"Rites of Thundering" by Kenny Endo

Performed by Kenny Endo Taiko Ensemble, from Kenny Endo 40th Anniversary Concert "Ten Ten" 2015

[@michaelgoble8200]

I had the privilege of attending a live performance of a similar drum group. Awesome. I could feel every drum beat resonating in my chest. Totally incredible.

[@venidamcdaniel1913]

Not the same as being in person n feeling all the different drums vibrate through your body. Miss that.

[@madwoman8297]

It's like a martial art by itself. What a workout! That'd get rid of a bit of tension. Powerful stuff!

[@LiveYourLifeWithJoy]

Best way to get rid of tension is to not get tension at all 🙏

[@HarryPotter-uv8yp]

Oh, to BE there. I WISH I could be. Drums that big have such a huge sound that it echoes inside your chest. Your blood starts pumping to the rhythm. You can feel the echo in your bones. Headphones just don’t do this justice.

[@mpanas387]

I love your comment. Echo in your bones. I've never thought of it that way. Thank you.

[@Zankaroo]

Doesn't have the same rhythm or spiritualness to it but if you just want thunder in your chest just go to an NHRA drag meet. You will feel the thunder and its awesome.

[@karenlong5146]

Today was my lucky day, I had never heard of this group before, and magically it appeared in my KZbin list while I was listening to other groups, so I checked them out. Wonderful performance! They are bookmarked now :) and are now one of my new favorites! It was also refreshing to see female performers in this Kodo group. I have always loved Kodo performances. Some of my friends complain that drum concerts give them headaches. I can understand that. But to me, drums of any kind, bring my spirit alive, they celebrate where I came from, and give me the energy to carry on. Many thanks!

[@feliciasampson8032]

I'm just learning this piece. I'm a beginner but just in love with Taiko!

[@vickiebunch3072]

You are so right Karen! My husband was a drummer, my brother was and so are my sons, and to me drums make the world go round! This show was amazing!

[@nancymerrillsayed7585]

No luck sweetheart. Just an algorithm

[@user-bd3ll4pf4s]

Можно и для извращенцев __ но боланс жизни не для вас и смерти тоже ___как есть

[@tohokugirl8144]

What are you talking about?

[@alicegobelin4287]

What a power - so well done, I enjoy it! Especially seeing all the women on the big drum, magical to witness...

[@squrilebrain]

the sound of the drums stirs my heart and soul and lights a fire inside of me

[@madamedipstick8569]

I love when cultures go ham with them hollow thunks of glory. Like my grandma taught me about native American drums.

[@beckybrynjolfsson]

I love this. Drums are my favorite instrument. They always have been. Some people have tried to force me to like other things, to have a false identity and it made me very sick and depressed. Drums make me feel ALIVE. I know what's good for me.🎉❤

[@maureenackerley8024]

I absolutely adore the Taiko Drums. Every time I've been to Japan, I can't seem to find them. Such an amazing sound! Sugoi!!!✨️👍👏👏👏🥁

[@deem7478]

Sugoi deshō! 👍🏻

[@user-ls1tb3uu9i]

У меня аж мурашки по коже. Обожаю барабаны. ❤❤❤

[@PubliusSPQR]

My interest in Japan was first stoked by the mini-series James Clavell's "Shogun." As a United States Marine, I was stationed in Japan from 1985-1986. During that time, I developed a deep respect for Japanese culture which is with me to this day. Witnessing the intensity of these amazing musicians I can't help but think back to a movie line from The Last Samurai: "These people dedicate themselves to the perfection of everything they do." Watching this video, who could disagree?

[@christopherreilly5339]

you are such a fan boy.

[@joybarber6974]

I don’t know how this showed up but I am glad it did! Such strength, stamina and precision! I would love to be there in person!

[@ursulaschlapbach311]

You are

[@ursulaschlapbach311]

You are!

[@ursulaschlapbach311]

You are

[@vvioletlawiieri1593]

Wichita ks 2/3/23💞thank you for sharing ...

[@user-pm4fp6re2t]

Perfect timing , no need for the clock . Universal beat ❤❤❤

[@ThomasBarsegian-co3du]

Love, understand, studied, studying Japanese culture.... Awesome 🇯🇵😍💪👍🇯🇵👏

[@frankalfar]

I get tears, its like the primal stirring of something inside, amazing. I love being a drummer!!!!!!!!!!

[@michellet.2432]

My arms feel so weak just watching them. 😄 They are amazing. I bet they are great arm wrestlers, too.

[@janstiller803]

And the ancestors look with pleasure ❤

[@tohokugirl8144]

Kenny Endo. And in Japan KODO, great Taiko group. How I miss Japan!

[@terryosborne5075]

Love the pun. What it must take to make this awsome sound for so long... My hat's off

[@gateauxq4604]

So excited to see women playing the bigger taiko because that’s not very common in more traditional groups. Fantastic piece!

[@tohokugirl8144]

Actually I'm Northern Japan you see women playing big drums. Especially during summer festival time.

[@colinnormanton4887]

Could Listen to this all day long

[@marburykeys2176]

That was outstanding!!!

[@ramonpfister2424]

This is some serious girl power! Awesome indeed and I love how they're cheering each other on

[@Zankaroo]

This taiko group was roughly 50/50. There was plenty of men up there too and they did just as good. There are several all girl taiko groups though.

[@triumphlee8032]

那里面有一位你大姨妈

[@trossk]

that guy playing the skillet looking thing has some incredible endurance. I love these drum groups

[@cbsboyer]

I was wondering how his right arm wasn't falling off by the end of all that, and still keeping perfect time.

[@mrclean62]

What an amazing performance.

[@user-gr3wu3lm6i]

Они хоть сами понимают, что несут для слушателей?! Это же просто божественно красиво!!! Спасибо и исполнителям и тем, кто запечатлел эти прекрасные минуты счастья!!!

[@stevenbrown2426]

I never get tired of listing to this.

[@freeshia3626]

You guys and girls are true Sound Warriors. I love this thank you!

[@paulh1194]

A good upper body workout. Can't believe the women are on the big drums and not the guys. Must take some training to keep arms so high for so long. Love it.

[@randalhansen9039]

I love these drums and how they sound so much! One day I hope to go to a live performance.

[@MestisoHapa]

It's definitely something to put on your bucket list. I have seen both Kodo and Yamato live, and these recordings, as amazing as they are, do no justice to watching taiko live. You don't hear the drums, you feel them. It almost literally takes your breath away. I can only imagine what it is like for the performers themselves

[@lyndamokarnia3239]

Je te souhaite de tout coeur .

[@Buitre282]

Great sounds and energy, very powerful

[@user-vx5zu1pl3t]

У меня 2 вопроса: 1) Почему это у меня в рекомендациях? 2) Почему рекомендации выдали мне этот шедевр только сейчас?!

[@brattenj57]

This is incredible. Such synchronicity. How is that humanly possible? My next incarnation I want to be one of these drummers. I want to be so concisely in tune with my kin.

[@kennithumperovitch1312]

I can be one of these drummers!

[@Tatchko]

It’s actually not that hard to be that in sync. It just takes practice. Literally all music with more than one person requires that kind of synchronicity.

[@lindyosborne4732]

Absolutely fantastic ! seeing such co-ordination and true grit - thankyou x

[@WhooshFlyingHorse444]

Enthralling! The best of the best!

[@berteisenbraun7415]

WOW WOW WOW!

[@ericalagrasta7657]

What a striking video (pun intended😎)

[@thebrokenone8642]

😂😂😂😁

[@cidchase2689]

A member of Mensa, are we, Punning Devil?

[@yucatansuckaman5726]

@@cidchase2689 calm down dude

[@eugeneoisten9409]

So are you saying it has drummed up an interest in Taiko for you? 😂

[@kennithumperovitch1312]

With that joke we ought to drum you out of business 😂

[@lone-sloane8896]

Ondekoza à paris en1986, Kenny Endo en 2015 en tournée Japonaise et bientôt Kodo à Paris. L' Âme Nippone et des anciens Samouraïs persistent. Tank you & Domo Arrigato.

[@chasmenear7130]

This is an amazing cool tradition, and musical art form! Thank you!👹

[@56studebaker]

I’m hearing this in Canada and I find it almost as powerful as the bag pipes,very powerful.

[@MicaDeMijatovic]

As the bag pipes?

[@56studebaker]

Hello Mica, my comment stating the drums are almost as powerful as the bag pipes is meant as a compliment with respect to the stirring of emotion for example when soldiers on a battle field marched forward to the sounds of the pipes playing. If you have no Scottish heritage it likely means little to you but essentially that’s what my comment was trying to imply.

[@MicaDeMijatovic]

@@56studebaker, I see. I understand now. Thank you for the explanation.

[@fiatmortem5128]

Now there's an idea...

[@tohokugirl8144]

And Scots and Irish drums too.

[@Rood67]

The starting woman, front center, right hand as the camera begins recording really makes this fir me. Yes, she’s beautiful; but she has an infectious smile throughout the entire performance, even after swapping with the gentleman.

[@im1sinfulman]

AWESOME, THANK YOU FOR SHARING.

[@panzersparadox3082]

This is so COOL!!!!! I absolutely love this!!!!! ❤

[@catsinq5726]

stumbled on this video and am utterly amazed. The speed, precision, consistency, it's quite the art form! I am going to be looking into more drumming videos - this is just really cool.

[@arandomotaku9656]

Exactly 😊

[@ytubepuppy]

Look up Kodo drummers.

[@ponyrang]

My best friend, Enjoyed watching this video my friend Really awesome views Thank you Stay connected

[@mariapavone9762]

Muchas GRACIAS Queridos Hermanos y Queridas Hermanas Aqui Y Ahora La Luz ha Ganado. Grande successo por la Paz Globale por la Vida por L'Amor Universal .Yo soy Yo SOY La Luz de La Fuente y Aqui y Ahora la Musica Divina de Todos Juntos con Los Drums eres Magnetic y Sublime.Gracidao . Adelante sempre Adelante Allegria Love 💕😘💕😘💕😘💕😘💕😘💕😘💕😘💕😘.

[@georgepeace3791]

I came across this because l was interested. Certainly well pleased fantastic drumming. Best regards George Peace

[@wameriasakuto193]

太鼓はよく聞く。 地元にも出陣太鼓始めたくさんある。お腹まで響く。虜になるよ。 三才ぐらいからの子供たちもいる。 太鼓からは離れられないかも。

[@yelassinacoulibaly]

La musique,du Faso est une source intarissable de douceurs. Elle permet de plonger au plus profond de soi et simultanément d'entrer en résonance avec son prochain, Yé Lassina Coulibaly🎉

[@royrycroft2286]

This is pure magic I love listening to these drums so big yet so moving

[@daphbacus9256]

would love to see it live, hope so. the drumming tells a story, love the performance❤

[@JenniferChaffey-eo2sm]

THANK U SO MUCH

[@kimberlyhawkins8185]

I❤ watch❤your❤performances🎉🎉😮❤❤on KZbin!

[@Robertahausen]

love the grey hairded lady LOL that's me LMAO

[@StringCheese5843]

The arm strength though ❤❤❤

[@gumxwminmuxwwilpsgibuu.wil95]

Great video,

[@OrsolyaGyurjan.MilaEvans]

Wonderful ladies and gentlemen. thank you

[@Priestbokmei1]

That is just spectacular!!😀

[@aragos32727]

After watching this I feel I was Thunderstruck

[@demetrioalbidrez684]

Talking by Sound is Universe !!! Each note played has a meaning On it's own , by telling a Beautiful Story and the lyrics Are the vibrating sounds of the Drums beginning played !!!

[@sunnysunny9349]

每个鼓手，都极度的虔诚！让人感动不已！👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@lone-sloane8896]

Un sentiment de modernisme avec toutefois, l'atmosphère des anciennes fêtes des Samouraïs d'antan... Domo arrigato.❤

[@storiestotell]

The drums speak.. Incredible performance 👏

[@lorraineniece8813]

I love drumming💖

[@JamesLeoSklar]

Absolutely amazing level of talent!

[@ladylakeawakening1616]

Love it. It interesting to see so many woman on those drums, in background too.

[@knightsofstjoan2004]

This Taiko drums performance should also be done at the Asian Art Museum.

[@Jade12568]

I felt my third eye opening.... lol. This was wonderful.

[@ninihelenebaastad285]

You Are SO VERY, VERY GOOD!!! THANK YOU ALL!

[@christaschulz2897]

It is sooo fantastic

[@cuddlegrammie8041]

That was AWESOME !!!!!

[@darlila8796]

Muy hermoso, el Universo hablando con estos sonidos!

[@rladyhawke]

Sure beats your average drum circle! Awesome!

[@slevenclevera5329]

Definitely brought out the old blood

[@tomahawkmissile241]

the guy with measuring cup stole the show

[@lindabooker3512]

Girls too! Equal opportunity!👍🏽

[@Leftyotism]

LOVE IT!

[@annaesterhuizen727]

Wow. EPIC!!!!! Loved this!!!!!!

[@MelkorPT]

Awesome!

[@MsZeus49]

That was awed! ❤️🌻❤️

[@paddyroodzant4760]

Amazing!

[@yetiman8442]

Beautiful work.

[@sergeguides3791]

J' adore ces percussions.

[@douglasstehr3877]

Awesome!!! Saved this one in my bookmarks.

[@frederiquecouture3924]

Merveilleux!

[@ursulaschlapbach311]

This is your strengt you have it

[@tombrydson781]

Always amazing

[@robintraina217]

again very entertaining, thank you

[@elishadrayton2041]

That is great

[@misaghkhosravi4541]

Ican feel the storm😃💭

[@huygan7185]

Superb.

[@agskater1914]

Great job, I really enjoyed this

[@mileniaroman]

excellent!!

[@denisefrog1687]

🙀An amazing performance!!!! I love it!!😻

[@deansawich6250]

Brilliant!

[@Tarasov-Slishin]

Perfect!

[@lorraineniece8813]

All I can say is WOW!

[@boxfox2945]

I' dont wanna work, i' wanna bang on the drums all day🎶 I dont wanna play' I just wanna bang' on the drums all day'🎶

[@JenniferChaffey-eo2sm]

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