Wonderful music!
Who would've thought that traditional japanese Shamisen instrument sounds would blend nicely with contemporary music? I forgot how I came across this song, but I frequently listen to this on my iPod.
Have a listen: "Change" by Monkey Majik, featuring the Yoshida Brothers (the two guys playing the Shamisen).
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Lyrics found at sweetslyrics.com
You had your wishes, but you threw them away.
It made you happy, yeah, for more than one day.
But now you're lost and cannot figure a way,
to get out of this lie that comforts you.
And you know that I would lie to comfort you.
Renew your wishes, yeah, get out of this fray.
You'll never change if you keep running away.
A little time you need to figure a way.
'Cause you know it doesn't lie in front of you,
and you know it doesn't lie in front of you.
I need a change
'Cause it's all gone wrong for me.
(I want) somebody else to lead me now.
I need a change
'Cause it's all gone wrong for me.
(I want) somebody else to lead me now,
I want somebody else to lead me now.
I said somebody else to lead me now.
Brothers on top chasing all the melodies.
Never can stop 'cause it's a necessity.
You like the way the northern borders
They make you dance
I think we're changing the sound of sweet romance.
Time to party, juni(12) hon no ude.
Everybody wants to get started
Takatantan! Sweet sounds of the shamisen
Tsugaru style if you know where they're coming from.
Wouldn't be nice if the whole world got along?
Even on the small scale change is possible.
We keep saying these things,
don't even know what they mean,
as if we've never seen the other end of the street.
Start travelling, communicating, educating.
Sing them your song.
You'd be suprised how many people want to hear what your saying.
Apples are red,
but taste the same as green. Wooo!
I need a change.
'Cause it's all gone wrong for me.
(I want) somebody else to lead me now.
I need a change.
'Cause it's all gone wrong for me.
(I want) somebody else to lead me now.
I want somebody else to lead me now.
I said somebody else to lead me now.
----------------------musical interlude---------------------------
I need a change.
'Cause it's all gone wrong for me.
(I want) somebody else to lead me now.
I need a change.
'Cause it's all gone wrong for me.
(I want) somebody else to lead me now.
I need a change.
'Cause it's all gone wrong for me.
(I want) somebody else to lead me now.
I need a change
'Cause it's all gone wrong for me.
(I want) somebody else to lead me now,
I want somebody else to lead me now.
I said somebody else to lead me now.
Have a listen: "Change" by Monkey Majik, featuring the Yoshida Brothers (the two guys playing the Shamisen).
-------------------------------------------------------
Lyrics found at sweetslyrics.com
You had your wishes, but you threw them away.
It made you happy, yeah, for more than one day.
But now you're lost and cannot figure a way,
to get out of this lie that comforts you.
And you know that I would lie to comfort you.
Renew your wishes, yeah, get out of this fray.
You'll never change if you keep running away.
A little time you need to figure a way.
'Cause you know it doesn't lie in front of you,
and you know it doesn't lie in front of you.
I need a change
'Cause it's all gone wrong for me.
(I want) somebody else to lead me now.
I need a change
'Cause it's all gone wrong for me.
(I want) somebody else to lead me now,
I want somebody else to lead me now.
I said somebody else to lead me now.
Brothers on top chasing all the melodies.
Never can stop 'cause it's a necessity.
You like the way the northern borders
They make you dance
I think we're changing the sound of sweet romance.
Time to party, juni(12) hon no ude.
Everybody wants to get started
Takatantan! Sweet sounds of the shamisen
Tsugaru style if you know where they're coming from.
Wouldn't be nice if the whole world got along?
Even on the small scale change is possible.
We keep saying these things,
don't even know what they mean,
as if we've never seen the other end of the street.
Start travelling, communicating, educating.
Sing them your song.
You'd be suprised how many people want to hear what your saying.
Apples are red,
but taste the same as green. Wooo!
I need a change.
'Cause it's all gone wrong for me.
(I want) somebody else to lead me now.
I need a change.
'Cause it's all gone wrong for me.
(I want) somebody else to lead me now.
I want somebody else to lead me now.
I said somebody else to lead me now.
----------------------musical interlude---------------------------
I need a change.
'Cause it's all gone wrong for me.
(I want) somebody else to lead me now.
I need a change.
'Cause it's all gone wrong for me.
(I want) somebody else to lead me now.
I need a change.
'Cause it's all gone wrong for me.
(I want) somebody else to lead me now.
I need a change
'Cause it's all gone wrong for me.
(I want) somebody else to lead me now,
I want somebody else to lead me now.
I said somebody else to lead me now.
I think 'traditional' instruments in contemporary music is always good. I always love hearing violins and other string instruments.
Posted by
June |
9/19/2008 12:37:00 PM