In this second collection of online Yamatunes, the fans step up and deliver. Many excel in their passion to deliver the themes with perfection while others give the compositions their own unique spin. Several remote combo performances emerged in 2020 that may never have happened but for the Covid pandemic. And then there are the odd birds who fly sideways and still knock it out of the park. If one of them particularly stands out to you, take the time to look into the performer’s Youtube channel where you’ll likely find more of their work.
Compiled by Tim Eldred and Anton Mei Brandt. All links current as of April 2021
Solo Performances
Yamato theme
“Miki” playing the ELS-02C Electone organ (with panache!) in her classroom.
The Universe Expands Into Infinity
Played on electric guitar by “Guitar Chocola”
Goruba BGM
Performed in two guitar parts by “Machiro” (visit his Yamato music blog here)
Yamato theme
Karaoke performance in the highest-ever register by “Korin.” You have to hear this one to believe it. It is mercifully short.
Group Performances
Overture and Yamato theme
Performed on Erhu by Yang Yuki and 33 members of the Japan Erhu Academy (watch for the salute!)
Yamato theme
Remote combo performance on various instruments, led by Keiko Suzuki
Dance performance, 2019
Winning entry by One Day Project at the 7th Anidan Grand Prix
Yamato theme, 2199 version
Remote combo performance by various internet personalities, 2013
From Yamato With Love
Performed on violin, bass, and piano by Kanadome Orchestra
Yamato theme
Jazz version led by Chieko Tsutsumi. Performance 1 | Performance 2 | Performance 3 | Performance 4 (all from 2010)
Unique Instruments and Mixes
