Best Japanese Folk Songs Music
Japan is a land of both rich cultures and technology. The history of its folk traditions is very interesting indeed. The mp3 of the traditional folk songs in midi and other formats can be downloaded for free from various sites or one can listen to the songs on an online radio station as well. The folk albums and cds can be bought from online stores. The musical instruments were traditional and included percussion wind and stringed instruments. The lyrics were enticing and captivating and they too are available for free download. the videos too can be seen online for free and most of the folk songs involved dance and music both.
Japanese Folk Melodies
Album Name:
Japanese Folk Melodies
Singers:
Jean-Pierre Rampal
Year:
October 25, 1990
company:
Sony
Album Description:
This album is the best compilation of all the top Japanese traditional folk songs which have been hits over the years.
Songs:
- Hamabe No Uta (Song of the Beach)
- Aka Tombo (Red Dragonfly)
- Oedo Nihonbashi
- Itsuki No Komoriuta (Lullaby of Itsuki)
- Hamachidori (Beach Plover)
Dinner Classics: The Japanese Album
Album Name:
Dinner Classics: The Japanese Album
Singers:
Various Artists
Year:
May 17, 1990
company:
Sony
Album Description:
All the latest top Japanese folk songs are present in this recently released cd making it a good buy.
Songs:
- Sakura, Sakura
- Oharabushi
- Chugoko-Chino-No-Komoriuta
- Jogashima No Ame
- Imayo
- Sakura, Sakura
- Chin-Chin-Chidori
- Yamanakabushi
- Chidori No Kyoku
- Shimabara No Komoriuta
Japanese Melodies
Album Name:
Japanese Melodies
Singers:
Various Artists
Year:
August 2, 1994
company:
Denon Records
Album Description:
The musicians and composers have used only traditional musical instruments in all the songs which make the album stand apart from the rest.
Songs:
- Matsushima-Ondo
- Nara-Yama
- Chugoku-Chiho-No-Komoriuta
- Chin-Chin-Chidori
- Chiran-Bushi
- Hamabe No Uto
- Komoro Magouta (Folksong)
- Aka Tombo
- Kojo No Tsuki
- Nanasu No Ko
Sherrill Milnes in Recital, Vol. 2
Album Name:
Sherrill Milnes in Recital, Vol. 2
Singers:
Various Artists
Year:
May 19, 1998
company:
Video Artists Int'l
Album Description:
The lyrics of the songs are simple traditional and soul touching making the album a memorable journey to listen to.
Songs:
- Titon et L'Aurored - Sur les pales humains
- Bois epais
- Richard Coeur de Lion
- Allerseelen
- Heimliche Aufforderung
Japanese Music by Michio Miyagi
Album Name:
Japanese Music by Michio Miyagi
Singers:
Yamato Ensemble
Year:
2007
company:
Arc Music
Album Description:
This album has a combination of both traditional folk and classical Japanese songs thus people who like to listen to old music will appreciate it.
Songs:
- Haru No Umi (The Sea in Springtime)
- Beni Sobi (Rosebud Lips)
- Haru No Yo (Spring Evening)
- Seoto (The Roar of the Shallows)
- Kumo No Anata-Ni (The Clouds Over Yonder)