On stage, she walks slowly, with graceful measured steps. Her performances have been known to be intense.
Discography (JP)
Taki No Shiraito
石川さゆり Lyrics
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倖せだから
どうぞ どうぞ
行って下さい 東京へ
夢があなたに 叶うなら
苦労もかえって 愉しいと
滝の白糸
水に咲かせる 恋舞台
生きられるなら
明日も 明日も
なんの憂いは あるまいに
金に憂き世に 負けました
せかれて立つ瀬も ないままに
滝の白糸
月も痩せます 卯辰橋
恨まない 悔まない
この世のことは
みんな みんな
おんな心の 愚か故
好いた御方に 裁かれて
生命を生命を 断とうとも
滝の白糸
末は夫婦の ふたりづれ
The lyrics to 石川さゆり's song Taki No Shiraito convey a message of love, sacrifice and contentment. The opening lines translate to "If only our hearts are content, that's enough." The singer of the song encourages her beloved to pursue his dreams in Tokyo, even if it means hardship. The recurring image of the white threads of the waterfall is a symbol of love, blossoming even in difficult circumstances. The singer professes her unwavering love for her beloved, stating that as long as she may love, there is no reason to be worried about tomorrow.
The song can be interpreted as a commentary on Japanese society in the post-World War II era, which was going through a phase of rapid development and transformation. The singer's willingness to let her beloved go to the big city, and her contentment with seemingly simple things, are perhaps a reflection of the Japanese ethos of quiet endurance and self-sacrifice. The theme of love blossoming in the shadow of adversity, symbolized by the waterfall, is also a common motif in Japanese literature, art and poetry.
Line by Line Meaning
心だけ 下されば
If you can calm your heart down, everything will be okay.
倖せだから
That's because happiness is in your heart.
どうぞ どうぞ
Please, please.
行って下さい 東京へ
Go to Tokyo, it's your destiny.
夢があなたに 叶うなら
If your dream comes true.
苦労もかえって 愉しいと
Then you will enjoy the hardship more.
滝の白糸
The white thread of the waterfall.
水に咲かせる 恋舞台
It's like a love dance performed on the water.
好きだけで 一筋に
If you live just for what you love.
生きられるなら
Then you can truly live your life.
明日も 明日も
Tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.
なんの憂いは あるまいに
There will be nothing to worry about.
金に憂き世に 負けました
I lost to the money-driven society.
せかれて立つ瀬も ないままに
I was constantly pushed around, couldn't resist.
月も痩せます 卯辰橋
The moon is getting thinner on the Uchibori bridge.
恨まない 悔まない
Don't hate or regret.
この世のことは
The things in this world.
みんな みんな
All, all.
おんな心の 愚か故
Because of women's foolishness.
好いた御方に 裁かれて
Being judged by the man I loved.
生命を生命を 断とうとも
Even if I die.
滝の白糸
The white thread of the waterfall.
末は夫婦の ふたりづれ
In the end, it's just the two of us married.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 治 吉岡
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annoula maraki
A film that seemed a little bit strange at first as I'm not used to that kind of films (actually is my first silent Japanese film and with a bensi narrator and specifically a woman making all voices) but as the story developed I started to get used to it and got interested, so I finally saw the whole film. It is a good film for its era but the most important aspect of it is the story, truly one of the most beautiful love stories I've seen in films. Some funny and light moments alternated with moments of pure love and at the same time we see the life of the traveling entertainers of the era and their struggles through the story of Taiko no Shiraito. I also like how the film realistically shows men trying to take advantage of women (important thing to do in 30s) and how it captures the strength and dignity of that woman. I give an 7.5/10
TheNoudio
What a beautiful story! And loved the voice(s) of Sawato Midori, a true honour.
Yngvar Myrvold
Thank you! Beautiful movie by a master director. Love the benshii accompaniment to this silent movie, even if it´s strange to listen to "the Merry widow waltz" performed by japanese tuned instruments!
EvolutionRevolution
Sawato Midori, seamlessly moving from character to character, but the best treat is when she invokes her deeper registers for the male voices!
Luckynumber78
She's amazing!
TheNoudio
That's what I thought too!
Jamie Rennie
Thank you so much for making this available to see. Wishing the best , good health and happiness to you and your loved ones. Sending you love from Scotland.❤.
guignol
if only there were more benshi narrated fims available, and Sawato-san is masterful. where can I find more of her work?
Yolanda Midence
Unexpected ending! Loved it
guignol
unexpected? it was the only possible ending according to the logic of japanese drama of the day.