Different request...

For the first time, someone gives me request to play a music. It is Hajimari no Hi from Tegami-bachi.

To be honest, I can try to play, but maybe not too good. I had problem with my pinky finger (right hand) and my ability with right hand wasn't never good from the past, for playing melody. That was why I mostly played on band, and taking care the chords. :D

I might have better time on end of June, as the school will be having a long break. So hopefully I can fulfill the request. This will be along with all the sheet music post since I am still stuck doing many things right now.

However, if any of you willing to help, by doing a performance, playing Hajimari no Hi, I'll be very grateful! It will be fun to see different version of one song. And that's how we can study, learn, and expand our knowledge.

:)

Updating Website

Just a slice information for you -- I had updated the Request List and About+FAQ page.
If you made a request, kindly check them on the respective page. Most of the new requests go to the "next request batch list" because the respective request list is already full.


It is important for me to remind you to read the About+FAQ before you put your request. Kindly check josh.agarrado.net and if it is not yet listed there, please check it through Google search. I wrote about the specific keyword you can use in Google search to find your sheet more accurate in About+FAQ page (specifically in Sheet Music Request section).

Please help me to make everything simple and organized. Thank you, guys!

The long absence

I am sorry for being away for long time.
After a series of sickness and madness life, I really had to pause myself to take care this blog. But I would return soon.

I still haven't checked all the new requests by the e-mail and posting on the web. And FYI, I also did not touch computer for around 2 months. I didn't play my piano for the same amount. It is a true busy life to survive life which I should not complain about. :)

So I really apologizes for my absence.
I should thank for your patience.


regards,
mitayashi no mae

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Kuchizuke - Shiki

I already fall in love with this song when I watched Shiki :D It's so dark, so black, so thrilling, to hear the complete song. And, as I watch Shiki, I can see how much it fits the whole story.


Interpreting Kuchizuke
 
I once said that some "love" theme will be put up for February's article and I think, Shiki fits the theme of dark love. It's "vulgar", "rude", rough, from the lyric; while execution of the music is very clever. The darkness of the lyric was so black, that if I only read without knowledge of the music, I would felt like suffocate myself. The music, somehow, lighten up the atmosphere from the lyric, but still bring up the thrill and tension.

Even though the whole package of Kuchizuke sounded difficult when I first time hear it, the feeling was totally different when I finished working the chords. Basically, Kuchizuke is an easy piece. However, the tempo, the rock style, and the stamina are needed. And at last, the unity of all instruments are the main key of the music.

Intermediate musicians should already able to play this song. Arrangement, Execution and extra interpretation are expected from musicians with higher levels.


Lyric Translation

I decided to use the lyric and translation from Anime Lyric. However, another great translation had been made by Words of Songs . On th first part (A1), there is a bit differences of translation, especially from subject's view. The Anime Lyric version is more as first person doing the action, while Words of Songs version is where the first person ask the second person to do the action. If you compare the second part (B1), the subjects are also different. The Anime Lyric use "we", while Words of Songs use "I".

So who's right or wrong? None of them. It's possible to interpret in this way, because in Japanese, the subject was rarely mention, especially in a song. This gives you an opportunity to compare and even do your own interpretation. As musician and lyricist, this will be a bonus thing, because you might learn something from this song.

So,  E N J O Y playing this song!

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Total page: 5 (4 sheet music, 1 lyric + translation)
File type: jpg
Supplement: youtube  and mp3
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