Anyone else into taiko? And instead of yoga (which I don't do), wouldn't this be a great fluid, dynamic, whole existence, immersing, primal, connective thing to do?
And isn't it interesting how such art, art as communication on several levels, transcends language--is in fact REAL language (is poetry without the clutter of words, pure poetry)? And then, how in some ways--in my simple mind--taiko is like so many other ritualistic performances across cultures?
If you compared and distilled all spoken / written languages, you'd see they all come from the same base root. However, that's exhaustive and boring--taiko cuts to the chase in obvious ways.
Plus, I personally like to bang on things and make music. I get this from my dad and his (terribly annoying) steering wheel / brake pedal serenades.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Taiko = Drum
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Hmmm, was that a video you posted? It didn't come up for me. (Alas, poor Luddites, guess our computer's just not up to 'em.) But anything involving drumming sounds good to me! I have a bodhran and pound on it enthusiastically to welcome the new day, much to the annoyance of pretty much everybody. But you're right, it's good for the soul...
I have a few taiko CDs... but would really like to have an opportunity to make some noise of my own someday, too... someday.
So I do the steering wheel percussion... but seriously, how does the brake pedal thing work? I'm feeling a little whiplashed just thinking about it. :)
OFB--It WAS a video. Ah well. First I ever tried. Just trying to be hip, you know....
Kim--CDs? Hmmm, I'd have to at least stick to videos because I like to also SEE that rhytmic expression and precision. (He taps the break pedal lightly, sheesh!)
I love taiko too. It's interesting to listen to, it's even better to see live, and it's just incredible to actually do it yourself. It truly can transcend ... well, everything.
I love taiko! We saw Ondekoza Live and Kodo when we lived in Sendai; way more fun for kids than any symphony, and simply incredible, period. Our younger son, eight at the time, got to participate in a school taiko performance.
What group is this? Ondekoza is a newer, inventive group that has a good bit of humor in some of their pieces, which was unexpected and just fun.
--Kate
Kate--Actually, I know very little about taiko performers, so I honestly can't be of much help to you. I suck. I do like the more inventive vids I've seen, however, so I'll check out Ondekoza.
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