We filmed this full version of “Mine no Kaze” at Kodo Village to give you a sneak peek at our upcoming “Evermore” performances at Asakusa Public Hall this summer.
“Mine no Kaze” is a Kodo piece based on “Misaka Mago Uta,” a folk song from Ehime Prefecture for horsemen traveling over the Misaka Pass. “Mine” means the peak or ridge of a mountain, and “kaze” means wind. The lyrics depict the scenery and feelings you could imagine a horseman would encounter on their journey: the moon’s beauty, a gentle breeze, and strong determination within. Kodo has enjoyed playing many versions of this popular piece over the years, arranging it in unique ways with different cast formations and instruments.
♫ Kodo “Mine no Kaze”
Based on Ehime Prefecture Folk Song “Misaka Mago Uta”
Lyrics by Yoshie Abe, arranged by Kazunari Abe (2004)
Performed by: Yuichiro Funabashi, Yoshie Abe, Chie Yamawaki, Jumpei Nonaka
Come and experience this piece live at Asakusa Public Hall!
Kodo Performance in Asakusa 2024 "Evermore"
June 26 (Wed)-30 (Sun), 2024 Asakusa Public Hall, Taito Ward, Tokyo
June 26 (Wed) 14:00
June 27 (Thu) 14:00
June 28 (Fri) 14:00
June 29 (Sat) 11:00 & 15:00 (2 performances)
June 30 (Sun) 14:00
Performance Details: www.kodo.or.jp...
Director: Masayasu Maeda
Cast: Yuichiro Funabashi, Yoshie Abe, Shogo Komatsuzaki, Ryoma Tsurumi, Reo Kitabayashi, Mizuki Yoneyama, Yuta Kimura, Seita Saegusa, Chie Yamawaki, Chihiro Watanabe, Moe Niiyama, Jumpei Nonaka, Shizuku Katsube
*Cast may be subject to change.
Filmed in January 2024
Filmed by: Kento Kaiden, Tadaaki Aida
Edited by: Kento Kaiden
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