Taiko drumming

**Mom** · 15th September 2011, 16:26

If you want to see something really cool, tune into Breakfast on TV One tomorrow morning. Waitaiko, a drum troup my daughter is part of, are playing playing drums on TV (after the 7:30 news) for the promotion of the Japan/AB game tomorrow night.

For those of you who dont know what Taiko Drumming is, it is traditional Japanese drumming. This group mix it up a little with some NZ influences ie; percussive poi and the like. Really worth a look see.

http://www.waitaiko.com/upcomingEvents.html

**avgas** · 15th September 2011, 16:31

If anyone could post a link/video of this on this thread after would be appreciated. Unfortunately will be flat stick in the morn but super keen to watch. (Heard some Taiko while in Japan and loved it).

**george formby** · 15th September 2011, 16:36

Is that the REALLY big drums with drummers having their buttocks exposed?

**Maha** · 15th September 2011, 16:39

We went to a Taiko night last year at Waikato Uni, I thought yeah yeah drums/noise bla bla, but came away feeling how wrong I was. Really enjoyed the night and the show they put on was nothing short of amazing, even the little blonde pale girl...

**Katman** · 15th September 2011, 16:49

Originally Posted by george formby

Is that the REALLY big drums with drummers having their buttocks exposed?

Someone ring Nodrog's boss.

He's going to be late in to work tomorrow.

**Edbear** · 15th September 2011, 16:49

Friday is our sleep-in day, but I'll try to wake up in time for that!

**rapid van cleef** · 15th September 2011, 17:37

if you like taiko drumming, check out the group yamato. ive seen them in the uk twice. amazing show.

**slofox** · 15th September 2011, 17:45

Watch on TV? Hell, I could go watch them live...(unless it's raining of course - can't being having with getting wet...)

**Mom** · 15th September 2011, 19:12

Originally Posted by george formby

Is that the REALLY big drums with drummers having their buttocks exposed?

Yes really big drums, though some smaller ones too. I have not seen bare bums while they have been performing

Unless they save that for times I am not there

Originally Posted by Maha

...even the little blonde pale girl...

Yeah, she is cute alright

Takes after her Mom apparently

Originally Posted by slofox

Watch on TV? Hell, I could go watch them live...(unless it's raining of course - can't being having with getting wet...)

You wont melt. Seriously though, it really is worth a look at, they are performing at

Hamilton Fringe Festival - Matsuri

■Date: Tue 25 Sep
■Time: 2:30pm
■Place: The Meteor, Hamilton

We will be going to that!

**Fatt Max** · 15th September 2011, 19:24

If you want to hear Japanese people banging away loudly then call into any central Auckland 'Massage Parlour' during the world cup

**Oakie** · 16th September 2011, 07:50

Watched it. Finished up tapping my fingers in time on the table without realising.

**Mom** · 16th September 2011, 08:07

Originally Posted by Oakie

Watched it. Finished up tapping my fingers in time on the table without realising.

It was really cool ,but actually really restrained for them. I dont know if you saw the guy at the back with the stand up drum? He wallops it with a basebal bat!