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I Vs I
''I vs I'' is the seventh studio album by Japanese band Wagakki Band. It was released on July 26, 2023, through Universal Music Japan, Universal Sigma in five editions: a two-CD release with an instrumental disc, Streaming media, streaming, the Vocalo Zanmai 2 First Limited Grand Concert Edition with the ''Vocalo Zanmai 2 Tour'' Blu-ray, the First Limited vs Edition with bonus ''Baki the Grappler, Baki Hanma'' collectibles, and the Shin Yaeryu (FC Limited) Edition box set, which combines all physical media editions with an extra DVD. ''I vs I'' is the band's first original studio release since ''Tokyo Singing'' in 2020. The album peaked at No. 6 on Oricon's albums chart. Track listing All tracks are arranged by Wagakki Band. Personnel * Yuko Suzuhana – vocals, piano (track 8) * Machiya – guitar, vocals (track 1), backing vocals * Beni Ninagawa – Tsugaru-jamisen, tsugaru shamisen * Kiyoshi Ibukuro – Koto (instrument), koto * Asa – bass * Daisuke Kaminaga – shaku ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wagakki Band
is a Japanese band that combines rock music with ''wagakki'' (traditional Japanese musical instruments) and ''shigin'' (Japanese poems reciting art). Their early songs were adapted from Vocaloid recordings but they have since written their own original music. Their music videos for the songs and have attracted millions of views on YouTube. They have played live in Asia, Europe, and the United States. History 2012–2013: Conception and early work Shigin singer Yuko Suzuhana (who had been elected Miss Nico Nama '' ニコ生'' in 2011), shakuhachi player Daisuke Kaminaga, and koto player Kiyoshi Ibukuro formed the band Hanafugetsu in February 2012. Suzuhana also played piano at this time. Suzuhana then conceived a band that fused the traditional and modern sides of Japanese culture, leading to the formation of Wagakki Band. In August 2012 the members of Hanafugetsu met guitarist Machiya, who was a notable session musician with a reputation for fast playing. Around this tim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nakano Sunplaza
, formerly Nakano Sun Plaza, is a hotel in Nakano, Tokyo. The hotel includes a concert hall, the Nakano Sunplaza Hall (formerly Nakano Sun Plaza Hall). Built in 1973,Meyer Sound website this concert hall seats 2,222 people. The building is to be demolished and replaced by a new complex including a hotel and a concert hall capable of seating 10,000 people around 2024. Notable events Sarah Vaughan's 1973 album '' Live in Japan'' was recorded at the hall. |
2023 Albums
The following is a list of albums, EPs, and mixtapes released in or scheduled for release in 2023. These albums are (1) original, i.e. excluding reissues, remasters, and compilations of previously released recordings, and (2) notable Notability is the property of being worthy of notice, having fame, or being considered to be of a high degree of interest, significance, or distinction. It also refers to the capacity to be such. Persons who are notable due to public responsibi ..., defined as having received significant coverage from reliable sources independent of the subject. For additional information about bands formed, reformed, disbanded, or on hiatus, for deaths of musicians, and for links to musical awards, see 2023 in music. First quarter January February March Second quarter April May Unscheduled and TBA References {{DEFAULTSORT:2023 albums 2023-related lists Lists of albums by release date ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kakegoe
''Kakegoe'' () usually refers to shouts and calls used in performances of traditional Japanese music, Kabuki theatre, and in martial arts such as kendo. Kabuki In the kabuki theatre, the term is used to refer to melodramatic calls from an audience, or as part of call-and-response singing in Japanese folk music. It is a custom for people in the audience to insert ''kakegoe'' every so often, in praise of the actors on stage. There are special climaxes in kabuki theatre called " mie", where the actor puts on an extravagant pose and someone in the audience shouts the actor's stage name or guild name at just the right moment. Occasionally the shout is not a name, for example "Mattemashita!" ("This is what we've been waiting for!") as the curtain is drawn back.Rick Kennedy, ''Home Sweet Tokyo'', Kodansha, 1988 (p.151) There are three ''kakegoe'' guilds in Tokyo, totalling about 60 members. They receive free passes to the Kabuki-za. Almost all are mature male Japanese, but there have ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taiko
are a broad range of Japanese percussion instruments. In Japanese, the term refers to any kind of drum, but outside Japan, it is used specifically to refer to any of the various Japanese drums called and to the form of ensemble drumming more specifically called . The process of constructing varies between manufacturers, and the preparation of both the drum body and skin can take several years depending on the method. have a mythological origin in Japanese folklore, but historical records suggest that were introduced to Japan through Chinese and Korean cultural influence as early as the 6th century CE; pottery from the Haniwa period depicting drums has also been found. Some are similar to instruments originating from India. Archaeological evidence also supports the view that were present in Japan during the 6th century in the Kofun period. Their function has varied throughout history, ranging from communication, military action, theatrical accompaniment, religious ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shakuhachi
A is a Japanese and ancient Chinese longitudinal, end-blown flute that is made of bamboo. The bamboo end-blown flute now known as the was developed in Japan in the 16th century and is called the .Kotobank, Fuke shakuhachi. The Asahi ShimbunKotobank, Shakuhachi. The Asahi Shimbun A bamboo flute known as the , which is quite different from the current style of , was introduced to Japan from China in the 7th century and died out in the 10th century. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koto (instrument)
The is a Japanese Plucked string instrument, plucked Tube zither#Half-tube zithers, half-tube zither instrument, and the national instrument of Japan. It is derived from the Chinese and , and similar to the Mongolian , the Korean and , the Vietnamese , the Sundanese people, Sundanese and the Kazakhstan . Koto are roughly in length, and made from Paulownia, Paulownia wood (''Paulownia tomentosa'', known as ). The most common type uses 13 strings strung over movable bridge (instrument), bridges used for tuning, different pieces possibly requiring different tuning. 17-string koto are also common, and act as Bass (instrument), bass in ensembles. Koto strings are generally plucked using three fingerpicks (), worn on the first three fingers of the right hand. Names and types The character for ''koto'' is , although is often used. However, (''koto'') is the general term for all string instruments in the Japanese language,(jaKotobank koto/ref> including instruments such as the , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tsugaru-jamisen
or refers to both the Japanese genre of music originating from Tsugaru Peninsula in present-day Aomori Prefecture and the instrument it is performed with. It is performed throughout Japan, though associations with the Tsugaru remain strong. is considered the most recognized genre of music, and has enjoyed multiple periods of popularity in Japan. History While it is clear that the originated from China through Okinawa in the 16th century CE, the specific developers of are not known with certainty, largely because written records of its development were not kept nor was it ever formally recognized by the Japanese government. What is known is that originated from a small peninsula due west of present-day Aomori Prefecture called Tsugaru. In addition, some researchers have conjectured on the style's origins based on available evidence. There is some consensus that the style was developed by homeless and blind individuals called . One scholar, Daijō Kazuo, proposed that t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sakura
A cherry blossom, also known as Japanese cherry or sakura, is a flower of many trees of Prunus, genus ''Prunus'' or Prunus subg. Cerasus, ''Prunus'' subg. ''Cerasus''. They are common species in East Asia, including China, Korea and especially in Japan. They generally refer to ornamental cherry trees, not to be confused with cherry tree, cherry trees that produce fruit for eating.Toshio Katsuki. (2015) ''Sakura''. pp.14–18 Iwanami Shoten. It is considered the national flower of Japan. Wild species of the cherry tree is widely distributed mainly in the Northern hemisphere. In the mainstream classification in Europe and North America, cherry trees for ornamental purposes are classified into the genus ''Prunus'' which consists of about 400 species. In the mainstream classification in Japan, China, and Russia, on the other hand, ornamental cherry trees are classified into the genus ''Cerasus'', which consists of about 100 species separated from the genus ''Prunus'', and the g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Senbonzakura (song)
is a 2011 song written by Japanese music producer , utilizing the Vocaloid 2 voicebank Hatsune Miku. First posted onto video sharing site Niconico, on , the song quickly became viral and inspired multiple cover versions and other derivative works. Release and reception "Senbonzakura" was first posted onto Niconico on 17 September 2011 by Kurousa-P. Accompanied by a fast rock-inspired beat, the lyrics reference the Meiji Restoration and the Taishō era. The accompanying music video, illustrated by , similarly draws inspiration from the same time period and features Hatsune Miku in a military-esque uniform. After its release on Niconico, the music video became viral and broke one million views in 42 days (by 29 October). The song is also very popular among karaoke singers. Joysound, a karaoke store chain, reported that "Senbonzakura" was the third most-sung song in 2012, behind AKB48's "Heavy Rotation" and Golden Bomber's "Memeshikute". The song was performed by Sachiko Kobayas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanaria (musician)
is a Japanese musician. After making their debut with the song "Hyakkisai" (2020), they rose to popularity with their next song "King", released three months later. She has also released two albums, ''King'' (2020) and ''Kanaria.code'' (2022). Biography Kanaria was born on 30 May 2002. On 10 May 2020, twenty days before their eighteenth birthday, they made their career debut with their Hatsune Miku song "Hyakkisai", which Eimika Katsuya characterizes as having "a rhythmic '' wa'' melody like a '' Bon Odori'' dance" and lyrics as "mysterious, code-like nd aJapanese-style song that will send shivers down your spine". Kanaria rose to popularity with their next song "King", released on 10 August 2020. On 9 December 2020, their album ''King'' was released. On 7 May 2021, Kanaria appeared on '' Music Station'' as “the next big thing”. She also wrote, composed, and arranged the song "Domestic De Violence" on Ado's 2022 debut album '' Kyōgen''. In September 2022, Kanaria released ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
