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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?

Soran Bushi: Compare classic folk masterpieces by various artists! (41–50)

WSL-07-031 YOSAKOI Soran Bushi (Wind Band Selection)WindsScore

YOSAKOI Soran is a festival held in Sapporo, Hokkaido in June.

Inspired by the Yosakoi Festival in Kochi Prefecture and prompted by a call from a university student in Hokkaido who saw it, over a hundred students took the lead in creating a mix of the Yosakoi Festival and the Soran Bushi.

This video features a performance by a wind ensemble.

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Soran Bushi … Performance: The 2nd-Generation Blue Jeans / Vocals: Pinky and the KillersNiki Burū Jīnzu, Pinkī to Kirāzu

This is the Soran Bushi performed when Pinky & the Killers appeared in a film.

The music is by Niki Blue Jeans, and the singing is by Pinky & the Killers.

Unlike the original folk song Soran Bushi, the electric guitar sound and driving rhythm are really cool.

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Soran Bushi, Hokkaido folk songAnagura Masanobu, Roiyaru Naitsu

It is a traditional folk song that began as a work song for fishermen in Hokkaido.

In the 1980s it was included in high school music textbooks and has been performed many times on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, making it widely beloved.

The lyrics weave in phrases that symbolize lives lived against the backdrop of the sea and the bonds of community, conveying Hokkaido’s nature, culture, and history.

With its rhythmic melody and the characteristic call of “Sōran,” it is often performed at festivals and events and is deeply connected to traditional culture such as dances and Bon Odori.

Why not raise your voices together and sing it while feeling the climate of Hokkaido and the lives of its people?

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In conclusion

The Soran Bushi, with its powerful shouts and distinctive rhythm, is a profound folk song that yields a wide range of expressions depending on the singer.

It will surely continue to be passed down and sung by many people, gaining new interpretations along the way and becoming even more beloved.