A Performance From DRUM TAO

Drum Tao gives a performance from their newest percussion and dance show, Seventeen Samurai.
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[@user-ky7qg6zi1r]

Their drumming, not through a screen and speakers, was like the pressure of a sound that grabbed you directly in the heart and hit you over and over again!

[@Jinipoem]

I like that the colbert show invites a wide range of performers and not only mainstream. Very entertaining

[@goggletoggle1294]

Taiko is the shit.

[@christinaowen20]

It does sound like it!

[@TylerDaltonShaw]

Run for the hills! The Fire Nation is attacking!

[@Alusnovalotus]

Tyler Shaw earthbending style!!!!!!!

[@vincentlee7359]

Nah land of the rising sun

[@KuraSourTakanHour]

Well the fire nation was very inspired by Japanese culture, mostly the period right after it began industrialisation

[@truthbetoldgizmo7186]

The power of the drum in hands of skilled musicians, is undeniably a force that inspires the spirit within. Rhythm is paramount in all aspects of life, especially music and dance, and the performance here was spectacular, while the synchronisation is just, simply amazing.

[@McHaro0079]

Mountain is not moving!

[@Midnight_x_Sin]

That was fucking incredible, thanks Stephen for adding some real entertainment on late night shows

[@hysteriakilla]

We all have different tastes so I wouldn't say it's the only "real" entertainment but I will most certainly say it was magnificently different :D

[@brianahong6425]

MNPWxXxGreenBeretDal ii

[@inktonia]

I just saw them live Tuesday, and they are beyond talented. It has to be the best show I've ever seen, and words do not describe how amazing it is to watch live.

[@user-tf7ln2ef4w]

太鼓の音は生で聴かないと感じられない衝撃があるよな。

[@JustCallMeElle]

I've watched this group perform live 3 times! And I tell you that it's 100 times better if you watch them perform in person! It's magical!

[@suzukigekko]

日本が世界に誇れるパフォーマンスだと思いました。素晴らしいです！

[@dodokio3655]

No Japan!!

[@Jr-zs7rw]

日本恥なきパフォーマンス、、あっぱれ成！

[@user-su7ye1rl9b]

すごい練習量なんだろうな…涙でてきた…すごい

[@reinforcer9000]

oh snap!!! TAIKO!!! good on Stephen for being a world music enthusiast!! I've been to their show once, they're freaking awesome!!!!

[@MoiseiProduction]

Here also so perfect performers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZvHaKJ4ateoqrM

[@user-mw4ci5fu3d]

TAOを初めて見に行った時にすんごい感動した！😭 それからずっとファンです

[@nogitsune4452]

I've seen something like this before and it's a shame a youtube video can't capture the energy of the performance nearly as much as being there live.

[@Kisamaism]

+Nogitsune Especially this recording. Other Taiko performances on youtube sound MUCH better(crisper and more powerful). Still, appreciate Steven and his team for sharing this cultural experience :)

[@rurdywyne]

+Nogitsune Yeah, you can just tell that hearing those drums in person is just something that can't be replicated by recording. These guys are mega talented.

[@Rafiki27]

So ture! I saw them last month when they were in Canada. The drums alone were vibrating the ground. The sound and energy was amazing!

[@goggletoggle1294]

It told a very short story I thought.

[@DragonLandlord]

It doesn't help that's probably a much smaller stage either.

[@sammythewalrus]

Just saw these guys live. It's way more intense when you're in person and feeling the vibrations from the drums resonating through your body. It's also no less impressive.

[@michaelrh2008]

If your sternum isn't vibrating, taiko isn't being played loudly enough.

[@abocado2053]

日本の誇りだな かっこよすぎる…

[@christinhamby6088]

sorena!!!!

[@user-dd9xx4cv7o]

もともとTAOにいた人間ですが客の悪口結構言ってましたねwチケット8000円程度でごねるケチな地元民の為にしてやってんのに地元は使えないとか🤣オマケに反社とかズブズブwプロデューサーは特にカスw

[@WORLDDRUMCLUB]

An energizing example of World Drumming from Japan! Thank you for sharing.

[@bannhim6697]

Serious question,are they? Tao sounds Chinese and their oufits are more mongolian like,not seen those on any cultural exchange with Japan,so a bit confused over here......

[@letstacoboutit9669]

Your everywhere 🤨

[@justinknightdnb]

@@bannhim6697 Yes, they are Japanese. The members of Drum Tao are all of Japanese nationality, and they all live and train at their home base located within Aso Kuju National Park in Kyushu, Japan.

[@cthatcher11482]

I love his musical guests. All others go with the "flavor of the month" band/singer. Stephen brings in cultural and unknown artists.

[@goggletoggle1294]

And he hit homerun with this one.

[@Serai3]

+Thatchmo I've been dying to go see a taiko group since the first one to tour the States came here in the 80's.

[@avedic]

Saw this live on TV....while listening with headphones and the volume turned LOUD....and was blown the fuck away. Such an eclectic and varied performance....but with a menacingly beautiful undercurrent of energy behind it all. Drum TAO indeed...

[@kayincat]

Does he still do the Ed Sullivan Theater's concert series, I wonder.

[@mailinglist2451]

I’m sorry. I am not impressed, knowing that if this goes back 400 years ago, the credit should go to the Koreans. Why, one might ask. About 400 years ago, during the Imjin War, or Pottery War, the japanese kidnapped 50,000-200,000 Korean doctors, blacksmiths, artisans, architects, farmers, pottery makers, MUSICIANS, and the japanese forced the Koreans to teach their skills to the japanese. Soon after, japan experienced political stability and growth in the arts and economy. Before the so-called “golden age of japan,” there was the true Golden Age of Korea.

[@supermahmoud]

The audio on the set doesn't do them justice I know it'll sound more accurate and powerful

[@pushpopLoC909]

+Mahmoud El Arch Welll.... that's kind of a 'duh'?

[@Serai3]

+Mahmoud El Arch When the first taiko group to tour the US came here in the 80's, I remember the LA Times review started with a description of what it was like to sit in a darkened theater and all of a sudden be inundated with this HEART-STOPPING THUNDEROUS POUNDING. It went on from there, and I've been dying to see one ever since.

[@Thevintagebootgirl]

+Serai3 They came to my school the night before this! It was just amazing :) I hope you get to see them live, it's mind-blowing!

[@Serai3]

Veronica Poole WHOA. Lucky you! \O/

[@elvendaddy5199]

@@Serai3 i seen a taiko live and nothing can beat it seeing it live. Feeling the drums go through your chest. The energy. I would definitely see it again!

[@hupenpeter]

if you have the chance to see a taiko show in person do it. the energy and the physical feeling of the sound is mindblowing.

[@CheifPwnsanoob]

I feel like if aliens watched this they'd be scared of us.

[@gatonegroloco]

+INFJ Lucatiel shhhh, dont say that. otherwise trump might have them play on the Mexican border and have the Mexicans pay for the performance. oh, wait, are you talking space or illegal?

[@malcolm1732]

+INFJ Lucatiel if modern armies still played war drums I'm sure the aliens would target them first.

[@rayva1]

Yeah ~ they probably don’t know sh*t about rhythm.

[@Tokyo_Gaijin]

Nah they’ll be scared of this kzbin.info/www/bejne/jauada2emqiYq7M

[@bevsputler5455]

Perhaps that's how they learned the power many millennium's ago...many strange tales from ancient Japan!

[@i_love_rescue_animals]

Oh my. Just what I needed during quarantine. I would love to see these fine men live! 🙌🏼 💪💞

[@law35penn]

The energy, the passion, and the luv they put into this performance is out of this world

[@mahasaad4490]

Their skill and playing on the drums regularly, wonderful 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I will never feel bored when I watch them.

[@user-qx5xe8cc1b]

これが本当の太鼓の達人

[@williammtucker9001]

I was fortunate enough to see this group at Mississippi State University as part of their Lyceum Series, and it truly was one of the coolest experience ever.Their performances are a display of their heritage and art, and are incredibly demanding physically.

[@ronbird3882]

皆の表情が最高に良いですね、力をもらいました　有難う！

[@josemarin8357]

So beautiful, pure art.

[@sarahanders9062]

What a brilliant performance! Thanks for featuring Drum TAO, Stephen!

[@AwesomeTingle]

Never heard of them before, but these was astounding! I'd absolutely love to see them live!

[@randomrondo333]

伝統ってよりもカッコ良さを突き詰めたパフォーマンスでめちゃくちゃかっこいい！

[@marygebbie6611]

I have seen Tao twice, and they are sooo amazing. The first time I was in the second row of the theater and that was an intense experience.

[@gothsharka]

I love how there are parts of the background just shakes I can just imagine the vibration levels of those amazing drums

[@afterglow64]

This is fantastic. Congrats to Stephen and all his staff.

[@eavening4149]

I've seen Drum Tao's phenomenal KZbin videos. I'm glad they're getting some great performaces and recognition! I hope I can see them some day.

[@fairozatangcolo7814]

GOOSEBUMPS ALL OVER MY BODY! I loved the flute ladies and fierce drummers, it would be amazing to see them in person. Such strength :)

[@wrightgregson9761]

many years ago I saw the Taiko drummers here in Boston. Once on the Esplanade at the Charles River Hatch Shell and again at Symphony Hall. Both times great, but the concert in Symphony Hall left me breathless in amazement. The vibration and rhythm just penetrated into one's soul

[@pamferrari9815]

Saw them at NYU Skirball Theater on 2/13/16. Two words: Dem. Skills!! Fabulous show, nonstop talent, we were entertained.

[@wingman2831123]

すげー！カッコ良すぎ！

[@eddiejohnson3366]

Ya gotta see’m live to appreciate the power of this performance. You feel it thru your body.

[@kaylad2663]

So much muscles😍 and beautiful sounds movements and skills 👏🏽it’s amazing

[@bighitlyric3991]

IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THEM FOR FOUR YEARS and I FINALLY found them!!!

[@MphoenixE]

Saw them last night and was será and memorized. Will see again.

[@qmydee1481]

Bravo!! Thank you 💗

[@chairreader]

Jesus, I got goosebumps watching this. Pretty awesome

[@gregr.leslie7665]

Wow, that was some drive and all arround C.F. day ! LOL 😆!

[@Vv2legit2quitvV]

Just saw these guys a few hours ago. 2nd time, still the best performers I've ever seen.

[@derwandererKK]

amen

[@MisterPudd]

Fuckin hell i can feel the power from the screen. Cant imagine what it must feel like live

[@martymartyn7829]

Thank you Stephen. Drum Tao you are terrific... I have been to a Peace Drum event and the universal sound of drums is moving.

[@MusicThruHeadphones]

Thank you for having performing arts on as your musical guest which is very refreshing from the traditional top 40 radio artists other talk shows usually have

[@SolSmoke]

all of them extremely talented, so ridiculous to have that many people be that good. that is dedication and love of craft. also the ability to hold two different rhythms at once is not something to take lightly. bravo, consider me impressed.

[@susanwong6471]

Love the performance, so powerful and wild. There are currently performing in Toronto, will see them!

[@LostintheShadows1234]

AMAZING!

[@shuyi93]

This is amazing.

[@johnedwardjones999]

So good. I love drummers of every persuasion. Saw Kodo Drummers 3 decades ago in Hawaii. There beat is still with me. Great drumming of course in Native American communities.

[@stickman33]

I've seen quite a few taiko performances. This one was awesome!

[@vyfy]

I’ve watched one of their performances in Tokyo and they are honestly amazing

[@VivekAnandJ]

Wow. Just wow! I've got goosebumps!

[@deanashazli6356]

Great performance. Goosebumps.

[@Moss_piglets]

Drum Tao is incredible live! 💜💜💜💜💜

[@vengeance1701]

The training these guys go through is intense. If you ever get a chance, watch a video Michael Palin did where he went to train with these guys. It's wow.

[@jxkdrums1]

That was Kodo, not Drum Tao. Very similar training though, any of the major Japanese taiko troupes train very militarily.

[@GreenDragon11]

Fantastic! Great energy and talent!

[@shukla777]

This is good tv. A variety of performances- not just Pop, rock and Pop Rock like other Late Night shows. Great skits. Informative and comical interviews. Stephen Colbert and his team are doing an amazing job

[@carolhenderson7809]

Went to see them last night, last show of the tour AMAZING AMAZING! Omg go when they come back to the USA. God bless and safe trip home to the Japan from the USA

[@joannaw.8992]

That was... Incredible... I expected performances on this show to be good but wow

[@lifeofandrewlynn9448]

I saw them live the other week. Great show, go see them!

[@VLoveTarot]

What a group! I love this type of act. Thank you. I reacted to this one!

[@anzarne]

To join Drum Tao (obligatory) : Master level of excellence in percussion Degree in contemporary/traditional dance RIBBED ABS Non-negotiable.

[@queco25]

Hello from Buenos Aires Argentina!! This music reminds me a fight between 2 samurais or ninjas or 2 kung fu warriors!! Amazing performance!! Well done guys!!

[@Usonatoto]

That was incredible! Such a beautiful culture..

[@dannac_8888]

James Usonatoto Simati When the culture isnt simultaneously the most sexually distorted... Yes with out question. Serious supression going on over there...and yes, Ive actually been there.

[@AterraTkd]

OMG that was awesome!! Incredible!

[@sn-om6ux]

The best performance i never watching before this. 👏👏👍💖

[@nicolemorris4159]

YesYesYes. That was GREAT!!!

[@MelindaLeigh65]

Such raw energy and emotion beautifully choreographed.

[@mvalle6072]

I feel like having an epic sword fight after hearing this, this was intense as hell

[@Vagran]

Wow, that was amazing!

[@Doctor-Stoppage]

I'm really glad I looked up Taiko drums today. What a brilliant performance. 💪😎🇯🇵

[@finemessugotmein]

Faaarrrrk !!! That was amazing !

[@verdellellis4043]

Stephen you have outdone yourself once again. That was beyond spectacular 👏👏

[@kuryamtl]

Awesome stuff. More please!

[@amimonodaisuki187]

bought tickets to go see their show in Dallas next month. Can't wait!

[@chandarussell]

Wow. Love it.

[@gatta1714]

フルコンボだドン♪

[@V3R17Y]

Seeing them soon! Excited! :)

[@saraaaahh]

OMG! My heart. 😭❤

[@simplyru]

Hey we went on a field trip to see these guys, I love their music!

[@user-jp4cj3ds7p]

this was amazing.

[@rglucia]

Amazing

[@ejtogaming5755]

The cool thing is for are night field trip, we went to see them at Sandler Center Virgina Beach Virginia. Man they are so good!!!

[@Blahmilfton]

Wow, I saw these guys on my visit to Japan. The live show is excellent.

[@ericwarncke]

This is beautiful. Reminiscent of the Samurai Warrior culture.

[@goggletoggle1294]

Spectacular.

[@mochimochi45]

Omg goosebumps!!! Incredible

[@subjectivistJ]

every year we have a Japanese lantern festival here in the Summer, and Every year Mu Daiko performs. I'm brought to tears every time. the passion of the drummers comes over you without warning and it's an amazing, truly spiritual experience I am lucky to enjoy once every year. this group in this video is much larger and I'd die happy if I ever get to see them live. to anyone reading this: if you ever have the opportunity to witness a taiko drum performance, take it - do not miss out. your soul will be completely lit up by the event and we should all be so lucky to have something like that happen in our lives. if you're near the Twin Cities in Minnesota, join me this summer (August) at Como park in saint Paul and partake in the experience. :)

[@Ultra_Glueckspilz]

I saw them last thursday in Freiburg, Germany! It was incredible! ^_^

[@cindylou7259]

That's just AWESOME I MEAN AWSOME!!!

[@twinklestar2530]

Oo wow.. this is the group that cover high hope from panic at the disco👏🏻👏🏻

[@moodialabdualjabar2121]

That was awesome !

[@krokodyl1927]

Spectacularly cool !!

[@drenthed7555]

Great Everything!!!

[@RockRoche]

The Uchiha Clan really stepped their game up over the years...

[@user-pz3pi9el3t]

Rock Roch

[@elvendaddy5199]

Lmao this comment

[@keirfarnum6811]

Blacksáber Predator “Forefathers”. Or is that “four fathers?” (Lethal Weapon joke.)

[@lawlietyagami9857]

Lmao

[@angelahernandez-bischof4769]

This is Fantastic