Metal around the World: Japan | Wagakki Band | 'Homura + Akatsuki No Ito'
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how come no talks about yuko's fan dancing? its so hypnotic
i love the shamisen playing.
They were also clearly having fun and enjoying themselves, which is something the performing arts desperately need more of.
Traditional Japanese music + rock music = Wagakki band. 😍😍
Your reaction to Beni on the shamisen was basically exactly the same as mine, she's just kind of jaw-dropping. She really wails on that thing, and it is amazing how well it fits in with the modern instruments. Even through the rest of the song you can hear it plucking away in the background almost like she's playing rhythm guitar, the whole arrangement is just so textured.
It's amazing that thing doesn't rip those strings it looks like you would use it to spread mortar on bricks
The pick Beni uses is called a Bachi, they were originally made of an ivory handle and tortoise shell pick
Beni says that she doesn't enjoy playing this song, because it is so fast...the speed on the shamisen is incredible. BTW, lead singer Yuko is also a trained classical pianist.
Beni 😍
Beni 💙😭
th-cam.com/video/3wyDFmR3N_0/w-d-xo.html :-) her new look, but she still rocks that shamisen.
@@Goatman333 damn! She looking fine here lol thanks for the link
"Homura" doesn't even contain bass and shamisen solo, because it's from the guitarist Machiya's solo album before the creation of WGB. Bass solo is a melody from another Wagakkiband song, made by the bassist Asa. And Beni (shamisen) just rocks her heart out here. Last year they played this with different bass solo.
btw they do a lot of instrumental pieces, live only. Each time it's a different instrument (band member) combination.
While performing live, they also show other forms of traditional Japanese art. (fan dance, sword dance). The idea of the band is to keep the traditions alive, make them popular, while combining them with modern day music to reach wider audience. The right members gathered for this purpose. It's my observation only, but i think it's true. Each one of them was somehow having this idea inside them, even before joining the band.
-the drummer Wasabi used to have ink written messages in Japanese on his back
-the guitarist in his solo work was wearing the noh mask (there is this trend or more like philosophy, non famous musicians to wear masks on the Internet. This way the art will get the attention, not their face and who they are)
-apparently the traditional instrument players were always involved
- Yuko (vocal) graduated university with piano, but she is trained in shigin (the vibrato singing - actual poem reciting; she has national champion award), kenbu (sword dance), fan dance.
Yes, Machiya has Steve Vai among his inspirations. I thought about this even before i knew. I was hoping he likes him too, since he reminded me of him. Yes, as others mentioned already, Machiya (a.k.a Shin Oumura everywhere else outside Wagakki band) is using Sago New Material guitars. He created bunch of models for them and is using them all, since the forming of the band. 2019 is the first time he started using 7th string one. He sings a lot: in his other band, other occasions and a couple of duets with Yuko here. He sure can multitask very well.
Thank you for the info! That was fascinating to read.
@@ThomFoolery1 My pleasure.
that was interesting to read. thank you very much.
Thoroughly interesting read - appreciate you taking the time.
@@ohcomeongetoutofhere Asa's song (Yoshiwara Lament, 'ballad' of prostitute in historical Yoshiwara red-light district) was an original work (with Hirosue Kei, guitar), adopted by the band. Originally sang by worst sounding vocaloid (Kasane Teto) as a meme, since been sang by Suzuhana (WGB), Asa (himself), & Yuuki Ono, as well as performed by Tokyo Philharmonic.
I knew this wonderful group one year ago. A friend of mine, a guitarist, introduced WB to me. I was specialized in Japanese Language an Culture an Linguistics at Rome Sapienza University, then worked 5 years in Tōkyō as interpreter an finally came back in Rome where I got married with a Japanese woman, who also plays keyboard and bass guitar. We both love music, including Japanese Jpop, Jrock and especially this kind of Japanese fusion between traditional Japanese music and contemporary rock. I Love this group as much as I love my wife Hiroyo. David
the music is amazing but i love her voice its so beautiful
Wagakki band, BandMaid ,Lovebites Babymetal, Great bands now
I love this band so passionately!
Super happy watching you on Wagakki Band! I got to go see your metal world tour, seems so interesting! Thank you btw, see ya soon!
Thanks Maxime! 😁🤘
glad, you like them. they are awesome, special and refreshing to the ears. quick edit: glad you also recognized the class of guitarist machiya (shin oumura). his technique is flawless plus he has the feeling and he has a fantastic guitartone as well. and very important: you very rarely find guitarists of his caliber, who are "teamplayers" and can put their ego behind the sake of the song. also has a great voice. my favourite guitarplayer. his guitars come from small, but fine japanese guitarmanufacturer Sago guitars. I believe this one has 29 frets. thank you for you great and genuine reaction, thomas.
Hello again, my friend. Thank you very much for the kind words and information. Such a wonderful guitar in the hands of an incredible player! I like what you say about him being a team player. I can definitely see that. 🙂
TRUTH! I love Wagakki Band. machiya-san is awesome. Suzuhana's voice melts me. Everyone loves Beni on the shamisen! And the flute guy rocks too! ( shakuhachi )
In the video as well as the lives for Kishikaisei he does brag a bit with his skill.
@@TheCyberMantis ✋ *Daisuke* _the flute guy_ 😒
@@ColonelCampbellAI2024 Yes, thank you. I have trouble remembering all the names.
I felt like I have been transported to Ancient Japanese Meiji Era and then 21st Century is pulling me back.
don't know why but the second song is so emotional even though I don't understand the language
Machiya is using here a Sago Guitar, which has 30 frets, these extra frets are not high notes, but low notes. That's the reason why he usually uses a capo around the 4th or 5th frets. He also uses in other performances a gibson les paul or a fender jazz master, for smoother songs.
Ah that makes sense! Amazing, thanks for sharing.
the "les paul" ( explains and plays it here: th-cam.com/video/n6aKrBXqEWo/w-d-xo.html ) and the "jm" are also from sago guitars, also there´s a semihollow "tele" and several other sagos, all custom guitars. my favourite one is the black guitar he plays here: th-cam.com/video/mFCF74P4paU/w-d-xo.html
@@CaffeineNightOwl Bruh that song is absolutely amazing. Entrances me every time I hear it. She sings like a literal angel on that track. So does Machiya.
@@ThomFoolery1 late to party and you may already know this, but its actually 29 fret baritone guitar with 33" scale (which is usually in the bass scale lenghts) tuned to BEADF#B, putting capo at 5th makes it a 25.5 scale in E standard
Guy is stunning - the whole band is stunning!
They are so good. Amazing talents.
Good one Thomas
The mask reminds me a bit of Buckethead 😋😋
Cheers Basil! I think you were the first to suggest them so thanks! 😄
@@ThomFoolery1 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
so beautiful
So interesting!
*Sorry for being late, nice videos man. I enjoyed your reaction👍*
Babymetal, Band-Maid and Wagakki Band are playing the music for the 21st century. This performance is a big favourite of mine but they have some great MV's and their live performances are always great to both watch and listen to. That guitarist has the freakiest mask I've seen - a broken doll's face is somehow scarier than a demon or whatever. And Beni Ninagawa playing that shamisen is always a beautiful sight. Love your Metal around the world idea...but always looking forward to more Band-Maid and Babymetal! 🤘🦊
Cheers Tony!! 😀🤘
Great reaction! Glad to see you doing more WGB reactions. I've discovered this band during 2020 confinement because of the COVID (in fact we are still on it in Argentina sadly) and was absolutelly surprised by their music.
Fantastic reaction
I just love when traditional instruments are mixed with metal. This was really interesting, I have to check out more of them
splendid choice, beni is fabulous (but ningen isu still my fav)
This band is amazing, My top 5 of favorites bands of all time have 2 Japanese , Babymetal and Wagakki Band xD , Well there is another band that has a lot of Japanesse influence, Whispered, they are more "heavy" they play melodic death like Wintersin, but with japanese references. they are soooo good too.
Great video !! greetings from Mexico.
From France: Thanks for this feedback for this Wagakki Band video.
The plectrum that Beni uses for the "Tsugaru Shamisen" is called a "Bashi "and the bamboo flute is called "Shakuhachi". The percussions are called "Wadaiko".
[Merci pour cette réacion pour cette vidéo de Wagakki Band.
Leplectre qu'utilise Beni pour le shamisen s'appelle un bashi et le flûte en bambou un Shakuhachi. Les percussions se disent Wadaiko.]
Merci beaucoup! 😀
Mask and the guitarist movement are coming from Kabuki, a classical form of Japanese dance-drama. The shamisen pick is a standard size.
From what I understood was the shamisen was traditionally played by woman and they would use the back of their fan as the pick
@@chillmonster5857 Shamisen style instrument had a history in many nations. Japan shamisen can be traced from Okinawa. The main difference of Okinawa and others was using a pick instead of fingers to play. In Japan, Kabuki was traditionally all male, including musician. That I believe woman using their fan is not reflecting the history.
@@lion-5354 Cool it was just something i heard, sound like you know what you're talking about so i'll take your word on it
Kabuki doesn’t use masks. Kabuki use makeup.
The mask and postures come from Japanese Noh Theatre.
I always enjoy your and your cousin’s reaction and great comments! Thank you for this excellent selection with all Wagakki members’ amazing talents and creativities. I am looking forward to your metal world tour!
Thank you Terry!! 😄🤘
Wow, that was really enjoyable! Absolutely great musicians, no doubt.
I'm thinking 'Blazing Bamboo Metal', haha 😉
But yeah, this is playlist material for sure!
Great reaction again, catch you on the next one! 🎼🎶🔊🤘
Haha! I like the sound of this new genre 🙂🤘
Great reaction! You captured the essence of what Wagakki Band stands for, spot on. Regarding the guitar, it's a Sago, 7 string, 29 fret, beast. If I remember correctly ,Machyia has a shop that sells these guitars.
Thanks a lot!
Nice reaction man !! Wagakki band absolutely one of the best thing in this world, their music is a masterpiece...
Hope to see more react of them
Try senbonzakura, ignite MV... Or hakushu kashai for live
Thank you
Was great seeing you enjoy this so much. I think they are just amazing and so talented. I don't know if anyone has suggested it yet but I think you might like Eluveitie, a Swiss folk metal band. They have a unique combination of instruments. I would suggest Rebirth as a first listen.
Thank you! Funny you should mention Eluveitie. You should watch tomorrow's video. 😉
Minuto 4.49 de tu video i love her!!!! Beni Ninagagwa the best!!! saludos desde Argentina.
Check out the song Ignite from them. I just discovered this band a month ago and they are incredible....in all aspects. Live, they are tighter than a mosquitos ass. Yuko is such an amazing singer. They’ve been playing non-stop for me. Each new song I discover has something amazing to grab ahold of........
彼らの他の曲の紹介宜しくお願い致します❗ありがとー！
Wagakki band is definitely my favourite band from Japan for some some time already. Ninagawa Beni is fabulous on the shamisen, can you believe that bachi (the shamisen "pick") costs about $1000 ?
Steve Vai, Eric Johnson and Joe Satriani got nuthin over this cat Machiya. The whole band is off the charts too! I need a nine minute version of Homura with extended solos on all instruments, with the orchestra of course. Version of Bring Me To Life with Amy (generational vocalist like Ann Wilson, Lisa Flisher and Aretha Franklin) pushed that song to #5 behind Stairway to Heaven, Layla, We Don't Get Fooled Again, Gimmie Shelter - Right there with anything else on my top 10 list - as is Homura now - which has blown me away like maybe 1st time I heard Freebird - which it likely just bumped off top 10 list thinking about it...... . What a talented band! Traditional Japanese / Power Rock Ballad - with orchestra Fusion. This is some orgasmic music salad! As electric as a hair dryer in a hot tub! What a TH-cam find! Fun looking at cats as blown away as me.
And VERSAILLES have a instrumental too
"Silent knight"
"Desert apple"
"Faith and desicion"
They are so fantastic and wonderfull 😍🎶👏🏻❤️❤️❤️🎶😍😍 greath reaction!!!
the mask was a Japanese theater mask that actor usually use.
copy pastaing and explaination from a different video "it has 2 expressions in one mask, when the mask is looking up it's angry, looking for down it's smiling."
Interesting! Thank you
Wagakki band has a very diverse style of music, almost all the members wrote songs for the band, since you love more heavy side of music, I will suggest the following songs from them, it is your choice to react to it or just enjoy it privately
日輪
Ignite
Strong Fate
浮世heavy life
Wagakki Band are also very famous on great live performance, If you want to a review any of them, recommend to use live version, it is safer from copyright stuff
People ask me, "what Japanese bands should I check out?"
I always reply: "Start with Lovebites, Wagakki Band, and Galneryus!"
They'll be playing in the Tokyo Olympic opening.
No one can rock the shamisen like Beni
Wagakki Band is always fantastic. try "hakanaku mo utsukushii no wa"
and you have a new favorite. Link with English subtitles.
th-cam.com/video/1ixg36azt4s/w-d-xo.html
Yuko Suzuhana - shigin / vocals
Machiya - guitar
Beni Ninagawa - tsugaru shamisen
Kiyoshi Ibukuro - koto
Asa - bass
Daisuke Kaminaga - shakuhachi
Wasabi - drums
hi there, this is awesome, but next try
Go_a - shum ;you will like it
His guitar is on the 29th fret
please react to Wagakki Band sabaku no komori uta (desert lullaby) live symphonic night
not to mention the traditional Japanese costumes
How about a band from the Faroe Islands? TÝR - Ragnars Kvæði
Dude 🤘frikken awesome 🤘so B Brazil I Israel J Japan N New Zealand T Tunisia now you have to carry on with another 21 countries to complete the alphabet (now there’s a challenge for you) ❤️🇬🇧
Maybe! I need a break for a little while first 😂
I like this reaction may i request pls watch X Japan Kurenai The Last Live, this is legend rock band hopefully you react :)
Hei.. Plz reaction to VERSAILLES "MASQUERADE" that a japanese visual kei
have you seen unlucky morpheus yet?
Not yet!
@@ThomFoolery1 "unlucky morpheus - unending sorceress" is a good start, and try the music video first
You are too young to catch the homage to Ian Anderson (flute Jethro Tull) that moment of one leg only yeah that moment!
check another instrumental masterpiece from the band (until 4:40, Homura's not as good as original one) th-cam.com/video/5wYI1G0ZDu0/w-d-xo.html
Please React to Wagakki Band : 華振舞(Hana furumai) - 1st JAPAN Tour 2015 th-cam.com/video/8plTvBpBtIM/w-d-xo.html
idk if you've heard of another asian band called "Bloodywood", they're from India they also make metal music with some rapping in it, definitely worth a listen!
Yes, I love them! Did a couple of reactions to them already.