The best description of Japan is: Japan is a different world on the Planet Earth.

Nobody's talking about that guitar guy tapping and singing at the same time 🔥

This is just another example of what people are missing by not looking for music in other countries. Japan has such a diverse musical culture. It's scary to think that there is that much going on there and yet people in America just don't know much about any of it yet.

Right! the flute player is the most metal, he has ninja moves and looks like a shaolin monk. 😁

Metal to traditional, Wagakki is one of the most versatile bands from Japan.

Dude dropping some cold bloded hard TRUTH, preach man, preach.

This has to be the best reaction video to Wagakki Band (and there are more than a dozen of them).

1. Yuko Suzuhana = Vocals / lead member of Wagakki band she is accomplished pianist and vocally trained in the art of shigen..(what you mentioned as vibrato) 2. Asa= Bass player 3. Beni ninagawa= Shamisen, she is a master at this instrument your were curious about. 4. Machiya =Lead guitar 5. Wasabi =Drums 6. Kiyoshi ibukuro=Koto (looks like a harp) 7. Daisuke Kaminaga = Shakuhachi (flute) 8. Kurona = Taiko traditional drum This band is master class and a visual feast to the eyes as you will find they have an impressive discography.

And yuko's move with her fan is just mesmerizing. The fan is not only a property, she mastered it.

This performance for me, still stands as the most impressive I've ever seen. So much happening at once, but controlled, not messy. Kurona, the taiko drummer, he is also composed the music, plays percussion and is the hype man. Daisuke plays shakuhachi, the wooden flute, he is probably the most impressive to me, just the fact he is doing all that with one breath or little breaths. Beni, plays the shamisen, it is like a Banjo.

“Wagakki” essentially means “traditional instruments”. The band was founded by the singer, SUZUHANA Yuko. The “lute” thing is a Shamisen. The “harp” thing is a Koto. The “flute thing” is a shakuhachi. Yes, you’ve heard these instruments a million times, in movie soundtracks, when they want to convey a Japanese atmosphere. What can I say? America may be the land of innovation in tech, but in music no one here cares any more. All the action has moved to Europe and Japan. Here is a video that really lets you see up close all the instruments and how they work together: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h5idmLqcvNfHXX0.html It was originally written for a “Vocaloid” which is essentially a virtual singer AI.

They're going to be headlining the Olympics opening ceremony. Fantastic band!

Thank you for noticing how Japan is taking rock to the next level.

That´s right, amazing rock is comming from Japan.

Hi, again. I'm Japanese. I really like your reaction to Wagakki Band. Your reaction is very analytical and exact. As I asked you before, please react to one of their songs "Sun Wheel". Looking forward to it. Thanks.

the long canoe length with many strings is the Koto. the flute/recorder type thing is the Shakuhatchi. The huge drums are Taiko drums. Shamisan means 3 strings, Jose mentioned below. The guitar plays strong melodies , instead od normal impro and riffing. The vocal style is Enka ? I think. The vibrato intervals are bigger than western stuff, so very unique, it is an ancient folk style heavily used in Kabuki theater music, as are the singers fan movements and poses. Just wonderful stuff.

I've given up on UK/USA music and have now found Japanese rock, fabulous fun, love the outfits they all wear and the effort put in to the shows

I guess I'm not the only one blown away by Equalling Band. Everyone who has reacted to this band on KZfaq has been equally amazed!

Wagakki Band are so powerful in musicianship and stage performance and showmanship. They are all masters of their own instruments, If you enjoyed this you should do a reaction video on Wagakki Band - Chie no Kaijutsu. they have another wonderfully powerful performance you would enjoy thoroughly.

Supplemental. The singer has trained in classical Japanese singing and dancing. Classical training in Japan is way beyond normal western standards perhaps the nearest being classical ballet school. Read any book on the training of Geisha's and you will understand the intense physical and mental pressure students have to endure for years. The shamisen player (banjo) I believe started training at 3 years old!

Great reacton! Waggaki Band is a world treasure \m/

Beni, Beni, Beni 🥰!!! Shamisen player Beni Ninagawa. This performance is actually two songs, Homura and Akatsuki no Ito. MISA was the one with the shamisen in the Band-Maiko videos, though I think it was smaller(not sure of the names of the different sizes)!!!👍👍🤘🤘🤘

Great reaction to a couple of my favorite songs from this awesome group my friend. Wagakki Band's music is truly unique with its combination of traditional and modern instruments. Keep up the good work.

absolutely amazing

hello ! un petit bonjour de Normandie ; un vent nouveau souffle sur le Rock , il vient du japon ....... Waggaki Band fusionne parfaitement le hard Rock et la musique traditionnelle Japonnaise mais ce qui surprend le plus c'est la qualité de chacun des musiciens et la composition complexe des musiques qui permet à chacun des instruments de s'exprimer ; Long Live to Waggaki Band

Always love to see some guy who reacts to wagakki band n got amazed by this amazing band... This guys is trully fantastic musician out there... Hope u check out their other stuff like senbonzakura, sun whell or ignite, sure it will blown u away... Go wagakki

The one guitarist whos wearing a mask makes it more metal and anime in my opinion so far

I'd recommend you to listen to "Hakushu Kassei" (live), since it properly shows of every single members talents. It's a great song.

The singer Yuko Suzuhana style of singing is called; Shigin. It's a singing/chanting technique/style when reciting Japanese/Chinese poems.

Waggaki band. What a blast listening to them. Really one of the best bands in the world. Two drummers. Guitar. Bass. Shimasen. Flute. Japanese style harp. Singer. 8 of the finest musicians playing in harmony. It's an experience. A journey. Spread the awareness. May they become one of the biggest bands in the world. Full love n respect.

Recommendations? Everything by them. Sun wheel, Ignite, Sabaku no komoriuta.... They do instrumentals like "Homura" at live concerts only, almost never repeating instrument combination. Pop, rock, jazz, prog, vocaloid covers, folk - they do it all. Even incorporating other forms of Japanese traditional performing arts (like the fan dance and noh mask here). Those two pieces are the guitarist' s compositions. "Homura" is from his solo work before this band, it doesn't originally contain the shamisen solo, and the bass solo is a melody from the bass player song. Last year when they played "Homura" again, the bass solo was different.

I love this group. I have been watching reaction videos to them since I found them. I find your analysis and reactions to Wagakklband to be among the most introspective, sincere and relatable out there. You have a new subscriber and I look forward to seeing more of your channel.

Fantastic!! Thank you for the great reaction.

What Wagakki mean-- wagakki traditional Japanese musical instrument - (Japanese: 和楽器) in Japan, are musical instruments used in the traditional folk music of Japan. They comprise a range of string, wind, and percussion instruments. 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. 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, began studying the piano at age three and shigin and Kenshibu from age five. She graduated from the Tokyo College of Music’s Piano Program. Yuko is currently active as a shigin instructor, singer-songwriter, and pianist. The style of dance that Yuko performs is called Kenshibu ('Sword and Poetry Dance') This is a category of Japanese interpretive dances performed to traditional music with poetry. Kenbu refers to dances that are performed with the help of a sword and Shibu dance with one or more hand fans called Sensu / Ogi (folding fans). The origin is from samurai. In the early Meiji period, Raifu HIBINO (originator of the Shinto school) organized the conventional dancing styles into the current ones by introducing some styles of swordplay. Singing and dancing are performed basically by different persons. The number of performers varies; sometimes one singer and one dancer, but often one singer and two or more dancers. There are no specific costumes for singers, but dancers wear a hakama (divided skirt for men), shiro-tasuki (white sash for holding up tucked sleeves), and shiro-hachimaki (white headband) to express the emotion of the poem.In some dances a fan is used along with a sword. Dancing to shigin with a fan only is called Senbu (literally, "fan dance") or Shimai (literally, "poetry dance"). The mask that Machiya wears is based on the Noe Theater, popular in Japan. Masks are an essential part of the Japanese Noe theater whilst the actors of the Japanese kabuki theater perform without masks. ..

Beni Beni Beni!

Wagakki Band are also a hell of a lot of fun off-stage. Like most Japanese bands, they are also friends. Here is a video of Beni and Wasabi bungee jumping...they also have a video of them on the rides at Fuji-Q Highlands. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hauglNVyytCcgWw.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m7qklplo3qqmnYE.html

Synchronicity is one of my favorites by them. Not metal but very fun and the guitarist gets some lead vocals as well

There are not enough reaction videos for perfect blue by wagakki band.

If you love these aspects of Wagakki Band, you would probably really enjoy Kagrra. They were a group which used a lot of similar sounds by blending traditional Japanese sound with rock, and the result is absolutely masterful.

The clothing style is called; Visual Kei, but they add that traditional twist to it to fit their Traditional Rock concept/genre of music.

Hey guys I joined a metal band! Really? What instrument? Flute. That is approximately what the shakuhachi(flute) player said on his social media when he joined the group. The guitar player was a notable session musician before joining the group. It is a reason I think he is so good at playing supporting guitar/vocal parts, even though he is skilled enough to play lead guitar parts.

Thanks for listening so near and say out their sound differences compared to other metal bands. Will be nice to hear u compare Wagakki band with other bands that u often cover. Obviously, Wagakki is at different level.

Love me some Wagakki Band 🥰, thanks for checking them out bro! Strong Fate, Yoshiwara Lament, & Desert Lullaby are my top 3 favorites from them. You should check them out!

Love Wagakki, Band Maid, Galneryus, TK and One Ok Rock 😍 Please react to wagakki's ignite

Machiya, the guitarist, was a highly sought after session player because he is reported to have the fastest fingers in Japan. He is also the Wagakki Bands sound engineer. I would love to see Daisuke, the flutist, on stage with Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull going at it.

Its not a concert, its full experience

while we are on the subject, Queen of the night, yoshiwaras Lament and Sun Wheel also :) That should keep you busy !!

Japan is full of unique bands. So I think so far you've found Wagakki Band, Band-Maid, BABYMETAL,, Doll$Boxx, and at least one female metal band ... For other amazing Japanese bands you might try: Hello Sleepwalkers: punk/rock but better Sokoninaru: take The Kami Band, concentrate then into a female bassist, a male guitar player and drummer, have then play a mix of metal/math core, and sing wild harmonies while they are shedding in some weird time signature, and you'll come close to what this band can do. Kalafina: unfortunately no longer together but this is another amazing vocal group back by piece band usually. Three beautiful Japanese ladies each with unique voices and vocal ranges doing counterpoint harmonies. This group was put together to do anime openings and closings, but they were so good that they stayed together for 10 years to do live shows, it's very rare to hear vocals this good.

Senbonzakura! It's probably the most viewed one, it's awesome check it out. Never seen this, thanks for spreading the great music it was great

Everytime u paused the video,my heart is paused

The Energy DAMN THE ENERGY!

I'm Japanese. I like your reactions to this song a lot. Please release your next video on 日輪（Sun Wheel). Looking forward to it. Thank you.

的確な地アクションです。いいね。

Wagakki Band; Yuko Suzuhana (鈴華ゆう子) - vocals Machiya (町屋) - guitar Beni Ninagawa (蜷川べに) - tsugaru shamisen Kiyoshi Ibukuro (いぶくろ聖志) - koto Asa (亜沙) - bass Daisuke Kaminaga (神永大輔) - shakuhachi Wasabi (山葵) - drums Kurona (黒流) - wadaiko

9:31 facts ...

This band have a fusion in more ways that looks at first sign. The singer Suzuhana is btw a master of the art chinese poetry recitation, also in the art of kamigata mai (dance with fans), even she can dance with a katana. All the members are masters of their instruments. Btw shamisen is a really difficult instrument. Only have 3 strings (the name of the instrument is originally "three strings") if you loock closely, the shamisen have no freats. A really interesting fusion is a versión of Evanescence´s "Bring me to Live" performed with an orchestra and Amy Lee on stage. They do it some time ago, there´s a video in KZfaq Wagakki is a really popular band in Japan

You got to check out band called Ningen Isu. Its more of traditional rock sound but very very unique in a way. Great song to start Heartless Scat (don't mind the name of a song, its not about it) Be sure to turn subtitles on lyrics are great and make unique feel to it. Love your reactions, cheers from Russia :)

waggaki band ? One and only one word ..waouh !!!

With one foot in the present, and one in the past, this band is special. Their shows look to be an experience. You definitely need to check out their show where they did "Bring Me To Life" with Amy Lee and a full orchestra. And then Amy guested again on their big closer, "Sebonzakura". Check both out, if you can!

Nice dude, really authentic reaction ! Like how you first choose your words to explain, instead of continuously talking anything ^^

From my experience, it is quite safe to react to live version of their songs, please try more song as recommended below They do a very wide range of styles of songs, so not every piece of them will be heavy, but you can still find some

they are so amazing and talented. and have lots of songs. I like, that you recognized the class of guitarist machiya, one of the rare the "teamplayer" guitarists, who can put their perfect skills and ego behind the sake of the song. and like you, I find their music so refreshing for our from this "radioformatmusic" tortured ears.

When you see and hear this level of accomplishment, this level of creativity, this level of musicianship you realise they are light years ahead of anything in the west. After this who do listen to? Band Maid of course! Rap - give me a break.

This Band has been popular in Japan since 2013, And you have just heard of them? Research, research!!!! One of the Best Bands, if not "the best band" in Japan...

You really need to check out their version of 'Senbonzakura.' Not the video, though, as it will probably be blocked. Instead, check out one of the live versions. Their performance at the House of Blues is especially tight.

Thank you for your very positive reaction to WGB. WBG is so unique that it is often misunderstood and underrated even in Japan (many audiences believe the US standard is the best). Traditional Japanese vocalization (vibrato) is generally accepted and often highly rated in Asian countries. In Europe and the United States, it seems that most people hate this very much. I think it's because they are not used to it. It's a natural reaction to hate something you're not used to. There are several types of shamisen (similar to a guitar). The one used here is TSUGARU-SHAMISEN. It resonates well and produces a powerful sound. It is popular in Japan. I am looking forward to the next reaction.

I believe your turning Japanese! Welcome sir!

ナイスリアクション。ありがとう。

Called Shyamisen. 津軽三味線だよ。

She play shamisem bro

Hi, I have been following your reactions for Japanese bands only for the last few weeks or so, but I always find your calm and 丁寧な (difficult to translate 1:1 but meaning something like "considerate, polite, thorough") approach and analysis very relatable and satisfying if I may say so. As for Wagakki Band, I really appreciate your open-mindedness and am very glad you liked this piece, especially Akatsuki no Ito* ("Thread of the Dawn") with its Shigin singing as this apparently seems to throw some people off as mentioned in other comments. It may be an "acquired taste" since I myself being from that culture found it needed a little adapting to when hearing it as a child. The band's live perfomances always seem very entertaining and quite an experience with their top-notch professionalism (considered standard in Japan where requirements and bars are set very high, self-discipline and teamwork is the essential virtue since kindergarden, and giving your best and keep on striving for it is regarded a prerequisite to show respect towards your audience, customers etc.). Wishing you good luck, looking forward to your future reactions, and stay safe! *edited for correcting the name

if you're interested in more about the shamisen, the website bachido is a great resource. Kyle has put together a lot of info about the instrument, lessons, etc... and is the avenue i took to get my own and start playing

hi, i just discovered this channel ,great video!1 there are also many cool song cover by them 1) senbonzakura ( most famous song cover by them) 2) roki 3) 六兆年と一夜物語 hope you can try these :)

Congratulation bro !!! You just falling in love with Benisan and her Shamisen.

9:16 preach brother... the guitar looking instrument with that massive "pick" that you dig the sound of is called a shamisen... the koto is the instrument that looks like a big slide guitar or harp on its side... if you like the sound of the koto and you like Tool: check out kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mtNims-mmL2wd58.html ... the Japanese know how to rock the f out of traditional instruments as you'll see from this link or Wagakki Band

I knew it u will blew away 😂 by Waggaki band check out ignite,queen of the night ,sunwheel from them next time

"I need to listen to this 4, 5, 6, 7...20 times" lol subscribed! And yes: japanese rock beats US rock by a lot. I will too suggest Sokoninaru! Their song "Tenohira de odoru" will knock your socks off so hard!

正統派プロ集団だからね。

If you enjoy Wagakki, react to: 1. Sasameyuki (pop rock) 2. Okinotayuu (ballad) 3. Hangeki no Yaiba (rock)

Welcome to the Wagakki Band Music World that are not tied to genre. The first song is 焔(homura), second one is 暁ノ糸(akatsuki no ito). 3 strings like banjo instrument is 津軽三味線(tsugaru shyamisen) that was playing by Beni Ninagawa. I recommend some another side of WGB music. 砂漠の子守唄(sabaku no komori-uta) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aNqmipOHl92sg2g.html 細雪(sasame yuki) for Piano and Symphonic Orchestra kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qs14l5B_ms2zpqM.html Premium Symphonic Night Vol.2 digest. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n59ndaV92tSuiGQ.html 和楽器バンド / Bring Me To Life with Amy Lee of EVANESCENCE kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ntFheteKsJ2meoE.html シンクロニシティ(Synchronicity) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/prKjdKujzam6dY0.html あっぱれが正義。(appare ga seigi) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ptl6esKds6urg5s.html Best regards from Japan♪

The singer is Yuko Suzuhana, one of the finest practitioners of shigin, which is what you are entranced by. She also is an accredited teacher of shigin. Her style range is amazing, from rock, pop, folk metal, traditional Japanese, operatic arias and everything in between. Check out Cradle Of Eternity, you'll will be blown away. And you are correct American music sucks, period. It's become soporific and banal and not the rock and roll I grew up with in the late 1950's forward. I was so happy to get interested in this style of music. Keep on reacting to Wagakki Band, you will be pleased.

Wagakki Band is one of the best Japanese groups out there. They combine traditional Japanese instruments and vocal styles with modern rock, metal, jazz, and more. All eight members are master level musicians; and their lead singer, the very elegant Yuko Suzuhana, is definitely the best female Japanese vocalist I have heard. The only other Japanese group that has obtained more international popularity that Wagakki Band is BabyMetal. Wagaki Band is even better live, as their stage shows are musical extravaganzas.

Waggaki Band...they arent just musician but they are Gods and Goddess and engineers of their own musical instruments... Suzuhana Yuko - Vocals Machiya - Guitar Asa - Bass Wasabi - Drums Beni Ninagawa - Tsugari Shamisen (traditional 3 string guitar) Kurona - Wadaiko ( traditional drums) Kiyoshi - Koto ( traditional harp) Daisuke - Sakuhachi ( traditional flute) ...sir i recommend to please do comment to their other songs.. -Ignite -Sunwheel -Valkyrie -Okinotayuu -Zenbonsakura -Perfect Blue ( live ) -Subaku no Komoruita -Tengaku -Ame Nochi Kajouron -Sasameyuki -Yuki kage boushi and still more.. I be following your reactions maam im not a japanese.....I one of their Fans.... Im a Filipino... Thank You and God bless..

Very nice reaction! Wagakki Band never dissapoints. I still haven't heard a single song from them that I don't like, and the most important thing, they are really unique My favourite song (it's really hard to pick one) probably is Strong fate kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i9-lrcmC0LvQqY0.html But you need to listen Hakushu Kassai, you can feel and enjoy all the instruments there. I love it kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a9l6odmWp9zTfKs.html

You have great ears

Try Sabaku no Komoriuta Symphonic Night Vol. 2

Please do Yoyoka next!

i recommend senbonzakura next, heres a live version since the mv reactions usually get blocked: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jtCnmJyI3rWcgac.html

request Wagakki Band chie no kajitsu (知恵の果実）＋　Somosan seppa（什麼生説） Without Yuko・・・ fromJapan

Love your reaction. Might I recommend Ningen Isu as another Japanese metal band you might enjoy. They've been playing for around thirty years but only just getting noticed in the West. They've been dubbed by some as "The Japanese Black Sabbath" and you can definitely hear that influence. 'Heartless Scat' is the one that seems to be getting most of the attention but there's plenty to choose from. (Oh, and make sure to have the subtitles switched on; the lyrics are brilliant and deep.)

I enjoyed your pure reaction to this new music world. I had the same kind one 1 year ago. Yes, they have quite wide bandwidth of music, and many of them sound like master pieces! I might recommend “Hakushu Kassai” (Big applause (to you)) as Japanese and Western great pop element combination, merrily encouraging melody, all star instruments solos and Yuko’s great singing as usual. m.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ptpyicaHqraaeWw.html If you love metal-punk, we might pick Senbonzakura; 1000 cherry blossoms...

You might be interested in the Sakuramen also rocking traditional Japanese instruments but in a slightly different way. 桜men / 紅(KURENAI)和楽器cover kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e89nZ6ynr6nHYX0.html

Please watch Deep Purple Child in Time live 1970 next...epic reaction vid...104 mil views :)

It's funny that the comment, they look like Final Fantasy characters and like anime characters is in 90% times made by ppl, that never played any FF's or watched any Anime xD. Cool reaction tho :D

I felt that you were a little bit cocky at the beginning when there was only ONE traditional instrument the taiko , and I was expecting will you shit on your pants when Benni showed up and going forward...

Please react to Wagakki Band : 起死回生(Kishikaisei) - 2018 >> kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ndagnZeGx72noWg.html

A D D much there bud?

Good reaction But this band genre is j-pop not metal But you can play metal with flute instrument 😂

何回も止めすぎ！！！曲全体の雰囲気を壊す。

Um, maybe if you want trashmetal you can check BABYMETAL again, BABYMETAL - Sis. Anger Live 🤔.