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Still in their early 20's, Ryoichiro and Kenichi, also known as the Yoshida Brothers, are the newest sensation in traditional Japanese World Music, achieving pin-up status with an ever-growing legion of fans. The brothers play a Tsugaru-Shamisen, a three-stringed instrument resembling the banjo and with a style originating from northern Japan with intricate and fast picking. With the exception of their instruments, they are anything but traditional. With spiked, dyed brown hair and animated performances thrashing their instruments like rock guitarists, many have stated that they are a significant force in a new music revolution. "Every day we challenge the possibilities", says Kenichi, "we creat our own story... by improvisation".
Yes, the Yoshida Brothers are sensations in Japan, and yes, they can play those shamisens just like ringing a bell. The question isn't their ability; it's what they do with it. On the unadorned "Hyakka Ryouran" they play together beautifully, letting the tones of the instrument shine with some duet playing that seems telepathic. Once backing comes in, they run the gamut from new age to adult contemporary to smooth jazz. Not that the playing isn't superb; it is, and it has to be said that the music is geared to find the widest possible audience. That's fine, and possibly even understandable, but the instrument sounds much better on something like "Tsugaru Jyongara Bushi," where the brothers really show what they can do -- much of the other material never really stretches them, but this is an exercise in shamisen virtuosity, and much more satisfying. And the producers seem to acknowledge that, by not crowding the whole disc with backing -- "Labyrinth" works just as well with duo shamisens and nothing more. "Moyuru" adds a flute and drum for something rootsy that pushes the Yoshidas and their flying fingers. While backing might give a contemporary sheen to the sound, it's just fine on its own. It might make them more popular, but even a remix is unnecessary. ~ Chris Nickson
Yoshida Brothers: Ryoichiro & Kenichi Yoshida (vocals, Tsugaru-Shamisen).
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Track #12, Kodo - Inside The Sun Remix, is the theme song of Nintendo game's console "Wii."While the British Invasion was all about the 60's and the Latin Invasion was all about the 90's, the new Japanese Invasion is all about 2 talented young men and Japan's new music craze in 2004. Enter the Yoshida Brothers.What's new in music? These guys are BRAND new. No doubt about it. At twenty-something years old, the Yoshida Brothers (Domo Records) bring their centuries old traditional based sound to the world, packaged in a uniquely 21st century manner. With a nod to the past and their eyes squarely focused on the future, these Yoshida dudes are something different. Sure they enjoy cars and girls. They're in their twenties. But in the hands of these wizards, the brothers' 'axe' of choice Tsugaru-shamisen (pronounced Tsoogaroo shameesen) makes musical magic. Ryoichiro and Kenichi drive exotic sports cars and buy stuff at Dolce & Gabbana. Since they debuted this old school meets New York hip music in 1999 (a debut sold 100,000 plus copies in Japan), in 2004, the Yoshida Bros. are back at it in America. They'll tour the country from coast to coast. Pioneering ...
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RAMBO III, which could be called "Rambo in Afghanistan," is set in 1988, near the end of the Soviet Union's involvement there. At the beginning of the film, John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) is living a secluded life in a Buddhist monastery in Thailand. When Rambo's close friend and mentor from the American military, Colonel Trautman (Richard Crenna), asks for Rambo's help with a top-secret mission in Afghanistan, Rambo declines. Trautman goes in anyway and is captured by a ruthless Russian commander. In response, Rambo leaves his peaceful life, determined to rescue Trautman. Armed with only a handful of glow sticks and a dozen detonators, Rambo travels to Pakistan where he meets with a group of Mujaheddin freedom fighters who agree to lead him across the border into Afghanistan. On horseback, Rambo and the Mujaheddin approach the daunting Afghan landscape--high cliffs, jagged desert mountains, and networks of underground tunnels and caves. But before they even reach the prison where Trautman is held, the Russians head them off in a high-speed helicopter chase ...
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Toaster Josey Wales (born Winston Sterling) came up during the early days of dancehall, honing his craft with DJ innovator U-Roy's Stur-Gav sound system. Sharing the spotlight with other successful DJs during the first half of the '80s (the likes of Charlie Chaplin and Yellowman were his peers), Wales, he boasted a hoarse tone born out of the gruff, rockstone tradition of mike work; it's a lineage that also boasts such stellar figures as Prince Jazzbo, Shabba Ranks, and Bounty Killer. For this, his debut, Wales is surrounded by producer Henry "Junjo" Lawes' top-notch mixes and the dread rhythms of the Roots Radics band. Wales thrives among the varying tempos, delivering quality cuts like his early hit, "Let Go Mi Hand," and the singjay track "Music Diseases." A highlight of the many impressive DJ titles released during dancehall's golden years. ~ Stephen Cook
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KRAZY 8 Recorded and Mixed at Crystal Castle Studio, Waconia,MNPhoto Credit To: Steve Lucas - LucasPhoto The Dymanic Duo: Jawbreaker JB & Protegee A forceful combination of Pop/Hip-hop/Reggae/R&B with a hint of metal this duo is worth a watch.Jawbreaker JB is a calculating and exciting artist. He contains a refreshing dominating Raggae/Rap style. Meanwhile Protegee adds a streetwise/Diva attitude to the mix. They are a double threat and will out shine the competition. People see them as the future now!Jawbreaker "JB" was formerly known as Robbie G (song ...
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