A powerful shamisen solo that resonates across the land of Tsugaru.
A collection of Tsugaru shamisen performances by Katsuaki Sawada. With powerful plectrum handling and a precise sense of rhythm, this work records the expressiveness and powerful sound that go beyond the boundaries of traditional music.
This album captures the diverse tones of the Tsugaru shamisen and its improvisational performance with overwhelming realism. Sawada Katsuaki's performance is technically skilled yet expressive, with clear emotional ups and downs, and a striking contrast between stillness and movement. The sharpness of the plectrum and the deep resonance coexist, and the melody evokes the landscape of a snowy country. The recording is vivid, with such realism that you can even hear the resonance of the instrument's wood and the tension of the skin. While based on tradition, the performance has a unique structure that simultaneously instills a sense of tension and relief in the listener. This album transcends its value as folk music and reaches a level of expressive art.
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Tsugaru Jyongara Bushi (Solo)
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Ringo Bushi ~ Tosa No Sunayama ~ Tsugaru Jinku (Solo)
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Tsugaru Aiya Bushi (Solo)
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Tsugaru Jyongara Bushi (Ensemble)
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