They won the "Traditional Japanese Music Album Of The Year" category of the 15th annual Japan Gold Disc Award, as well as the "30th Anniversary Of Normalization Of Japan-China Diplomatic Relations Commemorative Special Prize" of the 17th Annual Japan Gold Disc Award.
In 2002, the brothers went on their first national tour entitled "Live Soul" performing in 30 cities. The following year they made their US debut with album Yoshida Brothers from Domo Records and performed in New York and Los Angeles.
International release followed in Korea in 2004 where they had performed their first concert in Seoul in addition to the domestic tour that included 28 cities. In the meantime, they released their second US album, YOSHIDA BROTHERS II, and went on a US promotional tour, visiting seven cities. It was a year of significant breakthrough, with participants from other various projects such as an international exchange event in Sweden and a TV commercial in Japan.
In 2005 the brothers recorded an album in Los Angeles followed by a West Coast tour and a concert in Hawaii. In 2006, they toured the US, Spain, and Hong Kong. In Hong Kong they released their very first greatest hits album in their career and marked favorable sales. Domestically, they launched a shamisen-only national tour. And in 2007, their music created buzz in the US as their music was used in the TV commercial of Nintendo's Wii. The end of that year, the brothers record their much-anticipated album in U.S. that is yet to be released.
In 2008, they released album "Best of Yoshida Brothers" and toured in US and Canada.
As one of the artistic groups whose scope of activities go way beyond that of traditional Japanese music, the Yoshida Brothers continue to take not only Japan but also US, Europe, and Asia as their stage. Their future activities are all the more looked forward to.
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By This River
Yoshida Brothers Lyrics
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Stuck by this river
You and I
Underneath a sky that's ever falling down, down, down
Ever falling down
Through the day
As if on an ocean
Always failing to remember why we came, came, came
I wonder why we came
You talk to me
As if from a distance
And I reply
With impressions chosen from another time, time, time
From another time
The lyrics to Yoshida Brothers's song By This River depict a sense of being stuck in a situation and feeling lost. The opening line of "Here we are, stuck by this river" sets the scene and tone for the rest of the song. The river metaphorically represents being trapped or stagnant, unable to move forward in life. The repetition of "ever falling down" emphasizes the idea of things continuously getting worse or falling apart.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of confusion and forgetfulness. The line "always failing to remember why we came" suggests that the singer and the listener have lost sight of their purpose or goals. Additionally, the use of "impressions chosen from another time" implies that they are living in the past or clinging to memories that are no longer relevant. The distance between the singer and listener is also emphasized, giving a sense of isolation and disconnection.
Overall, the lyrics to "By This River" depict a feeling of being lost, trapped, and disconnected. The river metaphor and the use of distance emphasize these themes, creating a powerful sense of longing and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are
We find ourselves in this place
Stuck by this river
We are unable to leave this place
You and I
You and another person
Underneath a sky that's ever falling down, down, down
Beneath the constantly lowering sky
Ever falling down
Continuing to lower
Through the day
During the day
As if on an ocean
Feeling as though floating on a body of water
Waiting here
Remaining here with anticipation
Always failing to remember why we came, came, came
Continually forgetting the reason for being here
I wonder why we came
Questioning the motive for being here
You talk to me
You communicate with me
As if from a distance
As though speaking from afar
And I reply
I respond
With impressions chosen from another time, time, time
Drawing upon memories from a different era
From another time
From a different period in the past
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN ENO, DIETER MOEBIUS, HANS JOACHIM ROEDELIUS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@KaemghinBeardwulf
I've known this song for 15 years, randomly found it on the internet, and sometimes i just remember it. Can you believe i never placed my like on it ?
Idk if this song comes from a movie, or anything else, it's just beautiful, i love it :)
@SunshineSusan45410
Love the Yoshida Brothers and their music. I became a fan of the shamisen while living in Japan 45 years ago. It's amazing what they each do with three strings.
@53darkknight53
45 years ago, how old are you sir
@SunshineSusan45410
ömer soykıran I'm 72 and enjoy traditional and popular music of the world. I feel that listening to music (whether or not you understand the language) is a wonderful way to gain appreciation of all the cultures that make up our human family, What about you?
@53darkknight53
Susan Norris I'm just 18, I'm really surprised when I see a elder has same taste of music with me and sorry for misspell mis. :)
@SunshineSusan45410
Thank you for your reply. Numbers keep track of the years, but it's our thoughts, feelings and actions that reveal the reality of how old we are. When I was 18, I thought I would be a completely different person when I got older. What a nice surprise to find out that, while I look different on the outside, inside I'm who I have always been. I want you to know I appreciated your comments and think you have a very interesting name. If you can recommend any music, please do. Have a happy and adventurous life!
@53darkknight53
If you like classic music like Cello, Piano, Viola, I suggest you to check "Studio Ghibli Cello Collection" and thanks for the reply have a great day :)
@TheTinker19
Kind of late given how long this video has been up, for those wondering about the picture used in the background: it's by the mangaka Oh! Great (yeah, that's the name he goes by). It's an illustration of the manga Tenjho Tenge.
@TheTinker19
I've always enjoyed this cover, it feels true to the original while giving it a distinct sound of its own.
@Kyotenmasters
I could lay under a shady tree and watch clouds go by all day listening to this