Oh awesome this is the warrior piece "Yashima" about the battle between Nortisune and his rival. The Shite is remembering the battle that happened that day. (There don't appear to be any plays in which the characters ever die on stage but there are many in which the main actor recalls their time of death.
The reason there are no instruments, full chorus, or elaborate costumes is because this is a segment of the Noh play "Yashima" this I believe is the "kuse" section of the play but I could be wrong. Noh segments like this are called "shimai" and are usually what performers in training perform before they move on to perform an entire play. I personally like this dance the best out of MANY of the Noh dances, fun to do AND ESPECIALLY fun to watch!
is this a kyogen?
mrussell784 2 years ago
Oh awesome this is the warrior piece "Yashima" about the battle between Nortisune and his rival. The Shite is remembering the battle that happened that day. (There don't appear to be any plays in which the characters ever die on stage but there are many in which the main actor recalls their time of death.
JamesSchirmer 3 years ago
The reason there are no instruments, full chorus, or elaborate costumes is because this is a segment of the Noh play "Yashima" this I believe is the "kuse" section of the play but I could be wrong. Noh segments like this are called "shimai" and are usually what performers in training perform before they move on to perform an entire play. I personally like this dance the best out of MANY of the Noh dances, fun to do AND ESPECIALLY fun to watch!
JamesSchirmer 3 years ago
What school of Noh is this and when/where did this happen and with whom?
JamesSchirmer 3 years ago
i've seen a few noh performances on youtube.cool, but i haven't the foggiest what they are about.
Incidently, has anyone heard that the bird is the word?
debolt882 3 years ago
This is good.
Qcumber 3 years ago
My god her voice is AMAZING!
TonyNhollywood 3 years ago
no flute or drum?
Karmapolice1982 4 years ago
This was just a spur of the moment thing at intermission, the two full length plays had the flute and the drum and everything.
aldalote 4 years ago
Really great video. I hope to be able to see this by my own eyes one day!
momonashiwasuki 4 years ago