Sunday, March 9, 2014

Went to "Ara-Kan Concert";

My husband was informed about a concert performed by middle-aged and senior adults. In Japan, we call 60 years old "kanreki, 還暦". The title "Ara-Kan" is from shortened word mixed with English "Around Kanreki → Ara-Kan"  I felt lucky being able to hear the music from the instruments which I've never had a chance.

The instrument in the left is called "vibrandoneon". And there are only 5 of them in Japan; my husband seemed interested in how many musical scales it has. In the right is called "erhu, 二胡". Music from these instruments were first time for me to enjoy.

*Let me put video I found from You-Tube that the "vibrandoneon" player play* 
Although kind of look different, the same payer in this video. 




These trumpet and harmonica players were wonderful as well.



*Some other performers*

I'll link this post to Our Wold Tuesday.
See you probably in the middle of next week; 
Wishing your new week will be the one filled with happiness 

20 comments:

  1. Que lindo poder ver shows assim, alegres e dessa turminha animada! beijos,chica e lindo domingo!

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  2. Hello Miyako,, looks like a wonderful concert. These are two instruments that are new to me. I listen to the vibrandoneon on your link, it has a lovely sound..I am glad you enjoyed the music! Have a happy Sunday and week ahead!

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  3. Hi Miyako san. I didn't know about these musical instruments. There are only 5 of vibrandoneon? You are so lucky to get to enjoy live!
    Looks like it was such a lovely concert. Glad you enjoyed!
    Have a wonderful new week, Miyako san xoxo

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  4. really neat instruments! i liked that video, too. did not expect that sound. :)

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  5. Japanese people are really cool !

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  6. My beautiful Miyako, the vibrandoneon makes such a beautiful sound. Thank you so much for sharing the video. I think it is so wonderful that you and your husband attend such artistic events. All my love to you, my special Japanese friend. Mina

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  7. It sounds like a wonderful concert! Thank you for linking the video. Of course I had never before heard of that instrument.

    I know your husband is quite musical so I am sure you both enjoyed this very much.

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  8. Hi Miyako, that's sounds like it was a great day out. I have never heard of a vibrandoneon but is certainly pleasant to listen to.
    I've just been catching up on your posts and as usual enjoying the photo's and information, I especially enjoyed the pelican post.

    blessings,
    Diana

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  9. Dearest Miyako,
    WOW, that is new to me as well. We know the bandonium but this vibrandoneon has a mouth piece and it makes a real nice sound. Did not expect to hear South American music on you blog!
    Wish I could have been with both of you together + Pieter of course as he very much loves those instruments.
    Thanks so much for sharing this.
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  10. Dearest Miyako San!
    Tukino funininote. Trumpet and harmonica Tanosiku otosan to yorokonde kudasai mase.
    OKaradani okio tukete kudasai mase.
    Michiko

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  11. I have never seen a vibrandoneon before, although I may have heard one and not known what it was since it sounds a lot like an accordion. Thank you for including the video.

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  12. That sounds like a wonderful concert, my dear friend, and I am glad you got to enjoy it. I'd never heard of a vibrandoneon before, and I enjoyed the YouTube clip. Very interesting, indeed!

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  13. Dearest Miyako,
    When Pieter did listen to the video with the vibrandoneon he commented that it is a pity the piano is overpowering the actual noise from the vibrandoneon...
    Would love to hear it PURE on its own.
    Hugs,
    Mariette

    By the way, that kind of music I used to dance the Tango on... good 40 years ago!

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  14. Dearest Mariette;
    Thank you SO much for your comments♡♡♡
    Oh, I see what your husband pointed out♬♬♬ At the concert, it was his SOLO and played 4 music. We were kind of lucky(*^_^*)
    Wow, I have seen the contest of "social dance" only on TV. It is really graceful and beautiful and I love the lively sound of Tango as well.

    Lots of Love and Hugs, xoxo Miyako

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  15. Miyako ~ always very creative photography on your blog and now lovely music ~ thanks ~ xxx

    artmusedog and carol

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  16. How interesting, I love to hear music from around the world.

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  17. Hello Miyako!

    The vibrandoneon reminds me of an accordion. This loooked like a very enjoyable concert!

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  18. What a fun concert!

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  19. Hi,Miyako-san. It looks very lovely concert. It's very nostalgic Argentine tango. I wanted to see the hula dance too. I like the erhu music too. Thanks for sharing. Wishing you a happy days.

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  20. I bet that was so much fun!!! Learning and listening...watching it all. What an exciting day for you and your husband.

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