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Yagi Bushi

八木節

[Genres]Minyo
[Schule]Min'yo

Geschichte (Takahashi Yujiro):

This beloved Bon dance song from Yagi (Gunma Pref.) has a driving rhythm performed on a hand-gong and various drums - but most uniquely, on upturned sake barrels (here replaced by tsuzumi struck with beaters). Several long ballads are sung to this melody; this is a snippet from the start of the story of the Robin Hood figure Kunisada Chuji (1810-50). The lyrics end with one of several formulas.

The famous Kunisada Chuji was born in renowned Kunisada Village, Sawagori District, Joshu Province. His father's name was Chubei; Chuji was their second son. Born with a chivalrous spirit, he would willingly fight to help others.

He became a great gambling boss, envied by all. In 1846, mid-autumn, he built a gambling palace. There he passed each day in gaming battles - today, tomorrow, everyday.

Well, I'd like to continue this tale further: a long and skilful performance would be wonderful. But a long and untalented one would upset the gathering, so as voices cry out "Stop! Stop!", I'll halt my tale right here.

Yagi Bushi spielt auf den folgenden Alben

Album Künstler

Melody of Japan - Brightness of Summer Koto : Pro Musica Nipponia
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This beloved Bon dance song from Yagi (Gunma Pref.) has a driving rhythm performed on a hand-gong and various drums - but most uniquely, on upturned sake barrels (here replaced by tsuzumi struck with beaters). Several long ballads are sung to this melody; this is a snippet from the start of the story of the Robin Hood figure Kunisada Chuji (1810-50). The lyrics end with one of several formulas.

The famous Kunisada Chuji was born in renowned Kunisada Village, Sawagori District, Joshu Province. His father's name was Chubei; Chuji was their second son. Born with a chivalrous spirit, he would willingly fight to help others.

He became a great gambling boss, envied by all. In 1846, mid-autumn, he built a gambling palace. There he passed each day in gaming battles - today, tomorrow, everyday.

Well, I'd like to continue this tale further: a long and skilful performance would be wonderful. But a long and untalented one would upset the gathering, so as voices cry out "Stop! Stop!", I'll halt my tale right here.

Copyright 1999 - Dr David W. Hughes
e-mail dh6@soas.ac.uk

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