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| Kodo - One Earth Tour Special (Bonus CD) | 
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Studio: Red Int / Red Ink
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (19 reviews)
Sales Rank: 22140
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
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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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| Customer Reviews: Read 14 more reviews...
 Fantastique! September 23, 2008
I am going to see Kodo live again in October here in Japan...nothing quite lives up to a live performance viewed from the third row but...this DVD comes close. If you have the chance to see Kodo live, don't pass up the opportunity. It will be an evening you will not soon forget. If not, this DVD is the next best thing.
The beauty of Taiko! August 13, 2008
"Absolutely beautiful" are the words I can convey about this DVD.
Back in 1993, among my first purchases of taiko (Japanese drum) music on CD was "BEST OF KODO". With an interest in taiko drumming, I have always been in love with its peaceful and rhythmic nature and have purchased and listened to KODO as it explored it's various musical directions.
For one thing, it's one thing to listen but to finally see KODO visually is indescribable. You see, after watching many taiko drumming performances and concerts, I have never watched KODO perform. What I saw... I was amazed.
Since their debut in 1981 at the Berlin Festival, KODO has brought the sound of taiko to the years of the world through their ongoing "One Earth Tour".
The group spends about a third of the year overseas, a third touring Japan and a third on their home of Sado Island.
Among their accomplishments of delighting audiences in over 2,600 performances in 42 countries in the world.
In 2001, KODO became the first Japanese artists to grace the stage of the prestigious Nobel Peace Price concert in Oslo, Norway.
In 2002, they helped craft the theme song to the FIFA World Cup KOREA/JAPAN and was featured on the soundtrack of the Chinese motion picture "HERO".
In this DVD, released this month, viewers have the opportunity to watch a beautiful two hour performance of Kodo recorded back in November 20 & 21, 2003 at Setagaya Public Theater in Tokyo, Japan.
In collaboration with Tamasaburo Bando, one of Kabuki's most renowned artistic directors. Kabuki, a Japanese traditional theatrical art form over 400 years old.
For KODO, they continue to explore the limitless possibilities of the traditional Japanese drum taiko for over 30 years and on this DVD, the performance is stunningly beautiful.
One thing that surprised me about the performance is how each member was choreographed perfectly. From their difficult stances and the beat of the drumming, I have never seen the human body exerted in a way, as seen in this concert.
I asked myself many times, how they can stand in a certain position, exerting their bodies for long periods of time but that is one thing about KODO that makes them so unique.
With a total of 11 performances not including the encore, the duration of the DVD is about two hours long. With each performance ranging around 10-20 minutes each.
It's hard to describe in words how visually stunning this concert is.
One major point of enjoying this DVD is the different camera angles. From all sides, up and down, angles, close-ups. You're literally right there. Not missing a beat. It's an up close view of the concert that enhances the performance.
From the facial emotions of the taiko drummers, in positions that seem very uncomfortable but look great as part of the choreography, you can't help but be amazed by the dedication and artistic nature of the taiko drummers.
I will say this. "KODO - ONE EARTH TOUR SPECIAL" is one of the best filmed concerts I have watched on DVD.
From lighting to the sound quality, the concert was filmed very well and although not an anamorphic, the colors and lighting are brilliant. Blacks were utilized and I don't recall seeing any artifacts.
As for audio, the taiko drums sounded great on my home theater system and the audio of the taiko drums were projected very well through my speakers. As well as the music by the group later on through the concert.
With many Japanese music DVD's, I was not expecting any special features but this DVD does come with a special feature which is a featurette titled "To Sado and Beyond" ("Sado e" Special Version) which includes interviews with members of Kodo and I believe an interview with musical director, Ryutaro Kaneko.
Included with the DVD is a 9-track CD with several performances from "One Earth Tour Special".
Also, included is a booklet featuring KODO musical director, Ryutaro Kaneko writing about his experiences and being on the island of Sado.
"Record of an Extraordinary Encounter: Kodo and Tamasaburo Bando" by music journalist, Takuya Katagiri is included in the booklet. As well as, concert information, Tamasaburo Bando and KODO information and a page featuring the 24 members of KODO.
If you are a taiko drum fan, you owe it to yourself to check this DVD out.
I've watched many taiko drum performances but what you see on this DVD goes beyond what many of us have seen before.
This concert is truly a remarkable performance and the added bonus of having the CD along with the DVD is a plus. "KODO - ONE EARTH TOUR SPECIAL" DVD is highly recommended.
A pinnacle of artistic and musical acheivement January 23, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
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