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This Is What a Samurai Movie Scored by X Japan Would Sound Like [Video]


Posted on  December 11, 2018

Feel the samurai spirit.The fox mask wearing female music group Mahora has released a cover of one of Japanese heavy metal’s most famous and beloved songs.Known for their use of wagakki (traditional Japanese instruments) to perform covers of popular Japanese songs, Mahora has been wowing people for the past couple of years both with their live performances and on their …

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Music Group Uses Traditional Japanese Instruments To Do Covers Of Movie Themes, Pop Songs & More (Video)


Posted on  July 11, 2017

These are some foxy ladies. Have you ever wondered what the Pirates of the Caribbean theme would sound like if the movie was about samurai rather than pirates? You probably haven’t but thanks to a group of Japanese musicians you’re about to find out. Take a listen below. This cover of the Pirates of the Caribbean theme is the work …

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