The album “Ultraman THE Wa・Gaku・Uki,” which combines the sounds of traditional Japanese instruments such as taiko drums, shamisen, shakuhachi, and shinobue with the theme song of the globally popular “Ultraman,” was released on Wednesday, March 20th. Video footage of the recording process has also been uploaded to the YouTube channel of Nippon Columbia, the album’s distributor, and is currently generating a lot of buzz.
Making of video URL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lq7eS0FMjyY
This time, traditional Japanese instrument performers active both in Japan and overseas have come together to watch footage recorded over a period of around three days.
Kenta Yamada, a taiko drummer who participated in this recording, commented on the recording as follows:
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“The classic Ultraman songs are performed by an ensemble of traditional Japanese instruments.
The album is new yet nostalgic, intense yet delicate!
The Japanese drums are played on three large drums measuring over 3′ 3″ each, creating a powerful sound. In “Ultra Q Main Title – Theme Song,” the rhythm of the music and percussion instruments are used to create a more Japanese, retro feel.
In addition, Vietnamese gongs and other Asian instruments are also used, making the piece more in keeping with the worldview of the theme song.
Come experience the innovative fusion of traditional Japanese instruments and classic songs from the Ultraman series!
Japanese drummer Kenta Yamada
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Be sure to check out this powerful album!
Ultraman THE Japanese, Musical, and Utensils
ULTRAMAN MUSIC with traditional Japanese musical instruments
【participant】
〇Japanese drums:
Kenta Yamada
Masaki Otawa
Takayuki Hashiguchi
Shamisen: KIJI
〇 Shinobue: Morita Baisen
Shakuhachi: Nakamura Hideki
〇 Sound Producer: Junpei Yamada
■ Release date: Wednesday, March 20, 2024
■CD: COCX-42202
■Price including tax: ¥3,300 (excluding tax: ¥3,000)
Product information website:https://columbia.jp/ultraman/
Domestic distribution URL
https://ChiaiPlaylist.lnk.to/ckcZSqtJ
©︎Tsuburaya Productions
Making of video URLhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lq7eS0FMjyY
【recorded music】
1. Ultra Q Main Title ~ Theme Song
2. Night Raider -scramble- from “Ultraman Nexus”
3. Nexus -HEROIC- from “Ultraman Nexus”
4. Ultraman Song
5. Ultraman Standing in the Sunset
6. TAKE OFF!! Super Guts
7. Ultraman Leo
8.MAT’s Theme
9. Ultraman Zero’s Theme
10.OVERTURE
11. Ultra Seven Song
Artist Profile
Japanese drums: Kenta Yamada, Masaki Otawa, Takayuki Hashiguchi
Shamisen: KIJI
〇 Shinobue: Morita Baisen
Shakuhachi: Nakamura Hideki
〇 Sound Producer: Junpei Yamada
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