Taiko, meaning "drum", originated in Japan involving myths with the sun goddess, Ameterasu.
Taiko would be considered mainly percussion instruments and has been a strong foundation in the music stylings called Gagaku. Gagaku is a type of music that is played during the Imperial Court for many centuries.
I've been able to see witness such a beautiful show at the Mondavi Center: Yamato, The drummers of Japan.The way the drummers performed moved me and my soul. It was truly an outer body experience, very exquisite and their timing was so precise. Their synchronized movements are flawless, its like they are dancing while creating wonderful beats, exuding all their energy to the audience.
Like I said in my previous blog about wushu performers also being designers, so are these drummers. The way they produce music with Credits: Yamato their bachi's is clear-cut and in complete unison that you can feel
it through your body.
Everything about taiko has a design to it. The outfits they wear, the settings that they perform in, and the style of the drum all play a huge role in each performance. Their outfits are designed in a way that expresses their culture. The setting changes depending on the mood of the song and it helps convey the emotion and energy.
Taiko is just a very expressive and beautiful entity that everyone should give a try.
Credits: Yamato
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