I'll never forget how i had a project in music class and i presented the koto with this video and i got an A+ because my teacher was so in love with the performance and sound. He even did more research and would let me know how he was thinking of getting one 😂😆
Since I saw a woman playing koto in Japan, i'm fascinated by that sound. I can't wait to see it again there. Amazing country, amazing culture, amazing food, and koto was the cherry on top.
When I performed this song it was a 6 minute version her control and speed with the tempo is how a professional level player should do it and her dynamic playing added to the complexity. You don’t realize what it takes to get to this level unless you try the instrument yourself, this was a masterful performance ❤
An instrument I like from the first time I heard it played. I still enjoy it very much today and particularly by this young woman here who has done a beautiful job at mastering of an instrument that is capable of so much beautiful. Thank you very much
Michio Miyagi composed this and it is loosely based on the faster sections of several well-known classics such as Rokudan and Midare (both written by Yatsuhashi Kengyo). If you like this, you will love the faster sections of Midare.
Well said!! I highly agree with you. There are a lot of Koto pieces out there like this one and for some reason they haven't gotten a lot of exposure. This is what the Koto world was like around the 1930's and 40's. This is "Tegoto" by Michio miyagi (1947) and it's phenomenal. This is the same guy who modified the Koto to what we now call the "juishichigen" or the 17-stringed base koto to give the koto a wider range of tanalities. He is considered the father of modern Koto music.
This is actually authentic Japanese music. A lot of "Japanese music" on UA-cam is really bad New Age and Nail SPA music played with synthesizer and missing all important real elements of traditional Japanese instruments and motifs.
StopFear dude there is a lot of modern music that is authentic Japanese music, I play a 13 strong koto and it’s not as special as it seems it’s a 2,000 year old instrument which is cool and all but it’s not the only authentic music of japan, I live in japan and jpop is just as authentic they have huge concerts in baseball stadiums that are jpop so don’t be calling this authentic and music such as Jpop not
The technique is exquisite, the timing perfect, the melody vibrant and the player's own charm just adds another dimension. A delight for both senses, visual and hearing.
Es una actuación simplemente hermosa el koto es místico, puedo imaginar la pelea de una sacerdotisa contra un demonio en plena noche de otoño con las hojas llendo por doquier algunas manchando se de sangre por la cruel batalla que se está llevando a cabo en el lugar y la tierra siendo removida por los fuertes saltos e impulsos de los dos con batientes hasta que solo la sacerdotisa queda vencedora aunque mal herida, con esta música de fondo, simplemente místico
I have come back to this video many times over the years and it never gets old.
true
It actually inspired me play koto and I studied jt for 3 years
@@amberraining9546 Nice, some day I want to learn.
very elegant sound
DMDD indeed! ^_^
I'll never forget how i had a project in music class and i presented the koto with this video and i got an A+ because my teacher was so in love with the performance and sound. He even did more research and would let me know how he was thinking of getting one 😂😆
❣️😍😂😆💖💖💖💖💖
Now, *this* is art.
Since I saw a woman playing koto in Japan, i'm fascinated by that sound. I can't wait to see it again there. Amazing country, amazing culture, amazing food, and koto was the cherry on top.
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I look forward to working with you.
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OH so THAT's the instrument that makes the lovely sound.
When I performed this song it was a 6 minute version her control and speed with the tempo is how a professional level player should do it and her dynamic playing added to the complexity. You don’t realize what it takes to get to this level unless you try the instrument yourself, this was a masterful performance ❤
I'm reading a manga about koto. Now I know what they sound like.
I know exactly what manga you mean, but i can't remember the name of it :(
Mango Sky It's called Kono Oto Tomare. I had to search my list for the title.
Yes! That's it, thank you so much :)
Mango Sky No problem :)
fruityyyyyy I also read that. Is there any update?
Just wanna makes me pull out my samurai. *pulls out samurai* HIYAAA!
You keep a Samurai in your pocket? Respect, lol
Yup... you'll never know what danger might be upon. Lol
Lol!!!
Jhaz Doctolero you know the sword is called a katana. The samurai is the warrior that uses the sword.
Its a funny joke. Y u so serious for hour now?
this is just beautiful, there's just something about the way it sounds
おかげさまで＜手事・第三章＞の再生回数が100万回を超えました!!
これからもよろしくお願いします
Can you please tell me what is the name of this song?
Awww I love the beautiful melody of the Koto
Beyond amazing!!! And it's my first time hearing this instrument :)
Beautiful
Re-discovering the sound of the Koto after many years, stunning.
Rediscover it again.
あなたは素敵な才能を持っていて、音楽はとても美しいものでした
That was beautiful, well done ,she shreds :D
BRAVO.. BRAVO.. BRAVO...!!! EXCELLENTe...!!!
Lol un fr
This is amazing.
素敵ですね、何時聴いても心が癒されます、有難うございます。
An instrument I like from the first time I heard it played. I still enjoy it very much today and particularly by this young woman here who has done a beautiful job at mastering of an instrument that is capable of so much beautiful. Thank you very much
The 2nd verse of ELP's "Still, You Turn Me On" features a Koto playing an ascending stuccato line in the mix.
素晴らしい、とゆういがい何もないですね、毎日聴いてますよ。
I am blown away. Koto music is some of the most beautiful music I have ever heard in my life. I applaud Kaori. Phenomenal job!
Bamboo tree surviving a strong typhoon. Thats what I can imagine. Great performance!
I love the 琴 koto! It's my favorite traditional japanese instrument! This piece is very lovely to!
DIG! THIS TOTALLY SHREDS! I PUT A BACKBEAT TO IT AND IT WAS HARD WORK KEEPING UP! YOUR ENERGY AND PASSION IS AMAZING! THANK YOU!
Amazing! Thank you for sharing this.
いつ聴いても心が落ち着きますね。
素敵です🎵毎日聴いてますよ。
I love this. Such beautiful playing and such a cool instrument!
Amazed. My ears are in the clouds. Thank you.
好きなお箏の綺麗な音色手軽に聞けて最高、nice！
A true master . She is insanely talented .
Magnífica interpretación del Koto
A marvelous performance. What technique and talent expressed here!!,!
Beautiful! Many bravo from greece! 🇬🇷
Michio Miyagi composed this and it is loosely based on the faster sections of several well-known classics such as Rokudan and Midare (both written by Yatsuhashi Kengyo). If you like this, you will love the faster sections of Midare.
I love this. The music of a master played by a goddess of music.
amazing fingers and elegant sensitive . انامل رائعة واحساس راقي
Traditional Japanese music at its best. 👌
美しい音楽！非常にリラックス。共有していただきありがとうございます！
You are very talented, keep up the good work, the koto always puts a smile on my face
Quite impressive!
素晴らしい演奏～
beautiful tune
I just loved it. Nice sound!
Well said!! I highly agree with you. There are a lot of Koto pieces out there like this one and for some reason they haven't gotten a lot of exposure. This is what the Koto world was like around the 1930's and 40's. This is "Tegoto" by Michio miyagi (1947) and it's phenomenal. This is the same guy who modified the Koto to what we now call the "juishichigen" or the 17-stringed base koto to give the koto a wider range of tanalities. He is considered the father of modern Koto music.
I look this after kono oto tamare❣️ I'm in love with this instrument 😍
wanana gacha me too 😍
ただただ、素晴らしい!!
Wow!
Fantastic. I couldn't stop watching it.
力強さ＆繊細が共存している！見事な演奏です。
I like how she tells a story with the instrument. It's all about exuberance.
This is a very difficult piece and a great pleasure to hear it played so well and up to tempo. Big fan of Miyagi's music.
estraordinario ..cuanta melancolia en esa preciosa obra
Splendid! I was mesmerized!
筝演奏家の至芸と言うのも過言ではありません。
手事と題されているのは、此曲は無標題の器楽曲で、純粋に箏曲の音色や旋律、結構の美しさを表現すると言う意味ですね。道雄は、西洋のsonata（奏鳴曲）形式を取り、段物と組み合わせてこの素晴らしい曲を創作したと言われました。新しい音楽を作り出した改革者であったが、伝統音楽への深い愛着があり、常に伝統を尊重していたことが様々な面で表れています。何時か完整の三楽章の演奏をUA-camに掲載するのは期待していますね。
もし良かったら此曲への独自の理解をちょっと説明してみてくださいませんか？
（中国上海音楽学院の民族音楽学者です、邦楽に大変興味がございます。日本語が独学で勉強しているので、また下手です。お許しください）
Absolutely wonderful!!! Thank you!
Amazing I love the sound its so pure and makes you feel happy...
This is actually authentic Japanese music. A lot of "Japanese music" on UA-cam is really bad New Age and Nail SPA music played with synthesizer and missing all important real elements of traditional Japanese instruments and motifs.
StopFear dude there is a lot of modern music that is authentic Japanese music, I play a 13 strong koto and it’s not as special as it seems it’s a 2,000 year old instrument which is cool and all but it’s not the only authentic music of japan, I live in japan and jpop is just as authentic they have huge concerts in baseball stadiums that are jpop so don’t be calling this authentic and music such as Jpop not
Simplemente hermosos
beautifully played
The technique is exquisite, the timing perfect, the melody vibrant and the player's own charm just adds another dimension. A delight for both senses, visual and hearing.
Beautiful！
Amazing
素晴らしい、さいこーの音色です。
Amazing. We have a very similar instrument in Turkey which is called a Kanun! :)
Bence kanun daha iyi
okay so thats what a koto is
Koto is a Japanese zither
TC94 whats a zither?
Jake Urmum so where is it from then
The Zither is more than likely originally from China
Cole Ragsdale oh ok
素晴しい。 何と美しい曲だろう。
Love the sound of the koto..... been using the sound in my productions for years, if only I could play it like this
So much Passion, i love it.
so far this is the best koto-performance i have ever seen!!! amazing!!!
amazing!
That was really marvelous. Hope you will post more of your performances.
Pleasure as always; thank you for sharing.
I am spellbound, love it!
She's slaying me so hard
Beautiful ..thanks for posting
This is amazing! :D
Love the story this song tells !
I've listened to koto music but never seen one played before. This was way impressive.
This just blew my mind... Awesome.
Beautiful!
Amazing - so beautifully done!
なんか落ち着くわ
wonderful....
This is the more beautiful and inspiring thing I have heard in years. Thank you very much for share it.
Beautifully played
Absolutely beautiful!
Wow! Ms. Kimoto is incredible.. I really like her playing style. It would be nice to have a CD/DVD available.
えぐいえぐい。爪よく吹っ飛ばないな...凄い。
This is fantastic, the balance is perfect.
Es una actuación simplemente hermosa el koto es místico, puedo imaginar la pelea de una sacerdotisa contra un demonio en plena noche de otoño con las hojas llendo por doquier algunas manchando se de sangre por la cruel batalla que se está llevando a cabo en el lugar y la tierra siendo removida por los fuertes saltos e impulsos de los dos con batientes hasta que solo la sacerdotisa queda vencedora aunque mal herida, con esta música de fondo, simplemente místico
Un très bon souvenir!
Amazing！非常好！
Amazing talent...beautiful song!
Fabulous skill.
Loveeeee this instrument!