I have always been fascinated by percussion instruments, and in particular, drums! Especially the chinese drums or even the Wadaiko drums. There is something so primitive about it and coupled with a strong performance, it is simply a feast to the senses. The first time I saw a Wadaiko drum performance, it was quite a few years back by a diminutive Japanese guy performing with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra. He literally used the entire surface of the drum, showcasing the myriad sounds which can be produced by a single drum. It was simply superb! This is just a sample:
And more and more now, we see such performances rendered on stage for pure entertainment. There is such beauty in perfecting the unity. What's more, for such performances, it is not only the music, but the entire conceptualising of the movements and all the other what nots:
Not that this is restricted to Japan, with the Americans also having a go at it, using their marching drums in similar fashion. And in our own shores, I have seen our local group, the Hands Percussion group perform, mingling stylistic drumming to ever fascinating rhythms.
And who is to say drumming needs to be restricted to err.. drums? Enjoy:
And do you know, our local Klang folks have their own Stomp group. Have seen them perform last year. Quite good too! Now, if only I have such rhythm in me and the fitness to play as such. Maybe I should sign up for some classes... hmm... good way to exercise too! :P
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Yesterday's hand percussion show was a bit too artistic. But it's good to see so many talented young malaysians. It's a pity this country could not manage such vast talents.
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