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Masterpieces and popular songs by Wagakki Band

As the name suggests, it’s a Japanese-instrument band that combines traditional instruments like shakuhachi, koto, shamisen, and taiko with Western instruments such as guitar.

Along with the instruments, their songs also have an appealing, distinctly Japanese flavor.

Many of their tracks frequently feature Vocaloid covers, making them a band that’s also highly popular among Vocaloid producers.

Wagakki Band’s Greatest and Most Popular Songs (21–30)

Become a flowerWagakki Band

In addition to instruments like guitar and bass, this eight-member band, Wagakki Band, also performs with traditional Japanese instruments such as the shakuhachi, shamisen, and wadaiko.

It’s a friendship song with bright lyrics and an upbeat melody that I think is really energizing.

It was featured in a Housing Information Center commercial starring Kanna Hashimoto.

Heavenly MusicWagakki Band

[Wagakki Band] Tengaku [VOCALOID]
Heavenly MusicWagakki Band

As the name suggests, this is a song by Wagakki Band, a rock band known for performances centered on traditional Japanese instruments.

It’s included on their 2014 cover album Vocalo Zanmai.

The driving sound meshes beautifully with the timbre of the traditional instruments.

Wagakki Band’s Classic and Popular Songs (31–40)

JongaraWagakki Band

Wagakki Band – Jongara (Live at Revolt Sessions 2016)
JongaraWagakki Band

Wagakki Band is a group under Avex and has earned high praise for songs that boldly arrange traditional Japanese instruments.

“Jongara,” an uptempo, stoic performance of the top Tsugaru-shamisen piece “Tsugaru Jongara Bushi,” is also hugely popular overseas.

Six Trillion Years and an Overnight StoryWagakki Band

[Wagakki Band] Six Trillion Years and One Night Story (Roku Chōnen to Ichiya Monogatari) [VOCALOID]
Six Trillion Years and an Overnight StoryWagakki Band

Their music, performed almost entirely with traditional Japanese instruments, showcases advanced technique and an undeniable professional spirit that makes it look incredibly cool.

They’re immensely popular among junior high and high school students.

I imagine many of their songs have been sung at karaoke, too.

I’m really looking forward to seeing what they do next.