Last year, a concert was held in Osaka to perform ``Kobe Boogie,'' which has been regarded as a fantastic work by Ryoichi Hattori, a musician representing the Showa era, and whose sheet music was found among his belongings.
"Kobe Boogie" is a song composed in 1946 by Ryoichi Hattori, a representative musician of the Showa era who is known for many masterpieces such as the huge hit "Tokyo Boogie Woogie." Since no sound source remains, it is thought to be a phantom work. However, last year, the sheet music was found among Mr. Hattori's belongings.
On the 25th, a concert featuring ``Kobe Boogie'' was held at Osaka University's Nakanoshima Art Center in Osaka City, and about 70 people gathered.
``Kobe Boogie'' has lyrics unique to Kobe, such as ``port'' and ``Motomachi,'' sung in a melody that resembles a popular song at the time, but also incorporates the characteristic rhythm of boogie, making it a rhythmic song. Masu.
A woman in her 30s from Osaka said, ``It was a song that was written a long time ago, but it was fun to listen to it with a fresh impression.''
Professor Yusuke Wajima of Osaka University's Graduate School of Music, who plans concerts and studies popular music, said, ``'Kobe Boogie' was created before 'Tokyo Boogie Woogie,' and it reflects Hattori's approach to the music of boogie. I feel that this song conveys my feelings.I hope everyone will continue to enjoy this song.''