Shigeo Tanaka 田中重雄宮司 - Yumi Kagura 弓神楽
Review by Sary Melati
Yumi Kagura, the latest album by Shigeo Tanaka, is a mesmerizing collection of traditional Japanese music that is sure to captivate any listener. As a renowned master of the Kagura, a form of Shinto music and dance, Tanaka brings his decades of experience and expertise to every track on the album.
From the opening notes of "Kagura Mai," to the haunting melodies of "Yumi no Uta," each piece on Yumi Kagura showcases Tanaka's skill and passion for the art of Kagura. The album features a variety of traditional instruments, including the shakuhachi flute, taiko drums, and of course, the yumi bow that is central to the Kagura performance.
One standout track on the album is "Tsuchigumo," a piece inspired by a famous Japanese folktale about a giant spider that terrorizes a village. Tanaka's interpretation of the story through music is both haunting and beautiful, with the yumi bow providing a sense of tension and drama.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Takusa Saimon = 手草祭文 | 29:53 | |
| Inagahachiman Jinja Yumi Kagura Hōnō = 井永八幡神社弓神楽奉納 | 41:07 |
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EM1154CDLabels
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Formats
- CD
- Reissue
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Licensed From | Ritsuko Tanaka |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | EM Records |
| Copyright (c) | EM Records |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Artwork | Shinsuke Takagi, Soi48 |
| Cover | Shinsuke Takagi, Soi48 |
| Curated By | Riyo Mountains |
| Liner Notes | Riyo Mountains |
| Mastered By | Ruv Bytes, Takuto Kuratani |
| Photography By | Kōichi Mimura, Toshiyuki Danda |
Notes
- On back and disc:
- "Takusa Saimon" Performed By Shigeo Tanaka
- 手草祭文 (奉仕：田中重雄宮司)
- "Inagahachiman Jinja Yumi Kagura Hōnō" Performed By Ritsuko Tanaka
- 井永八幡神社弓神楽奉納 (奉仕：田中律子宮司)
- Booklet credits:
- Track 1 "Takusa saimon"
- Performers:
- Shinto cleric (bow), Chief Priest of Inagahachiman jinja, Shigeo Tanaka
- Musician (tebyōshi), Senior Priest of Inagahachiman jinja, Kensuke Tanaka
- Musician (flute), Jōge kagura Club, Yoshiaki Ōhata
- Track 2 "Inagahachiman jinja yumi kagura hōnō"
- Shinto cleric (bow), Chief Priestess of Inagahachiman jinja, Ritsuko Tanaka
- Musician (tebyōshi), Preservation Society for Inaga kagura, Isao Tanaka
- Musician (flute), Preservation Society for Yano kagura, Yasuhiro Sasaki
- Directed by Riyo Mountains. Mastered by Takuto Kuratani (Ruv Bytes). Cover art by Shinsuke Takagi (Soi48).
- All photographs courtesy of Ritsuko Tanaka.
- Liner notes: Riyo Mountains (Takehiko Sato & Takumi Saito) May 2016
- Booklet photograph, p. 17: Toshiyuki Danda
- Booklet photograph, p. 24: Kōichi Mimura
- On disc: Issued under license from Ritsuko Tanaka. This edition © & ℗ 2016 EM Records
- On back: This edition ℗ & © 2016 EM Records
- On back, disc, obi; in booklet:
- [Riyo Mountains logo] [EM Records logo]
- Released in standard jewel case with 24 pp. booklet with Japanese / English liner notes and photographs. Includes obi.
- From the EM Records website:
- "Previously available only on a ridiculously obscure 1990 [sic] cassette release, Yumi kagura is the first collaborative release by EM Records and Riyo Mountains, a Japanese folk song research team. Available on LP and CD, with the CD featuring a bonus track: "Inagahachiman jinja yumi kagura hōnō", recorded in 2016 by Tanaka's daughter and successor Ritsuko Tanaka."
Barcodes
- Barcode: 4560283211549
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI LT29
- Mould SID Code: IFPI TBE02
- Matrix / Runout: EM1154CD c1606R02 1C60500291
About Shigeo Tanaka 田中重雄宮司
Real Name
- Shigeo Tanaka
Name Vars
- อǍۄ
- อǍۄமϸ
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