This is a popular Japanese traditional folk song. Itsuki is the name of a mountain village in southern Japan (Kumamoto) with beautiful nature and clean water. In old days, people in this poor village had to send their daughters as a nursemaid into rich families in the city. Living far away from home, their job was to look after babies all day long. When lulling the babies asleep, they started to sing about their own misfortune and distress, and this is where this lullaby has come from.
can i get the sheet music for this?
clarisoonist419 1 year ago
Dear clarisoonist419
Hi, there.
This version is a complete re-tune of Itsuki we know about. The whole picture is totally arranged by us and improvised at some points.
Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
Appreciate your comment.
mollen728 1 year ago
This is a popular Japanese traditional folk song. Itsuki is the name of a mountain village in southern Japan (Kumamoto) with beautiful nature and clean water. In old days, people in this poor village had to send their daughters as a nursemaid into rich families in the city. Living far away from home, their job was to look after babies all day long. When lulling the babies asleep, they started to sing about their own misfortune and distress, and this is where this lullaby has come from.
mollen728 2 years ago