Wagakki Band - Bring Me to Life with Ami Lee of EVANESCENCE (BRITS REACT!!!)

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Wagakki Band - Bring Me to Life with Ami Lee of EVANESCENCE (BRITS REACT!!!)
Wagakki Band is a Japanese band that combines rock music with wagakki and shigin.
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@utakuryukko2023 3 жыл бұрын

Waggaki band is a 8 members band. They are: Suzuhana Yuko: voice, shigin (traditional japanese poetry), fan dancing, and from time to time, sword dancing. She's also a pianist. Machiya: lead guitar Asa: bass guitar Wasabi: drums Kaminaga Daisuke: shakuhachi (that's the long flute) Ibukuro Kiyoshi: koto (that's the long horizontal harp like instrument) Ninagawa Beni: tsugaru shamisen (often called shamisen, that's the 3 strings instrument that has a sort of banjo sound) Kurona: wadaiko (literally japanese drums) All members are either certified teachers or have won prizes for their instruments. They don't have a fixed style although rock is their main staple. Below are some link with their work (I put only live version, not that studio version aren't good, but this band really shine when on scene). Homura + Akatsuki no ito: 2 titles together, 1st one was written by the lead guitarist for his solo project but adapted to WB. 2nd one is their "anthem" kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ptWeh8V1qbO9mqs.html Senbonzakura (10 thousands cherry blossom): that's the title that made them famous in Japan. Initially a vocaloid song kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qdmodq15va3Go2w.html Yoshiwara lament: initially a vocaloid song written by the bassist, adapted for the band kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bpemepOjvZ61n4U.html Some of their most recent songs from their 2019 album: Queen of the night (more traditional): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p9mVqtZ9y8CaoZs.html Sun wheel (very rock/metal): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pJZ7gcSE3quReGQ.html And to show their versatility in style: Synchronicity (very jazzy): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rbiJibN1sNvVfZ8.html Doppo (very mellow): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l62eZ895p8mvpX0.html And as you seem to like pop: Appare ga seigi: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ob9_i9Znz7fVemw.html Hana ni nare: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m5t_mLlpsNmzgIk.html

@terjetroll920 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a very lot! I'll keep'em in mind (and paper). I've read wadaiko, odaiko, daiko, taiko? Is taiko the "bag" of traditional japanese drums? And -are there different shamisens, hence tsugaru?

@utakuryukko2023 3 жыл бұрын

@@terjetroll920 I will do my best to answer your questions even if it's a bit off-topic. Taiko is the generic name for drums, all kind of drums, from japanese ones to modern western to djembe and tam-tam. That word is "altered" into Daiko when another syllabe is added before, like in odaiko (o + taiko) or wadaiko (wa + taiko). In these two cases the syllabe is an adjective. O means big so odaiko is big drum, and wa means japanese so japanese drums (and even that is pretty generic as there are many different type of japanese drums). Worth noting that the wa in wadaiko is the same as in wagakki (wa + gakki) which means japanese music. For the shamisen: there are many different type of shamisen, differing in their size and type of play. Tsugaru refers to a style of play that is quite agressive (therefore well adapted to rock), and for that style of play the usual instrument used is the sturdier one called futozao shamisen (thick neck). And the plectrum she is using is called a bachi. As strings were traditionally made from silk, the use of a plectrum is mandatory, otherwise the player would badly cut his/her fingers. Worth noting that Ninagawa Beni is being praised for a renewal of interest in the tsugaru style of playing since she joined Wagakki band. And one last note; japanese names are always written "Last name" 'First name"

@terjetroll920 3 жыл бұрын

@@utakuryukko2023 Thanks for letting me know! I was both curious and confused on the matter. Yet again -thank you!

@mikeat2637 2 жыл бұрын

I would have to add Strong Fate, Hanabi, Izana, Her own single Cradle Of Eternity, Iroha Uta and two of the most beautiful sings I've ever heard, Nijiro Chouchou (Iridescent Butterfly) and Sabaku No Komoriuta (Desert Lullaby).

@donepearce 3 жыл бұрын

REALLY liked that. The girls' voices blended well and hearing the traditional Japanese instruments behind it gave it a new slant. And obviously Amy is a huge talent in her own right.

@BritPopsReact 3 жыл бұрын

@donepearce It looked to be a great show, even BP1 warmed to it as it went along. The traditional instruments really did add the song. If your interested, I did watch a YT video on Ami Lee, recently and all the struggles she had with getting her songs out there. She recently recorded them in a more stripped back style, the way she intended them. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/frtpg7NjmZa1mpc.html The Hidden Battles Behind Evanescence & "Bring Me to Life"

@donepearce 3 жыл бұрын

@@BritPopsReact Thanks, shall do. So BP1's musical appreciation classes progress nicely?

@BritPopsReact 3 жыл бұрын

@donepeaece, Well BP1 was totally out of his comfort zone if the song did not include any "Dsus4 & A7sus4" chords!! 😅

@1999zeus 3 жыл бұрын

I was lucky to watch Wagakki Band live in Fukushima back in 2019. As others have said here, Senbonzakura is very good. You could also have a look at Homura (1st Japan Tour 2015)

@cyberpotato63 3 жыл бұрын

They are both good suggestions, but Homura gives a good overview of what they can do. There is the nice instrumental section mixing rock and traditional, than there is a nice singing section with lots of traditional elements. The whole extended band gives it a go on Homura.

@BritPopsReact 3 жыл бұрын

@1999zeus That must have been something to watch, they do look very good live. Thank you for the comment.

@danielosheigh4793 3 жыл бұрын

Dayum, WB bringing another monster hit "back to life". They breath new energy into just about everything they do, they're awesome. Ami Lee, of course is a wonderful vocalist, immense control of her breathing technique and complete mastery of her head voice. This was great guys.

@BritPopsReact 3 жыл бұрын

@Daniel O'Sheigh Good Morning to you. That was quite an epic version of that song, with the full orchestra. We picked that one to start with as we already had a good idea of the original, but it would be interesting to see what the band on their own are like. I only the other day watched a YT video on the Ami Lee and all the trouble behind this song and what she had to go through to even get it out there. She recently re-recorded all her material in a more stripped back way, as she intended them to be. Thanks for the support.

@DrAcula-os1nz 3 жыл бұрын

Good choice.😀 Do not think you can call it a cover since the orgilal singer participates. This is from the Wagakki Band Premium Symphonic Night Vol2. February 2020 with Amy Lee as special guest. A one night showe only. This is a nice song that gets better with WGB. You have to listen to original WGB songs like Ignite, Queen of the night, Izana, Hotarubi etc. Stay away from MV they are often blocked. There is live video of almost all of their songs. WGB is always best live.👍 WGB consists of: Yuko Suzuhana - Shiging, vocals Machiya - guitar, vocals Beni Ninagawa - tsugaru shamisen (Three Strings) Kiyoshi Ibukuro - koto (Japanese National Instrument) Asa - bass Daisuke Kaminaga - shakuhachi (Bamboo flute) Wasabi - drums Kurona - wadaiko (Japanese drums)

@cyberpotato63 3 жыл бұрын

The music videos are quite nice to listen to, but they will get blocked if you do a reaction.

@ahodori2233 3 жыл бұрын

This is the second time the Wagakki Band has held a concert with the orchestra, and they are behaving more elegantly than usual.

@KrPa9781 3 жыл бұрын

Try "Senbonzakura" from Wagakki Band its one of their best and most popular songs.

@BritPopsReact 3 жыл бұрын

@doffy97 Hello and thank you for your comment and the suggestions. We will return to them very soon. Thank you for watching

@debbiereynolds8906 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant song . Fabulous performance from them and yourselves Nice one guys🎤🎻😊

@BritPopsReact 3 жыл бұрын

@Debbie Reynolds That was indeed a fabulous performance. Glad you enjoyed them too. More interesting music coming soon!!🎻😊

@LuisAlberto-uz2zh 3 жыл бұрын

Wagakki Band is one of the most talented band around the world. Check out their lives shows and is so amazing

@BritPopsReact 3 жыл бұрын

@Luis Alberto Hello and thank you for your comment and the suggestions. We will return to them very soon. Thank you for watching

@pitwihalakran88 3 жыл бұрын

It's an amazing track. 👍👍 Great song. 👌👌 Amazing performance. 🎸🎸 From Basque Country with love. ❤️

@BritPopsReact 3 жыл бұрын

@PITWIH ALAKRAN Thank you for watching, we appreciate it.

@user-mn7gs5sv8u 3 жыл бұрын

YUKO＆BENI are so beautiful❗️❗️❗️💕💕💕

@nikkibanning176 3 жыл бұрын

Have always loved this song. Thanks for the introduction to Wagakki Band

@BritPopsReact 3 жыл бұрын

@NIKKI BANNING Thank you very much for watching and glad you found something new to enjoy. Back with something new soon.

@cyberpotato63 3 жыл бұрын

The good live version of "Homura" can be found on the "Frank Garcia" channel under the full title: " Wagakki Band - 焔 (Homura) + 暁ノ糸 (Akatsuki no Ito) / 1st JAPAN Tour 2015 Hibiya Yagai Ongakudo "

@BritPopsReact 3 жыл бұрын

@John Tappmeyer Hello and always thank you for the wealth of knowledge and all the information you put our way. we may move on from here, this was just about BP1's limit, if you get my meaning. Was great to have seen this and the original was always a great song. I did watch a recent video and learn a lot about Ami Lee too, so this took me on a bit of a journey. We may move on. Thank you again.

@aethernity8270 3 жыл бұрын

Most versatile and coolest band ❤️

@BritPopsReact 3 жыл бұрын

@Terrible TORNADO They do look very cool indeed. Thank you for your comment and for watching.

@user-zs7ui2kf3b 3 жыл бұрын

Senbonzakura liveversion 👍 so amazing

@raidoukuzunoha2346 3 жыл бұрын

You guys should listen the other songs by wagaki band as well... Love how they bring out the traditional n modern together... Some of my favs are senbozakura, yoshiwara lament, n if you guys into jazz, recommend synchronicity as well

@leonmichaels2773 Жыл бұрын

This shows off Yuko's voice very well. Also shows off each members talents. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l72cgMZe1ciok2w.html They are all masters of their instruments, a super band.

@lordlockdown64 2 жыл бұрын

That was brilliant, I really enjoyed that performance. Cheers fellas :)

@BritPopsReact 2 жыл бұрын

@Lord Lockdowns Jukebox That's nice to hear, glad you enjoyed that one. We really do go all over the place. Thanks for the support

@jenell56 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed that!

@BritPopsReact 3 жыл бұрын

@jenell56 There was a lot going on there, you certainly get your moneys worth. I did watch an interesting YT video about Ami Lee and all the troubles she had getting her songs recorded. Glad you enjoyed it. Did you catch "The Verve" yesterday?

@jenell56 3 жыл бұрын

@@BritPopsReact Yeah I watched a few doco's about Amy Lee and how she really did it tough at times not being typically Pop or Rock or "anything" really musically speaking in the eyes of record industry people. I did watch The Verve yesterday....remember them from way back. Have you seen the Foo Fighters doing Bee Gees? They have done heaps of covers from the Saturday Night Fever era and they are so good LoL. Just look for Dee Gees in search and heaps should show up :)

@BritPopsReact 3 жыл бұрын

@jenell56 😂 shhhh, we may have something coming for the next "WWWBPR".. It's a "Banger" there are some moves that maybe classed as illegal!!

@frankmustermann7272 Жыл бұрын

dear reactor on our left, you know if you don't hear every instrument, then they did it right...

@kayashi1023 3 жыл бұрын

I've been watching your videos often. I'd really like to tell you something. It seems that you stop the song at the end of each section, but I think this is very bad. I believe that among the many songs, it is the section joints that show the singularity of the artist. In other words, it's a showpiece. I always look forward to seeing how reacts to these sections, but it is a shame that they seem to miss everything. It seems that every time you stop the video at the part you want us to see and enjoy the most, so please bear this in mind. Finally, I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos. Thanks for reacting to BAND MAID!

@BritPopsReact 3 жыл бұрын

@kayashi1023 Hello and thank you for watching and for your comment. We are not quite sure where we will stop, just when the music suits a pause is usually where we try and stop it, but without knowing the song it is quite hard to judge when best to pause. We do need to return to Band-Maid soon. Thank you

@zaarkhananal7165 Жыл бұрын

You guys have got to react to more Wagakki Band because their cover of Bring Me to Life no where near showcases their true talent. Yuko Suzuhana is trained in Japanese traditional poetry, she has perfect pitch, and she's the best in live performances. The rest of the band is also highly skilled in their traditional Japanese instruments. There really isn't another band like them anywhere, not in Japan nor anywhere else. This has a more western classical feel. Suzuhanna plays piano in this song, she was trained in piano from the age of 4 Okinotayuu kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p75pn5R0rdG7lXU.html This song has more traditional Japanese elements Gobosei kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mcWIoNt0tqfNmZc.html This one is a bit of a fusion of Japanese traditional and metal Tsukini Sakebuyoru kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l72cgMZe1ciok2w.html

@AvrillLavigne538 3 жыл бұрын

Please React to waggaki band Homura, u WONT be disapointed !!

@ohcomeongetoutofhere 3 жыл бұрын

The band wants to promote Japanese culture and make it more accessable to wider audience. You will see elements and form of Japanese art at their live shows. They also do instrumentals. It's a little unfair, if people meet the band with this Evanescence song and "Senbonzakura" (their most popular song) because they are covers. But hey, if that helps spreading their talent. Don't fear the music videos on the band's official youtube channel. They changed labels, so no problem with recent work. This is their second concert with orchestra. You can check out "Izana" from it or "Doppo" where Yuko plays piano (she is classically trained). Also: Atena no nai tegami (a letter with no name) Sun wheel Nijiro chouchou Howling Reload dead Tori no youni Iroha uta Hotarubi I won't mention every song (though i'm tempted to), but you never know what you will stumble upon: epic ballad, warrior action song, sugar pop, jazz or metal.

@BritPopsReact 3 жыл бұрын

@IvetAI246 Hello and thank you for the comment. Yes, when you know the song already it is much easier to know what to expect. We may never have found them if it was not for that song. We hope to do more soon. Thank you for watching

@firefighterchick Жыл бұрын

That is a really cool sound!! I'm impressed. I still like the original best but for a cover very imaginative and pretty good. Amy Lee is one of the best female vocalists out there. If you haven heard any other Evanescence songs then your in for a real treat! I'd start with My Immortal or You Never Call Me When Your Sober.

@BritPopsReact Жыл бұрын

@Firefighter Chick Wow, you are really reaching into our achieves. Have fun and enjoy

@firefighterchick Жыл бұрын

@Brit Pops React I started searching by bands/artists.

@rocorocorock 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for reacting wagakki band. Please react Homura akatsuki no ito（焔－暁ノ糸）- wagakki band. And I recommend Pretender - Official hige dan dism. That is a great band too.

@guyvandurme7228 Жыл бұрын

You should also listen to wagaaki vand featuring Amy Lee : senbonzakura (you might be surprised;;; but no spoiler alert !)

@jimmybobsap8729 9 ай бұрын

I find it amazing the Japanese girl hits the same notes but does that flutter effect throughout, hard to say which was better, think Amy has more power

@a-magic4225 Жыл бұрын

Left guy is sax

@ctk4949 Жыл бұрын

If you cant pick up all the different instruments, then you really shouldn't be reacting to music. LOL!!

@BritPopsReact Жыл бұрын

Lol 😂 thanks

@bobparmelee1071 3 жыл бұрын

Checkout The Warning new single Evolve. It's a banger 🤘

@BritPopsReact 3 жыл бұрын

@Bob Parmelee Thank you very much for the heads-up. We will get on it very soon and be back. Thanks for watching.

@dannylaureys1376 2 жыл бұрын

Check out Homura / Akatsuki no Hito by Wagakki

@8MINNE 3 жыл бұрын

Shame you didn't start with one of their original songs.

@BritPopsReact 2 жыл бұрын

@Marlies Benter We do hope to revisit them soon and will pick an original. Thank you for the comment.

@8MINNE 2 жыл бұрын

@@BritPopsReact That would be nice! I'd recommend their live of Homura + Akatsuki no Ito (that's one video), and Senbonzakura (either live or the MV).

@tosuchino6465 2 жыл бұрын

You thought the taiko drum was a logo? You thought you saw the koto harp when you were at your chiropractor? Do you actually think these are funny or witty? I can't help but sensing a certain level of mocking in these remarks. Very unpleasant, in fact. I want to ask. Have you ever made such distaskeful mocking remarks for other artists or their musical instruments? Or is it just for Wagakki band? Do you think you can say something like this because they are not Eauropean in origin?

@user-wg9id2si2q Жыл бұрын

その曲はまず和楽器バンドを聴いてから評価するべき曲ですあまりに愚かと言わざるを得ません

@clivematthews5296 3 жыл бұрын

Ami Lee is a decent singer, but prefer Wagakki singers especially Yuko and love some of their other stuff without Ami.

@lyngusrobb5323 3 жыл бұрын

Ami's voice is purer in my opinion. The other singer has too much vibrato, it sounds like over-singing in comparison to Ami. Agree to disagree

@brewswillis9783 3 жыл бұрын

@@lyngusrobb5323 It's a cultural difference for sure, Yuko's vibrato is classic Japanese technique. In this case, it helps differentiate her from Ami, especially since their vocal timbres are similar.

@clivematthews5296 3 жыл бұрын

@@lyngusrobb5323 Of course but then I judge everyone against Floor Jansen and neither of them come close.

@lyngusrobb5323 3 жыл бұрын

@@brewswillis9783 I can see that

@brewswillis9783 3 жыл бұрын

@@clivematthews5296 Ha! There are a few that compare to Floor In vocal quality but none even approach her in the versatility department.