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  • @ShamisenTokyo
    @ShamisenTokyo  Před 5 lety +1998

    *Want to Learn Shamisen? - We have started Lessons and have even prepared affordable shamisen for beginners!! You can even see them in the video below!
    or just go to bit.ly/LearnShamisen​
    $100 Shamsen VS $20,000 Shamisen showdown! -- czcams.com/video/PqKCEnEdNr4/video.html
    Thanks for all the love and we will see you again soon!

    • @AutumnRed
      @AutumnRed Před 5 lety +17

      are they planning to do more international releases? I can only listen to two of their albums in Europe and even on japanese websites like ototoy where I could buy digital copies of their music there are only limited albums, but when I look after physical CDs on japanese shops I see they have more albums and even a live DVD I'd really like to buy, but just not in a physical format. The albums on their website linked to iTunes aren't either available in Europe :(

    • @konkarthebadgermechpilot5374
      @konkarthebadgermechpilot5374 Před 5 lety +11

      This is nice.

    • @TonyBlundetto86
      @TonyBlundetto86 Před 4 lety +14

      I've always wanted to learn how to play shamisen since i was a kid. Obviously impossible from Spain. I am trying at least to learn japanese properly, that's a start. 2 years now and still a newbie.

    • @Blume5813
      @Blume5813 Před 4 lety +7

      Tokio cool

    • @mattiasli
      @mattiasli Před 4 lety +11

      very very beautiful, please never stop playing the shamisen.

  • @dogboy0912
    @dogboy0912 Před 3 lety +10693

    So you're telling me the Japanese have been shredding for like 400 years?

    • @luke88martin
      @luke88martin Před 3 lety +751

      Try 1000

    • @roymarquis5981
      @roymarquis5981 Před 3 lety +387

      Way before the Bible/thora/islam was even born.

    • @Gorabora
      @Gorabora Před 3 lety +574

      lmao no quick search tells that the shamisen comes from the 1600s, japan's history is fairly recent but that's what makes it impressive

    • @MrFlatage
      @MrFlatage Před 3 lety +222

      @@Gorabora When we played this in caves we called it Rock. Our vocabulary was limited in the Stone Age. ;-)

    • @twilight_mourner1865
      @twilight_mourner1865 Před 3 lety +155

      well... according to google, the first guitar was made in the 15th century and the shamisen was made in the 16th century.
      I believe there were bards, but shredding? im hella sure there are!

  • @grey9803
    @grey9803 Před 4 lety +11636

    When you're obsessed with metal but your parents are traditional

    • @chrystianmim
      @chrystianmim Před 4 lety +558

      progressive shamisen shred metal (lmao)

    • @thecosmicfish
      @thecosmicfish Před 4 lety +102

      I laughed

    • @okaminess
      @okaminess Před 4 lety +60

      LOL 😂

    • @ragnid
      @ragnid Před 3 lety +83

      Totally perfect combo

    • @beamer-au
      @beamer-au Před 3 lety +79

      I can't believe that they don't have frets on their instruments.

  • @matthewalvarojr.2634
    @matthewalvarojr.2634 Před rokem +555

    The fact that such a wide range of sound cane come from only three strings each is insane and a true testament to the skill of the players.

    • @Quagboy
      @Quagboy Před rokem +1

      Can

    • @matthewmcintosh4925
      @matthewmcintosh4925 Před 19 dny

      Sad person, a nonenglish speaker had a fat thumb moment. @Quagboy how sad your life must be. Giggidy.

  • @mitchellwilburn
    @mitchellwilburn Před 10 měsíci +223

    Imagine being a samurai in 1790 and getting your mind completely blown by two shamisen players

    • @ZOROASTED
      @ZOROASTED Před 2 měsíci

      imagine getting your dick blown

    • @joedent3323
      @joedent3323 Před měsícem

      Id be looking to have something blown other than my mind...
      ... my socks. Off.

    • @matthewmcintosh4925
      @matthewmcintosh4925 Před 19 dny +4

      Imagine thinking your a jedi knight In 1977.

  • @OsirisT
    @OsirisT Před 5 lety +2834

    Every shamisen song sounds like the intro to a badass movie scene

    • @levykenway1471
      @levykenway1471 Před 5 lety +7

      @Luka Josephi lol

    • @livedandletdie
      @livedandletdie Před 4 lety +90

      Too me all Shamisen songs sounds the same... Absolutely bloody amazing.. It's amazing how it can be so blood pumping to hear, yet so calming and soothing.

    • @jasperyoung2466
      @jasperyoung2466 Před 4 lety +5

      The Major Excellent way of wording the feeling!

    • @izzasanchez1216
      @izzasanchez1216 Před 4 lety +5

      I coundnt agree more to you hahha

    • @acuifexjt5424
      @acuifexjt5424 Před 4 lety +10

      Epic anime ost

  • @Tritachion
    @Tritachion Před 5 lety +5455

    "You need electric guitars for real metal!" - _picks up Shamisen_ "Hold my Sake."

    • @Amoogus
      @Amoogus Před 5 lety +22

      Look up miracle of sound seikero shadows die twice song. He does a literal guitar solo on that this thing and it's great.

    • @Kierawolf
      @Kierawolf Před 5 lety +13

      Okay this one made me snicker so points for you.

    • @winfight4urlove398
      @winfight4urlove398 Před 5 lety +14

      I love to learn how play shamisen

    • @kiddhkane
      @kiddhkane Před 4 lety +15

      How is this metal? I swear, people will call everything that's good "rock" or "metal".

    • @mrsleep0000
      @mrsleep0000 Před 4 lety +19

      @@kiddhkane Seriously, this is closer to bluegrass than metal.

  • @thecatladytm7172
    @thecatladytm7172 Před 2 lety +444

    I love how whenever they play together, they aren't _quite_ in tune with eachother. That may sound grating in western music because we're fixed into equal temprament, but it sounds right at home here. Absolutely gorgeous!

    • @sach1485
      @sach1485 Před rokem +2

      Isn't that basically counterpoint ?

    • @thecatladytm7172
      @thecatladytm7172 Před rokem +60

      @@sach1485 Not really? They're mostly playing in unison, the (relatively) same pitches and rhythms. It's just a quirk of microtonal string instruments honestly, but western musicians are trained to minimize it as much as possible (I'm a violinist). Eastern styles like the microtonal sound more, so they're more relaxed with it.

    • @Hmm-mq5tt
      @Hmm-mq5tt Před rokem +23

      Shamisen goes out of tune very quickly. In theatre performances the helper of the artist changes the instrument in the lulls.

    • @alessiocai9952
      @alessiocai9952 Před rokem +1

      Counterpoint is note against note.

    • @elisluksik2704
      @elisluksik2704 Před rokem +1

      I don't hear they would be out of tune at the start (this instruments tune out quickly) also this type of music is about rhythm not really about perfection in itself which western music needs. Like hearing differently tuned violins would be maddening.

  • @fedoramaster6035
    @fedoramaster6035 Před rokem +1579

    East Asian instruments are so criminally underrated. It’s like the best parts of electric guitar and the best parts of banjo. Edit: found out recently that shamisen are traditionally covered in the skins of cats or dogs. Not epic

    • @Belchmaster41
      @Belchmaster41 Před rokem +11

      I agree, but with some Guitars, you don't know which one is Muted

    • @Republic_Of_Vicoria_Official
      @Republic_Of_Vicoria_Official Před rokem +39

      The shamisen is sometimes called the "Japanese banjo"

    • @JMarieCAlove
      @JMarieCAlove Před rokem +26

      How is it underrated? Japanese instruments are still very popular in Japan, as you can see in this video and the Japanese citizens are very proud and appreciative of their music and traditional music. Maybe not as much in other countries, but every country appreciates their own traditional musical instruments and music.

    • @BaraTwoswords
      @BaraTwoswords Před rokem +5

      Not so much any type of instrument but if the person perfoming has music inside them, they could rock out playing spoons. It is the person where the music comes from through whatever instrument they happen to pick up to play.

    • @fedoramaster6035
      @fedoramaster6035 Před rokem +14

      @@JMarieCAlove lol considering probably every human being alive right now knows what a guitar is, I’d say a shamisen is pretty underrated 😂. Edit: also, find me someone who unironically listens to Gregorian chant or opera. Or sings broadside ballads.

  • @SHA3DOW_
    @SHA3DOW_ Před 3 lety +4956

    I'm here from 'Those Snow White Notes'

    • @deus757
      @deus757 Před 3 lety +82

      Same here bro

    • @miyu8823
      @miyu8823 Před 3 lety +75

      still gotta a long way to go pal, i recommend yoshida brothers to starters

    • @ihathn0soul925
      @ihathn0soul925 Před 3 lety +15

      Same omg

    • @gnomesRus2
      @gnomesRus2 Před 3 lety +41

      First episode was fantastic

    • @malickv
      @malickv Před 3 lety +17

      Same 😂 I don't expect that 😂😂

  • @atillaozturk7075
    @atillaozturk7075 Před 3 lety +3047

    I like the way Japan held onto their traditions and customs and still managed to be a global economic power

    • @ericsteele3520
      @ericsteele3520 Před 3 lety +293

      It is pretty easy to do when you can spend your entire government budget on investments, social programs, education, and infrastructure, rather than military.

    • @mjd4287
      @mjd4287 Před 3 lety +51

      @Name yeah but U.S.A is Japan's biggest ally

    • @mjd4287
      @mjd4287 Před 3 lety +41

      @Name oh shit China and Japan hate each other though

    • @nikw3026
      @nikw3026 Před 3 lety +6

      China is the same.

    • @yfmbeat
      @yfmbeat Před 3 lety +6

      Türkler her yerde 😂😂

  • @RacqDar
    @RacqDar Před rokem +116

    This is rock n roll, bluegrass and delta blues all in one and they're shredding it like metal. Brilliant.

  • @marzblaq7267
    @marzblaq7267 Před 7 měsíci +88

    Ok I’ll admit it, as a born and raised Black American, I freaking love the sound of the shamisen. It’s like bad ass and elegant at the same time ✨

  • @BladeLigerV
    @BladeLigerV Před 3 lety +1498

    “Those Snow White Notes” will probably lead to a surge of interest in the instrument not only in Japan but all over the world. It’s great to see more attention drawn to classical arts like this.

    • @swordsmithing
      @swordsmithing Před 3 lety +28

      I actually was introduced to the shamisen through Kubo and the Two Strings, but Those Snow White Notes definitely increased my interest. It has such a unique sound.

    • @regular67
      @regular67 Před 3 lety +16

      This anime even reached me in central Europe, where we have our own unique music history and culture, yet I find shamisen one of the best sounding so called historical instruments

    • @user-pq1me5qw1k
      @user-pq1me5qw1k Před 2 lety +3

      Хотелось бы услышать этот инструмент и в классической европейской музыке

    • @winneracc
      @winneracc Před 2 lety +4

      saw a 1 minute clip of that anime and now im addicted to this instrument

    • @mdabaquin6998
      @mdabaquin6998 Před 2 lety +1

      @@swordsmithing ikr

  • @michaelbarr9139
    @michaelbarr9139 Před 3 lety +905

    I learned the song doesn't start until about 20 seconds in- the first 20 seconds or so with the yelp sound was a warm up and a way for blind musicians to let people know a show was about to start.

    • @sportyeight7769
      @sportyeight7769 Před 3 lety +109

      It's also a second tuning for their instruments

    • @japanfanatic1415
      @japanfanatic1415 Před 3 lety +1

      man these girls are not blind

    • @ShivamGupta-ss8ef
      @ShivamGupta-ss8ef Před 3 lety +99

      @@japanfanatic1415 in old times only blind musicians used to play shamisen. Hope it helps

    • @japanfanatic1415
      @japanfanatic1415 Před 3 lety +7

      @@ShivamGupta-ss8ef oh ok I thought blind musicians only played biwa but I guess not

    • @daomushin7070
      @daomushin7070 Před 3 lety +2

      that is awesome i did not know that

  • @stucky101
    @stucky101 Před rokem +26

    I like how both ladies switch Rythm-Shamisen and Lead-Shamisen. True 16th century Metal !

  • @UPTAUT
    @UPTAUT Před 8 měsíci +14

    The look on these girls' faces. They know they are playing the heck out of those shamisens. ❤

  • @adityachakrabarty9360
    @adityachakrabarty9360 Před 3 lety +2942

    Mashiro no oto shows how powerful anime is in spreading culture

    • @Drewking9999
      @Drewking9999 Před 3 lety +3

      Fr

    • @jacoporubini4308
      @jacoporubini4308 Před 3 lety +9

      true

    • @user-hx2po3vq1i
      @user-hx2po3vq1i Před 3 lety +57

      I recommend Kono oto Tomare. They used koto instead of shamisen.

    • @xernobell7845
      @xernobell7845 Před 3 lety +7

      @@user-hx2po3vq1i but do they have a god tier op ed soundtracks animation ?

    • @user-hx2po3vq1i
      @user-hx2po3vq1i Před 3 lety +23

      @@xernobell7845 for my pov they are unique in every aspect. I have my own favorites, so it's up to you to decide :)

  • @yannikbaltes3552
    @yannikbaltes3552 Před 3 lety +1858

    I got into this cause of the Wano-Intro of One Piece. Sooo dope.

  • @moonshineofthemoon8054
    @moonshineofthemoon8054 Před rokem +59

    It almost sounds like an electric guitars! Japan has some really good music.

  • @rupalivichare500
    @rupalivichare500 Před rokem +96

    When metal meets traditional this amazing piece is what we get. With greatest love from India.

  • @dmbr111
    @dmbr111 Před 4 lety +1321

    I loved this, but I cannot begin to describe how much our parrots loved this piece. I mean, it was like screaming teenagers at a Beatles concert in 1964. Our Senegal Talouse is still saying "Love you!" 5 minutes later. If you have parrots, play this for them!

    • @GBSheridan
      @GBSheridan Před 4 lety +33

      dmbr111 That is hilarious!

    • @horseenthusiast1250
      @horseenthusiast1250 Před 4 lety +67

      That's awesome! My budgie happily chirped along and made happy stellar jay noises.

    • @JohnDoe-uq2qd
      @JohnDoe-uq2qd Před 4 lety +26

      Why the fuck would you want a bird that screams like a teenager at a Beatles concert in 1964 in your house?

    • @ashleywhite1220
      @ashleywhite1220 Před 4 lety +69

      @@JohnDoe-uq2qd Because parrots are awesome.

    • @dmbr111
      @dmbr111 Před 4 lety +82

      @@JohnDoe-uq2qd, it's just how birds are. Loud with joy, loud with annoyance... just loud. Not every human being is meant to care for them, but it's an extraordinary gift to be loved and trusted by a bird.

  • @R0ADTRiPPiN
    @R0ADTRiPPiN Před 3 lety +2390

    “Hey I can’t find my guitar pick..”
    “I got you, here’s my windshield ice scraper.”

  • @aaronmoura1234
    @aaronmoura1234 Před rokem +92

    There chemistry and the way they carry each other notes the sounds the resonance everything about this video is so god damn perfect is crazy. These girls are like two shamisen goddesses playing with there fire burning hearts. This is true passion.

  • @Seb_da_Head
    @Seb_da_Head Před 9 měsíci +9

    Heavenly.
    Coming back to this every few months. Cathartic.

  • @teekay851
    @teekay851 Před 3 lety +318

    I actually like the "Hee!"s and "Hups!" that shamisen performers do, its a shame they stop because it gets me hyped all the time, i dont even know why but i love it.

  • @gerardoesparza8523
    @gerardoesparza8523 Před 3 lety +1901

    Mongols in their sailing ships 1281 be like : Why do i hear boss music?

    • @ezequieljazarotamerlan593
      @ezequieljazarotamerlan593 Před 3 lety +94

      @@gubruikertje Can you imagine a collaboration between these girls and batzorig Vaanchig or The Hu, in a song talking about the attempted invasion of Kublai Khan in Japan?

    • @poof9327
      @poof9327 Před 3 lety +8

      @@gubruikertje yup I like traditional Japanese music better.

    • @Alex-ln2id
      @Alex-ln2id Před 3 lety +27

      The didn't even fight the Japanese lol Typhoon level before the boss level was too hard

    • @elgeralto
      @elgeralto Před 3 lety +20

      Because the Storm of Clan Sakai is after them...

    • @yayaokok3561
      @yayaokok3561 Před 3 lety +8

      not to dis japanese, but it the outcome would be pretty much the same as the rest of what happend in Asia.

  • @T-araLover
    @T-araLover Před rokem +10

    Beautiful ladies playing beautiful music. What could be better ?? ❤

  • @mrs.g.9816
    @mrs.g.9816 Před 2 měsíci +5

    I wonder if the people on the street way down below could hear and marvel at the playing, feeling glad that some beautiful traditions are alive and kickin'!

  • @dukeofwalls412
    @dukeofwalls412 Před 4 lety +396

    Then the universe drops a gem on you like this and one is forever richer.

    • @steve0826
      @steve0826 Před 4 lety +9

      And the gem hit my head, I died on scene.
      (Sound from above) Damn!

    • @michaeldugan1738
      @michaeldugan1738 Před 4 lety +1

      Duke of Walls, Simply Steve Dudes, I totally get it. It was hard taking my eyes off the artists and my ears off their music, but the beautiful, glorious afternoon sunset that blessed Tokyo on that day almost knocks me out.

  • @PRYRA
    @PRYRA Před 3 lety +623

    I could imagine this playing in the background of a dope anime fight

    • @Fardragon
      @Fardragon Před 3 lety +14

      czcams.com/video/rU8a3nbXR5g/video.html

    • @andremoerman963
      @andremoerman963 Před 3 lety +20

      if there is a small chance you re not referring to one piece watch his video and then one piece

    • @PRYRA
      @PRYRA Před 3 lety +1

      where's the uncensored version at though

    • @bernadettea9778
      @bernadettea9778 Před 3 lety +4

      Naruto rode to ninja had something like this as bg

    • @Fardragon
      @Fardragon Před 3 lety +1

      @Genghis Khan yes please?

  • @goukenslay7555
    @goukenslay7555 Před rokem +19

    Hearing the evolution of traditional instruments playing to a beat that is almost modern style is fascinating especially the shamisen since it is three stringed

  • @_BubbleFox_
    @_BubbleFox_ Před 5 měsíci +8

    Who else comes back to this video regularly? It’s just so beautiful

  • @ladnavar
    @ladnavar Před 3 lety +402

    if you've ever played an instrument without frets, you know how incredibly hard it must be to play the Shamisen like these two ladies!! true commitment is needed to reach this level of mastery

  • @TheSurgePhoenix
    @TheSurgePhoenix Před 5 lety +325

    Best part about this is how they both crack smiles at times. That's how you know they love what they do

    • @cosbypoop
      @cosbypoop Před 5 lety +33

      Love when you see a musician crack that specific smile. Like they were so far into the zone just KILLING IT, and for a second their conscious mind catches up and realizes HOT DAMN IT'S HAPPENING I'M DOING THIS

    • @Sevren_
      @Sevren_ Před 4 lety +6

      Glitchin AintEasy and then they screw up because they just consciously just realized they’re doing good

    • @rooseveltdumornay4954
      @rooseveltdumornay4954 Před 4 lety +8

      It made me happy to see them smiling. It's when you know they're enjoying the moment and having fun

    • @TheDuncskunk
      @TheDuncskunk Před 4 lety +3

      笑顔で心が踊ります。

  • @mitchellmaerz8429
    @mitchellmaerz8429 Před rokem +12

    I knew once long ago of a woman from Japan Hiroshima she practiced music and was in communications she was amazing very amazing person May the wind be with you wherever you are.

  • @jcortese3300
    @jcortese3300 Před 5 měsíci +3

    That is the most metal I've ever heard an acoustic instrument go. Brilliant playing.

  • @NeoZwo
    @NeoZwo Před 3 lety +241

    the calm smile from the lady on the left while she plays the wildest tunes brings peace direct in my heart and soul

  • @shinobukochou1044
    @shinobukochou1044 Před 2 lety +601

    I love japanese traditions
    The house interior/exterior
    The music
    The clothing
    The sceneries
    Tradition
    So beautiful,

  • @Markneedslove
    @Markneedslove Před rokem +6

    My grandpa was blind for 19 years but when he listen to this music a miracle happen, know he can hear.

  • @wingman2831123
    @wingman2831123 Před rokem +15

    あまりにも素晴らしい。日本人なら誰だってこの三味線の音色には魅了されます。😊

  • @kennyma4904
    @kennyma4904 Před 3 lety +428

    When I'm actually going to learn a instrument in the future, I always thought of the piano and violin, but this shit is INSANE.

    • @asquirrel7757
      @asquirrel7757 Před 3 lety +24

      I always went for drums as my main pick for learning a instrument but oh my fucking God this is actually insane how good it sounds

    • @Xaforn
      @Xaforn Před 3 lety +9

      I love the violin and play it but this seems quite fun as well, I need to try the fiddle as well

    • @SenkoLoaf
      @SenkoLoaf Před 2 lety +5

      These are all very expensive instruments, but as someone who has played guitar for 11 years, I'm ready for something new, and after I learn guzheng, this is on top of my list. Then comes the Koto

    • @katty01
      @katty01 Před 2 lety +1

      WTF man, I was just talking about this with a friend and my husband. I was telling them I wanted to learn the piano, violin, or sax. But this instrument is FIRE 🔥✨

    • @mibrahimsevgi
      @mibrahimsevgi Před 2 lety

      right?

  • @baky5372
    @baky5372 Před 2 lety +1838

    One piece showed me this instrument and now I've discovered these girls and their music and I'm just in pure awe.
    I need MORE

    • @ismailkhadouch7348
      @ismailkhadouch7348 Před 2 lety +58

      So am not the only one who noticed and came here looking for this instrument

    • @samavegeta9060
      @samavegeta9060 Před 2 lety +13

      Then look (those snow white note) its an animé with shamisen

    • @coreyengwall6779
      @coreyengwall6779 Před 2 lety +46

      One Piece and Demon Slayer brought me here

    • @majorxmelee
      @majorxmelee Před 2 lety +9

      Give the Yoshida Brothers a listen my friend

    • @marimo6870
      @marimo6870 Před 2 lety +2

      Noice same here

  • @user-nn7jv2tl1n
    @user-nn7jv2tl1n Před 5 dny

    この三味線の演奏を聴いてると胸の奥から
    熱く込み上げてくるものを感じます。
    父方の祖母が津軽出身です。
    何かDNAを動かすものがあるのかと。
    日本人に生まれてよかった!と思えた瞬間。

  • @stephaniegee8
    @stephaniegee8 Před rokem +10

    So many emotions hearing this. Hard to explain🙂 to add two very talented and amazing ladies who radiate confidence just make me want to show every young little girl that these ladies are someone to look up to! The kimono are quite beautiful!!!

  • @robhall2570
    @robhall2570 Před 4 lety +699

    How is this possible with only three strings!?
    My head is mushed!
    Absolutely awesome!

    • @littlebrownrockz-m11zzy98
      @littlebrownrockz-m11zzy98 Před 4 lety +6

      Robert Hall I believe two strings

    • @venkatjagadeesh8142
      @venkatjagadeesh8142 Před 4 lety +2

      @@littlebrownrockz-m11zzy98 5:38

    • @fanBBL
      @fanBBL Před 4 lety +22

      @@littlebrownrockz-m11zzy98 No, three. Shamisen litteraly means "three strings"

    • @chrispham6599
      @chrispham6599 Před 4 lety +7

      @@littlebrownrockz-m11zzy98 There are three tuning pegs, you blind idiot!

    • @iansoler4417
      @iansoler4417 Před 4 lety +3

      The strings are made of different materials then we use and are a bit stronger

  • @ljnecesito
    @ljnecesito Před 4 lety +258

    The best sound track when you are fighting with your demons inside your head.

    • @user-oq5yr1kp1d
      @user-oq5yr1kp1d Před 3 lety +7

      For me it makes me imagine scene like this : gotta go catch fish in a small boat on a rough cold winter sea
      and the wind is roaring , you gotta keep your mind strong or you might fall into sea

    • @emanuelldaluzcaminha9122
      @emanuelldaluzcaminha9122 Před 3 lety

      Uot

    • @Belchmaster41
      @Belchmaster41 Před 3 lety +1

      or, dealing with Tower Tooth on your last life in Twisted Metal: Head-On w/ less than 1/2 a bar of health remaining after clearing stage 1

    • @yeadontwearitout
      @yeadontwearitout Před 3 lety

      OK Inuyasha..

    • @Theredrain6
      @Theredrain6 Před 3 lety

      what demons?

  • @user-ey9ex6zl5v
    @user-ey9ex6zl5v Před rokem +83

    素晴らしい演奏、、日本人以外の人にもわかってもらえれるのはうれしい、感動しかない、

  • @namratasinharay4968
    @namratasinharay4968 Před 7 měsíci +5

    I never heard such a sound. It's so strong and bold. Felt like a statement! And the sync was too good. Fireworks!!

  • @ibrahimmoussatankari978
    @ibrahimmoussatankari978 Před 3 lety +637

    I am here after watch the first episode of "Mashiro no oto"

  • @BlackuKnighto
    @BlackuKnighto Před 3 lety +1028

    When you find out that you're 1% Japanese

  • @1683clifton
    @1683clifton Před rokem +6

    I searched Shamisen because of Marty Friedman's interview. I cried the whole time. Tears plunging down my face I had no idea. Thank you.
    I was entertained

  • @dc1397
    @dc1397 Před 2 lety +26

    I like how they smile at each other because they know they're kicking ass right now.

  • @kevinlane7555
    @kevinlane7555 Před 3 lety +284

    For everyone who compares this to guitar....pleas keep in mind that like violins and other symphonic stringed instruments, the shamisen has no frets for reference...it's up to you to get your fingers in the correct positions!!!....These ladies seem to be accomplishing that quite well!!!!...

    • @MujjOMusic
      @MujjOMusic Před 3 lety +15

      Just like harmonica we cant see the notes but once we mastered it we can feel the note that what these ladies accomplished

    • @JessCorey
      @JessCorey Před 3 lety +10

      A close Western cousin would be the African Banjo....we had a Banjo player in a band that I was in who was of Sino-Korean Ancestry and she.. played this for us by de-tuning and removing two strings for us once on her birthday...it was awesome....

    • @safaamodir5593
      @safaamodir5593 Před 3 lety +1

      Hell yeah they got a grip on their instruments for sure

    • @thorstenwyzgol5041
      @thorstenwyzgol5041 Před 3 lety +1

      well only beginner guitar players count the frets they have to grip and i know that fretless instrument beginners also mark the positions down. it does matter where you grip between the guitar frets as well, as the sound might deterioriate if you dont grip near the steel bound. the fretless and frets dont determine the difficulty to learn the instrument, but the freedom the instrument gives you. an overwhelming freedom where you can pick from a huge spectrum of sounds within a few centimeter demands a lot of talent.thats just my take on this discussion.

    • @indoorsandout3022
      @indoorsandout3022 Před 3 lety +2

      Mountain Banjo doesn't have frets either. I've made 3 of them so far. But there's double the range of a regular 5 string banjo. (Most commercially made banjos only have 4 strings, but there's also a bass string with it's own seperate peg on folk style banjos.)

  • @JustMe-zm4xb
    @JustMe-zm4xb Před rokem +6

    Playing it on speaker and on earphones is like heaven and earth...like you can feel the vibrations in the air

  • @TurlasThe6
    @TurlasThe6 Před rokem +26

    Even the tuning at the beginning is a joy to listen to. It just feels like part of the performance...which I think it is? If it is, it works, that I can say! Beautiful stuff!

  • @NikitaKucherenko
    @NikitaKucherenko Před 3 lety +328

    I am very glad that the anime Mashiro no Oto has introduced many people to the traditional musical culture of Japan.

    • @methandtopology
      @methandtopology Před 3 lety +21

      Meanwhile for me the shamisen has introduced me to Mashiro no Oto XD

    • @guldar360
      @guldar360 Před 2 lety +2

      @@methandtopology me too! XD

    • @goulven05
      @goulven05 Před 2 lety +3

      I watch NHK a lot with my grandma, I got introduced to the shamisen there lmao

  • @pogmonke5217
    @pogmonke5217 Před 4 lety +451

    This anime opening is different from the rest.

    • @miyatenmeiritsu1810
      @miyatenmeiritsu1810 Před 4 lety +15

      Because this shamisen is more anime than most other instruments.

  • @kaimagnus
    @kaimagnus Před rokem +14

    Awesome!
    These skilled, talented and beautiful girls are absolutely shredding!
    It was really cool to see the one on the right playing what looked like a tap trick at 2:49.
    When I first started playing guitar I learned to do a trick that is played like that to make it sound like I was able to play really fast. lol.
    These girls are ACTUALLY able to play really fast and really good!
    Very impressive and enjoyable! Bravo! 👏🏻👍🏻
    Edit: They would have been superstars anywhere from about 150 years ago and on back!
    Probably reserved for the Emperor's palace performances and national celebrations.
    Thank you for the performance. 😁

  • @lostpeace709
    @lostpeace709 Před 6 měsíci +5

    I am literally hypnotized and enchanted by the sound of this instrument, simply fantastic 🥲

  • @alistairmcelwee7467
    @alistairmcelwee7467 Před 3 lety +42

    My goodness these ladies are amazing! I had no idea traditional Japanese music could sound so much like rocking out.

  • @ismayilarifoglu6226
    @ismayilarifoglu6226 Před 5 lety +386

    Very intense. Samurai fights with dozens of villains under heavy rain....

  • @christopherarmstrong2710

    Beautiful kimonos and backdrop - performance was stunning as well!

  • @arlo6513
    @arlo6513 Před rokem +7

    Just finished Mashiro no oto. I can proudly say I'm in love with shamisen music

  • @tebukuro-ouji
    @tebukuro-ouji Před 2 lety +203

    お二人それぞれの演奏も素敵だし、二人揃った時は更に迫力が増してゾクゾクしました。素晴らしい演奏をありがとう。

  • @I_am_a_human_not_a_commodity

    Wasn't expecting to wake up to some awesome shamisen music, but here we are.

    • @a.deadgirl
      @a.deadgirl Před rokem +1

      Same! 🌈😍🙏beautiful day (of many I hope) you had 10 months ago. Now, this morning for me with this will grant me a beautiful day as well! Xoxo

  • @agalgonzalez
    @agalgonzalez Před rokem +3

    Those two are laying those tunes down in smoke and fire.

  • @redacted461
    @redacted461 Před 2 lety +17

    Nothing is more beautiful than traditional music and art.

  • @41tinman41
    @41tinman41 Před 3 lety +75

    What I love about the shamisen is that the music isn't confined to the strings. The sound the picks make reminds me people clapping or wooden geta hitting hardwood floor.

  • @shadowmod3
    @shadowmod3 Před 5 lety +1748

    this is more metal than metal.

    • @backstabbath2690
      @backstabbath2690 Před 5 lety +27

      shadow mode was just thinking it sounded like a metal riff

    • @backstabbath2690
      @backstabbath2690 Před 5 lety +33

      Tim Clark no it has a very bluesy melody to it that sounds like it could translate well to something metal. Listen to it and imagine it with a guitar

    • @cscene4
      @cscene4 Před 5 lety +22

      @@backstabbath2690 you should check out a band called "Wagakki Band". They actually mix this kind of traditional japanese music with rock/metal and it works really well.

    • @alexbeau348
      @alexbeau348 Před 5 lety +1

      so this is more metal than metalic metal ?
      czcams.com/video/vPTZmu_YX1Q/video.html

    • @hinatanishimura2002
      @hinatanishimura2002 Před 5 lety +21

      and the ironic part is that Tsugaru jongara bushi is a traditional japanese song...

  • @-_-johndead
    @-_-johndead Před 9 měsíci +6

    Така проста але, водночас глибока і хвилююча музика! Людському тілу і душі, потрібно зовсім не багато для щастя, й водночас увесь світ. Любов і повага японцям з України!

  • @sunbrah
    @sunbrah Před rokem +4

    Whenever I hear Shamisen I feel that spark, that fire inside of me. That's why whenever I feel sad or like giving up. I listen to Ki and Ki and motivation and passion returns in an instant. Shamisen just drives me forward

  • @sofiipote7
    @sofiipote7 Před 3 lety +61

    here after the first chapter of mashiro no oto
    I had heard it before but never really seen it played. I am blown away at how fast and accurate these musicians have to be

  • @edition-deluxe
    @edition-deluxe Před 5 lety +61

    These chicks are cold as hell! Traditional playing with a funky soulful modern twist.

  • @MailMe2Japan
    @MailMe2Japan Před rokem +10

    the finger picking reminds me of banjo. but the sound is distinctly Japanese. All that sound from 3 strings and talent and practice. Just beautiful.

  • @knightrider5828
    @knightrider5828 Před rokem +3

    Tht slight movement of the shoulders so gangsta. 🔥 🔥🔥🔥 THIS is TALENT

  • @zambonibob2026
    @zambonibob2026 Před 4 lety +108

    This makes my heart soar. The shamisen is such an exciting instrument! すげ!!!
    Update: I started playing Shamisen! I'm so happy this video was one of the contributing factors to my decision to pursue this instrument. Its been great so far.

  • @themaximum9474
    @themaximum9474 Před 5 lety +112

    3:48 everytime they do that noise my heart melts.

  • @IcecreamCat23
    @IcecreamCat23 Před rokem +3

    The precision and speed of fingers on the fingerboard just amazes me. I’m so memorized by the sound and movements . Also, Shamisens have such range for only having three strings 😅

  • @Thick_Cut
    @Thick_Cut Před 2 lety +9

    Just wow!!! Much respect to these ladies!
    女性を大いに尊重する

  • @cheekibreekibree1025
    @cheekibreekibree1025 Před 3 lety +80

    When gramps tells you he can't hear your sound

    • @mr.potter4622
      @mr.potter4622 Před 3 lety +4

      And then you realize he means steal it!

  • @DownButNotOutYet
    @DownButNotOutYet Před 4 lety +1160

    I'm confused, do I drink Moonshine or aged Sake to this ?

  • @bonaderrostem4064
    @bonaderrostem4064 Před rokem +11

    واو هذا رائع ومبدع جداً أجمل آلة وأروعها على الإطلاق

  • @Dodger0103
    @Dodger0103 Před rokem +7

    Wow they are amazing
    The music that comes out of this country is incredible 👏🙏

  • @L0R3NtheS0URL3M0N
    @L0R3NtheS0URL3M0N Před 3 lety +38

    Can we just take a second to appreciate how everything in this video was absolutely perfect in all means? The scenery, the playing, and those lovely kimono! Wow!

  • @hereLiesThisTroper
    @hereLiesThisTroper Před 3 lety +184

    Somehow, Shamisen to me sounds so appropriate in Wild Wild West movies.

    • @bledlbledlbledl
      @bledlbledlbledl Před 3 lety +66

      It makes perfect sense that it would, since a lot of those old westerns were based on samurai movies from Japan

    • @jondow7401
      @jondow7401 Před 3 lety +9

      @@bledlbledlbledl this is actually a cool piece of information that i did not know

    • @gofishblowfish
      @gofishblowfish Před 3 lety +8

      @@jondow7401 Check out Yojimbo & A Fistful of Dollars with Clint Eastwood: SAME MOVIE

    • @jeremybosse5088
      @jeremybosse5088 Před 3 lety +20

      well the sound is very loosely similar to a banjo

    • @lh4612
      @lh4612 Před 3 lety

      Your Eyes lol

  • @SchubertAloysius
    @SchubertAloysius Před rokem +6

    I have never met a Japanese before! Their culture is so impressive and rich with values. I hope someday i can visit them.

  • @maltirajak1383
    @maltirajak1383 Před rokem +10

    I am from India but I like the Japanese culture and music 🎶 and your performance was amazing

  • @MustafaKulle
    @MustafaKulle Před 4 lety +52

    Wow. This is heavy metal without electricity. すごい ね!!! 👏👏

  • @Flopsaurus
    @Flopsaurus Před 2 lety +51

    Their hands must be so tired after plucking at the strings for so long. Amazing performance!

  • @rexnemo
    @rexnemo Před 4 měsíci +5

    I watched an anime series about this instrument which was just so intriguing , the artwork and images along with the explanations and visual interpretation of the music were wonderful , a glimpse into an almost unknown artform . This is just wonderful bravo !

    • @corabertelsen7107
      @corabertelsen7107 Před 3 měsíci +1

      What was the anime called? I must know 🤩

    • @rexnemo
      @rexnemo Před 3 měsíci +2

      @rtelsen7107 The name of the anime is "Those Snow White Notes " It is good and the mother is such a character .😁

  • @tyloransunspell6393
    @tyloransunspell6393 Před rokem +8

    Absolutely incredible. Such skillful art.

  • @shooglechic
    @shooglechic Před 3 lety +20

    This clearly was metal music for this time period. WOW.

  • @tr_hh9182
    @tr_hh9182 Před 2 lety +1666

    I'm here because of that one scene of Zenitsu playing shamisen in Kimetsu no Yaiba 😭

  • @albertrodriguez5481
    @albertrodriguez5481 Před rokem +6

    Dude! This instrument totally Rocks!!

  • @user-fu6ki1sh9s
    @user-fu6ki1sh9s Před 7 měsíci +3

    listening to them play its just so peacefull and i feel like its slows down time while i listen to them

  • @loopene9278
    @loopene9278 Před 2 lety +20

    曲を聞いただけで目頭が熱くなる。弾いてる姿を見るだけでその大胆さに心が躍る。日本人に生まれて良かった。
    素晴らしい音色と美しさ、そしてその半襟すら潔くて感動してしまう。ありがとうございます。

  • @IBlack04
    @IBlack04 Před 5 lety +616

    ...Forget guitar, I'm learning the shamisen 0____o

    • @nate2611
      @nate2611 Před 5 lety +32

      Yeah I bet you still haven't.

    • @LaFlaneuse0
      @LaFlaneuse0 Před 5 lety +6

      Standard View steady on haha

    • @alexcarter8807
      @alexcarter8807 Před 5 lety +9

      I can't quite get into it but it seems like a bitchin' instrument.
      I used to be all about the theremin years and years ago, then I discovered the erhu, makes the same damn sound, much more controllable, and nice and low-tech. Lost all interest in the theremin.

    • @jackoblllllllll
      @jackoblllllllll Před 4 lety +3

      why not both?

    • @j.d.p219
      @j.d.p219 Před 4 lety +1

      Isn't the erhu a fiddle?

  • @domepiece11
    @domepiece11 Před rokem +5

    How wonderful to keep a traditional instrument alive.

  • @Stug314
    @Stug314 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Such a beautiful sound 😭