we are amused

Yesterday I discovered the musical ensemble "Kineie Nami Shachu" that plays covers of popular Nico Nico Douga songs on traditional instruments. They're quite good, but I also find it very funny. I added links to the traditional non-traditional versions.

Senbon Zakura

 

"『和楽・千本櫻』 Full版" (Watch on YouTube)

Bad Apple

 

"【BadApple!!】傷林果 【ShouRinka】" (Watch on YouTube)

Dancing samurai

 

"和楽･ダンシング✩サムライ" (Watch on YouTube)

Fires of Hokkai

 

"Touhou Undefined Fantastic Object ~Fires of Hokkai~ in Traditional Japanese Instruments" (Watch on YouTube)

Probably my favorite: Hannya Shingyou

 

"和楽･般若心経ポップ" (Watch on YouTube)