Welsh Guards and Taiko drummers

[@kosurido4567]

和太鼓とWelsh Guardsのコラボとは、ともに伝統を重んじる国同士の素敵なイベントですね！！

[@kummer45]

I cried hearing this. It's almost of infinite beauty finding two different traditions sounding as one. It's completely different.

[@JelMain]

They're not different traditions. The Taiko drummers are working in their style, but in a drum challenge rooted in Welsh Celtic follow-the leader tradition. That's the middle of three, the final one being a merge of styles.

[@marynichols438]

Outstanding. Absolutely brilliant. Both groups display so much much skill, precision, and dedication. All of this, with a bit of humor thrown in. So happy to have come across this video.

[@davidofchinkov41]

all the drummers thinking: "ah I see you are a man of culture"

[@StomDoth]

They are playing a variant of a Japanese song called Agari-Yatai. It is a call back song and the Welsh drummers are supposed to respond by imitating the Taiko drummers.

[@EddyKorgo]

Welsh drums are know for fast tripple hits. Would be much better if they played the melody in a proper way those drums are played. More like welsh guards v. taiko drummers.

[@peternotarfrancesco2614]

I suppose they practiced before this so neither would be surprised and lose “face”.

[@numanbricklane48]

This is more of a collaboration between those two countries instead of an actual battle of the drums.

[@peterderiemer3854]

And? ,🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Your point?

[@somerandombaldguy5296]

@@peterderiemer3854 He was wasting his time by trying to educate you. Maybe you should stick to the Peppa Pig or Sesame Street posts in the future.

[@merveilleuxetmagique]

The meeting of two cultures through music, very moving, awesome. Thank you for your video!

[@terryexley9250]

Simply brilliant, all battles should be fought this way.... Loved it

[@SW-eh8kz]

The sound of the Taiko drums are swelling waves, the sound of the drums are sparkling waves. They compliment each other. 太鼓の音は波のうねり、ドラムの音は波のきらめき、The perfect match ! Thank you.

[@michaelrh2008]

"complement"

[@wilhard45]

This was wonderful. Too bad so few people have come across this.

[@markmathews1640]

617k views now june 2019

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[@anaisbarrosodgh5790]

Zngse

[@samboote6032]

Now this is the most ambitious crossover in history

[@mikecasey9514]

This is excellent, such a pleasure to listen to

[@midtown3221]

It is wonderful to bask in culture. They have their own magnificence, unique to themselves. It is a blessing to be enjoyed and shared many times over. Drums exist to be played on. Bang away!

[@thisiscrazy4122]

This is the height of the civilisation. Breath it in, while it lasts.

[@chemislife]

Love the show case of different styles of war drums. The east went for a deep resonating sound that vibrates your chest where as the west went for a faster higher pitched sound that should have no problem being heard in the middle of a fight. Would been neat if it was more of a dual rather then a simple call response show to better showcase each styles strengths.

[@yumiyuki5851]

The marching drum was first discovered in the ottoman, which originally wore leather evolved into what it is today

[@wolfgangkolber381]

@@yumiyuki5851 If by marching drum you mean war drum, then I assure you they are far older than the Ottomans.

[@JelMain]

@@wolfgangkolber381 The bass drum.

[@galaxykidM5]

modern style taiko playing actually has its roots in drums used in religious services/celebrations and in the arts such as theater and less so to do with war and war drums

[@chemislife]

@@galaxykidM5 The same can be said for the snare drum as well.

[@OLYMPICHELLO]

In this case, Drums r the respective nation's instrument of hopeful prayers. Hear how they compliment and support each other especially during hard times and trouble. Rest assure, Our Lady of Nations hear and love each one.

[@theresa2245]

two awesome cultures meet and combine power.....makes me shiver

[@cypher3874]

Fantastic! Like a drum stand off! Well done both very entertaining

[@moenchii]

The hand movements of the Taiko drummers were really hypnotising!

[@karlbrunoabenojar4342]

Quarantine's got me going Taiko over these drum performances

[@garrymackenzie309]

Love it. The UK media should show more of this stuff. Love the Union.

[@FATBAZ01]

Great illustration of rhythm and timing... Luvvin it....

[@kimsherlock888]

Great collaboration between everyone. I loved the joy in your music.

[@kristjanskjoldal8309]

I love this two of the Greatest Civilizations different part of the world western and oriental

[@colinubeh1180]

this gives me goose bumps.

[@adventure002006]

Very cool, two different worlds drumming together

[@beanbrain6162]

Does anybody know of more things like this where Japanese and Welsh musical instruments are used together in music? I would love to hear more stuff like this - drums, flutes, stringed instruments, the lot!!

[@MyPoetik]

What a mix 😄 I never thought about hearing that but it existed 😊

[@Seiferboi]

Two of my heritages combined! So awesome! 😀👍

Nasty

[@henrybyrd5402]

At 2.50 the Taiko drummers say "Call that a bass drum?" "Now THIS is a bass drum!"

[@TheAuntieBa]

I watched the Taiko Drummers perform at the Ordway in the Twin Cities, Minnesota decades ago and I will never forget it. I took my husband on his birthday since he was a timpani and bass drummer with the UofM Marching and Concert Bands. I have two Kodo cds which I still play...but they really need to be seen!

[@jonfox8010]

Saw them in Blackpool in UK in early 90's, like you I found them awesome, I felt the beat in evry nerve!

[@TheAuntieBa]

Jon Fox Were the Welsh Guards with them? They were not at the Ordway; that’s a concert I’d love to experience!

[@fatimaali8645]

Love our boys 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 ❤️ respect to them for joining in a another culture music

[@americanspirit8932]

OUTSTANDING SHOW. GREAT TO SEE A BATTLE WITH DRUM'S THEN GUN'S. THANK YOU FOR VIDEO.

[@jtbethel]

i wish people would learn the difference between THEN and THAN. This suggests they used guns after the drums.

[@Bakotcha]

@@jtbethel That's what I tought Or maybe they did shoot at each other after.

[@gowronsonofmrel867]

Omg this is so awesome. All it needs is for African drummers and this is like a historical drama

[@MechanicalMooCow]

Lol no

[@littycarboi3048]

Definitely the weirdest rap battle I've seen.

[@duo496]

Ikr they don't even sing like what.

[@markhorton8578]

Nope, try this ....kzbin.info/www/bejne/laHIZ6Vma6p8sJI Royal Marin drum corps vs Secret Drum Corps Probably/arguably the best two drum corps in the world.

[@TheTeresu]

@@markhorton8578 Honestly, it goes to personal taste in my opinion who is the best. While both of those corps are clearly extremely skilled, I find kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJLKpH-og9-aaas much more impressive both visually and in sound, even though that is from a college group. But it totally is my preference as I've always felt that marching percussion instruments sound kind of bland. And I'm by no means someone who has enough knowledge and experience to go rating different drummers, especially when they use completely different types of drum.

[@Robertahausen]

that is an understatement

[@markhorton8578]

@@TheTeresu Thanks. That was very good, and i enjoyed that. Many years ago I saw an huge English band called She-Boom (long before the internet and youtube.) which was also all female and more vital, with many huge kettle drums and many other types. I think you are comparing apples with oranges. Static bands have a very different sound, the ones favoured in the west are often too focused on sheer power and seem to have a surprisingly limited range of sound and repertoire, but maybe that is just me. Military and marching bands are no better, but provide a very different styles of music and a wider repertoire of things played. The variation of drum styles, including drum speeds which seem to defy explanation as how it can be done are standard, making pounding a big drum in a group of big drums, a high effort but relatively low skill activity.

[@toshinakai7106]

This is really an interesting conversation and I find they have done good communication.

[@LizzieWhiz]

The Welsh Guard with the base drum was of a few times, he fluffed it when playing with the girl and again while in the line. I love watching the Takio drummers, my go to is Drum Tao.

[@charliebowman785]

Both, Japan and England have some things in common. Both are islands, both are empires, and both have wonderful, talented and beautiful people. Thank you both, for so much you've given to the whole world.

[@truefalse207]

England is not an island however Britain is, these are the Welsh Guards they are not from England they are from Wales.

[@93X777]

this is a really interesting combination! i’d like to see more.

[@michaelsmusicinstruments9980]

as a drummer I can only say that I enjoyed every bang.

[@davidedwards3361]

I would have loved to see that live.

[@alanfoster6589]

Man, that was beautiful.

[@patrickmuhwheeney6518]

Awesome, literally. Thank you!

[@jimpomac]

Two completely different styles of drumming here. The military drumming of the Guards was designed to encourage troops on the battlefield and to transmit orders and signals under fire. Taiko drums by their very size are not a portable instrument and are designed for a more courtly performance. to say one is better than the other is to demonstrate pure ignorance. in this performance both styles strive to each compliment the other. It's about music people not trashtalk.

[@AceKitties]

You're some what right, and abit ignorant to lol, Taiko drums where used for battle, too and also communication between villages. They where also used in battlefields, to Intimidate enemys, and inspire troops main purpose, to intimidate. Dont know if youve seen, where two daimyōs(Lords), send their best Retainers(Samurai Generals in training), to fight the enemy best Retainer. Taiko drums where used by both sides while this took place. altho Its still somewhat unclear the purpose of this duels,Daimyō's would still engage in battle after their reteiners, Lose or win the duel. So... yeah "pure Ignorance" huh?

[@davymcg3718]

Hi in Northern Ireland we have the Lambeg drums played with canes worth watching on KZbin

[@skippytroll]

No partisan stuff. This is what we (humans) could do. This is a sounding to the universe. Each (and all) unit is so disciplined and co-ordinated, and calls up high emotions. I don't know how to put it. These are the ones to put us out and about to the galaxy. It is a wide vacuum beyond our atmosphere. If (and we will or perish) we can combine/complement each other/person/government/civilization/drum and bugle corp (jokeA), this is our clarion call to survival. And if not, these ladies and gentlemen ROCK@!!@!!

[@xXFeralArtsXx]

Taiko drums were used in battle. I dunno who tf liked your comment except more dumbfucks like yourself. Also you'd think it'd be obvious they were used on the field by just the style of music taiko drummers perform.

[@chang1865]

Taiko are universally battle drums in Asian cultures from China, Japan down to Thailand and Malay states. Thais call them literally 'battle drums'. They are signal instruments and does build morale.

[@thunderreef]

I like these cultural collabs :D

[@John01GM40]

I'll bet that Guards had fun doing that, must have made quite a change for them

[@MrFallapit]

LOVE IT would love to see more of that !

[@bevsputler5455]

Could you imagine those drums coming across a field just before a battle started…I’d be running in the opposite direction!

[@voltgaming2213]

Europe and Asia two of the most powerful civilisation in the world coming together,great

[@rustyshackleford2841]

Good mix tape yo! Long live the taikos. This is morning wake up song I need to se up in my alarm clock.

[@alyciayoung2780]

PAZ MUNDIAL AQUÍ 🙏🏽🌞💃❤ Si podemos tener paz en nuestro entorno inmediato, ese es el comienzo de la PAZ en todo... EXCELLENT!!!

[@carnagefrenzy5080]

Music is an international language. See how many people came together, listened and understood...

[@novaspion2328]

Such an amazing clash of 2 worlds. What better than a call-back song to unite two cultures?

[@txchopstick]

Could anyone tell me where and when this beautiful even happened? Thanks!

[@ろびたん-d6f]

面白い企画ですね！和太鼓と衛兵さんのドラムの共演🥁 楽しく観させてもらいました。 ところで和太鼓を演奏していらっしゃるのも英国の方でしょうか？ だとしたら嬉しいです、和太鼓が 現地でも愛されているって事ですものね❣️

[@gadooooo1]

岡田弘美 I have no idea what you are saying.......but I bet I agree!

[@bluecadillac]

The Taiko Drummers are from Thomas Adams School, a coeducational secondary school and sixth form in Wem, Shropshire, England.

[@ebiwankenobe777]

面白いな～。 ドラムと太鼓のコラボ。

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

There's always one 'photographer' who has to get in the way.

[@gregroberts3183]

ALWAYS

[@play_again_spb1542]

LOL

[@argentdiary3483]

what an absoute twat.

[@paulypoobrain2929]

Last street performance I saw on here had a Granny with an Elmo doll getting around on a mobility scooter. At first she was far away and then she was up close. Felt very Sesame Street to me but the drumline was very good.

[@hellfirepictures]

He was the official photographer doing his JOB. Wombats.

[@leebrimble1137]

Great talent, and showman ship all round. I hope they all went around Weatherspoon's after...

[@decalpro1]

How fun. I love great drumming!!

[@ICarus-eu3jv]

If only all wars were fought this way.

[@eggiebang8755]

Agreed

[@diane9247]

You know, for the sheer intimidation of sounds of battle, nobody can outdo Taiko drummers. They sound like, "Doom is nigh, gentlemen! Now, come out here with your little plastic drums!" 😈 I wonder what Scottish pipes and Taiko drums would sound like together, pipes being my second favorite for inducing goosebumps.

[@JAWZxz]

yeah but that's not what they're for so

[@diane9247]

@@JAWZxz Ok, but still...!😈

[@daveshatford7837]

Wow what a video. So relaxing.. Thanks

[@barrykrems2554]

K I 9

[@dorothycollins2431]

So used to Celtic music lately so I keep expecting to hear a bagpipe! 😂😂

[@8ballphil150]

ex 3 company and corps of drums . well done lads . CYMRU AM BYTH

[@michaeloneil2379]

East meets West. Most pleasant

[@rev8608]

Great video! Thank you for posting.

[@solomonstemplers]

this is very cool ! I was in the W.G. corp of drums back in 1990 and we used to get involved in some very cool stuff.

[@morganmcgary921]

PREPARE .... FOR .... WAAAAR! Absolutely stirs the blood. Great combination of drum types. You can visualize yourself on top of a hill ready to charge the valley below...in furs or leather, Northman or Samurai

[@katerinakempb8217]

Two different ethnicities crossing a cultural divide, the world needs to do this more.

[@whathell6t]

Corgipon Great! You want another religion about incest. F*cking weeb.

[@trevwalker8987]

Awesome thanks Trev 🇬🇧.

[@donniegray553]

if wars could be fought and won/lost like this, the world would be all the better for it

[@pengfeiwang9923]

Minorities will totally lose then.

[@Arletty75]

¡ Un espectáculo unico ! Muchísimas gracias 😊🥁😊 Aligatô , Thank you .😊💂‍♂️🥁🗾😊

[@mattlast4093]

Now this is the kind of War we should be having

[@TheMikeHoltShow]

Matt Last my thought exactly! Imagine if we could resolve our differences with music.

[@XCutie782]

@@TheMikeHoltShow lmao i just imagine one side with drums imitating artillery fire and whistles it with flutes

[@tymanung6382]

Question---- did medieval Japanese armies use taiko or other sorts of drums?

[@gergovarga321]

This is how cultures should work.

[@viorelvasile4645]

Ce frumos ! Mărinimos sufletului (japonez - scoțieni) ce vrei m-ai mult /splendid oricum

[@jtownants3215]

You have to give the Welsh Guard credit though. They are incredibly disciplined and professional. I mean here they are, just doing their daily routine all while these protestors and their drums trying to prove their point. Hats off to the Welsh Guard.

[@victorhoe2321]

East meets west. Thank you.

[@yorkiepudd7404]

Stunning mix between the two drum sets, now just add some Horse kettle drums i say.

[@law35penn]

2 different world but one thing in common. Drumming. 👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@tofu1394]

Japan, cheers and calls help unite the war drums. Welsh, clear and cut, metal and plastic. Already knows what to do. Ya'll great :D

[@holoqofholoqqia9503]

This reminds me of the Singapore Armed Forces Central Band performance in the Royal Edinburgh Military tattoo. 3 of the Drummers used Chinese drums to simulate a part of Singapore's History

[@mi3957]

えっ、中国じゃなくて和太鼓だから日本では？違うかも

[@BennyLlama39]

I see they're filming the direct-to-DVD sequel to Drumline. 😀

[@LAPGOCHINSTRUCTOR]

For those who don;t know where Drapers' Gardens is its in London

[@Goatman333]

This Taiko play every year on the route of the London 10,000 m road race, usually in Leadenhall market area. This year's race takes place 27 May 2019 -www.vitalitylondon10000.co.uk/ . For runners who missed out on a place in the London Marathon (again!) it's a great way to see most of the major landmarks of the bigger race.

[@jameslaugtug8937]

Love it! Now.....if we could maybe add a Drum Line, and a percussion group from a Samba Parade!

[@steveraman4562]

this is where we are one super thanks keep it going

[@matimus100]

Two sounds of war drums East meets West,entrusting.

[@yumiyuki5851]

The marching drum was first discovered in the ottoman, which originally wore leather evolved into what it is today

[@titansglare]

Finally, quality boss music

[@bodysnatcher8122]

These people would be blown away by the sheer awesomeness of a good American College football team's marching band. They would make your knees quiver and put chills down your spine. Amazing sound.

[@elsalisa146]

The Taiko drums have more resonance, but this still awesome!

[@Coramelimane]

well taiko drums are war drums, they're meant to carry over a chaotically louf battle field.

[@parjai97]

@@Coramelimane same of welsh

[@victorvandyke9898]

Fantastic, well done.

[@stanfamhome]

Beautiful...Wonderful

[@Kitchenwytchy]

I wonder if the ale and sake came out afterwards

[@margotbronski2234]

650th anniversary?!? We Americans have a hard time thinking back to last week.

[@JohnnyAlspaughFan6911]

Greatest rap battle of all time

[@cydrosmil]

this just sounds great.....close my eyes and im on the battlefield......

[@kitcarr4668]

@ Nick ... I think I'd feel more confident behind the Taiko Crew if the sheer volume was going to matter ! But hey, what a great show from both sides :-)

[@apache318]

Cool! Like it I love drums!

[@gorillachillaproductions]

great work

[@willwillwwd5473]

E o que todos os povos da terra querem, almejam: a alegria da união de toda a humanidade em torno de Cristo Jesus. Nao mais guerras, desunião, ódio!

[@grahampalmer9337]

The Guards drummers aren't even trying ! They can pee on the Taiko AND march intricate routines - all in perfect time !

[@jiroyoshitani7396]

何かめちゃくちゃ感動した！