Rites of Thundering at Japan in America Concert

The "Rites of Thundering" at the "Japan in America" Concert.
March 22, 2008 at Town Hall Seattle
Performers: members of Seattle Kokon Taiko, Kenny Endo (percussion), Kaoru Watanabe(fue)
Composer: Kenny Endo
RITES OF THUNDERING (newly arranged in 2007) by Kenny Endo
Thunder evokes both fear and awe and is an incredible sound from nature. The giant drums of Japan come close to resembling those rumbling sounds. This composition is dedicated to all the young taiko drummers who esteem to be in the new wave of "thunderers." Tonight's performance by Seattle-Kokon Taiko is a special version, arranged for the Japan in America project, and marks first time the composition will be performed outside of the composer's home State of Hawai'i.

[@randomsilliness1]

Amazing

[@2bjjones]

Seriously, I want this played at my funeral.

[@BalioLDean]

Love Taiko. Excellent performance... and their sense of humor is great, too!

[@2bjjones]

One of the best taiko performances I've heard

[@duchessofpercy]

Now that's music to train to. can you imagine running while listening to this :)

[@DanandDonna1]

In the 80's I saw something like this at Disneyland. They were stationed all around the park and went off all at the same time. It was AWESOME!

[@CFootprints]

Taiko is one of the most awesome things in the Asian culture in my opinion. Went to a convention today where there was a Taiko exhibition, absolutely astonishing.

[@FaustRedRebellion]

I love Taiko _ This was great

[@alita317]

yay SKT!!! wish I could've been there!

[@randomsilliness1]

Amazing drumminh

[@melosel6793]

Pauvre true beleive

[@MrGuruCharm]

30 SECONDS TO MARS!

[@SSHelios]

lol they came to mah school!!!!!