Discover Japanese Taiko with ARC Music

$16.99
Label
ARC Music
Release Date
September 30, 2016
Format
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      TRADITIONAL LOCKETT HIROTA
    • PERFORMER
      Yutakadaiko, Hirota, Taiko Drummers, Lockett, Matsuriza
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      September 30, 2016
    • UPC
      5019396266728
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      EUCD2667
    • LABEL
      ARC Music
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    Works ⌄

    1. Taiko-Bayashi

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Tomoe-ryu Yutakadaiko

    2. Hiten Ryu

      Composer: Joji Hirota

      Performer: Joji Hirota

    3. Chido-Setsu

      Composer: Joji Hirota

      Ensemble: Joji Hirota & London Taiko Drummers

    4. Pageant II

      Composer: Joji Hirota, Pete Lockett

      Performer: Joji Hirota, Pete Lockett

    5. Ichijin-no-kaze

      Composer: Masaya Takashino

      Ensemble: Wadaiko Matsuriza

    6. Shutsujin-Daiko

      Composer: Yoshinori Itagaki

      Ensemble: Tomoe-ryu Yutakadaiko

    7. Harvest

      Composer: Joji Hirota

      Ensemble: Joji Hirota & London Taiko Drummers

    8. Chappa Chappa Ki-da-ta-ka

      Composer: Pete Lockett, Joji Hirota

      Performer: Joji Hirota, Pete Lockett

    9. Akita Ondo (Hayashi Version)

      Composer: Traditional

      Performer: Joji Hirota

    10. Festival Music of Dairakuji Town

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Wadaiko Matsuriza

    11. Kin no Mai

      Composer: Joji Hirota

      Performer: Joji Hirota

    12. Horyo

      Composer: Yoshinori Itagaki

      Ensemble: Tomoe-ryu Yutakadaiko


The Japanese tradition of the taiko drum dates back to as early as the 6th century. This new release from Arc explores the rich history of this ancient instrument. The tracks on this release feature powerful rolling beats and multi-layered rhythms from taiko drums in all shapes and sizes. Multiple styles of taiko drumming are explored here, from traditional ‘pure’ taiko to contemporary pieces. Varieties of other world percussion instruments are included in some of these pieces, played by some of the best experts in the genre.