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https://www.alojapan.com/1244692/kyoto-carver-gives-expression-to-face-of-noh-mask-artform-world/ Kyoto carver gives expression to face of Noh mask artform | World #JapaneseAesthetics #Kyoto #KyotoTopics #mask #Noh #京都 #京都府 KYOTO, Japan – Noh mask carver Keiko Udaka is breathing new life into a block of wood from a 200-year-old Japanese cypress tree. In her quiet workshop in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, which also functions as a noh training hall, Udaka works alone and intently, hammering a chisel against the block, with no drawing outline to …

Chanting Beyond Melody: The Neurological and Emotional Depth of Noh Vocal Technique

https://tomkolbe.com/2024/09/10/chanting-beyond-melody-the-neurological-and-emotional-depth-of-noh-vocal-technique/

Photo by Stéphane Passet, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

#Japan, #JapaneseMusic, #MusicPsychology, #Neurology, #Noh

A tinted photograph of a single Noh performer on what appears to be a traditional wooden stage. The performer wears a pale, layered garment with wide sleeves, resembling a formal kimono ensemble, and a white mask with a calm expression. The mask covers the entire face, leaving only a slight gap around the jawline. The outfit’s upper layer is a light gray or blue robe with subtle decorative patterns, extending to knee length. The sleeves and collar display white embroidered details, while the performer’s lower garment seems to be a darker hue, partially visible near the feet. Traditional footwear, likely tabi socks and sandals, can be seen. A slim, possibly ceremonial fan or small instrument is held in one hand near the waist. The performer’s hair is arranged in a stylized manner or is part of the mask, with a small ornamental piece on top. The background shows wooden walls and a ceiling typical of a Noh theater, with muted tones that frame the performer. The words “JAPON A 6589” are written at the top edge of the photograph. Some discoloration and dark spots appear around the border, suggesting age or damage to the plate. The overall scene conveys a moment from a classical Japanese Noh performance, emphasizing the refined costume, mask, and stage setting.

Photo by Stéphane Passet, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

A #salamander considering whether or not they should get out of their hibernation cubbyhole.
#converging #amphibians #noh #Brussels
@constant

A hole in the earth with the head of a salamander peeping out, barely visible as they blend in with the colour of the soil.

https://www.wacoca.com/tour/503804/ 下北郷土芸能公演会 2025.3.9　祭り囃子（小川町義勇組） ##こんざーぎ ##こんざーぎのブログ #Aomori #dance #drum #Festival #flute #Higashidoori #japan #memory #noh #Scenery #sightseeing #sound #soundofthefestival #tradetionalperformance #travel #イベント #まつり #下北 #伝統芸能 #囃子 #太鼓 #思い出 #旅 #日本 #東通 #東通村 #獅子舞 #祭 #笛 #能舞 #観光 #郷土芸能 #青森 #青森ツアー #青森県 #青森県ツアー #青森県観光 #青森観光 #風景

A list of music genres and inspirations: #KateBush #FreeJazz #ExperimentalMusic #ElectronicMusic #Radiohead #Filter #SiouxsieAndTheBanshees #disco #HouseMusic #DeepX (defunct electronic label) #XraySpex (no relation to DeepX) #UA #punk #postpunk #techno #Zeuhl #GusGus #MatthewDear #HenryRollins #Mallsoft #Audacity #LMMS #sampling #Noh music #能 #intonarumori #MauriceRavel #JohnAdams #gamelan #SafetyScissors #Perfume (list will be expanded as I think of more!)

I am now listening to Brave and Logic by NOH #NOH
https://www.last.fm/music/NOH/_/Brave+and+Logic

Noh singing is not just a vocal technique—it’s a neurological and emotional experience. The controlled breath, sustained tones, and rhythmic chanting don’t just shape the performance but alter consciousness itself. Both performers and listeners enter a state of deep focus, calm, and introspection.

Curious about the physiological and psychological effects of Noh vocal techniques? Read my essay...

Website without scripts: https://zen.tomkolbe.com/articles/the-neurological-and-emotional-depth-of-noh-vocal-technique

https://tomkolbe.com/2024/09/10/chanting-beyond-melody-the-neurological-and-emotional-depth-of-noh-vocal-technique/

#Noh #JapaneseMusic

"The Evolution of Japanese Music from the Heian Period to the Present Day" provides an overview for students starting out with the subject or for anyone looking for a detailed timeline. The essay is available worldwide as a low-cost eBook on many platforms.

https://linktr.ee/tomkolbe

#eBook #JapaneseMusic #MusicHistory #Heian #Gagaku #Bugaku #Noh

#AYearAgoInJapan

DEC 24 2023: Went to the #OhoriPark #Noh Theater to see a performance of #Hyakuman. No (Noh?) photography allowed inside but I did this little sketch of the stage before the performance began. #大濠公園 #能楽 #百万

#福岡 #日本 #Fukuoka

A sketch of a Noh theater stage. There is a raised stage, with a short barrier surrounding it like a fence. There is a perimeter of small stones surrounding the stage on the floor level where the audience sits. There is a small stairway of about three steps leading from the floor level to the stage, and some bamboo plants are in the background.

Read my article "Chanting Beyond Melody: The Neurological and Emotional Depth of Noh Vocal Technique"

https://tomkolbe.com/2024/09/10/chanting-beyond-melody-the-neurological-and-emotional-depth-of-noh-vocal-technique/

#Japan, #JapaneseMusic, #MusicPsychology, #Neurology, #Noh

A performer in traditional Japanese Noh theater attire is shown wearing an ornate golden kimono with intricate floral patterns. Their face is painted white with dramatic red and black accents around the eyes and lips, resembling a traditional Noh mask. Their black hair is styled elaborately with golden hairpins. The background features a traditional Japanese interior with a painted scroll depicting flowers and foliage. The performer's posture is poised, evoking elegance and cultural depth.

Don Kenny, a translator and performer of a traditional form of Japanese comedic theater called kyogen, died at 88. He leaves behind a wealth of English-language knowledge on the art form. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2024/11/14/our-lives/kyogen-don-kenny-obituary-japan/ #community #ourlives #kyogen #obituary #donkenny #theater #noh

😈TEAHOUSE TERROR🎃

Come for the tea......stay forever!😱

Happy Halloween! (ハッピーハロウィン)!🎉💀🪦🍬🍭
Don't have nightmares tonight😉

#Halloween #ハロウィン #Japan #Kyoto #京都 #teahouse #Noh

@bookstodon

The hannya mask is one of the most recognisable noh masks with its two prominent horns. It is named after its creator, Hannya-bō, and represents a female character whose anger or jealousy has caused horns to grow on her head.

Photograph: Kitazawa Sohta

#Japan
#Noh
#masks

@bookstodon

Okina masks are considered to be the oldest noh masks. This one is a Hakushiki-jō mask with a long white beard in horsehair, split movable jaws and bushy eyebrows.

Photograph: Kitazawa Sohta

#Japan
#Noh
#masks

Noh and Kyogen Masks Tradition and Modernity in the Art of Kitazawa Hideta by Jannette Cheong and Richard Emmert, 2024

@bookstodon
#books
#nonfiction
#Japan
#Noh
#Kyogen
#theatre
#masks

BDG feature: A Journey Through the Dance of Form -- Joseph Houseal and Chelley Sherman will embark on a “Journey Through the Dance of Form” in a forthcoming online workshop exploring form and consciousness

Read here: https://tinyurl.com/5xf59u4v

#buddhism #dance #buddhistpractic #buddhistdance #consciousness #dzogchen #vajrayana #tibetanbuddhism #usa #noh

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp3wWpx04Ro

#Noh and #Kabuki Theatre 🇯🇵

#history #theatrehistory

"Chanting Beyond Melody: The Neurological and Emotional Depth of Noh Vocal Technique"

Noh, a form of classical Japanese musical drama, is notable for its distinct vocal techniques, which are integral to both its aesthetic and emotional impact. The singing style, called utai, is a crucial element in conveying the narrative, emotions, and symbolic dimensions of the performance. My essay explores the specifics of Noh singing technique, as well as the physiological, psychological, and neurological effects it has on both performers and listeners. ...

https://tomkolbe.com/2024/09...

#Japan, #japanesemusic, #music #psychology, #neurology, #Noh. #NohTheater

Chanting Beyond Melody: The Neurological and Emotional Depth of Noh Vocal Technique

https://tomkolbe.com/2024/09/10/chanting-beyond-melody-the-neurological-and-emotional-depth-of-noh-vocal-technique/

#Japan, #JapaneseMusic, #MusicPsychology, #Psychology, #Neurology, #Noh, NohTheater

Blogkino: Throne Of Blood (1957)

Heute zeigen wir im Blogkino den Spielfilm Throne of Blood: Thron des Blutes (japanisch: 蜘蛛巣城, Hepburn: Kumonosu-jō, wörtlich: "Das Spinnennetz-Schloss" [Anm. Hier als Das Schloß im Spinnwebwald gelaufen]) ist ein japanischer #Jidaigeki-Film aus dem Jahr 1957, der von Akira #Kurosawa mitgeschrieben, produziert, geschnitten und inszeniert wurde, mit Spezialeffekten von Eiji #Tsuburaya. Der Film überträgt die Handlung des englischen Dramatikers William# Shakespeare in seinem Stück #Macbeth (1606) vom mittelalterlichen #Schottland ins feudale #Japan, wobei stilistische Elemente aus dem #Noh-Drama verwendet werden. In den Hauptrollen spielen Toshiro #Mifune und Isuzu #Yamada, die den Figuren Macbeth und Lady Macbeth nachempfunden sind.

Wie das #Theaterstück erzählt auch der Film die Geschichte eines Kriegers, der auf Drängen seiner ehrgeizigen Frau seinen Herrscher ermordet. Kurosawa war ein Fan des Stücks und plante mehrere Jahre lang eine eigene Verfilmung, die er jedoch zurückstellte, nachdem er von Orson #Welles' Macbeth (1948) erfahren hatte. Er änderte unter anderem das Ende, bei dem Bogenschützen Pfeile um Mifune herum schießen mussten. Der Film wurde rund um den Berg #Fuji und die #Izu-Halbinsel gedreht. Mit einem Budget von 120 Millionen Yen oder 350.000 US-Dollar (entspricht 3.797.000 Dollar im Jahr 2023) war der Film zum Zeitpunkt seiner Veröffentlichung einer der teuersten Filme, die je in Japan gedreht wurden.

Trotz der Änderung des Schauplatzes und der Sprache sowie zahlreicher kreativer Freiheiten wird Throne of Blood oft als eine der besten Verfilmungen des klassischen Theaterstücks angesehen und von der Kritik hoch gelobt. Der Film wurde mit zwei #Mainichi-Filmpreisen ausgezeichnet, darunter als bester Schauspieler für Toshiro Mifune.

https://www.trueten.de/archives/13323-Blogkino-Throne-Of-Blood- 1957.html #Kino #Film

#noh

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