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Sakura

from Hazama by Mitsune

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This is arguably Japan’s most popular folk song, which celebrates the stunning cherry blossom season in Japan. We wanted to imagine the song in a totally different way – to start traditional, and then take you on a journey far away from where the cherry blossoms grow. The percussion breakdown in the middle of the song features our incredible percussionist, Petros Tzekos, who multi-tracked the entire section using his array of beautiful instruments. Petros has spent years travelling the world and collecting drums, gongs, and all kinds of objects that sound – metal toppers from an old stove, random pieces of pipe, children’s toys, cymbals of all sizes, literal bells and whistles. Petros takes us to another realm, and then we bring it back in the end for a rousing final chorus.

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さくら さくら 野山も里も
見わたす限り かすみか雲か 朝日ににおう
さくら さくら 花ざかり

さくら さくら やよいの空は
見わたす限り かすみか雲か 匂いぞ出ずる
いざや いざや 見にゆかん

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from Hazama, released February 18, 2022

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Mitsune Berlin, Germany

Mitsune is an all-female shamisen trio based in Berlin, with members from Japan, Australia & Germany. Joined by a rhythm section of percussion and double bass, Mitsune mixes Japanese folk songs with eastern blues, jazz, rock and cinematic music influences. ... more

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