Nakahama

A modest stage had been set up outside of Yuta Records. An open area was designated in front of it and some searing was in place beyond that. Taiko drummers lined up on stage and began to play, as odori dancers filled the open space. A few moments later, Kitsune Kiyoshi came out playing a samisen. The music carried through the Harborfront, for everyone throughout the festival to enjoy.


- - -
[D11, LA] A Celebration of Tradition, Casting Benten's Touch | 5k3 ⇒ 30 (TN: 15)

[D11, LA] A Celebration of Tradition, Perform Samisen/Agility, Benten's Touch | 4k3+3 ⇒ 25

After the opening performance., Kiyoshi introduced and thanked each of the local performers. He then turned and addressed those watching and listening.

"I want to here more of you up on this stage or see you out on that dance floor. Yuta Records has generously provided all of us with a place to share our favorite memories, through music and song. Come on up. Or, if you prefer, stay out there and sing along to this reminder of where we are."

Then familiar music filled the air and he began a cover of Nakahama City.

- - -
[D11, LA, Open Mic] A Celebration of Tradition, Perform: Oratory/Awareness, Untrained, Voice, Beten's Touch, To inspire people to come sing | 6k5+3 ⇒ 32

[D11, LA, Open Mic] A Celebration of Tradition, Perform: Song, Voice, Beten's Touch, 2 CR | 8k5-7 ⇒ 44

As some came forward, Kiyoshi stepped aside while they share their songs or stories. Then, he'd perform a few ore songs such as another classic, Fleeting Love, and one loved by many fans of Detective 5, Truth ~ A Great Detective of Love.


- - -
[D11, LA, Open Mic] A Celebration of Tradition, Singing "Fleeting Love", Perform: Song/Awareness, Voice, Benten's Touch, 2 CR | 8k5-7 ⇒ 47

[D11, LA, Open Mic] A Celebration of Tradition, Singing "Truth", Perform: Song/Awareness, Voice, Benten's Touch, 2 CR | 8k5-7 ⇒ 29

As the evening hours came and the concert came to a close, Kiyoshi offered a few more favorites. This included the classic theme for the Detective 5 Heartbeats and another crowd pleaser Be With Me. He then closed as he usually did, with Mystery.

But, as the lights came down, and the other performers departed, he sang one final song, that was clearly personal to him.

- - -
I would have done rolls, but got tied up with work,