Very very nice. Not only the dancing and singing is perfect, but even the Shamisen is tuned, to the Edo version of Ujicha (the tea of Uji) though it is such a Kyoto's song since Uji is a city located on the southern outskirts of Kyoto. This means that this experienced Jikata (sitting geiko or musician) is able to play not only the Kyoto but also Tokyo repertoire. Which is also a way to honor the guests who are from Tokyo (modern Edo). As for Ichisono , since she already knew what song would be played and in which style, she also decided to wear a kimono with the Matsuo Basho poem on it "A monk sips morning tea, it's quiet, the chrysanthemums flowering" which is also season appropriate, and she wears the Hikizuri in the old Edo style with her Obi tied in low hanging and looser version of the tsunodashi style, typical of the Edo look matched with a wig in the tsubushi shimada style which is also typical of Edo and Tokyo Geisha. This is just perfect .
You're very knowledgeable!! (This is the original poster of this video but I lost access to my account some years ago). I wonder how can you tell it is tuned to the Edo version? Can you tell me the name of the tuning, and what tuning would be used in Kyoto? I have heard it played in Kyoto too but, I am not so good with the technical differences. I would love to know!!
You need keep your attention not only on the manner of dancing and wear or hair style of dancing Geiko/Maiko, but also on the manner of singing and playing shamisen, as well as voice control of Jikata(singing and playing) Geiko Momitsuru-san. Momitsuru-san is the greatest singer and playing Geiko ever I saw.
I've always preferred geiko than maiko outfit. It has that subtle, classical beauty vibe, while maiko is more like a sweet, youthful bloom, which is of course what maiko should be like since it is a young girl, but geiko outfits are so mysteriously beautiful to me.
Diane of the Giant Clan I agree. Maiko seem to get all the attention but I much prefer the look of the geiko to the maiko as well. The geiko just look so much more refined and elegant. As you say, they also appear more mysterious. They very much embody the aesthetics of “iki”.
If you're referring to the geiko, I know that each geiko's wig is custom and original to each geiko. Older or more experienced geiko may have different hairstyles than those of younger geiko. Edit: Or, if you're comparing the geiko from the maiko, the geiko wears heavier wigs than maiko. Maiko use their own hair, so their hairstyles are smaller, but more decorated than the geiko to express youth and innocence. Plainer, less flashy hair accessories symbolize the simplicity and woman-ness of the geiko after being so experienced.
Best of luck !
このアップロードをありがとうございます。 この音楽は、適応力のある民族としての日本人のイメージを完全に変えました。これほど多くの異なる文化があり、日本が民族間の違いこそが平和であるという重要な古典文化を形成してきたことを誇りに思います。
Very very nice. Not only the dancing and singing is perfect, but even the Shamisen is tuned, to the Edo version of Ujicha (the tea of Uji) though it is such a Kyoto's song since Uji is a city located on the southern outskirts of Kyoto. This means that this experienced Jikata (sitting geiko or musician) is able to play not only the Kyoto but also Tokyo repertoire. Which is also a way to honor the guests who are from Tokyo (modern Edo).
As for Ichisono , since she already knew what song would be played and in which style, she also decided to wear a kimono with the Matsuo Basho poem on it "A monk sips morning tea, it's quiet, the chrysanthemums flowering" which is also season appropriate, and she wears the Hikizuri in the old Edo style with her Obi tied in low hanging and looser version of the tsunodashi style, typical of the Edo look matched with a wig in the tsubushi shimada style which is also typical of Edo and Tokyo Geisha.
This is just perfect .
Thank you for helping those of us who are learning.
i had never seen a such a beautiful kimono with calligraphy on it- Thank you for the Basho poem reference !
You're very knowledgeable!! (This is the original poster of this video but I lost access to my account some years ago). I wonder how can you tell it is tuned to the Edo version? Can you tell me the name of the tuning, and what tuning would be used in Kyoto? I have heard it played in Kyoto too but, I am not so good with the technical differences. I would love to know!!
You need keep your attention not only on the manner of dancing and wear or hair style of dancing Geiko/Maiko, but also on the manner of singing and playing shamisen, as well as voice control of Jikata(singing and playing) Geiko Momitsuru-san.
Momitsuru-san is the greatest singer and playing Geiko ever I saw.
Maravilhosa. Dança divinamente bem. Que perfeição nos movimentos. Parabens pela performance e apresentação maravilhosa.
The singing geiko is soooooooo amazing
Ichisono's wig is simply fantastic, fantastic is also her dance.
i so love her kimono and obi belt it's so pretty. well play shamisen and a great singer i give them credict 10/10
Maravilhosa. Dança divinamente bem. Que perfeição nos movimentos de dança. Parabens pela performance maravilhosa.
Her accent is absolutely lovely.
I've always preferred geiko than maiko outfit. It has that subtle, classical beauty vibe, while maiko is more like a sweet, youthful bloom, which is of course what maiko should be like since it is a young girl, but geiko outfits are so mysteriously beautiful to me.
Diane of the Giant Clan I agree. Maiko seem to get all the attention but I much prefer the look of the geiko to the maiko as well. The geiko just look so much more refined and elegant. As you say, they also appear more mysterious. They very much embody the aesthetics of “iki”.
もみ鶴さんの艶のあるのどといい、市園さんのしっとりした舞といい、何度見てもいいね。
そのとおりどす。
素晴らしい❤何と 美しい❤ 姿よし、踊りよし、いやー素晴らしい🎉🎉🎉
Que lindo !
いち園はんてはんなりしてて、芸妓はんの鏡みたいなお人😊
❤
Great song, I'm in a frency now!
もみ鶴さんはええ声したはるわ。
Das wird mein Weckruf.
i found it in a second hand store in kyoto
What doest the song said? It was very good dans, very delicate.
The song is called Uji-cha (tea from Uji). They sing about the tea about the tea from Uji. It’s a song for spring time.
地の方絶品、
우지챠....
nime
Hey ! I know this song and the dance but from a different school dance than her s ! *o*
Why she have a different hairstyle?
If you're referring to the geiko, I know that each geiko's wig is custom and original to each geiko. Older or more experienced geiko may have different hairstyles than those of younger geiko.
Edit: Or, if you're comparing the geiko from the maiko, the geiko wears heavier wigs than maiko. Maiko use their own hair, so their hairstyles are smaller, but more decorated than the geiko to express youth and innocence. Plainer, less flashy hair accessories symbolize the simplicity and woman-ness of the geiko after being so experienced.
so wht style of obi does ichisono wear?
A low hanging version of the Ginza Musubi
「宇治茶」 "Ujicha"を踊る市園芸妓 「Geiko Ichisono」
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音声が小さい。
Watafak que chaca chaca estaran hablando estos chinitos
Uji cha se traduce como: té de uji (la bebida). uji es la región donde se cultiva el té más apreciado de Japón.
Maravilhosa. Dança divinamente bem. Que perfeição nos movimentos. Parabens pela performance e apresentação maravilhosa.