Emmy winning singer reacts to Wagakki Band “Senbonzakura” ft. Amy Lee + tutorial w/ Yuko Suzuhana

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@michaelafrancis1361 2 жыл бұрын

The instrument that you referred to as a "recorder" is actually a traditional Japanese instrument dating from the 16th century called a Shakuhachi. It's a type of flute made out of bamboo.

@valloriaamherst7607 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your reaction! Waggaki Band also did a cover of "Bring Me To Life" with Amy Lee from this same show. She and Yuko (lead singer of Waggaki Band) sing the song together.

@joephysics5469 2 жыл бұрын

The Wagakki Band has such a wide variety of musical styles from mostly traditional Japanese, smooth easy listening, jazz-ish, rock, story telling, ... The videos of the live shows are just as good as their studio vids. I fell in love with them this past fall and am hooked.

@pugnaciousdeliciososa2191 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for reacting to this and tacking on the concert footage for context. Yuko has a follow-up video to this tutorial only it's how to harmonize Senbonzakura, unfortunately that one is only in Japanese with no English subtitles. Yuko is licensed to teach music for High School and Junior High.

@DrAcula-os1nz 2 жыл бұрын

Shigin singer Yuko Suzuhana (who had been elected Miss Nico Nama in 2011) She started with shigin at the age of 5 This is from WagakkiBand Premium Symphonic Night Vol.2 Live & Orchestra in Osaka-Jo Hall February 2020. One nigh show only. Evanescence vocalist Amy Lee joined WagakkiBand as a special guest. The song before this they performed "Bring me to life". The acoustics in Osaka-Jo Hall are very suitable for orchestras, so they held the concert there even though the WGB is in Tokyo. This song is about the westernization of Japan, which happened during the Meiji Restoration. Despite having an upbeat, oriental track, the song contains rather dark themes, mentioning guillotines and ICBMs. In addition, the lyrics state things such as "Songs of lament go unheard" and "This is a banquet inside a steel jail cell". The bamboo flute "shakuhachi" played by Daisuke Kaminaga is extremely difficult to play. Not an unusual comment after practicing a month is "I got a clear tone" Highly recommend the 2017 version of "Episode 0". You can find it on the YT channel of "CC W" with English subtitles.

@boat1207 2 жыл бұрын

What a performance..... Beautiful music of the Japanese cultural and a unique tutorial teaching us (and you) this music.... excellent analysis

@scouser052 2 жыл бұрын

Yuko is also a classically trained pianist who does solo performances with orchestra

@CaffeineNightOwl 2 жыл бұрын

her performance in this live concert overtoure with orchestra is breathtaking: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rpeUg9GU15vRmYk.html

@PaleHorseShabuShabu 2 жыл бұрын

Yuko's mother taught piano and singing, so that's where she learned that. One of her mother's students taught kenshibu, what I understand to be the combined name for kenbu, the art of sword dancing, and shibu, the art of fan dancing. Yuko has done at least one performance where she alone fronts an orchestra and does performances with Daisuke Kaminaga, the shakuhachi player (the recorder), and Kiyoshi Ibukuro, the koto player (the vertical harp/zither) where the trio is called Hanafugetsu. I found Wagakki Band pretty early in my quest to find new music, and I'm glad especially because of charming, endearing, skilled Yuko.

@performanceanx 2 жыл бұрын

This is great! I've been a fan of Wagakki Band for years!

@jimtakahashi4638 11 ай бұрын

I found this band only recently (regrettably), and was immediately convinced that this band has the highest level of musicianship (musicality/virtuosity) and showmanship (visual/theatrical effects) Actually, I think this band is among the best fusion bands ever existed, and the very best when it comes to originality and showmanship. Moreover, they can play so effortlessly with smiles on their faces! Simply amazing and entertaining!

@pugnaciousdeliciososa2191 2 жыл бұрын

One big strength for the Wagakki Band is that Yuko and pretty much every other member in the band has extensive KZfaq content including a lot of non-MV videos. Other Japanese acts should really step up their KZfaq game.

@PaleHorseShabuShabu 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a source on the Olympics thing? I've search several times and haven't been able to find anything solid. It's starting to feel like a fan-created legend like Jimmy Page telling BAND-MAID's drummer that she's the reincarnation of John Bonham.

@pugnaciousdeliciososa2191 2 жыл бұрын

@@PaleHorseShabuShabu I think you're right. I will edit my comment to remove that bit about them going to be in the Olympic ceremony for 2020. Thank you!

@prodigypenn 2 жыл бұрын

@@PaleHorseShabuShabu I don't see the original comment regarding the Olympics, but they made and performed the song Kishikaisei in celebration of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics , which was announced before 2020 of course, so I believe they song was made in 2019

@hiawatha.g 2 жыл бұрын

Vocaloids, with holographically projected Idols, have actually become stars in their own right in Japan. "Senbonzakura" means "A Thousand Cherry Blossoms". Great analysis on Suzuhana-sama's tutorial. And impressive sing-along!

@howardbrown911 2 жыл бұрын

A very beautiful and informative reaction. I love that you took the trouble to show us (through Yuko) exactly how she is creating the amazing sound that is her voice. So very grateful for this!

@ericifune5543 2 жыл бұрын

The dynamic vibrato is a traditional Japanese vocal technique. Many folk songs incorporate it.

@mikeg.4211 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks; I loved the reaction and I loved the lesson from Yuko. This was fascinating to watch all around. Very cool! I have been a fan of Wagakki band for a while, and I think there are some interesting parallels between the Japanese Shigin style as used by Yuko and the Russian "white singing" used by Irina from Grai. Yuko Suzuhana is one of those amazing people. She assembled the band, is a principal songwriter, is an expert in a style of Asian chanting poetry and is even a sword expert and hosts a popular TV show!

@pugnaciousdeliciososa2191 2 жыл бұрын

Just my opinion, I actually see quite a few parallels between Yuko and Miku Kobato of Band-Maid, down to both women having a brother (I believe they're part of the generation where it became increasingly common for families to have only one child) with differences in dynamics - Yuko is the older sister to her brother while Miku is eleven years younger than her half-brother. Don't know if the KPop Wiki webpage entry from Billy Murphy is correct about Miku's dad being a dentist and mom a nurse (the info was from a K-Pop website that deals with other East Asian acts and already some of the info was inaccurate - it mentioned she had a younger brother), but if it was true then Miku would have started life off in the same economic bracket as Yuko did (Yuko's mom taught music while her dad was an architect), before falling off of it when Miku's father left. I think we'll be seeing some more Wagakki Band and Band-Maid react videos here in the future.

@mikeg.4211 2 жыл бұрын

@@pugnaciousdeliciososa2191 , this is good analysis by you. I saw an interesting short interview with Yuko and her brother where he was teasing her for as always being their mother’s favorite and having to always be perfect at music, and she replied that being a musician was never her dream; she wanted to go into medicine. Watch here for some more Wagakki very soon. 😊👍

@viaverde3153 2 жыл бұрын

Yuko is also a vocal teacher. "Senbonzakura" is the big hit of Hatsune Miku, the singing hologram whose voice is generated by Vocaloid. With very interesting and serious text. The cover of this song started Wagakki Band's great career. From the Japanese female singers I also recommend AIMER, gifted with an extraordinary voice, and the now-defunct female trio Kalafina.

@marekbroda4541 2 жыл бұрын

All songs live Kalafina

@mr559 2 жыл бұрын

Aimer and Milet too. "The First Take" is a good way to find artists.

@arpeggioblue Жыл бұрын

Kalafina... 😢

@brian0703 2 жыл бұрын

The song was beautiful with the mix of modern & traditional instruments & the vocals were truly incredible. This style of singing also accentuates the mood or setting. I also liked her voice training clip as well. And your voice is also very beautiful too.. 🎶🎤

@yoshimi6200 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting… I appreciate it 🤘😎🤘

@prodigypenn 2 жыл бұрын

I found this video to be much more interesting than the usual straight up reaction videos, watching an "expert" watching and trying to learn from another "expert" was just fascinating for some reason.

@fumin8 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Miki-san from Tokyo! Thanks so much for your excellent reaction and brilliant analysis to this song, especially to Yuko's vocal in detail. I've been looking forward to knowing, who would refer to Yuko's tutorial video about ''和楽器バンド風千本桜の歌い方''. It means 'How to sing ''Senbonzakura'' in Wagakki Band style'. There are lots of reaction videos to the song, but till now none refered to the tutorial despite that it's quite a good one by Yuko herself with English subtitles.You did it first. I'm very glad to that. Yes, Yuko is a great teacher,too as you said. I'm sure you are the same. In addition your voice is very beautiful and vocal ability is great. Once more thank you for everything.

@pugnaciousdeliciososa2191 2 жыл бұрын

Great comment! If you want her to react to a particular video, you can either send $15 to her or join her Patreon. You probably have plenty of great videos to react to.

@rondayvudo 2 жыл бұрын

SO cool how you take us through the learning process with you. Great job - I'll be checking out more of your work.

@Jatgiuac1 2 жыл бұрын

Love your reaction. You should react to Wagakki Band with Amy Lee Bring me to life and also Queen of the night!

@willemkoekemoer5042 2 жыл бұрын

Yuko is also a skilled swordsman watch her showing of some serious skills on the live song Kyougasuigestu

@PaleHorseShabuShabu 2 жыл бұрын

She's a skilled sword dancer. She's never done anything like iado or kendo, only kenbu.

@gatograto 2 жыл бұрын

@@PaleHorseShabuShabu Yes, it is Ken-bu literaly sword-dance.

@fastskipper777 2 жыл бұрын

Nope, she is not a swordsman. She learned sword dance.

@jimward204 Жыл бұрын

I first discovered this band about a year and a half ago....I was blown away! I'm 71 years old and I've seen a lot of live performances over the years, but I would love to see this group live! Thanks for your reaction...very professional but it's clear you really liked what you saw and heard.

@user-kr3ql6zc5p 10 ай бұрын

すぐに出来ちゃうのが凄い詩吟て日本人でもあまり触れる機会がないこのバンドのお陰で色々な楽器に興味を持てました

@hiawatha.g 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out Wagakki Band! It's unfortunate that so many fans direct reactors to this clip first. Honestly, it's far from the best look at them--Amy Lee was great once but she is not up to their standard, and they had to hold back to avoid overwhelming her. Still, great that you found them. Another link below. “Wagakki” is Japanese for “traditional instruments” The “lute” thing is a Shamisen. The “harp” thing is a Koto. The “flute thing” is a shakuhachi. The band was founded by the singer, SUZUHANA Yuko. Yes, you’ve heard these instruments a million times, in movie soundtracks etc. 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 an electronic virtual singer-essentially an AI. In Japan (where else?) vocaloids have actually become pop stars.

@glenkelley6799 2 жыл бұрын

That was a enjoyable reaction. There are four traditional instruments used, the flute (Shakuhachi), the three stringed Shamisen (banjo-like sound), the Koto (the 17 stringed vertical instrument) sort of like a harp on it's side, plucked with finger picks, and the Taiko drums (the very big drums).

@TheDougWay 2 жыл бұрын

I love that description of it's like going to an alternate universe. I listen to songs like this and feel like I'm in another universe all the time.

@zi-too-myo 2 жыл бұрын

日本文化の良さは他国の文化を柔軟に取り入れ昇華し、融合させる発想がある。古き善きと新しい善きをプロデュースが日本です。

@yamaneaburami7210 Жыл бұрын

Watching a professional learning new things really made me amazed~ 👏🏼😍

@user-vw9cm6hx2j 2 жыл бұрын

8:30〜 Her Japanese pronunciation is perfect.

@a_un 2 жыл бұрын

When I look at Japanese bands, I sometimes feel that: "There may not be rock or metal music in Japan." That means that the image of rocks and metals considered by Europeans and Americans can be different from the image of rocks and metals considered in Japan. (Because I am Japanese, I may not understand the way of thinking of foreigners) In Japan, it is common to "enjoy your favorite sounds freely in your favorite style." Generally, the instruments used there are guitars and drums. But you have the freedom not to use the guitar or drums, and you have the freedom to use another instrument. Of course, there are no restrictions on costumes or performance ideas. (This means there is no self-control or interference like "rock needs to be played like ****") In such an environment, songs that combine POP / R & B / folk songs and classical music are often created. You may feel that the resulting music style is categorized as "rock" or "metal". I feel that many of the Japanese bands that are currently attracting attention have such an element. Wagakki Band is a band that strongly demonstrates such characteristics. by the way··· Currently, there are four Japanese bands that are attracting worldwide attention. Wagakki Band / BABYMETAL / Band-Maid and LOVEBITES. If LOVEBITES is not supported, please. LOVEBITES is a female heavy metal band, but there are many songs with good melody. (Example) Frozen Serenade / Edge of the World / Epilogue / Rising etc.) from Japan * Sentence using the translation app. Please laugh if it is a strange translation.

@revangerang 2 жыл бұрын

Ningen Isu is getting popular worldwide, too! I hope even more of the amazingly talented Japanese artists can be recognized one day~ My favorite is Ali Project ^^

@maurogarofolo7055 2 жыл бұрын

Bravissima Maestra è la migliore reaction che ho ascoltato, in assoluto. Un saluto da Roma Italia.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹

@lennyg47 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating:)

@chillmonster5857 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Reaction!! This is one of the reasons I Love the Waggaki Band!! 和楽器バントWagakkiBand：Overture+京都東山-詩吟(Shigin)+風鈴の唄うたい(Furinno utautai) 2017Heian Jingu: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pcCInryn3LPahZs.html So Cool!! Enjoy!

@loliconfantasy1568 Жыл бұрын

SO cuteeee

@donnazasgoat2274 2 жыл бұрын

Vocaloids in Japan were also made with the style of a particular Japanese singer so that you could have your fav sing a song that you picked.

@GuyLakeman Жыл бұрын

go see them live ! fall back onto your seat and wish you can push the replay button :)

@kaz2507 2 жыл бұрын

きれいなお姉さん二人が別々の画面で真剣に詩吟唸ってるのはなんか笑ってしまう. 本当にごめんなさい。 I found it a little bit funny that two beautiful ladies from two different countries on two different screens were groaning Shigin seriously. My apologies. I'm really sorry.

@david_ii11 2 жыл бұрын

The KZfaq link in the description for the Suzuhana tutorial contains an unnecessary "&t=900s" at the end which causes the video to start at the 15 minute mark. That should be removed so the video starts at the beginning.

@lordvorador5735 2 жыл бұрын

"SHE'S SO CUTE! I LOVE HER, OMG!!!" That's Japanese females in general, they have elevated "CUTE" (kawaii) to an art form, lol.

@dannylaureys1376 2 жыл бұрын

Check out "Starlight" Wagakki band

@user-tx6xc4om6n 2 жыл бұрын

YUKO is a japanese traditional SIGIＮ singer. This song's Original is Hatsune Miku.

@mechanicat23 2 жыл бұрын

For your own enjoyment, since you’ve already heard the song, watch the official music video for this song. Not the live performance. I mean the first original music video. It’s so amazing.

@KN-wd3eg 2 жыл бұрын

Please react this unique vocalization. 元ちとせ「ワダツミの木」 from 【Billboard Live "夏の宴 2021"】at Billboard Live TOKYO - KZfaq

@ahmadzulhilmi3405 2 жыл бұрын

Please react to wagakki band ikusa and hakushu kassai.. Both of them in one video

@DaveJonesVideo Жыл бұрын

You should be aware that Yuko started playing piano at 3 yrs old, and learning traditional Japanese spoken word poetry and interpretive dance at 5 yrs old. Besides co-founding the Wagakki Band, she is also a well known concert pianist.

@jimtakahashi4638 11 ай бұрын

Wow, you're also a very very talented vocalist

@shizukasmith8314 2 жыл бұрын

Please check out Homura by LiSa on First Take. Japanese female vocalist. First Take site shows many talented Japanese artist (not in full band version so you get to hear vocalist more)

@revangerang 2 жыл бұрын

9:44 Japan has absolutely mastered the art of the hype man 👌👌👌

@arx117 2 жыл бұрын

That Okinawa style is same as south east Asia style. That's because Ryukyu kingdom use to do trading with Malacca empire I forgot song that has same melody but this is what I can get with short time kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9qogbGpndHOn2Q.html Listen it until it finished

@cosiDIVerso 2 жыл бұрын

You should dig out Demetrio Stratos and AREA group from the 70s, diplophony or how is called singer

@tillflakeramm6234 Жыл бұрын

Please react to the Mongolian band " The Hu" and their song Wolf Totem ❣

@user-xn1pm9gh9o 2 жыл бұрын

いいすわ。その調子で民謡か詩吟できるようになりますよ！！！

@trex70 Жыл бұрын

Hey ,how long can you hold on your fake smile ? Beginning 03.29 min.

@blackbeautysister3 Жыл бұрын

her description of vocaloids is hilarious to someone who was there when they started, like me and my sister XD

@renefrijhoff2484 2 жыл бұрын

The song Senbonzakura was originally written for the vocaloid 初音ミク (Hatsune Miku meaning: The first sound of the future). Voice actress Saki Fujita delivered the samples for the vocals of Hatsune Miku. This is a live performance of the band with the 3d projected Hatsune Miku. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iNtxoK5l0tjUlKc.html If you want another song of Wagakki band in a different style, you should checkout Synchronicity kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rbiJibN1sNvVfZ8.html

@nanach6276 Жыл бұрын

Your favorite genre of music and put "folk" or "oriental" in your search list and you get awesome shit

@avanhinuar 2 жыл бұрын

woa i found spiderwoman

@devidmervino4978 2 жыл бұрын

Pleaseee React to Cakra Khan Tennesse Whisky Pleaseee 🙏🙏🙏🙏

@devidmervino4978 2 жыл бұрын

Pleaseee React to Roby Gultom X factor Fix You pleaseeeeee 🙏🙏🙏🙏

@wata-si1932 Жыл бұрын

初音ミク　千本桜　　コピーですよ

@malcolmstubbs3981 2 жыл бұрын

Should learn about a band first

@fanlessfurmark Жыл бұрын

WHY? Thought this looked good, then a few seconds in, music (piano?) burst WAY louder than your talking. Now the kid upstairs has retaliated buy turning his tv up. Thanks for that. Not subscribing, tuning out after 24 seconds. Sure, youtube is full of amateurs but one expects better from a professional in the music industry.