Parody song in a dialect

Tried singing in Saga dialect [Usseewa]Nagisa Takazono

Tried singing in Saga dialect [Usseewa] Full Version

A unique Saga dialect cover of a song that became a social phenomenon, crafted by Nagisa Takazono, an artist based in Saga Prefecture.

By fusing the sharp message of the original with the warm yet powerful Saga dialect, it transforms into something curiously humorous and approachable.

One of the work’s great appeals is how its spirit of defiance toward society comes across like a charming, hometown-style grumble shared among friends.

Released in March 2020, the piece carries the artist’s heartfelt wish to spark interest in Saga.

It’s the perfect track for anyone who wants to experience the expressive richness of dialects from a completely different angle than the original.

Komatsu Dialect Into the Woods

Komatsu Dialect (Ishikawa Prefecture): Into the Woods – Little Red Riding Hood Opening

The opening song for Little Red Riding Hood in the 2015 American film “Into the Woods” is the original.

And this is a translation into the Komatsu dialect of Ishikawa Prefecture.

Since Komatsu City is near Kanazawa City, it can broadly be considered part of the Kaga dialect.

Its intonation is close to that of the Kansai region, but it’s characterized by cute-sounding words used in the spoken lines, such as “~masshi.”

A Letter to Tomorrow in the Tokunoshima Dialect

Tried singing 'Letter to Tomorrow' in the Tokunoshima dialect♪

The original song is by Aoi Teshima.

Its lyrics carry a powerful message, conveyed through a voice so faint it seems to fade away, which is incredibly captivating.

This parody version is sung in the Tokunoshima dialect, from the remote Tokunoshima island in the Amami Islands of the Southwest Islands.

For a moment, I even thought it might be K-pop.

The Tokunoshima dialect has a perfectly pleasant sound that pairs beautifully with the gentle rhythm and tender lyrics.

Gunma dialect Let It Go ~ As I Am

[Frozen] I tried translating and singing “Let It Go ~ Ari no Mama de” in Gunma dialect

This song, made famous by Disney’s Frozen, is sung here in the Gunma dialect (Joshu-ben).

With expressions like “be, danbe, nee be,” the recurring “be” creates a rhythmic feel that sounds almost like a rap rhyme.

Since it’s a song popular with people of all ages, the dialect version might be easier for older folks to learn and sing.

It’s also great that children can learn dialects—which are being used less and less—through music.

It seems there are versions in many different dialects, so try looking for one in the dialect of your own home region!

Kansai-Ben I Want You Back

Kansai-dialect 'I Want You Back' Cover [Tried Singing] Atsumi Ueda

A cover of The Jackson 5’s “I Want You Back” in Osaka dialect.

When it comes to covering Western songs in Japanese, I usually think of Osama (Osama Ojisan), but this one isn’t a literal-translation style like his.

Instead, it weaves Osaka dialect into the English lyrics.

The high notes ring out beautifully, and it feels great to listen to.

Sanuki Dialect Letter ~ Dear Fifteen-Year-Old You

[Dialect Song] 'Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~ (Angela Aki)' / Sanuki dialect ver.

I’m going to sing “Robinson” in the Yamagata dialect.

With its warm tone, you can enjoy a fresh, uniquely flavored take on the song.

At first the dialect might feel a bit unfamiliar, but the singing is so good you can’t help getting drawn in.

This person also covers various other songs in the Yamagata dialect, so be sure to check those out too!

Yamagata Dialect Robinson

Robinson dialect (Yamagata-ben) Spitz cover PV | Japan’s No. 1 folk song

They sing “Robinson” in the Yamagata dialect.

With its warm tone, you can enjoy a distinctly different take on the song.

At first the dialect feels a bit unfamiliar, but the singing is so good that you can’t help but get drawn in.

This person also covers various other songs in the Yamagata dialect, so be sure to check those out too!