Kodo Drummers Play Drums with Blue Man Group | Tribal Rhythms - Percussive Drums

[@PaisleyGreene63]

This jam session is a percussion lover’s dream. And they were all having such a good time playing together. Music truly is the universal language.

[@johncassles7481]

The drum is the ultimate metaphor for Unity through Unison. Kodo and the Blue Men literally became One in their drumming.

[@sweetpealee056]

This!^^^

[@SomeYouTubeTraveler]

I've seen the Kodo drummers live, and their ab strength is utter insanity. They basically camp out halfway through a sit-up and club the everloving s*** out of a drum for 15 minutes straight. It's basically like riding the head of a rampaging dragon holding on with nothing but your core and trying to beat its brains in with your fists. Legendary.

[@keithtanyf]

What a manly performance review. They should include this inside their adverts for future shows in masculine countries.

[@richardlindquist709]

That is one hell of a metaphor

[@vijaykiranrathod5833]

Daniel Morris I just came here to show my beats kzbin.info/aero/PLPvmYimjx88bQd_gbgi5W1vylCtgcD0Ce

[@n.e.barton1299]

X-D

[@petercozzaglio6070]

I saw them in Cleveland, OH. Quite probably the best show I have ever attended.

[@ProjecthappylifeNYC]

From when I started working at Blue Man in 1996, I had always heard talk of the Kodo Drummers with reverence. Chris and Todd's talk about their influence on us was not just politeness. I had moved to the New York show a few months before this video was taken, and I'm seeing it for the first time. How wonderful to see this dream for Blue Man come true!

[@LCdonkeyshow]

What was it like to be a blue man,? They're really the only thing I want to see in Vegas.

[@vincentrobinette1507]

THAT, my friends, is a DRUM CIRCLE!!!! This is one of those videos I could watch again and again!

[@RKing-dy1uv]

Meee Tooo! I started doing some sort of primally involved movement as they jammed. You become immersed in it; PART of it!

[@kummer45]

When Kodo began to understand their music I got afraid because their discipline paid off. The fusion between musics and the musicianship paid excellent dividends. Kodo is a league of their own. Their skills are legendary and how they adapt to newer music seems almost natural. This is the greatness of KZbin and the Internet. It brings artists, ideas and events together. Our monument of technology is not about failure anymore. It's about music.

[@HumanBeingSpawn]

The guy sitting down with the big drum must have a metallic spine. Working those abs

[@jimpemberton]

I came here to say the same thing. Abs of steel.

[@janepatterson6779]

I thought the same thing about man on floor, big drum, OUCH!

[@sfdragon9946]

Human Being I play taiko and have been in the exact position (though obviously playing a different song). It definitely does take a lot of upper-body strength to play and not just collapse on the floor, especially when my taiko group finishes the song and we have to lean as far back as possible without touching the floor for a finishing pose. I won’t say it’s painful, but it’s a definite struggle. Kudos to the one playing that entire time. ^-^

[@sweetbitz]

My abs burned just watching him...better go have a some ice cream to help me chill out!

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

@@sfdragon9946 you must have a core made of ironwood

[@TheRogueWolf]

Drums might be the oldest musical instrument humankind ever devised, and hearing them touches something primal deep within us. And this session, hearing those two distinct styles blend together, is an amazing experience.

[@borgestheborg]

So basic, yet so powerful

[@potatosmasher8612]

what if they bring a guitar on the battle field. hahahahha

[@m118lr]

The Rogue Wolf ...ALWAYS has been my thought too

[@johnnywilliams931]

I wonder if that's why drum lines and cadences are so good are pumping up a football team and the crowd

[@Pfromm007]

All of us do have a drum beating in our chests at all times.

[@Warlanda]

the smiles on the faces while playing was priceless; each in his own element, not playing the music but being part of it. I hope to someday be able to the BMG live, but if that never happens it's okay; it's always been about the music for me. thanks, BMG; your music is always magical.

[@ghw7192]

Not seeing any drumming on this video

[@Georgia-Vic]

The smile comes automatically when you are playing and you cannot stop it because you are possessed by the "Spirit of the Drum!"😏🪘

[@glenchapman3899]

I dunno, instead of having wars, might we be better off having giant jam sessions to release some of that tension

[@navyveterancgn-3728]

Glen Chapman i do agree. doing this kind of session leads to good and/or great music to follow for the public to enjoy

[@92Dragonx]

@slim shiddy Go back to sleep

[@Waspwoman1]

I agree 100%

[@albeal9213]

Imagine 1/2 the world playing "1312 Overture". It would be EPIC! (With fireworks btw) LOL AVB

[@glenchapman3899]

@@albeal9213 That would be a delightful assault on the senses!!!!!!

[@stephencaine1548]

I've always been so impressed with how quickly drummers can pick up licks just from watching another drummer play one. This was a sweet collab!

[@PickleAllergy]

I had the tremendous privilege of seeing BMG in NYC about 20yrs ago, a small theater I don't even remember, and I will never forget it. Out of the hundreds of shows I've seen, these guys seriously are above and beyond . I'm at the end of my life now for various reasons, and when asked by someone what should I add to my 'bucket list' I always say, you must see the BlueManGroup! Enrich the life you have,put down the cell phones, deny yourself 5.00 cups of coffee and save money to see these guys! I can't imagine what a show with the Kodo Drummers would be like, total joy.

[@mattsauro8881]

Close to the same years ago, my then teenage son bought me a ticket for a gift and we went probably to the same dark little theater way back when. They we front row and it was a freaking blast. I have 1 or 2 pics of him with 1 of them from an old cellphone and the program too. If you have never seen them live...GO!

[@MrStrange1984]

Sometimes KZbin actualy recommends good stuff like this. I was not dissapointed.

[@shadowofneo]

since the adpocolypse and the censorpocolypse...KZbin is doing about as much right as EA these days....sorry KZbin i read that back to myself and it sounded harsh, but my past self felt that way so meh

[@gmarshall743661]

I agree. Was nice for a change

[@picadilly3184]

This collaboration was marvelous ! I have not danced so wildly for many years. At 66 I was dancing all over my living room like a girl of 16. It was such a magical beat. My dogs thought I had gone mad. Thank you !

[@Kypooh2]

i'm 63 and my newfoundland lab was dancing with me... the cat on the other hand is not really crazy about dancing...

[@renegadebt1374]

You go, Wild child.. ;)

[@michaelcoco]

Forgot to take your medication or took to much

[@pauljojo6855]

Be carefull you'll wear out your pace maker! 65 here and i was worn out just from watching.

[@axgoat]

74 with headphones on at the public library drumming on the table :)

[@longrider42]

Beyond Magic, I don't have the words. Which is why I keep coming back to listen. Clears the soul of all the gunk going on in the world right now.

[@chromasux2]

I've seen them both live once. And both times came away amazed. The talent is unreal, the drive and commitment is pure and complete and the energy is insane. I honestly wish this took place somewhere bigger, where the energy could really flow. So packed in, I feel like it was almost too much in that little space. I'd pay a hefty ticket to see this in a real auditorium. The dedication to each's own craft, mixing with the style of the other is something else.

[@lyndalarose9200]

I've seen Kodo a few times but not Blue Man - feel inspired to see them.

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

I saw Blue Man Group in person and it was fantastic! It just hits different when you are in person and can feel the percussion. They and the Kodo drum corps must be some VERY fit people because drumming is some serious work. Particularly on the scale they both use.

[@sjames5694]

Once everybody got together & started really getting in synch, I could'nt help but imagine seeing Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Mike Rutherford & Tony Banks sneaking into the session, and smoothly finding places for themselves within that incredible rythym.

[@PoppyVanWinkle1]

What about Steve Hackett…

[@Diverse_Interests]

I just love Japanese Taiko and Kodo and adding in the Blue Man group brings in a playful energetic feel. Percussionists are just the best.

[@camstatik]

That has got to be one of the most beautiful collaborations I have ever seen. Absolutely astounding and amazing. Bravo

[@paulmavrakis8683]

Bravo indeed, as a Drummer my self i really enjoyed this Masterpiece, PBM+300 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqawgKF8a9KUZtU&start_radio=1&rv=huMOnF6ma0s&t=0

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi how are you. Greetings from California, great video. Hope you’re safe from covid. Have a great week and stay safe 😃😘 Scott

[@franitaprivate9757]

ABSOLUTLEY phenomenal. NEVER EVER have i heard such fantastic sounds , hats off to you all....my apologies but i'm just TOTALLY speachless..... i can not put into words how good you all sound separate and togeather. gobsmacked......you can hear each individual sound through out

[@tessahammond8992]

I love these guys, and this colab with the kodo drummers is amazing.

[@jamesrogalski2085]

I don't want it to stop!!! It was so epic and beautiful!!! Both bands, both sounds an absolute kaleidoscope of sounds!! I so hope they do more of this together!! And of course every drummer knows that you don't play a drum you BEAT IT!!

[@brianreinhardt4050]

To be sitting in that studio while they were playing would have been THE experience of a lifetime. Best drum performance EVER.

[@alexdominguez1905]

The blue man group has its own unique soul already, but damn if the Kodo drummers don’t give it a new, gnarly heartbeat.

[@jgvaughn1]

I’ve seen Blue Man Group live which was an experience in itself. Can you imagine seeing both groups together?? They’re both excellent in their own way.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi Janet how are you. Greetings from California, great video. Hope you’re safe from covid. Have a great week and stay safe 😃😘 Scott

[@RussUlmer]

Drumming has been around for hundreds of years and isn't going away anytime soon. One of the most primal forms of music on earth and a great way to communicate with other cultures.

[@ThatGothMomma]

that one blue man thay always just always gets the vibe in his soul on the random and cant stop bobbing his head is my favorite thing ever.

[@thomasburke7995]

I am NOT a musician.. but when the set started. Immediately you could HEAR the energy and as it progressed the enegery just kept increasing. .I want a copy of the song so bad.. this was utterly AMAZING..

[@Xogroroth666]

"They picked it up in 30 seconds". That shows just what artists they are...

[@marsthatdamnrebel]

Of course they did. That's why they're Kodo!

[@MattiK2609]

That's Asians for ya, they always seem to be super extraordinary when it comes to learning something new 😄

[@michaelgarcia8271]

This video was so much fun to watch. Watching the looks on each of the performers showed how much fun they seemed to be having.

[@uberubu277]

Love Kodo, love Blue Man. What an awsome collaboration.

[@crunchhardtack6514]

Just one more reason why America is the greatest country in the world. We mix and blend and laugh and share the good times. Thank for this post and long live Koto!

[@victorvandyke9898]

What can I say? Just fricken unbelievable! I've long been a Blue Man Groupie, 68 now and still a bass head. This collaboration was epic!

[@v.dargain1678]

They rocked !!

[@jamesmartin6428]

This is the most BEAUTIFUL AND MOVIES PERCUSSION PIECE EVER!!!!!!! I never get tired of it.

[@jamesmartin6428]

Sorry, should have been moving. Stupid auto correct.

[@lawyers9]

What an amazing collaboration of cultures of percussionists! I was rocking the whole time when they got it going together!!!

[@zacmosier1715]

Dropped ear buds in, clicked up the volume, and a smile insued. That was amazing.

[@boomerrob9223]

*ensued.

[@TheEphemeralMammal]

Every human in that room must have driven their parents nuts when they were kids. Lol. What talent!! Thank you!

[@Ukie_Hags_World]

Wow! What a Supergroup!! Music IS the universal language of mankind. Sharing each other’s talent, lit up their faces - and mine.

[@rdjraa4983]

Right you are Ukie. BMG hires only the best of the best to perform,as do the Kodo Drummers. So it was exciting to watch each group enjoying each others "style" of percussion. When both groups played together, pure enjoyment for the listener as well as the players. Absolutely stellar. [ btw,took 2 carloads Monday night,drove to Chicago and saw BMG. They're a must see! ]

[@BMTHSLIM]

I Love stumbling on these little Gems.... Amazing !!

[@iamrichrocker]

Music..the universal language....

[@andraxGER]

thats true - i combine BMG and lego - watch out this and vote and share if you like it ideas.lego.com/projects/5c9446c7-b660-429e-8938-73e9ad7c840e

[@davidarbogast37]

Percussive instruments especially...no matter what culture you come from, we can all get down to the rhythms that fuel the soul.

[@vitormonteiro2203]

This collab was overhelming,truly visionaries in the path

[@flatbreadjk]

NO!! THAT IS A LIEE. LIE LIE LIEI AM SMART. MATH. MATH MATH MATH IS BETTER THAN THIS GARBAGE CALLED MUSIC EW I PUKE ON CARPET!!!!!!!!!!!!! MATH IS BETTER!! 2+2 IS FOOOOOYURRRR!!!

[@karlbuckles7192]

Ever since the first time I saw the Blue Man Group I have listened with joy to their artistry. I have felt the same watching and listening to the Kodo Drummers. This has me awestruck and moved to my core. For years I have said that music is the soundtrack of the soul. This, this right here, is the manifestation of my thoughts.

[@CaptainScarlet1961]

I'm a guitar player but that was properly awesome to behold, just seeing them slowly gelling together and really getting into it is something you can't fake in a million years. So tight once they got going, I find it's hard enough with just 4 band members :-)

[@garysnow1475]

Japanese absolutely love the ventures adventure sold more records in Japan than anywhere else did you notice how it became kind of a ventures tune with the guitars?

[@Tsumanne]

Kodo and Blue Man Group. My two favorite percussive groups. Together.

[@samsham8181]

If you get a chance you’ll enjoy the Yamato drummers.

[@theonlybuzz1969]

These guys produce some epic beats, I just love listening to them but not while driving, as I start collecting speeding tickets too quickly... Thanks guys and keep up the good work!

[@benkayvfalsifier3817]

I feel so full-filled. It's the collab that I never knew I wanted.

[@davidtollefson3385]

I'd read an article a long time ago in Runner's World on the Kodo Drummers, how they'd run a marathon and then perform. This is one of the best musical collaborations I've ever seen.

[@debracov4484]

Absolutely spectacular ❤️😍🤩so many drummer's smiling anticipating each other.. rythmn timing.. nailed it.. was wonderful to watch an hear.. super job. 👍🥰❤️

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi Debra how are you. Greetings from California, great video. Hope you’re safe from covid. Have a great week and stay safe 😃😘 Scott

I SO LOVE this kind of thing, the best kind of cultural interaction, and will do more to bring us together than attempts to force it. I find ALL cultures interesting, and all have something to admire & respect in their roots. My idea of optimum is to have homogeneous countries WITH BORDERS, but plenty of interconnecting, collaboration, sharing our best--all strictly according to the expressed wishes of the citizens in each country. THAT would be diversity in a form we can all love, NOT engineered mass invasions & marauding in other people's nations! Of course, it would require having genuine leaders and a fully informed, educated and engaged citizenry. That's my 'utopia'. Much love to Blue Man and the Kodo Drummers, you guys rock the world!!

[@nelsonabelardonavarroovall6942]

Simply majestic, a splendid fusion between the incredible of blue men and the traditional Japanese giving life to this wonderful music, congratulations I love it!

[@uber_stuber]

this is why i love music. to me, it breaks all barriers

[@SigmaWalker]

The collaboration of everyone together makes me explode. I love the sync!

[@saber3315]

What a True Pleasure to watch and listen to. Just unbelievable!!!!

[@mdouglaswray]

These folks are stretching the boundary of music - always fun!

[@gailhowes9398]

That is incredibly beautiful❣️ I dream of one day when all people can get along like these marvellously talented musicians !

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi how are you. Greetings from California, great video. Hope you’re safe from covid. Have a great week and stay safe 😃😘 Scott

[@Deeharris3634]

I was feeling a little blue today. Thier Badass..

[@ParalyticAngel]

So much talented guys in that location^^ Hope Blue Man Group is thinking about to working together with Kodo Drummers in their next show^^ Would be real nice.

[@terryheimerl8674]

You could see members of the KODO group really enjoying and getting into this event. My first time watching Blue Man Group. Enjoyed it. Terry from Australia.

[@debbyharris9871]

Great music from Blue Man group and the Kodo drummers from Japan. I have shared videos from both of these music groups this past year to my elementary and middle school students in my music classes (K-8) here in the U.S.A. and the students really enjoy listening and viewing the videos.

[@marknewman8981]

Now you can play them a collaboration showing strength in diversity!

[@joedoe6444]

i have seen both groups live, and had a great time with both concerts. highly recommend catching either show.

[@patricklastname5646]

I saw BMG in Germany, fantastic...paired with Kodo drummers, absolutely fantabulous.

[@larrydockery7201]

this is so dam awesome love the blue man group

[@Edge1775]

still to this day, the blue man group is one of the best shows I've ever seen

[@gregsteele806]

For me, the best part of this video is watching every musician who's not playing. They all share one common expression. Just savoring the moment, and waiting for their chance to jump in and add to the glorious madness. " I see you stand like greyhounds in the slips, Straining upon the start." as Mr. Shakespeare said.

[@sweetpealee056]

This was absolutely exquisite! Didn't want it to end...the stamina of all those percussionists is amazing!👏👏👏❤️😁

[@BestFightScenes1]

Magical, as he said at the end, is the perfect way to describe it.

[@Piriatehat]

Love the Blue Man Group they are one of my favorite Artists, Love how Music can cross that International line and make some of the best music out there.

[@1MrCrusherX]

Absolutely fxxking love this. If that final piece of music doesn't inspire you, I don't know what will. Makes me wanna run through walls and rip up trees with my bare hands. Talent, dedication, enthusiasm, willingness to learn. AWESOME.

[@ChristieNel]

Blue Man Taiko Fusion. How did I not see this coming?

[@sistahbass]

So cool when the Kodo musicians just jumped in and started playing with the BMG! ❤

[@jr.a1399]

Damn! Just....damn....still gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it. Powerful! Wish I could've been there in person!

[@BrigitteAllemann-b3l]

Unglaublich gut Dankeschön an euch Künstler Musiker Danke 😊❤

[@tollyt7465]

As good as the Blue man group are, and I love their shows, the Kodo drummers are the absolute dogs gonads as regards World drumming.. To pick up that blue man routine after seeing it once and hitting it beat for beat is astonishing..

[@bluemangroup]

🙌

[@mshappyapple8663]

When I lived in Vegas, I saw Blue Man Group 23 times! They were that good. Absolutely wonderful show and worth every penny!! Just fabulous entertainment - don't know what else to say. I'd see them 20 more times if I could. :-)

[@th3st1g55]

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!! to have the world's greatest Japanese KODO DRUMMERS with the BLUE MEN group. What a BRILLIANT!!! combination of the two & BRILLIANTLY!!! work together. If either of these went on tour who would be special guest or support group to the other 😮😕 DIFFICULT!!! conundrum to do BOTH AWESOME!!! performer's in their own right.

[@russellwilson902]

Absolutely love this clip!!! Think I've seen it close to 50 times!!! It never gets old!!!

[@philipmarq]

Anyone notice that the longer they played together the better they sounded?

[@Wolfkin18]

Yep!

[@nix4644]

Being Glaun I think that was their goal... :)

[@butterbean4195]

would be nice if the world leaders played good together.

[@lindasimons691]

More cowbell

[@JohnJohn-ir5hw]

@Kayak & Coastal Fishing SMFH...if only your words were true. Alas, you must be young.

[@bruceperkins2921]

That....was....intense. i would have cracked every cymbal in my arsenal playing with this group of outstanding musicians

[@reboot1017]

Drives my wife and neighbors crazy when I crank up BMG, Gotta love it.

[@andraxGER]

my people to.... i combine BMG and lego - watch out this and vote and share if you like it ideas.lego.com/projects/5c9446c7-b660-429e-8938-73e9ad7c840e

[@ladydee56]

I just got back from Las Vegas, and I saw the Blue Man Group performance live and it was truly breathe taking. I love them. They are Amazing!!!!

[@mcav3270]

AMAZING!!!! Great entertainers + great DRUMMERS!!!! Enjoyable!!!

[@dannybaxter4710]

I love how the blue men were in character the entire time. Funny!

[@drunkenmoosecorp8878]

That's awesome how kodo & blue man group came together. 👍👍

[@jymferguson7649]

Need More Collabs like this! You are so Awesome....brings Magik to my ears...Thank you and I listen to everything that's put out on the site.

[@KJensenStudio]

ooooweeoooo...drum-gasm!! Gods, I love collaborations.

[@maryfehrenbach9893]

To be the drummer playing the drum set!!!! If it was me I just wouldn't be able to contain myself. What a dream come true for this young man!!! And, to be able to play the drums like this???? What more could you ask for???

[@diane9247]

Ahh, NICE! This must have been pure bliss for all involved.

[@kennethpenfold3648]

Fantastic the blue Man group and the Japanese drummers absolutely fabulous ,it had my head nodding

[@danw1955]

That was epic. That's a potential gaming soundtrack there, not to mention a great show piece. Can you imagine all this on stage at a Blue Man Concert?!😁👍

[@judithfenske2311]

Dan W w

[@judithfenske2311]

Concert without the screaming audience!!!!

[@christianhlasek]

OMG! Watching (and hearing them) coming into a flow dragged me into it! Un-believable!!!

[@jameslaugtug8937]

Excellent! You just achieved the joining of cultures via Music - The Universal Language!

[@jamesrogalski2085]

Sooo very good!! I just did not want it to stop!! Obviously everyone was thoroughly enjoying themselves. Beautiful, absolutely beautiful!!

[@johnmichaelkarma]

Surfs up . Big Blue Kodo Wave Surfing, catch a good one...

[@shadoe0867]

Its SO awesome seeing the 2 cultures come together and create something this amazing!! Especially one of the Japanese guys listening to the blue man group really getting into it with a big smile on his face. Way cool!!!!

[@gorillawarrior2495]

Frigging awsome energy!!!!! Love it!!!

[@suzannebutcher2967]

I just saw this video.WOW! It was fabulous. I just saved it. 💝💝💝

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi Suzanne how are you. Greetings from California, great video. Hope you’re safe from covid. Have a great week and stay safe 😃😘 Scott

[@pbjsilverstudio4882]

You guys really need to do a live show together!!!!

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi how are you. Greetings from California, great video. Hope you’re safe from covid. Have a great week and stay safe 😃😘 Scott

[@paulstrollo3187]

beautiful thing to see so many collaborate with such passion. This is why we are here. Imagine what we could achieve as a race if this is how we all worked together...

[@renaejones3482]

It don't get any better than this!

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi Renae how are you. Greetings from California, great video. Hope you’re safe from covid. Have a great week and stay safe 😃😘 Scott

[@mtbalpinecounty]

I've seen this Never enough! Pure Drumming Ecstasy!.. The Best of 2 worlds collab...