Soran Bushi: Compare renditions of this classic folk song by various artists!
Soran Bushi is a song you often hear at sports days and school events.
Born in Hokkaido, this folk song is known for its powerful calls and distinctive rhythm, and has been passed down by artists across various genres.
It is loved both in Japan and abroad as one of the representative songs of Japanese folk music.
In this article, we introduce performances of Soran Bushi by singers who cherish folk music, ranging from orthodox renditions to unique modern arrangements.
Why not take this opportunity to discover the profound charm of Soran Bushi, born on the northern land and carefully preserved over the years?
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Soran Bushi: Compare renditions of this folk classic by various artists! (21–30)
Hanagasa Ondo, Ringo Bushi, and Soran Bushi (Tsugaru shamisen performer: Daisuke Sugiyama)Sugiyama Daisuke
This is a performance of Hanagasa Ondo, Ringo Bushi, and Soran Bushi by Tsugaru-shamisen player Daisuke Sugiyama.
Born in Aichi Prefecture, Daisuke Sugiyama won the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award at the 8th National Tsugaru Shamisen Competition in Kobe in 2011.
Aiming to showcase the excellence of Japan’s traditional performing arts, he performs on stages across the country.
JSA at ASU Soran Bushi Performance at ASU (Arizona State University)JSA
This is footage from the Fall Festival held at Arizona State University.
Members of the Japanese Student Association at ASU are performing the Hokkaido folk song Soran Bushi.
It’s wonderful that they have the opportunity to present it overseas.
Watching it, I can’t help but feel happy hearing the audience’s applause.
ShinyuriJazz Soran-bushishinyuri jazu sukuea
This is a video from “Hisakazu Noguchi The Big Band with BREEZE,” held at the Kawasaki City Art Center on June 8, 2012.
The performance is by the members of “Shinyuri Jazz Square.” The playing is excellent, and even with Japanese lyrics, the singing is jazzy and incredibly cool.
[I tried dancing] Soran Bushi Honey♪hachimitsu♪
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Hachimitsu’s pet dog is being made to dance the Soran Bushi.
It looks a bit confused, but without running away or resisting (though it might not be thrilled…), the way it lets its owner do as they please is so cute it makes you laugh.
Some people comment that it’s a little pitiful, though.
The Peanuts, Soran Bushi (Bonus Track)Za • Pīnattsu
The Peanuts was a duo of twin sisters Emi Ito and Yumi Ito, active from February 11, 1959, to April 5, 1975.
They were also active as actors.
In addition to the folk song Soran Bushi, they sang others such as Yagi-bushi, Saitaro-bushi, and Itsuki no Komoriuta.
Soran-bushi exerciseDei Saabisu Sentaa Yuusufuru 21
The elderly folks who attend the day-service center are doing exercises to the tune of Kiyoshi Hikawa’s Soran Bushi.
It’s a combination of a popular enka singer’s vocals and the well-known song “Soran Bushi,” so everyone is energetically taking part in the exercises.
Brass Band: Soran Bushi / Hokkaido Folk Songmyūjikku eito
We’re performing the Hokkaido folk song “Soran Bushi” with brass instruments and percussion.
The sheet music is from Music Eight, which every wind ensemble player knows.
Since the opening is layered and builds up, it actually takes solid technique to put together well—even with Music Eight’s arrangement.