I am Tsuko G., I kazoo for a living (kind of)... AmA!

How do you style your facial hair so well?

idk. I actually don't make any brushing effort whatsoever, to be honest.

What's your favourite song at the moment?

Amsterdam from Nothing But Thieves. They're hella good.

Do you plan to do IRLs / meetings one day ? We frenchies could use some real-life kazoo ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ

I have plans for my french community (I'm french myself you know). IRL meetings are one of them for sure! :)

Other countries as well? For example, oh I don't know... Germany? :)

Will do when the occasion arises! :)

Why the kazoo? What prompted you to pick up and play this sacred instrument?

Well, I was really bored at home one day. Then I remembered I used to annoy teachers at school when I was a little child. This thought made me go to the music store near my house and start recording hums of known songs (my first: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lApvW2E3Rbc).

I showed it to friends, big laughs. Then just kept on doing it. :)

Do you plan to always focus on making kazoo'd videos, or would you like to branch off and focus on more traditional covers and videos? (like your "Jump Up Super Star!" and Deja Vu videos)

I am in fact leaning towards more and more covers. Kazoo is fun, but I'm starting to look for cool stuff now! :p

What are your thoughts on My Hero Academia? Character-wise, story-wise, and especially music wise? What do you think of the openings and endings? Big fan <3

BNHA is HUUUUUGE!! I've always been a huge Shonen fan, and when I've been introduced to this manga/anime by my friend, it was insta-love!

I love the concept of quirks. My favs are Midoriya, Shoto and Kyoka! Opening wise, nothing beats the first one yet. :)

How did you learn to speak Japanese?

Yup. I can't really hold a political discussion though.

Wat. That doesn't really answer my question lol

I think maybe he missed the "How" :)

Yeah, sorry. I've read "did you" for some reason... :p

Anime and Japanese classes!

Darude when ? (for the memes)

And real question : Do you plan to do more cover song (from anime or other)? Your style is really great to hear, like Rewrite last sunday.

Oh and maybe new collab' soon ?

SOON ACTUALLY.

And yes. As I've answered in another question, I'd like to do way more covers than usual. :) (Thanks for the support!)

• Pineapple on pizza, yay or nay ?
• Do you like power metal and nu metal ?
• Have you ever played CS, LoL or PUBG ?
• Top 3 Anime of all time ?

Thanks for all your covers, dude !

(en plus t'es beau... de loin, la nuit, de dos, derrière un buisson)

• Nay.
• Hell yeah dude.
• Played an insane amout of CS, a little LoL, and still haven't tried PUBG yet (it seems like the kind of game I would enjoy)
• In no particular order: Trigun, Hunter X Hunter, and One Punch Man.

(Merci beaucoup, ça fait super plaisir!)

Why do you only wear glasses when you play the guitar? 🤔

I only wear glasses when a bass is involved.

Are you AntDude's long lost twin brother?

Yes.

Hello Tsuko,

I was wondering.. How long does it take to edit your music covers especially the kazoo ones? 😮

Sincerely, Mish X

Hey Mish! Every video takes me a week. I've never been able to produce in advance!

A couple questions here!

Do you arrange your music yourself?

How do you keep the different tracks synced in your head?

P.S. Big fan, the first AMA I actually want to participate in!

Hey Fuzzyzilla! Thank you so much!

I do everything myself, the playing, the recording, the mixing, the shooting... Everything really. As for the tracks, I usually write them down in sheet/MIDI form in my DAW, then I sing/play along. :)

Hi there, Tsuko G.!

There are two things that my 13 month old daughter loves to watch on YouTube: Your cover videos, and any D.Va related music videos. I know you did a Kazoo cover of the Overwatch themes, but do you play? And if so, who do you main?

God only knows how many hours I've poured in this game... Love it to the bone!

I am a Soldier 76 main (golden weapon woohoo), Mercy/Roadhog secondaries. :)

Not sure if youve mentioned it somewhere, but have you ever seen Hunter x Hunter? Whats your opinion on it if you have?

Have there been any songs out there you tried to cover (either Kazoo or regular cover) but just couldnt make it work?

Why are you so handome?

Yup! Mentioned HxH is in my top 3 of all time! :)

And yes, it happened to me a couple of times for different reasons. Last project I've dropped was Spark Man from Mega Man 3.

Are you and your wife / husband going on House Hunters with a ridiculous budget at some point?

Nah. I don't like luxury too much.

I've been a big fan of yours for a while, I love your style! I have to know, what's the piece you've gotten requested the most that you will NEVER do, and why won't you do it?

Thank you so much pfoxeh!

Simple: Hopes and Dreams from Undertale. Because I'm done with Undertale.

I didn't expect you to do an AMA! I randomly came across this and I guess I'm glad I did haha. My question is what's the best part about kazooing? And what do you enjoy the most about using a kazoo?

EDIT: Also what's your favorite food?

Thanks! Best part is when you just stop recording because you can't stop laughing at how ridiculous your stuff is. Then it's when people say then enjoy what you do, when you always think what you do is shit. :)

As for food, rice-chicken-cucumber salad. And lots of watermelon.

Ever heard of Rhythm Heaven? Has some great songs.

Yup! Still didn't play it though!

your thoughts on ham sandwiches?

They're good.

What's your favorite video game? And have you discovered any new favorites via music?

Overwatch I think. I also love watching LoL, Smash, and fighting games in general.

Thanks for being cool!

Do you have any advice for someone who would like to make music?

Whenever I sit down to make something I never get anywhere. I have instruments and FLStudio.

Would you ever make a behind the scenes / tutorial video showing your process?

Thanks!

Listen a lot to music. Think about what it makes you feel. Enjoy it. I think this would be the first step. Then after, lots of work, practice, lessons, listening from others, etc.

Bro have you thought of doing The Mega Man X4 soundtrack In Kazoo? This needs to be a Thing

Yup!

What's for dinner?

Pizza. I feel really bad about it.

What's a kazoo?

idk

Comment tu fais pour avoir un aussi bon accent lorsque tu parle anglais ? Perso j'ai pas vraiment de prob avec l'anglais mais mon accent est juste horrible haha

Pas plus que de l'entraînement et de l'utilisation. :)

Yoooo Tsuko! Sitting here excited that I could possibly have caught you early enough for a reply. And then I realized I don't know what to ask... Well, hmm.

I guess, what went through your mind when you decided to hit the dab at 1:06 in your Blooming Villain Cover?

Do you plan on doing any more crossover work with some of the other youtube musicians out there?

Also Rivers in the Desert when

Dabbing is ridiculous. I like ridiculous.

Yup, planning on doing some more collabs soon!

I've been watching your videos for a while now and I've been wondering: Is there a difference between the different kazoos you use in your videos?

Yup. I like brass kazoos for higher octaves and plastic kazoos for lower ones.

What's your perfect Sunday?

Chill with the loved one(s).

Don't mind me, just wanted to ask another question.

What are your thoughts on Pokemon in general (especially the newer games) and what do you think of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Moon? Personally, I just need some more information, but we're almost 2 months away from release! We didn't get any info on Black & White 2 till 2 months before release either, and it's such a good game!

Pokémon was definitely a big part of my childhood, but I dropped it at Ruby/Sapphire. I was disappointed at the content, compared to Gold/Silver.

Then I got back in the train for X/Y. Loved the reboot and the switching to 3D.

I like Sun and Moon, but they're definitely not my favorite. I will still play Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon when it's out. :)

Hey Tsuko, been a fan since I found you when you started doing undertale stuff, really sealed it for me when I saw you covered fatalize from symphonia. Among my group of friends your deja vu cover gets played often when vehicles are involved.

Where did you learn to be so fluent in English? I had 12 years of class for a secondary language and it really just didn't stick. Also, deathbyglamourwhen

Hahahaha! Thanks, but be careful!

I think being a nerd plays a big role? I play all my games, watch all my entertainment in english. Also part of my family speaks english too, so there's that.

EVO when?

Will try 2018.

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Are you gonna do a Kazoo'd Vol. 3? There are a lot of your songs on YouTube that aren't on Spotify and iTunes and etc

In the works! :)

For how long have you been playing instruments and what got you into playing them in the first place?

Since I was around 9 I think. I picked guitar up because I thought it was cool. Then quickly started spreading to others as well.

Hi, I've been watching you since the big blue cover and I loved your voice since I heard it in dreams of an absolution and I really love your version of of escape from the city. I wanted to ask ,are you just naturally gifted with your voice or do you practice a lot to sing like you do ?

HAPPY CAKEDAY WOOHOO

Music and singing was always a part of me, really. Since I was born, I had this... thing for noises and singing. I also used to jam with friends, sing a lot in occasions here and there, etc. I think that it is rather exercise than a gift. And I think I still have a long way to go. :)

Comment tu t'es amélioré en anglais?

J'ai de la famille qui parle anglais, tous mes appareils sont anglais, je joue aux jeux, regarde les séries en anglais, etc. etc.

Être geek aide beaucoup je pense. :)

What the fuck is a SANIC ? No, huh. Yeah. When do we organize an IRL meeting ? Let's play some Sm4sh !

I'll smash you.

Do you like potato salad?

Hell yeah.

1. Why did you choose "Tsuko Gakki"?
2. Can you describe yourself with three words (pls, abuse the arrogance, this is normal)?
3. What would be your message to you in the past, at some point? Extra: I just wanted to say that I love my Sundays, and I think you're cool. Congrats Tsuko!

1. My first name ever was "Skaw". Then I fell in love with all that japanese culture, animation and stuff, which made my name go from Skaw to Tsuko (don't ask I have no idea lol). Gakki means music instrument in japanese. ;)

2. Nice, Aware (Awake?), Motivated.

3. Dude, you can do it! Get your shit together!

What would be your biggest achievement as a kazoo-artist?

I'LL BE OFFICIALLY PLAYING KAZOO IN AN SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA LATER THIS MONTH WTF

What’s the average process for creating a video? Do you spend more time writing the music, or more time on the technical, editing process?

Usually, as a VGM fan, I more or less know the pieces I'm covering. So I would say 25% writing - 75% recording/editing.

Whars your favoritr cover youve kazoo'd?

Also why are you so damn attractive? 😘

Never really thought myself as attractive but thank you I really appreciate! <3

Guzma's Theme from Pokémon Sun/Moon is my favorite Kazoo'd!

Yo! Long time fan here, it's awesome to see how far you've come.

1. What's your favorite instrument to work with, kazoo not included?

2. Are there any anime/game/movie soundtracks that stuck with you well after you first heard them?

3. Who is Persona 5's best girl?

Hey! Thank you ever so much for your support!

1. I'm a big guitar/amp/pedal fan! But I also like to hit drums!
2. Flow - Go (Fighting Dreamers OP in Naruto). 10+ years, still can't get it out.
3. Futaba best grill.

If you could steal a smooch from any guy in Hollywood who would it be?

I'm not into guys. :(