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Playing the Japanese Shamisen at a Major Tokyo Festival
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Күн бұрынPlaying the Tsugaru Shamisen at Tokyo's Mitama Matsuri and exploring the festival and Yasukuni shrine afterwards! This was an opportunity that people can only cash in on once every 10 years so I am glad I was able to share it with you!
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@bhetteroth 6 жыл бұрын
It's always a pleasure to hear you perform Norm!
@VictorWyatt 6 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree with this more.
@lynnkihara2323 3 жыл бұрын
You looked so serious and dignified in the kimono and hakama. Great performance.
@TokyoLens 6 жыл бұрын
WHAT AN AMAZING HONOR!! (I will definitely do a podcast on this) ALSO: THERE MAY OR MAY NOT BE AN AMAZING AND UNIQUE LIVESTREAM COMING IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS!!!
@akasha6536 6 жыл бұрын
Tokyo Lens "there may more may not" 😂 I think the heats getting to you 😂
@akasha6536 6 жыл бұрын
Stay safe 💕
@zam023 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome man! Just awesome. And you look really cool in the hakama. The crest on the hakama, is that yours? Does the hakama only come in black?
@AScileppi387 6 жыл бұрын
I have notifications on so I’m ready as soon as it pops I’m clicking it
@meithemediator 6 жыл бұрын
Oh Oh, livestream or youtube or twitch? I don't have account on Twitch, maybe I should make one :o
@romasjohnson 6 жыл бұрын
As a musician (pianist mainly), watching you play the Shamisen really makes me want to learn, but from hearing you talk about it on your podcast I know the amount of dedication it takes! I hope one day I can get to see you play live!
@TokyoLens 5 жыл бұрын
Hope all is well mate!!
@MissMindyDenver 6 жыл бұрын
WOW, Norm. That looked like an amazing day for you. Please post a video of your entire performance!!! I also enjoyed seeing all the people that love watching your vlogs as much as I do get the chance to tell you in person. Maybe I'll get the same opportunity in early Aug. However, I'm completely aware of the slim-to-none chances in such a crowded city. *fingers crossed though*
@rhapsodyandtea5249 6 жыл бұрын
Catching up on some of your videos I've missed. Seeing them on the big tv while cuddling the cat makes me enjoy them even more! ♡
@loricullen6214 6 жыл бұрын
Great seeing you play at one of your favorite festivals. Perhaps you need to travel other areas of Japan with your Shamisen and perform more for us. So glad Tokyo Lens is one of your full-time gigs. Keep the videos coming.
@TokyoLens 6 жыл бұрын
I’d love that!
@shamisendemon 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome, bro! great playing! miss you, man! love watching your vids.
@TokyoLens 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much~
@ClaudePN 6 жыл бұрын
Congratulations for your participation of this festival. I like that many people wear kimonos during theses festivals, too.
@TokyoLens 6 жыл бұрын
me too~
@missjoolee 6 жыл бұрын
I wish I had known about that pond when I visited this shrine! My favorite matsuri food from when I lived in Aomori-ken would have to be this one stall that was only at a handful of the festivals, but I discovered at my first visit of Takko-shi Beef and Garlic Festival. He made taiyaki, but instead of filling it with the standard bean paste or custard, he filled it with an egg and bacon with a little bit of mayo. SO. GOOD.
@gotri 6 жыл бұрын
I always love seeing you playing shamisen! Its also been really interesting learning about a shrine and festival i hadn't heard of before.
@TokyoLens 6 жыл бұрын
Awww thank you~
@aliendaisy79 6 жыл бұрын
You look fantastic in the Kimono/Hakama :D and the pond area looks beautiful and peaceful place to chill in. Glad you survived the heat when you was performing 36 degrees now that is hot.
@vp4744 6 жыл бұрын
This is the sort of video I look forward to. Thanks for sharing.
@sammileft587 Жыл бұрын
People are so thoughtful, even going as far as wanting you to get a reward for finding a lost item, and the fact no one took to the watch!
@DrMuFFinMan 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another amazing video and loved the performance at the end.
@TokyoLens 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate!
@ladystitch-a-lot 6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful shrine and beautiful performance
@samuraidog50 4 жыл бұрын
This was really awesome! Thanks for directing me to it. I love everything about Japan and can't wait until this covid is over so I can get back there and embrace the culture again.
@TokyoLens 4 жыл бұрын
been enjoying your recent binge, so it was the least I could do to point you in the direction of this one!
@fairabbigailgrace 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your performance! You did a great job!!
@TokyoLens 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@cherishyork4199 6 жыл бұрын
I love matsuris and I am glad that you had a wonderful time. I hope that I can go to one in Japan one day. Well done for your performance.
@farisimadifik 6 жыл бұрын
So many great vloggers turned up to that event!
@NewCreation1681 6 жыл бұрын
Seriously, Japan’s beauty never ceases to amaze me. Thank you SO much for showing this ! 💕 if I had one day to live I’d want to visit Japan #goals#dreams#oneday
@bruno2756 6 жыл бұрын
Norm the Sham-urai 😉
@TokyoLens 6 жыл бұрын
well played lol
@becks5867 2 жыл бұрын
I’m loving these old gems popping up on my recommended videos, I love hearing you play 💜 And hello to all the surprise guest appearances 👋
@AngelMercury 6 жыл бұрын
Glad we got to see some of the performance! The festival looks really nice in the day before it's all crowded, really pretty with the hidden pond too. I'm a fan of Takoyaki from stalls as it's really the best made nice and fresh :)
@zam023 6 жыл бұрын
@2:03 - Norm, that is actually the Nippon Budokan and Kitanomaru garden. It is outside the Imperial Palace grounds. You got to walk maybe another 3km across that area to reach the Imperial Palace. The Kitanomaru garden is beautiful. Hope you make a video of it one day.
@MegaMastiffman 2 жыл бұрын
That was sick I had no idea you could jam like that wow well done man very cool
@rybird2010 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome job on your performance. Love the traditional clothing worn to do your performance. So interesting to see one of the Yoshida brothers in your vlog. I would've eaten the watermelon and the banana.
@leef8151 6 жыл бұрын
That was an awesome performance! Looked like a very great day was had with the shrine and the people you ran into. Thanks for sharing!
@TokyoLens 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lee~
@emilyp3348 6 жыл бұрын
Looks like a fun festival and the garden+pond behind the shrine looked peaceful and beautiful. Enjoyed getting to see you perform :)
@AScileppi387 6 жыл бұрын
If I could have one thing there I’d choose the whole area so boom I can have everything and I love seeing you play Shamisen it’s always amazing!!
@TokyoLens 6 жыл бұрын
thats so kind~ thank you
@serenachiew797 6 жыл бұрын
This place is so beautiful
@AustinJEller 6 жыл бұрын
Norm, your performance was AWESOME. Super cool to see, especially since you had mentioned that you didn't know you would be doing a solo performance until last minute. Hope to see you play in person some day!
@TokyoLens 6 жыл бұрын
I hope so too!
@SaberStash 6 жыл бұрын
This entire video was just a festival of greatness.
@kisesakusaku 6 жыл бұрын
This is to amazing! Congrats on the solo performance!! Also, despite the weather dropped pretty good on Cali, the humidity is still up! You are a big sport for wearing that kimono on the heat!
@silviag3798 6 жыл бұрын
Loved seeing you in the kimono and performing.
@gorecrux 6 жыл бұрын
So many things I want to say about this video, the festival, your performance, you meeting subscribers, etc. I will sum it up. You look great in the traditional clothing! The festival looks so magical during the day as well as when you took us around at night. I hope to see more of the performance. Maybe a full video soon of you playing? Thank you for sharing this... I felt some sort of fullness in my chest for you. 🖤
@TokyoLens 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!! I have a video linked in the cards of this one where I do 2 full performances!! Might need to do more soon~
@imorca1994 6 жыл бұрын
Omg! Someone had the pre-50k bag!? Hurrah! Also, congratulations on the solo!
@TokyoLens 6 жыл бұрын
I was pretty psyched!
@theartofikigai365 Жыл бұрын
This is such an amazing performance! I keep listening to it, it makes me feel at peace but also just really happy about life. The sound of the Shamisen is so unique and you played so professionally with so much heart and soul into it! I do music as well and I can tell when the music just takes over and you zone into the moment! I love this video so much man!
@gaijinpete 6 жыл бұрын
I really want to come hear you play live sometime soon. Ive been a fan of Shamisen and the Yoshida Bros since I found a CD at a library in Victoria BC about 10 years ago. Glad I found your channel, giving me ideas of new things to do now that I live here. Awesome stuff Norm!!
@TokyoLens 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Peter!
@kazukokusakari8067 6 жыл бұрын
how awesome that you were invited to place at a place that is special to you during one of your most enjoyable matsuri! (that is what diligent practice is all about.) you look very nice in a kimono with hakama. seeing the grounds around the shrine and the yatai, as well as people dressed in kimono was very natsukashii for me . (kimono being more commonplace to see almost any time in Kyoto than in most areas of Tokyo.) congratulations on your performance and solo. watashitachi to kore wo kyouyuu shiteitadaki arigatou gozaimasu!
@TokyoLens 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much~ Really appreciate it
@XShadowPrincessXx 6 жыл бұрын
I love watching your performance! Also, looking good in that kimono and hakama Norm!
@TokyoLens 6 жыл бұрын
aww haha thank you
@saphirsteph 6 жыл бұрын
Ohhh Joana’s un the video with her Tokyo lens tote bag! ❤️ Congrats on your performance Norm, you sounded great out there! This festival looks like so much fun, it’s such a shame I couldn’t be there 😭
@jadeeyes807 6 жыл бұрын
You did amazing Norm!! And you think that's loud for cicadas it's so loud here in Arkansas you have to go inside to talk sometimes because you can't hear each other.
@TokyoLens 6 жыл бұрын
Wow lol Now I wanna hear it lol
@bridgetteb4112 6 жыл бұрын
I always feel so proud, or excited when you play the shamisen. Either way I get the feels and it’s such a beautifully sounding instrument. Also, are you hella clumsy? You fell into the pond, you chipped your floor with a weight, broke your microphone? Lol great blog as always Norm!
@TokyoLens 6 жыл бұрын
Lol we are all hella clumsy!! Mine is just all on record hahahaha
@village_mayor 6 жыл бұрын
OMG your skills at playing the shamisen is so incredible. And to see a non-Japanese perform shatters the stereotypes. I would love to hear you perform live one day, would be a dream come true.
@TokyoLens 6 жыл бұрын
thats so amazingly kind of you thank you so much
@chelseacarpenter2302 6 жыл бұрын
Stopped what I was doing to watch this! I've been trying to catch up after going on my business trip to Vegas! The festival looks beautiful and like it would be fun! Im so excited to go and see the shrines! Much love from Arizona ❤️ ❤️
@TokyoLens 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Chelsea!
@LaxativePayne 6 жыл бұрын
That looked like a great day, I can't wait to experience a Japanese festival.
@mrnounna 6 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the solo! Pretty awesome. It's funny that I was there last year and also never discovered the "secret" japanese garden & pond. Next time I will make sure to look for it now that I know it exists thanks to you.
@kabocha8270 6 жыл бұрын
Wow! I miss summer masturi festivals! Thank you for sharing :3
@acandia0303 Жыл бұрын
I just recently came across shamisen music, but I’ve been a fan of your channel for a little while. But wow!! I love the beautiful music that comes from Shamisen, it makes fills me with such joy. You are a great player! :)
@franziska4936 6 жыл бұрын
I have been to that pond! 😄 Great performance! The kimono looks awesome though i can imagine how hot it must be...
@loftythemite5586 Жыл бұрын
The outfit is cool but the stairs and the heat must’ve been really annoying! I love all the hidden things you can find. That pond is cool! Lovely performance as always too.
@dunkirchen1940 2 жыл бұрын
What an outstanding performance, Norm! Through your videos, I have gained a deep love for the Shamisen. I still have some old 78 RPM records I bought in Japan of Shamisen sessions I will have to get out and play.
@honeytoast1430 6 жыл бұрын
really, I could hear you playing for hours ♥
@TokyoLens 6 жыл бұрын
so kind~ Thank you so much!
@honeytoast1430 6 жыл бұрын
you're welcome ^^ listening to you helps me to relax and always makes me smile. can't wait to see/hear more ^^
@onomeister 6 жыл бұрын
I would love a good yakitori from a yatai! The yakitori served in Canada at Japanese restaurants just aren't the same!! OMG drool...
@eric1800es Жыл бұрын
That one rocked mate. Nice playing.
@TimofeiGI 4 жыл бұрын
Wow that’s so cool just realised probably missed this festival by about 10 days last year next time, and that pond I have some awesome photos from there. Well done on the performance Norm love your passion 😊
@jessij.3050 6 жыл бұрын
Amazing performance even if its just a glimpse of it. Would love to go to Mitama Matsuri once I finally get to Japan :)
@colleenm9188 6 жыл бұрын
Wow so talented on the shamisen ... gorgeous sound, and yes, like many have commented, you do look really nifty in kimono and hakama! Thanks for showing us the pond, etc.
@KirstenReusch 6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic as always. Congratulations on the wonderful solo performance, and the kimono and hakama really suit (though look really uncomfortable in that heat). I've never tried takoyaki, so that's on my list for my next visit. In 36 degree weather though, I'd be all about a refreshing slice of watermelon and the ice cream.
@AiyaNell 6 жыл бұрын
Yes I was waiting for more shamisen , 💛⛩
@TokyoLens 6 жыл бұрын
so glad you enjoyed it!
@motognome2395 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Norm...TokyoDrew has posted a longer clip of your performance for those who would like to see more. Well done, watching you guys was mesmerizing.
@TokyoLens 6 жыл бұрын
I saw that!! Thank you so much!!
@Nurfa.iqah.1 6 жыл бұрын
Your solo sounds so good I wished I was there to watch it live!! I’ve never been to Japan during the summer but someday I’ll be there 😆 I’d totally get myself kakigori at the yatai!!! Mmm hope you’re staying hydrated during this summer! Love this video 💖
@meithemediator 6 жыл бұрын
That looked like such busy but happy day! Getting to play, meeting friends, meeting fans... No wonder you wanted to extend the experience with that livestream :) That pond is beautiful~ I want to visit~
@TokyoLens 6 жыл бұрын
It’s a great place to be!
@MageThief 6 жыл бұрын
You look good in hakama and that performance was rocking. As I said before, we need more Norm rocking that shamisen time, MOAR I say :D
@reinaxmoonlitrose5623 6 жыл бұрын
Your filming techniques are sooo good ^^ looks like you had an awesome day~
@TokyoLens 6 жыл бұрын
‘‘Twas spectacular! Thank you
@TokyoLens 6 жыл бұрын
‘‘Twas spectacular! Thank you
@studioy4167 6 жыл бұрын
I just watch this guy on TV in Japan. What an amazing guy!!! loved it!!!
@malg0198 6 жыл бұрын
I love seeing your perform with the Shamisen. I hope there will be a opportunity to see you live one day. Keep it up!
@TokyoLens 6 жыл бұрын
I hope so too! Thank you
@emgriego1 Жыл бұрын
I miss the sounds of the cicadas. We don't have those where I live currently. Your performance was awesome, I love seeing you get in the zone when playing. Great stuff!
@Chatana23 6 жыл бұрын
I love to hear you play shamisen. Very relaxing. And Norm, you look freaking hot in that kimono 😍 ... had to say it hehehe
@Ren_Brands Жыл бұрын
Amazing Festival definetly a place i would visit if im ever in Tokyo at the right Time.
@patrycjawrobel5444 Жыл бұрын
Looking at this in 2023 it is amazing to see how your life changed in just few years. I also feel like every festival is your favourite 😂 hope you’re doing okay ❤
@NortherlyK 2 жыл бұрын
Love a shamisen day.
@skytwist Жыл бұрын
You're so pumped in this video. Almost a deer in the headlights effect, which is a great feeling to share. You wear the traditional garb well and play even better (not to say I know much about the Shamisen, but that I have a well-trained ear). 👣 I liked watching the body language of the man backstage who appeared surprised and interested. Have you performed on-stage before?
@carlav.2582 6 жыл бұрын
Congratulations for your participation of the festival, Norm! You look great performing on that kimono. Thank you for sharing!
@TokyoLens 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@gazorpazorp9798 6 жыл бұрын
Fitbit not just a watch. Great upload.
@cy24 6 жыл бұрын
That's super cool being able to play the shamisen. I'm so musically inclined and can't follow a tune but I love to listen to & watch people play music.
@chrislessard975 Жыл бұрын
That natural high you get playing in front of people Is great
@akasha6536 6 жыл бұрын
Hey norm 😊 hope your having fun 😁
@GeographySingapore 6 жыл бұрын
Dude I just realised Victor used to run Yummy Japan channel! I really liked their videos too but they just stopped 6 mths ago. Love your videos a lot, binge watching the past week. Keep it up!
@mitsuruy7143 6 жыл бұрын
カッコイイ、、 最高！
@brayleighhope4246 Жыл бұрын
You look amazing in the kimono and sounding amazing!!
@Regdrem 6 жыл бұрын
I’ll take some of that Hiroshima style okonomiyaki!
@AngelMercury 6 жыл бұрын
Oh! I didn't even think of that. That'd be so good!
@XOyo-kaiWatch Жыл бұрын
You look like you were really hyped so happy for you ❤
@nj2268 3 жыл бұрын
なんか日本人なのに楽しんで見てしまった、新発見のような気持ちで。津軽三味線への熱意がすごくて尊敬。
@is2798 5 жыл бұрын
三味線の演奏がすばらしかったです。 かっこいい〜👍着物も似合ってますよ。
@mellymurloc 6 жыл бұрын
Very exciting! As always such a great video! :D
@carenbons8103 6 жыл бұрын
WOW, awesome Video as always, my mind is distracted so I know I will have to come back and watch this one again.
@DogaTvJpn 6 жыл бұрын
It was good bumping into you man! always blown away how crazy together you are with your filming! Keep churning out this Next level content! Hope to bump into you again! Tyler
@TokyoLens 5 жыл бұрын
Took me a year to find this lol Hope all is well
@Jeff7675467 6 жыл бұрын
Nice Shamisen playing. Thank you for sharing the behind the scenes of getting ready.
@abdurrahmanm6048 Жыл бұрын
The last minute performance was cool seriously ❤✌🏻
@ACandRS 2 жыл бұрын
You're shredding on that shamisen dude
@salmansyed9962 Жыл бұрын
The unravelling of the kimono througout the video is almost poetic
@kacazeka 6 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy watching your shamisen performances. Must of been such a honor playing at the festival. But I bet you couldn't wait to get that kimono off haha
@TokyoLens 6 жыл бұрын
It was And I couldn’t Lol Thank you
@JuviaFulbuster 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful solo!
@lerli2050 6 жыл бұрын
you deserve more more subscribers.. i love how you deliver your vlog..😊☺️👍🏻
@TokyoLens 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nami (^-^)
@cheriestolze Жыл бұрын
I would eat the watermelon and any other fruit. Mmmm. I’m so glad you got this opportunity.
@Count-Drekon Жыл бұрын
very nice performance norm :) thanks for sharing that with us
@jillg2u 6 жыл бұрын
You just gained a new subscriber....great videos and very informative!
@TokyoLens 6 жыл бұрын
Jill, Thank you so much~ So excited to have you here! Thank you and welcome to the channel
@michaelcherry8952 6 жыл бұрын
2:40--Nice Kurosawa moment with the sun coming through the leaves (Rashomon!). Looking pretty fine in your kimono and hakama. Not every tall, bearded Canadian can pull that off, you know! Congratulations on being asked to do a solo performance. I think it reflects how far you've advanced in your shamisen journey. Probably a dumb question, but how is the tuning on a shamisen affected by heat and humidity? I'm guessing you have to re-tune during long performances, given that the natural materials that the instrument is made of will react to changes in environment. I may never get to Japan, but I'm definitely enjoying experiencing these wonderful moments vicariously through you and I will always feel fortunate that I discovered your channel. Keep up the good work!
@TokyoLens 6 жыл бұрын
good question the shamisen overall his impacted pretty hard hoping the skin doesnt rip!
@michaelcherry8952 6 жыл бұрын
We'll keep a good thought! That's the last thing you need. I assume that the case has some kind of humidity control, like for a violin?三味線！ がんばってね!(Hope this is right. Google translate isn't that wonderful for Japanese!)
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