Yuko Susuhane has, due to rumors that they are breaking up, stated that they are not disbanding, they are just taking a break and will come back to deliver new good music to the fans.
They put out a statement at the start of the year that they are going on indefinite hiatus to focus on solo activities for a while. That's often treated as a euphemism for breaking up (and usually rightly), but even their initial statement made it clear that they intended to get together again at some point in the future. Of course, this was all in Japanese, which makes misunderstanding by westerners more likely.
I was lucky enough to see them in November. They sound and look more impressive live. One thing that struck me was we didn’t clap & cheer for an encore, WE SANG!!!! I had never experienced that before, it just shows the love and respect the audience has for them. I hope I’ll be able to see them again. Thanks for doing this.
Yes, it's done for Wagakki Band. I've never seen it for any other band. The entire crowd sings together. It's a beautiful thing. And they have far and away the most diverse crowd you can imagine. Small kids up to aged grandmas.
Match made in heaven was my first thought when i heard it the first time. 11/10. Absolutely perfect and happy that they wil come back after their pause. Yuko and Amy are so next level together.
The song "Sabaku no komoriuta" from this same concert is an emotional stunner - it gives even more chills and goosebumps; if you can find the version with english / spanish subtitles it brings the Japanese lyrics home (the original Japanese is almost more touching to me for what it leaves out rather than what it overtly says).
Japanese bands have traditionally performed with orchestras if they were popular. Band-maid Kanami recently said in an interview that there are several songs she wrote with this in mind. I'm looking forward to seeing it come true.😊
As someone who also grew up with this song, and still love it to this day, I think this is actually my favorite version of this song. Truly stunning arrangement. Great reaction and breakdown of this performance!
Wagakkiband is the first Japanese band I had ever heard, thanks to Amy Lee. Amy appeared on an Wagakkiband track called "Sakura Rising " which Amy put in one of her curated playlists in her Spotify profile, and then I checked out Wagakkiband and my musical life has not been the same. About 80% of my current listening are Japanese bands.
I was at the finale show at Tokyo Garden Theater. Lots of tears. This was their 10 year anniversary tour. Yuko said that she founded the band to bring awareness back to the traditional arts and music. Based on their popularity and the number of students they get, they succeeded. They all are involved in music education. Yuko, the vocalist, and Kiyoshi, the koto player, have a child under two years old. I think they want some time for parenting. Hopefully in a few years the band will get back together.
There was a time when, on any given day, I may have called Wagakki Band my favorite band (it was between them and Band-Maid). Obviously Band-Maid pulled way ahead, but I still love early Wagakki Band and regret never seeing them in concert. I hope they get back together in the future fully recharged and recapture that magic they had on their early albums.
I was waiting for you to react to this at some point. I feel it's the best arranged version of the song hands-down. And you are correct, the addition of the traditional instruments as well as the full orchestra makes this a performance for the ages. It is truly a Grammy-worthy rendition of a timeless song. The vocal harmony between Yuko and Amy is just perfection. You might want to react to the other collaboration of Yuko and Amy, a covid-inspired song named "Sakura Rising". I'm pretty sure the arrangement was done by Shin Ohmura a/k/a Machiya, Wagakki Band's guitarist, who is an excellent composer and lyricist in his own right. Yuko was the founder of the group and she implicitly trusted him with the arrangements of all their songs, including her own compositions. And he always knocks it out of the park. I was very sad to see that they were going on hiatus, but I understand completely. Yuko and her husband Kiyoshi (koto) were married in 2020 and their daughter recently turned two years old, in November I believe, so I'm sure they are looking forward to a lot more family time. I never got a chance to see them live because I was unable to get tickets to see them when they were in the US in 2019. There is no doubt in my mind that they have been the world's reigning supergroup for the last 10 years. I also think you owe it to yourself to watch this entire concert, as it is one of the finest I have ever seen. It is called the Premium Live Symphonic Night Vol. 2 from 202 at Osaka-Jo Hall, and excellent venue for this type of show. There is a playlist of 16 videos from the show that are just beyond words. You should react to each one in sequence, it will be a singular opportunity to see the melding of classic orchestra, traditional Japanese and modern rock/pop. If you enjoy the traditional Japanese style, you should look into the project Yuko had before forming Wagakki Band, a group called Hanafugetsu, where she worked with her husband Kiyoshi and shakuhachi player extraordinaire Daisuke Kaminaga. Yuko has also done some side projects, such as "Cradle of Eternity", with members of the Kami Band, and "Campanula", a wonderful song that kind of foresees her future as a mom. Yuko Suzuhana, in my strictly amateur opinion, is the finest vocalist out there today and probably the finest frontperson on the planet. You just have to watch her performances at live shows, especially their annual Dai Shinnenkai concerts, which usually happen in January or February. A person would have to be blind and deaf not to notice it. Some other artists in the Asian traditional genre you might want to look into are, Moyun, a young lady who plays the guhzeng, the ancestor of the koto. There is also Jingxuan, who also plays the guhzeng in open air performances in Europe. Lastly, there is Ni Ni Music, a young lady from Taiwan who specializes in traditional stringed instruments and lives in the US now. She has done many excellent covers, including an amazing cover of "Bridge Over Troubled Waters". She was on America's Got Talent this year and acquitted herself quite nicely. I can't wait to see your next Wagakki Band reaction. And I love the way your passion comes forth during your reactions.
和楽器Wagakki※ Band Members Yuko Suzuhana (鈴華ゆう子) - vocals, piano Machiya (町屋) - guitar, vocals Beni Ninagawa (蜷川べに) - 津軽三味線tsugaru shamisen※ Kiyoshi Ibukuro (いぶくろ聖志) - 琴koto※ Asa (亜沙) - bass Daisuke Kaminaga (神永大輔) - 尺八shakuhachi※ Wasabi (山葵) - drums Kurona (黒流) - 和太鼓wadaiko※ ※ The wagakki is traditional Japanese musical instruments 鈴華ゆう子 Yuko Suzuhana (vorcal) is a 師範 Shihan＝Qualified instructor of 詩吟Shigin＝the recitation of the poem (a traditional Japanese performing art), and her singing is based on the vocal method of Shigin. Additionally, she has also studied 剣詩舞 (Kenshibu＝Dance with a sword & fan to 詩吟Shigin) since she was a child. She also studied piano at the Tokyo College of Music, and is a very experienced and talented songwriter. Beni Ninagawa (蜷川べに) - 津軽三 味線tsugaru shamisen＝The shamisen is a three-stringed Japanese instrument played by striking the strings with a plectrum, known as 撥bachi. Tsugaru-shamisen refers to both the Japanese genre of shamisen music originating from Tsugaru Peninsula in present-day Aomori Prefecture and the instrument it is performed with. Tsugaru-shamisen is characterized by fast and furious playing, which sets it apart from the usual traditional shamisen music, but it also goes well with rock and metal music, so it is not uncommon for Tsugaru-shamisen to perform and compete with those fields. The koto is known as “Japanese harp”, traditional Japanese stringed instrument similar to a zither. The shakuhachi is a traditional Japanese longitudinal, end-blown flute that is made of bamboo. The wadaiko is Japanese drum. ※ And, Waggaki Band entered a period of inactivity on December 10 this year, the band's 10th anniversary.
BAND-MAID were recently asked if they'd like to preform with an orchestra. It seemed like a novel idea to them, but it would seem they would given the right circumstances.
Your reactions are always a treat 🙂 About orchestra and rock/metal music, noticed you haven't reacted to Galneryus "yet" :-) You'll no doubt love their vocalist, and the lead guitarist is considered one of if not the best guitarist in Japan. Their song "Angel of Salvation" has an orchestra playing in the song. Here is the studio version: ua-cam.com/video/nsi9HEmZl9Y/v-deo.html The live version is more than double the length, coming in at just under 17 minutes: ua-cam.com/video/0IE5HAVaiqI/v-deo.html Enjoy! 😀
Yuko SUZUHANA (鈴華ゆう子) ; vocals, piano and Kiyoshi IBUKURO (いぶくろ聖志) ; koto player got married in 2022 ! And it is decided that this band is dissolved...
A Great review to a great music. The guitarist Machiya actually sings like John Denver. A duet with the Singer Yuko Doppo ua-cam.com/video/aGn4lHBcKuI/v-deo.html. It is a piece of art.
Yuko and Machiya's duet in the same concert of the acoustic version of "Amenoche Kanjouron" is also a amazing. They are excellent matches for each other in duets and harmonies.
To hear the most beautiful duet of Yuko and Machiya please react to 'Doppo' live. Wagakki Band, 'Doppo' live: ua-cam.com/video/aGn4lHBcKuI/v-deo.htmlsi=jevORjSYpeibu70f To hear more Japanese rock accompanied by an orchestra please react to One OK Rock. One OK Rock, 'When I Was King' live: ua-cam.com/video/RxCEMy022Do/v-deo.htmlsi=MJMdz13RCW6q-P0h One OK Rock 'Fight the Night' live: ua-cam.com/video/Ljouae-bwZQ/v-deo.htmlsi=2hhOFObeCbC_BBJQ Don't make the same mistake and listen to them soon.😉... 😀😁
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Yuko Susuhane has, due to rumors that they are breaking up, stated that they are not disbanding, they are just taking a break and will come back to deliver new good music to the fans.
They put out a statement at the start of the year that they are going on indefinite hiatus to focus on solo activities for a while. That's often treated as a euphemism for breaking up (and usually rightly), but even their initial statement made it clear that they intended to get together again at some point in the future. Of course, this was all in Japanese, which makes misunderstanding by westerners more likely.
Ya, they'll be back. Not gone for good. Taking family time, which is important
I love seeing people who love music as much as I do, and to see you tearing up at the beauty of this performance your such an individual.
I was lucky enough to see them in November. They sound and look more impressive live. One thing that struck me was we didn’t clap & cheer for an encore, WE SANG!!!! I had never experienced that before, it just shows the love and respect the audience has for them. I hope I’ll be able to see them again. Thanks for doing this.
Yes, it's done for Wagakki Band. I've never seen it for any other band. The entire crowd sings together. It's a beautiful thing. And they have far and away the most diverse crowd you can imagine. Small kids up to aged grandmas.
A perfect collab in every way. Heavenly!
Match made in heaven was my first thought when i heard it the first time. 11/10. Absolutely perfect and happy that they wil come back after their pause. Yuko and Amy are so next level together.
Yuko has one of my favorite voices. One of the most beautiful singing voices I’ve heard in my opinion.
The song "Sabaku no komoriuta" from this same concert is an emotional stunner - it gives even more chills and goosebumps; if you can find the version with english / spanish subtitles it brings the Japanese lyrics home (the original Japanese is almost more touching to me for what it leaves out rather than what it overtly says).
I agree. "Sabaku no komoriuta" is the most beautiful song I have ever heard, with "Hana Ichi Monme" and "Queen of the Night" close behind.
I haven't heard this in a few years. An amazing live performance.
I was preoccupied that you were about to faint!!! Really beautiful arrangement.
Japanese bands have traditionally performed with orchestras if they were popular.
Band-maid Kanami recently said in an interview that there are several songs she wrote with this in mind.
I'm looking forward to seeing it come true.😊
As someone who also grew up with this song, and still love it to this day, I think this is actually my favorite version of this song. Truly stunning arrangement. Great reaction and breakdown of this performance!
Wagakki Band - A Letter with no name "my favorite song of them ✨🐱
A delightful collaboration of talent! Amy and Yuko mesh so well! I think this version is every bit as good or better than the original!
Wagakkiband is the first Japanese band I had ever heard, thanks to Amy Lee. Amy appeared on an Wagakkiband track called "Sakura Rising " which Amy put in one of her curated playlists in her Spotify profile, and then I checked out Wagakkiband and my musical life has not been the same. About 80% of my current listening are Japanese bands.
I was at the finale show at Tokyo Garden Theater. Lots of tears. This was their 10 year anniversary tour. Yuko said that she founded the band to bring awareness back to the traditional arts and music. Based on their popularity and the number of students they get, they succeeded. They all are involved in music education. Yuko, the vocalist, and Kiyoshi, the koto player, have a child under two years old. I think they want some time for parenting. Hopefully in a few years the band will get back together.
Haha, great facial reaction. Pretty damn awesome
There was a time when, on any given day, I may have called Wagakki Band my favorite band (it was between them and Band-Maid). Obviously Band-Maid pulled way ahead, but I still love early Wagakki Band and regret never seeing them in concert. I hope they get back together in the future fully recharged and recapture that magic they had on their early albums.
I was waiting for you to react to this at some point. I feel it's the best arranged version of the song hands-down. And you are correct, the addition of the traditional instruments as well as the full orchestra makes this a performance for the ages. It is truly a Grammy-worthy rendition of a timeless song. The vocal harmony between Yuko and Amy is just perfection. You might want to react to the other collaboration of Yuko and Amy, a covid-inspired song named "Sakura Rising". I'm pretty sure the arrangement was done by Shin Ohmura a/k/a Machiya, Wagakki Band's guitarist, who is an excellent composer and lyricist in his own right. Yuko was the founder of the group and she implicitly trusted him with the arrangements of all their songs, including her own compositions. And he always knocks it out of the park.
I was very sad to see that they were going on hiatus, but I understand completely. Yuko and her husband Kiyoshi (koto) were married in 2020 and their daughter recently turned two years old, in November I believe, so I'm sure they are looking forward to a lot more family time. I never got a chance to see them live because I was unable to get tickets to see them when they were in the US in 2019. There is no doubt in my mind that they have been the world's reigning supergroup for the last 10 years. I also think you owe it to yourself to watch this entire concert, as it is one of the finest I have ever seen. It is called the Premium Live Symphonic Night Vol. 2 from 202 at Osaka-Jo Hall, and excellent venue for this type of show. There is a playlist of 16 videos from the show that are just beyond words. You should react to each one in sequence, it will be a singular opportunity to see the melding of classic orchestra, traditional Japanese and modern rock/pop.
If you enjoy the traditional Japanese style, you should look into the project Yuko had before forming Wagakki Band, a group called Hanafugetsu, where she worked with her husband Kiyoshi and shakuhachi player extraordinaire Daisuke Kaminaga. Yuko has also done some side projects, such as "Cradle of Eternity", with members of the Kami Band, and "Campanula", a wonderful song that kind of foresees her future as a mom. Yuko Suzuhana, in my strictly amateur opinion, is the finest vocalist out there today and probably the finest frontperson on the planet. You just have to watch her performances at live shows, especially their annual Dai Shinnenkai concerts, which usually happen in January or February. A person would have to be blind and deaf not to notice it.
Some other artists in the Asian traditional genre you might want to look into are, Moyun, a young lady who plays the guhzeng, the ancestor of the koto. There is also Jingxuan, who also plays the guhzeng in open air performances in Europe. Lastly, there is Ni Ni Music, a young lady from Taiwan who specializes in traditional stringed instruments and lives in the US now. She has done many excellent covers, including an amazing cover of "Bridge Over Troubled Waters". She was on America's Got Talent this year and acquitted herself quite nicely. I can't wait to see your next Wagakki Band reaction. And I love the way your passion comes forth during your reactions.
this rendition of the song always gets me right in the feels. cant watch it in public or people will get the wrong idea.😆
Was going to commrnent that they are not beaking up permanently but a couple of commentators beat me to it already. Good news as really like this band
I have been waiting for you to react to this song. I am so happy now. ☺
和楽器Wagakki※ Band Members
Yuko Suzuhana (鈴華ゆう子) - vocals, piano
Machiya (町屋) - guitar, vocals
Beni Ninagawa (蜷川べに) - 津軽三味線tsugaru shamisen※
Kiyoshi Ibukuro (いぶくろ聖志) - 琴koto※
Asa (亜沙) - bass
Daisuke Kaminaga (神永大輔) - 尺八shakuhachi※
Wasabi (山葵) - drums
Kurona (黒流) - 和太鼓wadaiko※
※ The wagakki is traditional Japanese musical instruments
鈴華ゆう子 Yuko Suzuhana (vorcal) is a 師範 Shihan＝Qualified instructor of 詩吟Shigin＝the recitation of the poem (a traditional Japanese performing art), and her singing is based on the vocal method of Shigin. Additionally, she has also studied 剣詩舞 (Kenshibu＝Dance with a sword & fan to 詩吟Shigin) since she was a child. She also studied piano at the Tokyo College of Music, and is a very experienced and talented songwriter.
Beni Ninagawa (蜷川べに) - 津軽三
味線tsugaru shamisen＝The shamisen is a three-stringed Japanese instrument played by striking the strings with a plectrum, known as 撥bachi. Tsugaru-shamisen refers to both the Japanese genre of shamisen music originating from Tsugaru Peninsula in present-day Aomori Prefecture and the instrument it is performed with.
Tsugaru-shamisen is characterized by fast and furious playing, which sets it apart from the usual traditional shamisen music, but it also goes well with rock and metal music, so it is not uncommon for Tsugaru-shamisen to perform and compete with those fields.
The koto is known as “Japanese harp”, traditional Japanese stringed instrument similar to a zither.
The shakuhachi is a traditional Japanese longitudinal, end-blown flute that is made of bamboo.
The wadaiko is Japanese drum.
※ And, Waggaki Band entered a period of inactivity on December 10 this year, the band's 10th anniversary.
There is another song from the same concert where Amy Lee joins near the end of the song "Senbonzakura" and sings a little in Japanese.
Amy Lee did a colab song with them, it's called "Sakura Rising." It's actually a banger.
Loved watching your face…
Yuko Suzuhana is amazing! Check out their mv. “Queen of the Night”, with subtitles,a beautiful and haunting song ❤!
Yay you've finally done it!
I knew this one would blow your mind. 😊 Best version ever of Bring Me To Life, & I say this as a huge fan of the original.
It's awesome to see someone else think this is next level
BAND-MAID were recently asked if they'd like to preform with an orchestra. It seemed like a novel idea to them, but it would seem they would given the right circumstances.
The song after this song Amy rejoins the band and is singing in Japanese
💙💙💙
Beni Ninagawa (the shamisen player) has a good UA-cam channel if you look her up
It's excellent !!!! And Yuko's channel is also amazing.
As far as i know she and the Koto player had a son not to long ago and she wants time to raise him
Your reactions are always a treat 🙂 About orchestra and rock/metal music, noticed you haven't reacted to Galneryus "yet" :-) You'll no doubt love their vocalist, and the lead guitarist is considered one of if not the best guitarist in Japan. Their song "Angel of Salvation" has an orchestra playing in the song.
Here is the studio version:
ua-cam.com/video/nsi9HEmZl9Y/v-deo.html
The live version is more than double the length, coming in at just under 17 minutes:
ua-cam.com/video/0IE5HAVaiqI/v-deo.html
Enjoy! 😀
Yuko SUZUHANA (鈴華ゆう子) ; vocals, piano and Kiyoshi IBUKURO (いぶくろ聖志) ; koto player got married in 2022 ! And it is decided that this band is dissolved...
Not dissolved, it is only a hiatus.
👍👍
A Great review to a great music. The guitarist Machiya actually sings like John Denver. A duet with the Singer Yuko Doppo ua-cam.com/video/aGn4lHBcKuI/v-deo.html. It is a piece of art.
Yuko and Machiya's duet in the same concert of the acoustic version of "Amenoche Kanjouron" is also a amazing. They are excellent matches for each other in duets and harmonies.
@@mikeat2637 Indeed, they are.
To hear the most beautiful duet of Yuko and Machiya please react to 'Doppo' live.
Wagakki Band, 'Doppo' live: ua-cam.com/video/aGn4lHBcKuI/v-deo.htmlsi=jevORjSYpeibu70f
To hear more Japanese rock accompanied by an orchestra please react to One OK Rock.
One OK Rock, 'When I Was King' live:
ua-cam.com/video/RxCEMy022Do/v-deo.htmlsi=MJMdz13RCW6q-P0h
One OK Rock 'Fight the Night' live:
ua-cam.com/video/Ljouae-bwZQ/v-deo.htmlsi=2hhOFObeCbC_BBJQ
Don't make the same mistake and listen to them soon.😉... 😀😁
check out nightwish, "ghost love score"