Just to get a little taste of the excitement of the event the night before the 2010 event begins, I have posted all my videos of the 2009 all night taiko event. These video files are ‘in-the-raw’, meaning… NO post production work. Rather then just sitting in my computer waiting to have time to produce a nicely polished video I decided to post and share them with the people planning to attend tomorrow rather then let the experience go to waste. Also, bear in mind, these ARE videos, so be patient and allow a little bit of time to download and buffer before viewing. In order to make the process a bit faster, I reduced the video files down to iphone frame size. Thus, the file size is smaller, and should start more quickly. Also, I have not figured out yet how to attach thumbnail images to the video clips, so you will need to go by the video file names to get some idea of what the content is. Also, I have not figured out yet how to attach thumbnail images to the video clips, so you will need to go by the video file names to get some idea of what the content is for each clip.
Posts Tagged ‘taiko’
15th Annual Kitaro All Night Taiko Event – Mt. Fuji
Kitaro’s 15th annual August, all-night Taiko (Japanese Drums) session will take place this year once again on 8/24 – 8/25, ‘night of the full moon’. For those who might aspire to experience Japanese Taiko, on real, genuine Japanese drums, this will be an interesting, different, and exhilirating experience and opportunity to do so. It’s also a great opportunity to escape the doldrums of daily life, stress release, and to simply become one with nature, earth, and the beat of the drums. Best yet, although not very publicized, the event is totally free for those in the know.
Event Information: English & Japanese
Gotemba Access map (Japanese)
Kitaro’s official music website English & Japanese
Impressions of West Lake 52nd Grammy Awards, Best New Age Album Nomination
I have also posted a sub-section here under the PHOTO page which contains 3D scrollable albums participation in last year’s 2009 as well as 2007 all night taiko events. I also posted VIDEO of the 2009 event as well.
For those who might attend, I prepared a basic checklist of items you may wish to consider to bring for personal convenience and as contingency for sudden, inclement weather changes:
- tent
- sleeping bag
- toilet paper
- flash light
- gloves, work type (hands will go sore without them)
- bachi (drum sticks, professional type)
- first aid kit (comprised of whatever you feel appropriate)
- plastic sheets (spread sheets like for picnics, at the beach, etc.)
- rain suit or parka
- lightweight jacket
- plastic garbage bags, large size
- camera / video equipment (related paraphenalia.. tripod, lenses)
- food / beverages, as you like.
This is not not necessarily an exhaustive listing, but a guideline. This will be an ALL NIGHT event so be forewarned! Also, since Mt. Fuji is a mountain, at 1/3 the way up the mountain, the weather could become unpredictable.
Kitaro All Night Taiko Event
Well, we are just a little over a month away for the 15th annual all night taiko event sponsored by the master of the Taiko himself, Kitaro. To see my first posting (7/16) about this event and related information, do a search on ‘Kitaro’, ‘Taiko’ or just click the link. thought I’d just share a couple short video clips and a gallery from the 2009 event. Although this event happens annually on the night of the August full moon (8/24 in 2010) last year the event was held on September 5th. This was due to circumstances involving on an Asian tour and the timing of his tour and the full moon of August did not accommodate Kitaro very well. (*J*) Anyway, this year we should be seeing this annual spiritual and stress-release event taking place on the August full moon. You can read up more on Kitaro, his background and discography. Enjoy the short video clips and the gallery from last year.
- Kitaro Photo Collage of 2009
Kitaro’s Opening beat – Mt. Fuji All-Night Taiko Drum Event 2009-9-5
喜多郎さんのオペニング太鼓ビート、
２００９年９月５日に富士山の御殿場ステーションで
オールナイト太鼓イベント
My Album of the 2009 All Night Taiko Event.
Kitaro 2010 All Night Taiko Event /富士山の御殿場で喜太郎オールナイト太鼓イベント
Kitaro’s annual August, ‘night of the full moon’ all-night Taiko (Japanese Drums) session will take place this year on 8/24 – 8/25. For those who might aspire to experience Japanese Taiko, on real, genuine Japanese drums, this will be an interesting, different, and exhilirating experience and opportunity to do so. It’s also a great opportunity to escape the doldrums of daily life, stress release, and to simply become one with nature, earth, and the beat of the drums. Best yet, this event, not very publicized, is totally free!
Links:
Event Information: English & Japanese
Gotemba Access map (Japanese)
Kitaro’s official music website English & Japanese
Impressions of West Lake 52nd Grammy Awards, Best New Age Album Nomination
I also have personal galleries from participation in last year’s 2009 event ( or here) as well as Kitaro’s 2007 all night taiko events. (For Best effect, view FULL SCREEN… Right / Left arrows for rapid rotation) I also posted VIDEO of the 2009 event as well.
For your convenience and based on my past experience in attending this event twice, I have prepared a checklist of items you may wish to consider bringing for personal convenience and as contingency for sudden, inclement weather changes:
- tent
- sleeping bag
- toilet paper
- flash light
- gloves, work type (hands will go sore without them)
- bachi (drum sticks, professional type)
- first aid kit (comprised of whatever you feel appropriate)
- plastic sheets (spread sheets like for picnics, at the beach, etc.)
- rain suit or parka
- lightweight jacket
- plastic garbage bags, large size
- camera / video equipment (related paraphenalia.. tripod, lenses)
- food / beverages, as you like.
This is not not necessarily an exhaustive listing, but a guideline. This will be an ALL NIGHT event so be forewarned! Also, since Mt. Fuji is a mountain, at 1/3 the way up the mountain, the weather could become unpredictable.