Tankō Bushi
Tankō Bushi (炭坑節) is a Japanese folk song. Despite the term "fushi/bushi" found in its name, the rhythm is in swung, ondo style. It is a song about coal mining, and it refers to old Mitsui Mine in Kyūshū(tagawa city). It is a common song used in Bon dances during the Bon Festival, and the dance that accompanies it depicts actions in mines, i.e., digging, pushing a cart, hanging a lantern, etc.
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[edit] Excerpt from Tankō Bushi
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Japanese: Tsuki ga deta deta |
Rough English translation: The moon, has come out, |
Modern arrangements of Tankō Bushi replace the lyric "Mitsui Tankō" mitsui Mine with "uchi no oyama," which means something more general like "our mountain" or "our plain," as Mitsui Mine is no longer in service, and the song is played at Bon dances outside of Kyūshū.
[edit] History
The song was recorded in Japan in 1932.[1] A popular version is the commercial recording featuring Suzuki Masao, [2] Victor of Japan, MV-1 (JES-1041).[3] It was originally recorded on 78 RPM as Victor V-41543. The CD version is Victor of Japan MVK-1. [2]
[edit] Video
- Tanko Bushi - Jishin Shamidaiko - Public Performance
- Tanko Bushi - Jishin Shamidaiko & Yuukyo Gumi Taiko - Public Performance
[edit] References
- ^ http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20081103b2.html
- ^ a b Victor of Japan MVK-1
- ^ The Japanese Bon Dance in Hawaii, Judy Van Zile, Press Pacifica, 1982, p. 52
Completed reference to CD MVK-1.
