homa ni umai! yosh!( 10 months ago by samuraiviking)
homa ni umai! yosh!
I believe this is ...( 8 months ago by echoette)
I believe this is the version used in the film - at least that's what the director said in the film's commentary track - that it was a traditional song and that they'd used the Sakamoto version. It is gorgeous and haunting and was perfect for the film.
I became acquainted ...( 8 months ago by enilegnave21)
I became acquainted with this beautiful and moving piece of music in the closing scene of 'A Japanese Story.' I was so moved at the end of the movie that the tears were coming steady. This music did nothing to stem the tide.
It has been very difficult for me to find this as I did not know the name, but tonight I am here listening again.
Thanks so much for posting this.
What are the words they are singing?
Can anyone edify me? Thank you, Domo arigato gozaimasu
Array( 8 months ago by enilegnave21)
A mi me pas ó lo mismo, ISCANDER...
quedé tan conmovida al final de la película A Japanese Story, y esta música me dejó aún más conmovida.
Esta no es la versión de la película, pero aún así, es delicada y bella... llena de un sentimiento que las palabras con consigüen expresar.
Gracias por haber dej ado aquí tus palabras.
Estoy completamente de acuerdo.
I believe that at ...( 8 months ago by enilegnave21)
I believe that at the end of the film it says the song is based on the traditional song by Ryuichi. Does anyone have any idea where the name Elizabeth Drake comes from associated to this music and the movie.
This one seems a bit thinner and less orchestrated than the movie version, perhaps it was re-recorded for the film.
Nevertheless, this song is very moving.
I saw someone said the lyric translation is posted here, I wish to find them.
I have a desire to know what they're singing.
Thanks
While trying to ...( 8 months ago by enilegnave21)
While trying to find the translation of the Japanese provided by Aleancelo I came upon another spelling for this music. It is traditional from Okinawa. The spelling is Tinsagu nu Hana. I found a lovely version by Rimi Natsukawa that is not quite so long, but lovely. It is on YT.
From there a search for the new spelling led me to Wikipedia where there was quite a entry which I will share with you here.
Tinsagu nu Hana ( ...( 8 months ago by enilegnave21)
Tinsagu nu Hana (Okinawan てんさぐぬはな "the Balsam Flowers") sometimes also Tensagu nu Hana. Okinawan kids squeeze sap from balsam flowers to stain their fingernails. The lyrics are Confucian teachings. Of the 6 verses, the 1stt 3 relate to filial piety, while the last 3 to respecting one's body goals.
Each verse has the same exact number of notes using solely Ryukyuan language metric devices. (contd.)
(contd. pt2) The ...( 8 months ago by enilegnave21)
(contd. pt2) The English translation tells of the content of the verses but fails to convey the precison beauty of the song:
There's no point in ...( 8 months ago by enilegnave21)
There's no point in possessing magnificent jewelry if you don't maintain it; those who maintain their bodies will live life wonderfully. The desires of the person who lives sincerely will always run true as a result she will prosper. You can do anything if you try, but you can't if you don't.
Lyrics: Just as my ...( 8 months ago by enilegnave21)
Lyrics: Just as my fingernails are stained w/ the pigment from balsalm flowers, my heart is painted w/ parents' teachings. Although the stars in the sky are countable, the teachings of my parents are not. Just as ships that run in the night are guided to safety by the northstar, I am guided by my parents who gave birth to me watch over me.
It's Elizabeth ...( 7 months ago by kabukiqueen85)
It's Elizabeth Drake's version of this song that is used in the film "a Japanese Story". At least that's what it says on the international movie database. I think both versions are very beautiful.
I finally got ...( 4 months ago by tommyk77)
I finally got through the whole album the other day. It's odd. I liked alot of the tracks. The one with the indian singer is pretty cool. This one is very repetitive. "You do me" is awesome though. next up, BTTB *opens up itunes store*
Thanks! I love this ...( 3 months ago by casanovapaolo)
Thanks! I love this song!!
I actually liked ...( 3 months ago by Aleancelo)
I actually liked the way it was sung from 5:27 then onwards.
this song RULES!( 3 months ago by JxOxNxNxY)
this song RULES!
I knew this song by ...( 3 months ago by JesusdeCanarias)
I knew this song by the film "A Japanese Story"...real good... Strongly recommended
this song is great ...( 2 months ago by Yuuka007)
this song is great
I like it ^.^ 3 thx for posting!
Pretty song. Got ...( 2 months ago by OrkelTree)
Pretty song. Got here accidentally. Is this an old Japanese folk song?
Pardon my ignorance, but Mr. Ryuichi is making me crazy about his sort of music.
this is sanshin, ...( 1 month ago by francoamerica)
this is sanshin, why do they show shamisen?
Because is the ...( 1 month ago by SeBoiss)
Because is the principal instrument in this song !!!!
this song was in ...( 1 month ago by Peorth15)
this song was in the german movie "Kirschbl üte - Hanami" ..i LOVE it!! (movie + songs :D)
does anybody has is as MP3 and would like to send me??? ._.~
What is the ...( 1 month ago by ArekkusuOS)
What is the difference between Shamisen and Sanshin?
How can music be so ...( 1 month ago by myfathersmolly)
How can music be so strikingly beautiful? This actually hurts to listen to. It makes me think of things impossible to change. It's music you close your eyes to, you can't control yourself when you hear it. Amazing and beautiful. I sincerely love it.
It has been very difficult for me to find this as I did not know the name, but tonight I am here listening again.
Thanks so much for posting this.
What are the words they are singing?
Can anyone edify me? Thank you, Domo arigato gozaimasu
ó lo mismo, ISCANDER... quedé tan conmovida al final de la película A Japanese Story, y esta música me dejó aún más conmovida. Esta no es la versión de la película, pero aún así, es delicada y bella... llena de un sentimiento que las palabras con consigüen expresar. Gracias por haber dej
ado aquí tus palabras. Estoy completamente de acuerdo.
This one seems a bit thinner and less orchestrated than the movie version, perhaps it was re-recorded for the film.
Nevertheless, this song is very moving.
I saw someone said the lyric translation is posted here, I wish to find them.
I have a desire to know what they're singing.
Thanks
From there a search for the new spelling led me to Wikipedia where there was quite a entry which I will share with you here.
てんさぐぬはな "the Balsam Flowers") sometimes also Tensagu nu Hana. Okinawan kids squeeze sap from balsam flowers to stain their fingernails. The lyrics are Confucian teachings. Of the 6 verses, the 1stt 3 relate to filial piety, while the last 3 to respecting one's body
goals.
Each verse has the same exact number of notes using solely Ryukyuan language
metric devices. (contd.)
beauty of the song:
as a result she will prosper. You can do anything if you try, but you can't if you don't.
watch over me.
I like it ^.^
3 thx for posting!
üte - Hanami" ..i LOVE it!! (movie + songs :D) does anybody has is as MP3 and would like to send me??? ._.~