Taiko

Rapid clacking noises of the rim of the taiko drums began the opening ceremony. All I saw were bamboo sticks and mechanisms connecting my eyes and ears while my hands held the mouth. I jumped up and got in my crouching position. The bass of the taiko drums vibrated in my heels and chest; I felt alive. Adults and children, watching my partner and me, were amazed and a little scared. As I shook and swung the 20-pound lion head around, I realized my effect as a leader on the crowd. As I feasted on the

In the video called Ondekoza (Taiko Drummers of Mt. Fuji), my first impression of the performance was that it seemed to be a traditional drumming ensemble by just looking at the Japanese drums, and the traditional clothing of the players. However, the drumming style of the video was a slightly strange, because usually ancient and traditional music would consider focusing on Japanese traditional values, religion, stories, or ethnicity. Nevertheless, there was a one scene where a drum player wearing

The Authenticity of Taiko Performances Under the Influence of Immigration and Cultural Imperialism The Raging Asian Women (RAW) is a Taiko group consists of only Asian women. They will hold a concert “Crooked Lines” in March 13th. This is the event that I will attend. Taiko is a type of tradition Japanese drum, existed since the ancient Japan. Taiko was originally a tool for communication among the ancient Japanese villages. It used to signal danger and encourage warriors in battles. Later with

the staging of The Picture Book of the Taiko? pKabuki, that was understood to be the greatest form of theatre throughout Japan, for over three centuries , entails “an intense mixture of dance, music, mime, costumes, and remarkable staging”.2 As Kabuki originated at the time of Banraku, Kabuki adopted numerous movements and multiple plays from this theatre form that have played a big part in the creation of Kabuki Theatre. While The Picture Book of the Taiko was created and performed by the Banraku

previously looked into within my early high school years, in order to create an authentic oriental feel. Extensive research into instrumentation such as the mandolin, Taiko and Surdo drums was also conducted. Jackie Wiggins alludes to the importance of Taiko drums in her journal, Learning Together: Practice, Pleasure and Identity in a Taiko Drumming World,

performers, this festival included multiple cultural presentations through song and dance. First, the UW Oshkosh Taiko Performers presented their traditional ensemble. Taiko is written using the characters for fat and drum and indicated the instruments used in the performance. Wearing traditional, unisexual clothing, the Taiko performers chanted in Japanese while banging on the Taiko drums. With the help of the moderator, the group gave a nearly seamless, synchronized performance with a constant

The Mari Kaneta Suzuyuki Kai performance had started as we entered heritage park. As our noses were filled with the smell of delicious food, we gazed on a traditional Japanese dance performance. The dancers moved eloquently as their moves had synced perfectly with the music. The vibrant, traditional gowns worn swayed with every articulate maneuver. With every step, the performers told a story of a gentle old Man in the Moon who looks down on Earth in amazement; nurture all the people and animals

Drums Role in the Place of Worship Donald Roby BMC COM1101 M1   Abstract Drums have always been the heartbeat and center of the place of worship for all people and cultures. All cultures have all demonstrated that there is a place of worship for the drums. It does not matter if you are from Japan, African or American; the joy of playing the drums with a spiritual approach makes us all the same. John Coltrane, talks about how we can see the possibilities to help humanity with music. Studies have

The Medieval Period lasted from 400-1500 AD and began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire. The fall and the beginning of this era had massive changes to the social and economic systems of that time. These changes began to occur because of the start of feudalism in both Europe and Asia during this time in hope to protect themselves from barbarians. At that time, the feudal system was the law of the land, and the way that the upper class maintained control over the lower class. To maintain this

The 2015-16 Season presented by the Cache Valley Center for the Arts at the Ellen Eccles Theatre, marks the 23rd season of world class performing artists coming to Cache Valley. The season features a wide variety of shows including, the touring Broadway Musical Million Dollar Quartet, the Bar J Wranglers who will celebrate 15 years of coming to the Ellen Eccles Theatre and classic hits performed by The Hit Men: Former Stars of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons who will sing hits from Frankie Valli