100 years ago a Shamisen master named Nitaboh created a new style of music called Tsugaru Shamisen. Today an American master named Kevin Kmetz carries on the tradition in God of Shamisen, a rock/metal band
Great Shamisen players such as Hiromitsu Agatsuma, Kinoshita Shinichi and the Yoshida brothers have introduced Shamisen to the world. Now Here is an example of the future of shamisen music as it develops in the 21st century. Composition by Kevin Kmetz
They said it couldn`t be done, but Shamisen God Kevin Kmetz once again proves that anything is possible on the Japanese Tsugaru Shamisen. Yngwie Malmsteen shred licks? no problem!
.Here is an insane medley recorded by Farmers market with Stian Carstensen on accordian. Kevin Kmetz from Estradasphere and God of Shamisen plays along!
Kevin Kmetz an American Shamisen master and original member of the J.S. Bach Experience (A Rock Tribute to Bach) plays one of his all time favorites Toccata and fugue in d minor
Kevin Kmetz on Japanese Tsugaru Shamisen playing a crazy medley of famous anime and movie theme music. Doraemon, Indiana Jones, Star Wars, Lupin the third, Superman etc. filmed in Aomori city, Japan. May 17 2008.
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