Traditional music [Archive]

nhannah

Oct 8, 2005, 05:01

Anybody else out there enjoy listening to traditional Japanese music ?

Kara_Nari

Oct 8, 2005, 15:42

Yes, I love the sound of the shamisen and the drums.
So mesmerising! I would love to learn to play one day.
I have played a little of the korean drum... I think I just like making lots of noise.

Index

Oct 8, 2005, 16:06

I like shakuhachi music, and enka (don't tell anyone though)...

Kinsao

Oct 8, 2005, 23:25

I haven't listened to traditional Japanese music, but I would really like to! Can anyone recommend some good contemporary Japanese musicians or groups that play in the traditional style?

nhannah

Oct 9, 2005, 01:35

check out Agatsuma-some good stuff

Kinsao

Oct 9, 2005, 01:51

Thanks! I will! :cool:

kala83

Aug 22, 2007, 13:22

Yes, I love the sound of the shamisen and the drums.
So mesmerising! I would love to learn to play one day.
I have played a little of the korean drum... I think I just like making lots of noise.
I have to agree I love Japanese Traditional music...epically Shamisen, I really like the theater music to like Kabuki, and Bunraku they just have lovely sounds..I would love to learn how to play Shamisen some day

masaegu

Aug 22, 2007, 14:53

I recommend the Yoshida Brothers if you like the sound of the shamisen. You can see their videos on Youtube for a start.

xLainyLoo

Aug 29, 2007, 09:37

Ahh it's gorgeous!! I love listening to the traditional music of different cultures, but especially Japan's.

gaige

Nov 21, 2007, 11:39

umekichi is my favorite singer, and gion kouta is my favorite song!!!

pugtm

Nov 24, 2007, 12:21

is there a official troupe for the emperor or military or something?
usually military symphonies and choirs and such are amazing id be pretty surprised if that wasn't true for a country for japan

undrentide

Nov 28, 2007, 09:51

is there a official troupe for the emperor or military or something?
usually military symphonies and choirs and such are amazing id be pretty surprised if that wasn't true for a country for japan

The Imperial Household Agency of Japan has a department specialized in music, and they play 雅楽 gagaku (Japanese Imperial Court Music).
http://www.kunaicho.go.jp/e08/ed08-01.html

Chi65

Jan 2, 2008, 06:20

Why not trying a more experimental shamisen, to hear what is possible?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWJrMA3zJ5o

or this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5rs7pfZuPs

Enjoy!

Dogen Z

Jan 3, 2008, 21:52

This video clip uses both traditional Japanese music and art. You might like it.

http://www.atomfilms.com/film/walk_bamboo_bush.jsp

:cool:

Mycernius

Jan 4, 2008, 02:19

I like the traditional drums. I only have 1 CD with it on though.