Kodo - "O-Daiko" - HD (japanese drummers - Taiko - tambours géants Japon)

Kodō (鼓童) ( www.agoravox.tv/culture-loisir... « Kodo, un battement de coeur japonais rythmé par le taiko » : voir l'article et les vidéos) est un groupe de percussionnistes japonais originaire de l'ile de Sado. Son nom signifie « battement de coeur » et « enfant du tambour » en japonais. ( fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kod%C5%8...) ).
Le collectif Kodo est formé en 1981 par d'anciens membres du groupe Ondekoza à la suite d'un différent entre Tagayasu (fondateur d'Ondekoza) et ses musiciens. Il perpétue et réinvente la tradition musicale japonaise, en explorant toutes les possibilités offertes par le taiko, tambour de peau tendue sur bois utilisé dans les fêtes traditionnelles.
Il parcourt le monde depuis le début des années 1980 pour diffuser son message « d'humanité partagée, de conscience environnementale et de paix ».
A Message to the Victims and Survivors of the Tohoku Earthquake & Tsunami : www.kodo.or.jp/news/index_en.html
Thanks to (Merci à) / musicbox8
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiko
Ōdaiko : One of the most memorable drums of many taiko ensembles is the ōdaiko (大太鼓). For many, the ōdaiko solo is the embodiment of power due to the size of the drum, the volume, and the endurance it takes to perform. The ōdaiko is the largest drum of all taiko, if not the entire world. The largest ōdaiko are too big to move and permanently reside inside a temple or shrine. Ōdaiko means "big taiko", but within any group, it describes the largest drum in an ensemble, which could mean 12 inches (300 mm) in diameter or 12 feet (3.7 m) in diameter. Made from a single piece of wood, some ōdaiko come from trees that are hundreds of years old.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kodo_(ta...)
Kodō (鼓童?) is a professional taiko drumming troupe. Based on Sado Island, Japan, they have had a role in popularizing taiko drumming, both in Japan and abroad. They regularly tour Japan, Europe, and the United States.
Although the main focus of the performance is taiko drumming, other traditional Japanese musical instruments such as fue and shamisen make an appearance on stage as do traditional dance and vocal performance. Kodo's performance include pieces based on the traditional rhythms of regional Japan, pieces composed for Kodo by contemporary songwriters, and pieces written by Kodo members themselves. The numbers that Kodo perform can change from concert to concert. Kodo's performance normally lasts for about one hour and forty minutes.
In Japanese the word "Kodo" conveys two meanings: "heartbeat" the primal source of all rhythm and, read in a different way, the word can mean "children of the drum," a reflection of Kodo's desire to play their drums simply, with the heart of a child.
Kodo strives to both preserve and re-interpret traditional Japanese performing arts. From worldwide tours and research trips, Kodo brings back to Sado world music and experiences which now exert a strong influence on the group's performances and compositions. They also collaborate with other artists and composers.
Since their debut at the Berlin Festival in 1981, Kodo have given over 3,100 performances on five continents, spending about a third of the year overseas, a third touring in Japan and a third resting and preparing new material on Sado Island.

[@MegaAmar98]

My friend invited me to a Taiko show one day and it was one of the most amazing events I've been to. Hearing those live is incredible, you can literally feel those vibrations in your whole body stimulating your blood. No wonder those drums were used in war

[@Fine_Mouche]

After the codvid I would buy a ticket for a show.

[@Lubin-md4ml]

unless you own a cinema system with a powerful subwoofer 😏 then you can feel the beats of the music in your body, feels amazing, its like body massage but on the inside! but seeing these drums live would be much cooler.

[@Donowall2023]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGPdentobplsjMU

[@cheers9503]

@Fujiwara Clan date clan is the best

[@rolandch.4281]

@@user-yt5yc4mn8u mmm toxic national pride. I don’t give a damn what race or culture anyone belongs to but shit like this annoys me despite how much I like Koreans.

[@DJBSharpMusic]

Japan proves one thing: no matter how many ages and seasons go by, drums will always sound amazing as an instrument, and they will always touch a primal part of our psyche.

[@ZATennisFan]

This type of music and performance comes from that same primal place that binds us together as human beings as the Haka...

[@IndyAvocadoKid]

Both the Haka and taiko are popular here in Hawaii, in fact the Hawaii football team has been known to do the haka before a game, just to get themselves psyched up….

[@DJBSharpMusic]

@@IndyAvocadoKid I'm gonna keep my response simple, because all I can say is "that's cool as fuck"

[@Johnny-rx4hs]

@@IndyAvocadoKid I would like to see a Hawaiian sports team play against a New Zealand team just to see what differences there are in their Haka

[@fungoloides]

The heart!

[@anniesue4456]

Drums, no matter what culture, always give me goose bumps

[@nicnic1190]

You might like "sirena and the sirens" dare ye cry mercy etc

[@Tlee3dee]

JUST U WAIT FOR THE WARRIOR OF LIBERATION

[@arturstaniewski2657]

Oldest instrument , hands and whatever. Of course, such drums are already advanced something (anything). But the primal need is the oldest in its form. Espacialy warriors do like it. I think there is "tree of life" for instruments.

[@sasajugovic6984]

Without drums no rhythm and with no rhythm no everything else , end of story

[@yumiyuki5851]

but the oldest drums are in the east, not the west

[@PointyTailofSatan]

If people knew the incredible work done to create these drums, they would be amazed. The largest drums, weighing sometimes almost 3 tons (!), are made in one piece from the carefully selected trunk of a gigantic 700 year old elm tree. The drum is hollowed out, then spends 5 years in a drying room. Then it often goes into a huge vacuum chamber to remove any remaining moisture. THen the drums are smoked to help harden the wood. Only then do craftsmen with over 15-20 years experience begin, by hand, to give the drum its final shape. Next, artisans chisel special patterns into the inside of the drum to help tune it's resonance, based on the wood's grain, density, and if the drum will be used indoors or outside. Next, the outside is protected by several coats of high quality lacquer. Then, lastly, carefully selected and treated animal skins are tightened over the drumheads using twisted ropes for tensioners, and nailed in place with close to a thousand custom made nails. Incredible.

[@garyguyton7373]

I was wondering how they were made. Thank You!

[@ArchyP]

😮😮😮

[@vivaldi1948]

Thank you so much for the information.

[@iwantedtobethatanomaly2270]

That's insane. Thank you for the info that's fascinating😮

[@beefwreath2856]

this makes the meme of katanas being folded over 1000 times look sloppy by comparison

[@hugs2003]

I saw a Japanese drumming performance in person once. I'll never forget the way my entire soul vibrated and how strong I felt the beat hit my entire chest. It's almost literally breathtaking when that power smacks into you. The energy in person is IN-SANE!

[@Solitude11-11]

It’s wonderful isn’t it!

[@DumpsterDiver-gj1zb]

Ditto

[@D33Lux]

You walk in a man and leave with the Samurai spirit.

[@littlemango5377]

@@DumpsterDiver-gj1zb Burrito

[@dmpunks]

"IN-SANE"... that's Japanese for "crazy", I believe.

[@NullGalactic]

*_You may not like it, but this is what peak performance looks like_*

[@KJensenStudio]

Hot. It looks hot.

[@nodezsh]

"You may not like it" _excuse me what_

[@thegreatestshenfan6484]

Oh I like it.

[@adamsochillstep1272]

I understand because it's KZbin there's always someone who is close minded

[@badeiser]

Is that a yuro reference? The Des Moines review?

[@blackharmonics4518]

I attempted 2 Taiko lessons. Best experience ever. It was like a thunder rolling through the whole hall and the loud silence, when everyone of us stopped drumming simultaneously was amazing. I never felt my body this intensive before. Would do it everytime again. (Sorry for mistakes. English isn't my native language.)

[@eztvlight1202]

Thanks for story buddy

[@WeWillAlwaysHaveVALIS]

I bet you had a brilliant time! Can I ask why you didn't take more lessons? Also do not worry, your English was absolutely spot on and got across the subtleties about the drum sounds perfectly. What is your native language if you don't mind me asking? I hope you are doing well and I wish you all the best for the future!

[@blackharmonics4518]

@@WeWillAlwaysHaveVALIS Oh, I took these lessons while I was in a psychiatric clinic. After that I looked up what a regular lesson would cost, but sadly I can't afford this. Otherwise I would've continued. It really is an experience which one should've make sometime. And thanks. I'm practicing my english skills. 😁 I'm from Germany. Of course I wish you the best, too. Have a good time and hope you're doing well.

[@dethmaul]

That's exactly the grilling feeling i got from marching drill! When we excecuted a complicated back and forth maneuver, then EVERY single heel tap we had hit the pavement at the EXACT same time? I've never found anytbinggbto match it.

[@Zazabazaa]

My school used to have a Taiko drum club, and after school, you could hear the sound of almost a hundred of these drums going off at once. It was one of my favourite things

[@papagarth]

sounds ( no pun intended ) cool

[@ryanmcconnell5345]

5:33- the fact that he can make his drum sound like crackling thunder is beyond legendary

[@pijon9088]

o.O that's was awesome ⚡

[@michaelwittmann5754]

I literally got a beer advertising lol

[@ryanmcconnell5345]

@@michaelwittmann5754 thats the best way to listen to this lmao

[@michaelwittmann5754]

@@ryanmcconnell5345 yes imma go drink fuel while watching this thanks for the advice :)

[@ryanmcconnell5345]

@@michaelwittmann5754 of course! Much love from America 🇯🇵🇺🇸

[@sirrice69]

The look in their eyes, those ripped arms, those war cries, that unmatched passion! These guy HAVE TO BE performing at the Tokyo 2020 opening ceremony!

[@TahoeNevada]

Celtic Tengu In the Kodo troupe, you have to study and practice for five years before they even let you use a performance drum to AUDITION!

[@gamiezion]

@@TahoeNevada all the more reason to make it an actuall olympic sport instead of -just- a performance.

[@dreamwarrior93]

*Sees 666 Likes* *Presses Like Button to get rid of it* You're welcome.

[@madmaxx1147]

T H O S E W A R C R I M E S

[@shelbyholcombe8731]

@@dreamwarrior93 b-but the debbil was bringing me tacos...

[@AVHD2]

I remember I had a Taiko class in school and that was still one of the best moments of my academic career. There’s something so special about these drums that really hit a deeper level of your body and mind

[@stephano008]

Is it normal to feel that you wanna fight to the death with this in the background? Holy shit this is amazing.

[@rongsmith4631]

Fax

[@rongsmith4631]

I feel like a Kamikaze

[@useraccount333]

I heard these drums were used to inspire military troops to fight harder. Makes sense.

[@somerandomguyfromtheintern480]

KUMATE

[@Lady_MInk]

Yeah man those were typically used as war drums

[@moocow1208]

They stood there and beat the fucking shit out of those drums for 8 minutes. And it was awesome.

[@theramblinmahoney2316]

Better then the description of the video.

[@moocow1208]

***** Omaigawd that's hilarious! I've never been any kind of popular before so that just makes it even funnier!

[@theramblinmahoney2316]

Moo Cow Holy shit we're both on there... sadly they censored my name. Aw.

[@talloss3329]

balls on the walls holy shitinza this was epic

[@kaiser1295]

Mind your language.

[@alanmartinez6877]

Crossfit trainees: playing with rope. Japan: hold my sake

[@calicojack801]

Japan: hold my weird ass hentai

[@jalapenojalapapas5525]

Japan: ho ho kono DIO da

[@nagawahyudi]

i dont get this kind of joke

[@shuheihisagi7514]

@riding the tiger the work out rope

[@SeverelyGlitchy]

Yeah, you would get a sick workout with all that striking and intensity.

[@saidtheactress]

As others have already mentioned recordings don't do Kodo justice. One has to experience a live performance to not only hear and see but most importantly FEEL the power of their drumming. It is akin to a spiritual experience. Also they are easily the supreme group amongst all the groups I have ever witnessed. I have never been to one of their performances where the audience didn't erupt into an immediate standing ovation not only in response to what it had just witnessed but also in response to the energy the performance had generated.

[@kitcutting]

Those symbols on their drums are the mitsudomoe, a traditional symbol closely associated with Hachiman, a Shinto kami of war. Hachiman is also associated with the number three and things that come in sets of three, which explains the mitsudomoe (the symbol with three commas) and the three odaiko players

[@user-rx2yz6qo3l]

The drum awakened his Sharingan :D

[@DrunkenCoward1]

6:02 This guy wasn't actually supposed to hit his drums there. He just found the fly that killed his parents and finally got his long awaited revenge.

[@vanessavaz1187]

lmao xD

[@peterfoy]

+The Drunken Coward aww lmao

[@mikeboelens9195]

good one bro

[@radiwib8777]

lmao best comment :'D

[@751Anth]

Are u a drummer?

[@Jm-ki4su]

I was 80 pounds when i watched this. Now, i'm peering over Wall Maria, giving humanity a grim reminder.

[@charliegarrison9688]

You're full of hot air.... Lol

[@badrulzoppof1s833]

SASAGEYO? 😂😂

[@tonarsilverwolf6485]

@@badrulzoppof1s833 SASAGEYO!!!!!!

[@gateauxq4604]

RIP Wall Maria

[@ninasarchivee]

Attack on Titan is fucking amazing

[@RibbidyJamGames]

Watching this live is a whole different experience. My whole body vibrates for each beat of the drum and I was so moved that I couldn't look away

[@marcjasoncardiel-lq4wx]

ITS BEEN 800 YEARS! I heard the drum of liberation. JOYBOY HAS RETURN.

[@BrainL101]

8 months late but I like it

[@BruceBlitzHasTits]

i am making the most epic sandwich to this

[@quickstep2408]

did you get arrested?

[@commandercaptain4664]

Did it eat you?

[@Robertahausen]

LOL that's the best reply ever LOL

[@zthang_]

So how was it? Epic?

[@Ark1j]

It's even better for Sushi!

[@rafeekinani9619]

20,000 calories were burned in the making of this video

[@carlowashington979]

Imagine the practicing. I'm a drummer and I actually played Japanese Taiko style drumming before. It is a lot of work to play it that clean. And that was of course the Americanized version. This in its origin is unreal

[@kets4eki_4ever.]

@@carlowashington979 😯

[@user-jh5ge7mt7e]

😂

[@OzyWazza]

And that was just the audience burning it off from the sheer energy siphon...

[@contrafax]

In Phoenix there is a school that does this, watching them all I could think was that is a bitching way to get into shape. I have three videos on my channel :)

[@TexasNativee]

Seeing this live just gets you hyped, you ready to run into battle after hearing it.

[@stanimirborov3765]

yea, need something like this to handle the depression of trolls n griefers in league of legends

[@kittrasis]

I saw a junior Taiko show yesterday. The performers were so athletic and moved around the stage with military precision. It was absolutely amamzing,

[@mbosse2702]

Honor. Respect. Tradition. Passion with purpose.... The ability to communicate that clearly without a word spoken is beautiful. I hope this world does not lose this art....

[@madcat61207]

What is the purpose?

[@MrPredators2001]

@@madcat61207 Music perhaps ?

[@madcat61207]

Is that what that was!? Wow!

[@MrPredators2001]

@@madcat61207 yeah, I know. I was really surprised as well.

[@Cirvjakaac1]

6:00 When the fly that has been annoying you finally lands on a flat surface.

[@NDC-zb7nb]

lol

[@iowaguy0074]

Lol, after seeing ur comment i was too busy laughing to pay attention lmao

[@candiceyuri5420]

i think its better to leave it with no context

[@EricZepeda320]

I caaaaaant!!! 😆😂🤣😭

[@Pablo-eu5uv]

This made me laugh out loud! 😂

[@DCB938]

Absolutely amazing, I’ve always enjoyed listening to this. I’m totally impressed by their strength and stamina

[@rongsmith4631]

These guys are built tuff , Ford tough

[@DCB938]

@@rongsmith4631 Ford tough???? Fix or repair daily… found on roadside dead. That kind of tough?? Lol JK

[@lone-sloane8896]

J'avais visité une école au Japonet "vu ça" en 1976/77 lors d'un stage de Kendo. Puis il y a 35 ans, OnDe KoZa à l'espace Pierre Cardin de Paris. Après en octobre 2018, une représentations à eu lieu aux Matsuri dans le cadre des relations Franco-japonaises. J'attends avec impatience 2024 pour assister à la représentation de Kodõ à la Salle Pleyel. Domo arigato à tout ces artistes. ❤

[@spitfire4sergi]

You can almost feel the burning in their forearms... It looks like a workout that they're completely zoned into...They love the pain! All the hard work. Amazing.

[@ahoosifoou4211]

hard out do this for a year and get fit lol

[@ItsBoyRed]

I highly doubt it hurts them anymore, like mechanics under a car, new apprentices can barely stand with their arms up for more then 30 seconds a time while the more experienced can work as long as they want to.

[@coconutbliss1444]

you dont understand what theyr doing, its not physical.

[@spitfire4sergi]

coconut bliss :)

[@shneancy220]

one word: Ikigai. In short "a meaning of one's life", but it's so much more

[@sekiko7183]

Note Edit: This was posted before the COVID-19 Pandemic. I noticed how ironic this got, so enjoy my comment. This is what I want to see in the 2020 Olympics.

[@SlayPlenty]

You'll be seeing lots of anime and cosplay.

[@sekiko7183]

@@SlayPlenty Funny enough, Akira was set in 2020 and the location was at the Japanese Olympic Stadium. Coincidence, I Think NOT.

[@yaricoo]

Sekiko Gaming agree

[@curumin1592]

Danm right my friend.

[@jessicaturner8825]

@Darth Clumsy good call on the committee

[@elephantintheroom5678]

I experienced this type of drumming at the Sydney opera house, once. I've never forgotten it, you could feel the vibrations through your body.

[@RavenDanzig]

This gave me the chills. Heavier than the drums of any westernized metal band and it's traditional Japanese taiko drums. Brilliant and awesome.

[@Gr13fKvlt]

I suggest Norway’s “Emperor”.

[@gyorno75]

Man i sure love watching 3 buff Japanese man banging drums

[@Gordis57]

Bishounen indeed

[@Koriixia]

Ha same

[@ClaireEmilia]

Fuck yeah

[@williamquick5927]

I hope you’re a woman.

[@Kitsune-dono]

@@williamquick5927 why?

[@volcelraptor3983]

The little touch I liked: When they finished they didn't bow to the audience. They just stopped. Stood up straight like: "Our work here is done." and strode off, alpha af.

[@Fine_Mouche]

Because the show is not end ^^ u can find the full show ^^

[@knarftahw]

Yes.

[@WaveAqualei]

It’s bc the show wasn’t over 😭

[@hinodewalking1919]

大太鼓の音が聴く者の原始的な本能に訴えかけるのを感じる。 打楽器は人類最古の楽器だからでしょうか。 鼓童は本当に素晴らしいですね。

[@jamesappling1212]

The raw energy of the Performance is amazing! Well Done!

[@YOUtubemonsterme]

the audience should be stilled from applause for at least 5 to ten seconds after end of drumming to hear the reverberations in silence in my opinion, silents punctuates and accentuates the power of the sound,. incredible kodo drummers are amazing

[@MyMasterController]

That's a good point. I hadn't even considered that from the perspective of the audience even though I appreciate it in music everywhere. Thank you for the idea; I'll be sure to take it with me. :-)

[@benjaminlandgren9708]

Scott Graber its just human nature to clap when people think its the end. I doubt we will ever get the silence you describe after a performance because someone somewhere in the crowd will start clapping and everyone will think its the end of performance and join in. Its a shame, really...

[@ElimRawne]

Scott Graber The audience in Japan is silent when the performers end their show. That is the greatest honour you can give to an artist.

[@talloss3329]

Scott Graber just woahh so ahh epic

[@samyagdrsti]

Benjamin Landgren It's only habit, I guess. I went to see them when they came to my country and the public was "gently encouraged", at the entrance of the theatre, to respect the final silence, so they did. Kodo live is one of the most powerful things I've experienced. If I were 16 I'd move to Sado Island today.

[@jackburton2216]

They literally beat the paint off them drums

[@pathfinder018]

Jack Burton dam! I thought that was some kind of powder or something necessary for the drums, but it’s actually scrapped paint?! Badass.

[@alverofathir]

@@bobsanders1774 well if it is it wouldntbe scratchedlike that y'know?

[@theranger8668]

This is a very common thing for all drummers. After playing a new drumhead for even 1 hours of practice, you'll see scratch marks forming. They turn into big blobs of them, like for these performers, after dozens of hours.

[@doredam8919]

@@theranger8668 God the pain of getting a new drumhead and seeing it scratch so fast... I know the feeling

[@Winslow19]

@@doredam8919 Wouldn't you feel proud? Putting in enough work into your art that it shows on the instrument? I play cello and violin and I'll tell you that while seeing a frayed bow hurts (they are expensive as hell despite the size) it brings me pride knowing I played my soul out. Being rough or vigorous with your instrument to convey the song is a rather profound feeling. I think you understand it well though given you play drums?

[@tigress63]

I remember about 35 years ago going to a Kodo drum performance (about 2 hours). It was amazing, if you have sensitive hearing you must wear ear plugs or risk overstimulation of your auditory nerves.

[@sungeigerong1]

😊❤I saw them at City Centre in 984, NYC. They were amazing. Unforgettable. Spectacular. The strength they had, physically and spiritually, was awesome.

[@mellchiril]

Watching a taiko performance live is something else, you can feel it in every particle of your being. Not to mention the passion they put into this is something else to watch

[@Critter68]

For real. You feel the drum beats in every part of your body. Your whole body vibrates with every strike. It's an amazing experience.

[@YouOnlyIiveTwice]

If the world ever goes to shit like in Mad Max, I want these guys playing for my war party

[@svyatovrat4071]

I think some day this moment will come...

[@YearOfTheDog82]

Yes! Have an upvote!

[@TheWarchiefZekeJaeger]

And you need a guitarist too, don't forget this.

[@naughtyskywalker9292]

Give me a flamethrower guitar and I will be your guitarist.

[@alcatraz2010]

World already gone shit the day we gained consciousness

[@TheWorldMemeDatabase]

The fact that they can get so intense but still keep rhythm is mind boggling

[@rongsmith4631]

True Ninja Warrior

[@rehabmohamed1211]

Amazing how they concentrate and master their performance.

[@rongsmith4631]

Art of Shadow Clan

[@carrnil]

World would be boring without the Japanese

[@KingofGermanic]

carrnil Probably be a bit more 'normal' too

[@fkerpants]

carrnil They are absolutely fascinating to me.

[@fkerpants]

carrnil They are absolutely fascinating to me.

[@ifuritto]

Steam RP Videos normal is boring

[@maykyrecio7281]

Lololololololloll

[@Ibis-]

For those who haven't played or seen these being played don't know how each on those drums resonates through your whole body almost like an earthquake, in almost amplifies your heart, like there beating on your chest not their drums, I played taiko drums when I was younger and it was flat out one of the best experiences I have.

[@mogaman28]

Scorched Earth I saw a group called Nagashimo-jindaiko back in 1992. When they ended playing I was in an adrenaline rush.

[@douglasaranda2010]

This city I lived was a japanese colony founded in WWII, every year they played and it was awesome, I kind of miss the people there

[@bandanajack]

the audience, depending on the venue, experiences those drums the same way. may sound odd, but much the same can be said of drum and bugle core, DCI. go see BLAST if it comes around again. a broadway show based on the the very best of DCI performances. played for 2 years on broadway, winning best of type awards both years, then took it on the road. when the entire horn line come to the front, and eventually settles one ondoubled chord at full volume your entire body becomes the sounding board for that chord and anyone in the front dozen or so seats in the orchestra section are rocked back in their seats with the force of the sound blast. the same can be said of the full drum line of a competition corps kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3W7gmOCpbSZqas

[@erindzurison6227]

Not only is this amazing to listen to, but the entire presentation makes you feel it even if you can't be there in person. I loved when they switched! 😁👏 Bravo, gentlemen! Excellent!

[@mariastaniek7202]

Przetłumacz na język polski

[@josefrei1902]

JOYBOY RETURN

[@WORLDDRUMCLUB]

Great example of World Drumming from Japan. Thank you.

[@yangzhihong521]

WORLD DRUM CLUB this is fom China to Japan

[@jillpupich9479]

Yes

[@Yubayasun]

@@yangzhihong521 your ancestors came from africa instead. anyway show us the something incredible from china on youtube. i'm realist,everybody too.

[@user-hd9wb9di1d]

男兒身 沒責任沒擔當你做什麼男人？

[@luisrobertoperez4874]

Tho my

[@charissascrazy242]

I got to witness a community in Japan practicing these drums for a festival that was coming up. I'll never forget how excited the drums made me feel as their reverberations went through my body. It was like my soul lit up.

[@ruhlmanndrumsolo]

What power and what energy : these Kodo drums are impressive and grandiose !

[@dand5990]

My beard grew a beard while listening to this.

[@ahoosifoou4211]

i grew a beard down below

[@oldsalt394]

+Sadistic Spece Marine awww that just means you're becoming a man. Good for you little fella.

[@oldsalt394]

That's hot....

[@ahoosifoou4211]

Biggyinn 1993 thanks big fella

[@ahoosifoou4211]

***** yea that is hot, but does your beard twerk? is it mushy??.

[@Groschie]

You go to the gym? Nah im just play'in some drums after work!

[@paularodriguez6869]

Jajaja thru

[@modelcitizen72]

Weren't you a sumo wrestler? Yeah. Cool concert though.

[@deborahhanna6640]

You should see the one where they have to lie flat on the ground or the momentum of the arms & sticks would take them right off their feet!

[@maruko8324]

"...my heart beat sounds funny."

[@gms5012]

We need to wait one year to hear the ost😔

[@asylumbooks3406]

5:27 gave me goosebumps

[@soloauditor]

Harmony, discipline, power. True artists.

[@saymyname6726]

Imagine...Japan hosting the Olympics... awesome...culture...

[@012689]

+josef nikolas Say They're hosting the 2020 olympics

[@theviniso]

+Christopher Grabato Wait, you mean, just like in Akira? I guess we're all screwed.

[@012689]

+theviniso Oh God, that movir gave me nightmares when I was a kid.

[@rustemcafarov6704]

+theviniso hahahaha Well said)))

[@unglaublichcharlatan3600]

+josef nikolas Say We all certainly expect to see more its traditional culture rather than mango and robotics:)

[@ahmedrady8360]

The drums of liberation

[@SoldieroftheImam313]

Joy boy

[@marugg78]

Like a battle during a thunderstorm. That was amazing.

[@nicolasgoldring7128]

Japan's culture has a very powerful feel in it, especially in its music. When I hear it, I sense something powerful. Something strong. Something beautiful. 🇯🇵

[@emmalee4211]

Something profound

[@samooskhka]

Try working for the cunts. Bunch of distrusting humourless sneaky bastards

[@Sean-me4fv]

Something powerful, strong, and beautiful.

[@h0rcrux774]

@@samooskhka Hm..

[@samooskhka]

@@h0rcrux774 Well that was very helpful, nice!

[@bluejam009]

Remember guys, when you hear this playing.... there's an enemy nearby.

[@eusebiutihan5048]

:)

[@takashisuzuki9213]

は

[@kcbrains1266]

горизонт-глаз.?

[@BiggDogg25100]

get my katana, QUICK!!!

[@dwarfie24]

Juan Miguel Dela Cruz Where is my golden hair wig and oramge tanning? I need it against the nearby mexicans.

[@squrilebrain]

I love the sound of the Taiko drums. the sound of them resonates through my heart and soul

[@minder01]

This is all art forms combined into one. Music, visual and story.

[@SCMr87]

This has a "lets ride into battle, do some beheading and die a resplendent death in the name of the shogun" mood about it..

[@recoveringsoul755]

If you notice the upload date in late March of 2011, and read the description with a message to those affected by the Earthquake and Tsunami, I think it was likely something to do with the March 11, 2011 Fukushima disaster. These drums have always fascinated me. And to learn they are made by a single piece of wood, some too large to ever move makes them all the more interesting. I am also fascinated in the Bonsai tree artform. What is it with the Japanese and Trees? It's beautiful.

[@murielvaillancourt3855]

It’s a machist show but interesting. I saw a 10 female drummers group in Japan and they show joy and passion, it was awesome. They were powerful.

[@MercenaryZack]

I can imagine this being played during a large battle. Really boosts the spirit.

[@BubblesTheBard]

you should look into a show called Kamen Rider Hibiki. Its a TV series from Japan about superheroes fighting monsters with musical instruments. The main character uses Taiko drum mallets called Ongekibo to kill monsters.

[@grimjowjaggerjak]

Actually i think that they did it during imperial wars

[@jimmyseaver3647]

"All hands: Brace for turbulence."

[@phoenixx913]

Not gonna lie this would be so cool to see in person. I can just imagine you feel every beat ripple through you. I can see why they used these as war drums.

[@Btonrorychannel]

In Japan, they play the drums for God, not for the war. It's a part of the ritual.

[@skinguru8531]

I saw a show like this in California years ago at the UCLA campus, a golden moment that I will never forget.

[@khershner]

Glorious! Strength, determination, training, talent and charisma. These men are warrior musicians.

[@infer_maximo_stafm9769]

Kathleen hola linda

[@stanimirborov3765]

yeaaaa

[@paperandpavement]

First time I heard Taiko was during the Kauai marathon last year. I was beat up all over my body with pain shooting down my legs when I heard this beautiful sound out in the distance. My pace picked up as the sounds flowed through my body and gave me a boost through the pain and felt something beautiful inside. Something growing and flowing within as the vibes flowed through. Something beautiful. Thanks for that experience and that moment. It's something truly beautiful and much appreciation to the people keeping this art alive.

[@johnamix]

So much can be learned from these videos. Keep up the great work!

[@joanncall1525]

Wow!!! That was an impressive performance. The drums are big and beautiful. The men were strong, and wonderful to watch. The work and strength that it takes to go that long shows in the sweat and muscles that it takes to perform like this. Great job!!

[@HughBurgessSinger]

6:00 RAGE MODE ACTIVATED

[@tomlischke557]

Shit lmao XD

[@guitaristmathewsloan8006]

Hugh B hahahahahhah

[@mkhydragt164]

LMAO

[@leoric182]

+Hugh B Looooool

[@designfreakme]

LMAO!

[@BedollitaYoyis]

I saw one of this drummers in a summer festival. its beyod words, the feeling, the respect and devotion to the sacred imprinted forever in your soul. LOVE JAPANESE CULTURE

[@empgkrazer_5124]

Chinese and Japanese cultures are the best I absolutely love it

[@traceyvalcy1514]

Imagine what they feel playing this though...the vibration is going through their arms into their bodies. Imagine feeling that type of energy.

[@drakausdromgatti58]

I want to hear this live so bad

[@axelchua8336]

10 years later, i dont know how I got here but I don't care, this is amazing

[@samantharezentes6171]

I got here looking at pictures of Taiko drummers for an art prompt and I have exactly zero regrets 🤣

[@qalbihodon721]

I was listening African drums for to jump around to not get poring after sleepless night then I ended up hier and I am become very happy humans are related to each other’s without knowing.

[@user-yt5yc4mn8u]

Can Japanese team do this? Korean Teams got Golden buzzers in a row at America Got Talent in 2021. 1. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJC5Z4OKmKiEecU 2.kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZCVmHRtat2orMk BLACKPINK - 'How You Like That' M/V kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6Cxn5poaKmef68 3. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2bYZ6lvgpV_eMU 4. Bangla-Korea Dokdo (Takeshima) is Korean kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6LIeoSFoKaFmLs 5. Happy Hangeul (Korean alphabets) Day Bangla-Korea: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYqseamwasdniKc

[@itz_Amelie]

what i love most about taiko.... when you hear it live you an feel the beat in your heart. and it is sooo different from a simple electric base. more ...natural

[@justagoodlifes]

Sel. s. Revolt Against the Modern World.

[@mrmister1657]

Sel. s. Sounds of nature

[@valinsi]

i hope to experience this in real life some day

[@user-ki6lj1ct2f]

@@valinsi It's a very good idea, because Japanese drums sound much greater on place, even though the performance is by amateur bands played at minor festivals at local city. I guarantee as a Japanese.

[@Uarehere]

Electronic bass f*ing sucks. Drums RULE!!!

[@Matthew_Shelby]

I remember back in 2012 where my Father invited me to a Taiko-Performance i was so excited seeing those People playing the Drums🙂

[@karoliszakas3344]

12 years old, still the most epic

[@ILUVPercussions]

their stamina is totally infinite crazy !

[@dieglhix]

+ILUV Percussions bushido spirit I guess

[@BinaryBunyip]

+Yan Shen 8 min is infinite? Hmmmmmmmmmmm.

[@ILUVPercussions]

+Earthling THX-1138-4EB Looking at the huge heavy sticks, i personally think this way .Im a chinese percussionist tho

[@Apple-vm5gc]

the concert is of more than an hour

[@Blackwind_Legacy]

How they keep in sync with each other and know when to change, etc is even more impressive to me than the drumming itself.

[@tet0889]

Khyber ikr? and honestly that burning passion, whoa,.

[@Blackwind_Legacy]

@@tet0889 true. If I could find something that I was that passionate about I would be happier.

[@yigeren55]

watch carefully. there's one guy who shouts out codes for the team to change pattern, rhythm or whatever. of course practice makes them perfect.

[@Blackwind_Legacy]

@@yigeren55 amazing. Simply amazing.

[@deathpixelgaming]

Its practice and menorization

[@nurhanazhari1644]

Drums of Liberation🔥

[@slushyslimshady]

Ah, the human spirit... beautiful, yet terrifying.

[@susanwong6471]

There is no country like Japan, love the simplicity, love the sophistication ❤️

[@undertoe3730]

And how DEEP their culture, history etc is gives you a lot of things to think on....

[@jacket2848]

I know, it's so beautiful how so many are driven to suicide because of the relentless work ethic/slavery. It's just amazing, what a great people 😍😍😍😍

[@jemimallah2591]

@@jacket2848 alright calm down mate

[@CocoKoi321]

@@jemimallah2591 he was stating a dark side of it with sarcasm Japan wasnt always a great place as it is just recently

[@BWITHYURI]

@@CocoKoi321 yeah. Especially during ww2

[@misteradam3458]

6:02 * DRUMMING INTENSIFIES *

[@massivekoala4878]

happens to us gentlemen david

[@ribanamay3724]

David thsts why its called banging.... sorry i had to

[@fergri9997]

Hadn't seen a Japanese guy with such wide open eyes before

[@yung-yangchong2274]

ROFL

[@MrJasperjwood]

Saw these live a few times, nothing to compare it to. Phenominal .

[@bryanhayes825]

I have the CD and DVD of this performance and still play them often. I get the sense of the Battle of Sekigehara when I hear those drums, a warrior's heart and soul.

[@Fsilone]

I played this video with my cat in the room. Now he's a tiger.

[@dhanashrimatondkar3008]

Best comment 😁😁

[@elkysunnykuri]

My cat was runaway!!

[@kimjong-un2564]

I did the same Now he's a nine tail fox

[@minaparish8665]

I saw/heard them in person years ago, & that performance is still with me. You can FEEL the drums reverberate through your entire body. Awesime!

[@alj2301]

Absolutely amazing!

[@jozefhyld3607]

To jest mistrzowska praca i duże poświęcenie dziękuję 👍👍👍

[@abdulxafizarifjanov8082]

I have lived in Japan long time and I know what the plot of this drum music. The plot to fighting with your fears and weakness sides of your character. "You will win anyone and any live situation if you decide to win yourself"

[@emmalee4211]

Right on.

[@auramistico]

Love Japan Culture 💗

[@DSweashox]

The Japanese are a good example for both developed and underdeveloped countries! they worked hard to get to this position, but too bad they are overdoing it ...

[@kurtdewittphoto]

I came here to listen to drums, I left a Samurai.

[@liamcurtis9001]

lmfao .

[@NorseGraphic]

"We've got a city to burn..."

[@Lubin-md4ml]

did samurais really listen to heavy japanese drum music?

[@TachyBunker]

@@Lubin-md4ml as the french army got their little drums, i guess it would make sense in old japan as well. I mean everywhere, rythming the march in a big army is important.

[@EducatedSkeptic]

Absolutely incredible! I've attended live Taiko performances before, but never anything this powerful. Must have been a truly amazing experience to actually have BEEN in the audience!

[@Irishpineapple97]

That last slow down was absolutely insane. Precision and passion met perfectly

[@josephmessina4832]

they better do this for the olympics

[@josephmessina4832]

@@garethalford682 no, it’s still on

[@258DelTa]

now that's a fucking great idea

[@catharinaventer1232]

They probably will

[@catharinaventer1232]

@Sophia Hinze sad

[@josephmessina4832]

@Sophia Hinze yeah.. kinda disappointed. opening was quite lame tbh

[@Seahawkfan1108]

THEIR ENERGY LEVELS.....IT'S OVER 9000!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@inspqw4003]

Stop it get some help

[@e4d578]

my 5 year old son listened to this and immediately went into puberty.

[@lesleygoodall-page8035]

I saw this company live some years ago and it was so exciting hearing the resonance of the drums!

[@GreencampRhodie]

Now that is skill, talent and strength / stamina.