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Yagi Bushi

八木節

[ジャンル]民謡
[流派]Min'yo

発祥 (高橋祐次郎):

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.

八木節 は下記のアルバムに収録されています

アルバム アーティスト

Melody of Japan - Brightness of Summer 箏 : Pro Musica Nipponia
Play ButtonMin'yo - Folk Song from Japan - Takahashi Yujiro and friends
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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