Yoshida Brothers 2 Audio CD – CD, September 14, 2004

For those who are familiar with the sound and music of the Shamisen instrument, you will be blown away by this album if you enjoy giant leaps in musical creativity. Like playing rock and roll on a Harpsichord, these two brothers take their Shamisens, instruments created hundreds, if not, thousands of years ago, and play various genres of modern music with them. Some musical genres lend themselves better to the Shamisen than others but the experimentation is both appreciated and brilliant. The tract, "Kodo" is played with a Break Beat and is nothing short of genius. These two brothers have introduced the Shamisen to a whole new generation of young Japanese fans and I hope to the World. I can't wait to get to Japan to go to one of their concerts and hope I can see them even sooner in the States. Brilliant!

This album offers some very unique rhythmic variations with japanese instruments and sounds. I bought it because the online samples sounded interesting and different from what is normally heard in USA radio and music guides. I was not disappointed for this is a a very unique sound that is refreshing to my ear. ON the faster songs I would say these guy "Rock". I plan on getting some of their other volumes.

*THIS* album defines tsugaru shamisen. If someone asks you about Japanese music and mentions the shamisen, give them this album, especially the track Kodo (and the remixed track). They capture the essence and vibrancy of tsugaru shamisen and take it to a modern level. They are great shamisen players in their own right, but the modern twist adds a great flavor to a Japanese (excuse me, Ainu or Tsugaru) musical style.

this album is OK but not my favorite. Would like to find a copy of "The Best OF" Yoshida Brothers which was the best album recorded by them. Unfortunately you can't find a copy anywhere in Japan or the U.S.

The Yoshida Brothers have brought something new to the world of music.While the best known song on this CD is the theme for the illusive "WII" gaming system TV commercial, each and every song is a wonderful blend of traditional Japanese shamisan with a modern beat.If you are a fan of Japanese music, this is a nice addition to your collection.

I love the CD, I listen to it, converted it to mp3 format and listen to it constantly. I am happy to support these guys in their future endeavours. Kodo!!! One of my favorite songs! It will really get you going! :)

VERY GOOD

Young Japanese talent on the samisen, they made a mix of traditional and new every day music. If you like that style. It,s a must.

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