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We’re joined once again by Olugbenga Adelekan to listen through your incredible takes of Iwe Kiko, a traditional Yoruba children’s song about remembering tradition in a modernised world.

If you haven't already, we really recommend you go and listen to part one where Olugbenga introduces the tune to us.

Listen: Part 1 of Iwe Kiko

Also, check out Olugbenga and Seye Adelekan’s project Obalende Sector here.

/// YOUR TAKES ///

We’ve had an incredible response, with 11 takes in the playlist. A huge thanks to everyone who submitted a take - this month we’ve got: Kev Pritchard; Vanishing Faces; Julian Hayman; Mr Cat Hair; Matt Milton; Eyeless Chalonstone & The Goodnight Mistress; asymptotes; Richard Toller; Liz Hassack.

/// JOIN THE COMMUNITY ///

We’ve set up a group on Facebook for the Old Tunes Fresh Takes community to share ideas, submit tracks for feedback and just generally geek out about trad tunes and music production. We’ve had some great conversations already over the last month, so whether you’re thinking about submitting a take or just want to go deeper between episodes then join us!

Thinking of submitting? Read our quick guide on how to submit your fresh take.

/// COMING UP ///

Next up, we’re chatting with Martin Green (Lau/Eliza Carthy) who’s inviting you to take on Lyke Wake Dirge, an ancient funeral poem telling of the soul’s journey into the beyond.

Part one comes out next Monday 30 August. If you want to get a headstart, you can find example scores, chords and lyrics here.

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On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, shamisen performer and composer Mike Penny stops by to talk about Japan's famous three-stringed lute, the Mike Penny Orchestra (MPO), and more.

About Mike Penny

Mike Penny is a shamesen performer and composrer based in Los Angeles. He has performed throughout the U.S. and Japan. Aside from performing traditional Japanese shamisen music, Mike is also active on YouTube and enjoys experimenting with the shamisen in all sorts of creative ways via his personal project MPO.

Topics Discussed

• Mike Penny's 2011 song "Leaving Forever"
• Mike Penny's work on the soundtrack of the popular PS4 game Ghosts of Tsushima
• How Mike Penny became interested in Japan and the shamisen
• The many musical instruments Mike Penny has played
• Making the transition from guitar to the shamisen
• On learning how to play the shamisen
• The challenges of learning how to play the shamisen
• On getting used to using the bachi (plectrum)
• The tsugaru shamisen style
• The fretless nature of the shamisen
• About MPO (Mike Penny Orchestra)
• About Mike Penny's 2020 song "Perfect Alley Rare"
• Feedback from Japanese people
• On Sasaki Mitsuru Sangenkai in Los Angeles
• About Kyle Abbot
• On shamisen for beginners, such as the shami buddy by Kyle Abbott
• And much more!

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Links, Videos, Etc.

Check out Mike Penny on YouTube and Bandcamp.

• Mike Penny YouTube
• Mike Penny Bandcamp

Here is "Leaving Forever" by MPO.

• "Leaving Forever" by The Mike Penny Orchestra

Here is the music video for "Perfect Alley Rare."

• "Perfect Alley Rare" by Mike Penny Orchestra (‘80s Shamisen Pop)

And here's a fun shamisen cover that Mike did of "The 7th Element" by Vitas.

• Vitas “The 7th Element” ★ON SHAMISEN★

Use the link below to check out the latest episode of the Ichimon Japan podcast.

• Vitas “The 7th Element” ★ON SHAMISEN★

If you would like to support the show by picking up some merchandise, make sure to visit KimitoDesigns.com.

• KimitoDesigns.com

Special Thanks

Opening/Closing song: Oedo Controller (大江戸コントローラー) by Yunomi featuring Toriena (Used with permission from Yunomi) To listen to more of Yunomi's music, check out his Soundcloud page or YouTube channel.

Japan Station cover art: Provided by Erik R.

Featured image: Courtesy of Mike Penny

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Full Show Notes

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This episode we're joined by Debbie Armour who is asking you to reimagine the dark tale of Child Owlet, with themes of incest, cuckoldry and grisly execution. Debbie is a Glasgow based musician, working primarily with traditional song. Broadly, her work is motivated by ideas of persistence, resonance and deep cultural roots. In her primary project, Burd Ellen, she uses British and international traditional song to explore women's narratives. She is also a founder member of critically acclaimed contemporary folk a cappella group Green Ribbons.

Check out Burd Ellen’s album Says The Never Beyond here.

/// TAKE PART ///

Charts: example score, chords & lyrics (.pdf)

Playlist: Spotify playlist of existing versions of Child Owlet.

Find a quick guide on how to submit here. 

Debbie will be back again to listen to your takes in the second part of this episode released Monday 19 July. Remember to get your takes to us by Monday 12 July to feature! Drop us a message if you have any questions.

/// COMMUNITY ///

If you’re interested in getting deeper into the conversation, come and join our group on Facebook. There’s been some amazing chats over the last month with people sharing demos, feedback and ideas.

Meetup: If you’d like to join us for a chat about old tunes, we’re also having an informal Zoom meetup on Saturday 26 June at 11:00. Stay for the hour or just pop in to say hi!

/// MUSIC CREDITS ///

4:30 - Coventry Carol - Burd Ellen

9:42 - Cutty Wren - Burd Ellen

14:30 - Sans Day Carol - Burd Ellen

20:25 - Hela’r Dryw Bach - Burd Ellen

26:15 - Corpus Christi Carol - Burd Ellen

32:23 - Chylde Owlet - Ewan MacColl

36:27 - Child Owlet - Fay Hield

38:48 - Child Owlet - Eric

43:43 - Child Owlet - Steeleye Span

 

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We’re back with Anna Roberts-Gevalt to listen through your takes. Anna set us the challenge of interpreting The Wife of Usher’s Well, a ghostly story of a mother’s grief as she’s visited by her three departed sons. If you haven’t already, we recommend you listen to part 1 where she introduces the tune and the major themes.

Listen: Part 1 of The Wife of Usher’s Well

/// YOUR TAKES ///

LISTEN to the full takes here.
We were once again bowled over by the incredible sensitivity and variety of submissions. A huge thanks to everyone who submitted a take - this month we’ve got Kev Pritchard, Rory Wells, The Monkeytown Milk Spillers, johndompaiva, catapholc, asymptotes, Steve and Paul Moisey, Matt Milton, Harry Orme, Cerys Hafana and Ian Jackson.

/// GET INVOLVED ///

We’ve set up a group on Facebook for the Old Tunes Fresh Takes community to share ideas, submit tracks for feedback and just generally geek out about trad tunes and music production. We’ve had some great conversations already over the last month, so whether you’re thinking about submitting a take or just want to go deeper between episodes then join us!

Thinking of submitting? Read our quick guide on how to submit your fresh take.

/// COMING UP ///

We’ll be back again on Monday 19 April, this time with comedian Stewart Lee who will be introducing us to Willie O’ Winsbury. If you want to get a headstart, you can find example scores, chords and lyrics here and a playlist of existing versions here.

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We’re kicking off the second series with the brilliant Anna RG who’s introducing us to The Wife of Usher’s Well, a ghostly story of a grieving mother visited by her 3 deceased children. Conversation touches on unexpectedly diverse topics such as the life of the British immigrant in America and the often overlooked patchwork of traditions which make up the country. Anna goes on to talk about how we can expand the ways of interpreting traditional music today with the huge variety of techniques available to us.

/// ANNA & ELIZABETH'S TAKE ///

Watch Anna & Elizabeth's video piece here.

Created with Elizabeth LaPrelle and featuring a recording of Eunice Yeatts McAlexander. Hear more, including their album The Invisible Comes To Us, at annaandelizabeth.bandcamp.com

/// TAKE PART ///

Scores, chords & lyrics (.pdf)

Spotify playlist for Wife of Usher's Well

Read our quick guide on how to submit your fresh take.

Anna will be back again to listen to your takes in the second part of this episode released Monday 12 April. Remember to get your takes to us by Monday 5 April to feature! Drop us a message if you have any questions.

We're planning a meetup on Saturday 20th March at 11am - an informal chat where we'll be answering questions and generally nerding out about music. Check our Facebook page for more details

/// MUSIC CREDITS ///

2:05 - Mother in the Graveyard - Anna & Elizabeth
8:01 - Jeano - Anna & Elizabeth
15:35 - The Irish patriot - Anna & Elizabeth
18:25 The Wife of Usher’s Well - Anna & Elizabeth (feat. Eunice Yeatts McAlexander
24:37 The Three Babes - Texas Gladden
28:11 The Three Babes - Eunice Yeats McAlexander
30:52 The Wife of Usher’s Well - Anna & Elizabeth (feat. Eunice Yeatts McAlexander
36:46 The Three Babes - The Vicars of Skiffle

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