they have their respective spot on songs, they shine individually and together.
What is you favorite member Smitty? I would say Yuko-chan (singer), just cause for me she’s the best female singer but same time I’d choose her cause I am a simp of she and Beni. So my choose: Wasabi (drummer)
I’ll have to hear some more before I form a bias lol, but the front runner is the singer. Her voice has that haunting tone that’s hard to get out of your head.
But we shall see. I will certainly be revising this band
Yuko, the vocalist, has also studied sword dance. She is wonderful.
I interpreted this song as about a sinful person looking for the moon in the darkness for a ray of light (salvation).
If it is night where the sinner is, he will eventually see the moon.
But if the place is not night, but only everlasting darkness, then ......
At 14:54, the lyrics are in parentheses because the song is about two opposing things at the same time.
Hope comes true, and hope doesn't come true.
English-speaking people may have a different interpretation.
Mr. Kurona always creates interesting songs.
and she also plays classic piano.
Beni Beni Beni! th-cam.com/video/ponTbDDMYjw/w-d-xo.html this is the usual entry vid it's a 2fer the first is an instrumental the second highlights Yuko's (lead singer) extraordinary native shigin style singing
Ayyyeee another great reaction friend! Love your vids and glad you found your way to this band. I stumbled upon them through a shuffle list on Spotify and I was like whaaaaat is this?!?! These musicians are absolute masters of their craft and hope you love all they have to offer. (stay away from the Amy Lee Collab videos please) 😂😂😂 they shine on their own. The fluidity of this band I'd say check out synchronicity, kishikaisei, strong fate, sasameyuki, 👌🏽
Oh and I've had the pleasure of seeing dir en grey twice in Texas. I hope you get to experience that in person man. Its def one for the books.
Amy Lee?? From Evanescence? Oh I’m on the way now 😂
Thanks for the suggestions as well!
Lol i agree with u why always people suggest the amy lee collab for reacting waggaki band 😂
One more competitor for the tickets of Wagakki Band's live shows when the world open again....
Truth 😂
Thanks a lot for your vivid reaction.
Well,the song title isn't ''Kyougasuigestu'', but ''Kyoukasuigetsu''.
Great reaction Smitty!! Long time no see, Wolfpack's here. Is this your first reaction on Wagakki Band? can't believe it. The singer Yuko wasn't just dancing with a sword, she is a master of traditional sword dance. If you'd like to try some Western side of Wagakki Band, I'd recommend Bring Me To Life with Amy Lee herself. th-cam.com/video/hk1GtYK7BJM/w-d-xo.html
Senbon Zakura is audience driving fun stuff. th-cam.com/video/Xjwe9WyO8Qs/w-d-xo.html
If you like very Japanese side, Toono Monogatari Kyuu-yon which is based on an old folk tale. th-cam.com/video/hLYPvErslH8/w-d-xo.html
A little ballad but beautiful and you can watch what only a couple of great musicians can do. Kyoshuu No Sora th-cam.com/video/V2jeCJ-uzUc/w-d-xo.html
I recomend you Wagakki Band - 蛍火 (Hotarubi) / Live at Heian Jingu 2017 - TH-cam.
A great song to check out by Wagakki Band is Hakushu Kassai. You get some spotlight moments on each of the instruments. Whatever you check out, make sure it is live. The studio stuff is good, but live, the energy levels go through the roof.
But i don' t know who are you ?
This vid is just fun and shows how the band gets the audience involved, plus it gets Wasabi, the drummer away from his drum set to show he has 'other' talents. th-cam.com/video/BWVAJQHBGFE/w-d-xo.html
It was a great reaction and its insights to the Wagakki Band.
Could you react to Tokyo Groove Jyoshi? I'd like to hear your insights on this band.
Funk No.1 - TOKYO GROOVE JYOSHI
th-cam.com/video/3K8dNctci1Y/w-d-xo.html
WHAT IS HIP? (Cover)/TOKYO GROOVE JYOSHI & Shinobu Kawashima
th-cam.com/video/fiM7ZsneF64/w-d-xo.html
I'm surprised that you didn't fell into Asa's trap, because a lot thought that the bassist is a girl due to his effeminate fashion
Please react BUDAKHEL "Heaven by Bryan adams
LISTEN TO 100 GECS BRO
where does so much idiocy come from, that as a reaction they only place a front camera, and start making idiotic gestures to the videos!!, it only shows their lack of talent to create content and they start making a fool of themselves earning likes
You posted that to stop other people from enjoying reaction videos right? Was that the point? Because I’ll stop 😂
Nah.. just kidding. Thanks brother for the motivation.
And thanks for posting on all 3 videos with the same comment. That helps my channel out and I appreciate it!