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| Kodo - One Earth Tour Special (Bonus CD) | 
 enlarge | Actor: Kodo
Studio: Red Int / Red Ink
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (17 reviews)
Sales Rank: 8545
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Live, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD
Number Of Items: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.6
MPN: 23405
UPC: 766922340593
EAN: 0766922340593
ASIN: B0006U3U6A
Release Date: January 11, 2005
Theatrical Release Date: January 11, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Description
KODO has been exploring the limitless possiblities of the traditional Japanese drum, "Taiko" for over 30 years. In their pursuit of striving to take their theatrical art further, KODO has actively been seeking new collaborations with other musicians and mentors. One result of this can be seen in "One Earth Tour Special", a performance that has Tamasaburo Bando, one of Kabuki's most renowned performers, serving as artistic director. Under Tamasaburo's keen direction, KODO's aim is to reincarnate their performance, not just a mere improvement in quality, but to reinvent their performance with power and grace. It will show KODO's journey back to the basics of drumming to capture the beauty of simple movement. With sold our tours and over 500,000 units sold in the US, KODO will continue to captivate American audiences with the "One Earth Tour Special" release.
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 A pinnacle of artistic and musical acheivement January 23, 2008
This performance has only one flaw. It lacks the true physical experience of Kodo. The experience of FEELING the reverberations flowing through your entire body, sensations from tickles to heart pounding thumps. Other than that, the music is superb and the sheer dscipline required to play these instruments is amazing. Their sound runs the gamut from light airy flutes to thundering bass solos. I must add, this is NOT a flashy modernized show. This is NOT Blue Man Group. It is traditional Japanese music on traditional Japanese instruments with traditional Japanese perfromance and is entertaining in its own right.
 Newbie November 17, 2007
Another such group is coming to my area which prompted a desire to seek exposure and so I bought several cds. For me -- in my status -- this was the best if, for no other reason, it contains a dvd. The stage show is half the entertainment (I believe this group is more restrained and conservative in terms of its stage show). The coordination and concentration are impressive as are, of course, the performers' physiques. There is entertaining inclusion of women as well.
 Not as good as expected October 2, 2007
Image and sound is OK, but I expected some of the more typical pieces for taiko on this DVD. There is much of the big standing drum, this pieces are too long. The mix with some traditional dance and flaute is interesting, but some things are very repetitive. The extra is just one of the pieces from the concert, but with some video from what can only be suposed to show Sado island. A short interview in Japanese, no titles or translation. After a short image from their workshop, I was expecting something like an inside look into training on Sado, but nothing like that happened.
Kodo-One Earth Tour Special (Bonus CD) July 13, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have seen Kodo live and this DVD is almost like being there. This group is at the TOP of my list for Japanese drummers and would love to see them again.
Drums of Japan June 2, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
An excellent showing of the power of the drums and the strength and the skill needed to play these magnificent instruments. A glimpse into a very different side of the Japanese culture.
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