Mr Kmetz; I appreciate what you are doing to help make the non-Japanese music world aware of the possibilities of tsugaru shamisen, and Japanese music in general. I particularly enjoy the spirit of fun, adventure, and experimentation that I hear in your offerings on UA-cam. Bravo! Keep up the good work!
@wiferekr thanks for watching. I am actually half Japanese although I am a U.S. citizen. I grew up in northern Japan (parents working on American military base) and didn't acually come to the USA until after I had turned 18. I play Tsugaru Shamisen which is native to Aomori prefecture where I spent my first 18 years. anyway appreciate the comment !
shamikami about the Romanji I used I do know a little of Japan's Language. You most likely know more about the Tsugaru Shamisen than even myself. A question about the Tsugaru Shamisen. I might be looking into purchasing one if they are selling it within the USA and if the price is reasonable enough. "Are they difficult for Beginners to play?"
shamisendemon amazing, Agatsuma Hiromitsu! My favorite song me played was "Accustom". Gosh, that one has Rhythm! My favorite song that the Yoshida Brothers did Kodo : Inside the Sun, and Kodo : Inside the Sun " Remix"! "Wii" would like to play!" I'll never forget that neat commercial! Very cool!
Actually, the thought of you on stage with Earl Scruggs...I want to see that show! It would also be fun to see what he could do with a Tsugaru Bushi on his 5-string.
That's absolutely beautiful and I think the Yoshida brothers would compliment him or he them. Shamisen players seem to play off of each other...like banjos, only better! :D
I have no doubt that you would do a masterful job on any 5 string banjo tune. But, how would you be able to sound the additional two notes if the song required five notes be played concurrently? Would you jam a couple of extra itomaki into your tenjin? Then again, a shamisen demon such as yourself would simply evoke the needed notes from the netherworld at will. ;)
Well think of it like this. Comparing a Shamisen with a Banjo is like.... A flute to a Recorder. Two completely different instraments and fans/players of each get a bit defensive when they perceive a slight against it. (I know you wrote this comment about three months ago and probably have forgotten about it but sometimes I just can't keep my mouth shut. XDD)
umm... I don't think you would come up with the same statement if you have a deeper understanding of the instrument. Yo-yo ma was good at the cello (4 strings) but he struggled with the Morin Khuur (2 strings) and both are bowed strings play in almost the same position. i think each instrument has its own difficulty.
WHAT!? jambon57, DO you realize that a statement such as what you made cannot be viewed as anything but a challenge... ok, I accept what you say under ONE condition, Name any 5 string banjo tune. ANY TUNE! Think of the hardest one you know, and I promise you I will not only master it on Shamisen but will play it better than any banjo player on earth!
I almost did not want to like this because visually you were clearly not Japanese. I felt the traditional essence would just not be there. I was totally wrong.
Mr Kmetz;
I appreciate what you are doing to help make the non-Japanese music world aware of the possibilities of tsugaru shamisen, and Japanese music in general. I particularly enjoy the spirit of fun, adventure, and experimentation that I hear in your offerings on UA-cam. Bravo! Keep up the good work!
Really good! It is different from the show, and has his own tone and personality
Hey kevin! Cant tell you how much this has been a help to me to play this beautiful melody.
@wiferekr thanks for watching. I am actually half Japanese although I am a U.S. citizen. I grew up in northern Japan (parents working on American military base) and didn't acually come to the USA until after I had turned 18. I play Tsugaru Shamisen which is native to Aomori prefecture where I spent my first 18 years. anyway appreciate the comment !
shamikami about the Romanji I used I do know a little of Japan's Language.
You most likely know more about the Tsugaru Shamisen than even myself.
A question about the Tsugaru Shamisen. I might be looking into purchasing
one if they are selling it within the USA and if the price is reasonable enough.
"Are they difficult for Beginners to play?"
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Nice music ^^ I always like the sound of Tsugaru Samisen especialy when it is in a hand of great musician. Salute!
この裏寂しくも情熱的なメロディ、映画を思い出しますね。
This sad yet passionate melody, it reminds me of the Nitaboh movie.
Well done, sensei !!
beautiful and absolutely moving. Wonderful demonstration of your skills.
Now I want to learn how to play the shamisen
Same
Btw
Your pfp
I had the same one for like four years before i decided to change it
Kevin Kmetz- GOD OF SHAMISEN the new CD is NOW available for purchase. It`s released on EMI Japan!
In the original film the Shamisen of Nitaboh is played by Agatsuma, Hiromitsu.
shamisendemon amazing, Agatsuma Hiromitsu! My favorite song me played
was "Accustom". Gosh, that one has Rhythm! My favorite song that the
Yoshida Brothers did Kodo : Inside the Sun, and Kodo : Inside the Sun " Remix"!
"Wii" would like to play!" I'll never forget that neat commercial! Very cool!
I heard of Agatsuma. He has skills with the Tsugaru Shamisen.
My favorite song Agatsuma performed is "Accustom".
楽譜見たいです👏
just amazing...!!!
Beautiful, what more can I say? I personally think he's reached his best yet.
Sweet!!!!!
0-0 wow. I LOVE this. Great skill and great music! ^^
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Actually, the thought of you on stage with Earl Scruggs...I want to see that show!
It would also be fun to see what he could do with a Tsugaru Bushi on his 5-string.
beautiful
That's absolutely beautiful and I think the Yoshida brothers would compliment him or he them. Shamisen players seem to play off of each other...like banjos, only better! :D
Fire
上手いじゃないかこの外人
By whom it is originaly played in NItaboh movie?I woul really appreciate if you could tell me.The instrument and sound is gorgeous.
It’s good but to be honest you missed a lot of the notes
Do u play shamisen? (Just asking)
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weird sound from 0:55 to 1:05
DUDE.
At 2:30, The glissando part was quite humourus.
I have no doubt that you would do a masterful job on any 5 string banjo tune. But, how would you be able to sound the additional two notes if the song required five notes be played concurrently? Would you jam a couple of extra itomaki into your tenjin? Then again, a shamisen demon such as yourself would simply evoke the needed notes from the netherworld at will. ;)
Wish I could play a shamisen, or any string instrument, for that matter. Too afraid of getting calluses tho T-T
Well think of it like this. Comparing a Shamisen with a Banjo is like.... A flute to a Recorder. Two completely different instraments and fans/players of each get a bit defensive when they perceive a slight against it. (I know you wrote this comment about three months ago and probably have forgotten about it but sometimes I just can't keep my mouth shut. XDD)
umm... I don't think you would come up with the same statement if you have a deeper understanding of the instrument. Yo-yo ma was good at the cello (4 strings) but he struggled with the Morin Khuur (2 strings) and both are bowed strings play in almost the same position. i think each instrument has its own difficulty.
WHAT!? jambon57, DO you realize that a statement such as what you made cannot be viewed as anything but a challenge... ok, I accept what you say under ONE condition, Name any 5 string banjo tune. ANY TUNE! Think of the hardest one you know, and I promise you I will not only master it on Shamisen but will play it better than any banjo player on earth!
and thats not?
Ah shamikami, yosh!
YATA! I KARI MATSUNE!🎵👍
Thts Not Banjo man
I almost did not want to like this because visually you were clearly not Japanese. I felt the traditional essence would just not be there. I was totally wrong.