It’s impossible to say whether this song was for nobody, somebody or everybody.
But I for one certainly enjoyed listening to it.
And he definitely enjoyed performing it.
A song for whoever
Photographs from a small group of islands
Photographs from a small group of islands
It’s impossible to say whether this song was for nobody, somebody or everybody.
But I for one certainly enjoyed listening to it.
And he definitely enjoyed performing it.
Nausje says
And so did the crows!
Lee says
Yes, I hadn’t noticed that until I played the recording. Almost like they were applauding.
winnie says
At first, I thought is the bird or crow from my area when I listened to this song.
I replayed and realised is the background Singer(crow/bird)from the song.
He looked so happy and enjoyable!
Lee says
That’s funny!
Yes, he really seemed to be enjoying himself. Giving it his all too. Really nice to see.
Alicia says
He’s good! 🙂
Jeffrey says
Last time we were in Tokyo in the summer we got to listen to a great pick-up jazz/R&B group of about 20 college-aged kids just outside the Harajuku JR opposite the crossing. Other than there and the semi-official area adjacent to Yoyogi-koen, are you seeing more busking or, like this guy, people just making music in public for the joy of it?
Lee says
Not really. Less if anything. But plenty of people playing/practicing in parks and by rivers.
NihonBurp says
Nice to see a bit of talent
Lee says
Yeah, always a pleasure to see and hear.
Revenant says
Thanks for this Lee. Very evocative of the Kanto (pre) summer. And as others have said, those crows play a part too, especially when he finishes with ‘arigato’ and the karasu caws thrice (very Edgar Allan Poe-ish). BTW, is that Koganei Koen? I spent a few years near there in the 90s and have happy memories of that huge park.
Lee says
Not at all Revenant. Good to hear you liked it.
Yes, it’s Koganei Koen. It’s on several of my cycle routes, so I pass through quite a lot. Definitely my favourite park in Tokyo. Sometimes meet a friend there early-ish in the morning to go cycling, and it’s so peaceful. Just a few old people and birds. Lovely.
Bernadette says
This guy is like a Japanese version of my husband–hat, cardigan, black glasses, sideburns, and worn-out all-stars. My husband even plays guitar. It’s really kinda eerie.
Lee says
That’s funny! I sometimes see ‘Japanese versions’ of people I know too. In fact, one of our postmen is a slim version of one of my mates here.
There again, in Bali a few years ago, our driver was a Balinese version of my Japanese father-in-law!