JAPANESE TAIKO DRUMS CONCERT

Japanese Taiko Drums concert was held on Thursday November 24, at Abdulaziz Hussein Cultural Center in Mishrif, organized by the Japanese Embassy in cooperation with National Council for Culture Arts and Letters. I am glad I could attend this beautiful concert. The soulful rendering of the fusion of Japanese and Western music, with the amazing beat of the Taiko  drums by talented Shuichiro Ueda, the beautiful violin rendering by Wasei Suma and the impressive rendering of the saxophone by Masahiro Tamura, enthralled the audience. Drummer Shuichiro Ueda also played an original piece which he composed, to convey the hopes for the recovery of Japanese people after the March 11 devastating earthquake and to give survivors support and encouragement through traditional art. Its called Hikari no Douhyou (Guiding Light), to calm the souls, bring light of hope with taiko beat. This concluding piece was totally amazing.

The concert rendering included:

1. Hana Yoi no Tsuki (Splendid MorningMoon)

2. Mukyuu no Sora (Infinite Sky)

3. Ringo Oiwake (Apple forked road)

4. Nyudou-gumo (Gigantic Towering Clouds)

5. Takeda no Komoriuta (Lullaby of Takeda)

6. Nami (Ocean Waves)

7. Saku o Hibiki (Resonance of New Moon)

8. Hikari no Douhyou (Guiding Light)

Here are some pictures from the concert