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Drumming is my Life | Kodo Story (Patreon)

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2020-08-29 20:02:55
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Japanese Drums as a Job | Kodo Story ★ ONLY in JAPAN

Being a professional drummer or performer is the dream of so many people around the world but for member's of Kodo, it's a reality. Their career is Taiko Drumming and Performing, on tour around the world. When they're at home on Sado Island, they're practicing which is more like living and working. Kodo is not just a place to learn Taiko drums. It's a place where you learn life's more important lessons, connect with nature and become something greater than you were before you arrived in their grueling 2-year apprentice program. But the dream of making the drums your career is real for the group of dreamers who formed Kodo in 1981. This is the story of Kodo and the journey of life, it's connection to nature and the pursuit of the perfect beat. Where is Sado Island? The event takes place here at Ogi Minato (Port). MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/9mgA15sZhGS2CZbFA Filmed in August 2019 and January 2020. Earth Ceremony takes place every August: https://earthcelebration.jp/en/ Get tickets in advance, on sale starting in April. All about KODO: https://www.kodo.or.jp/en/about_en ◉ Media Inquiries & Questions: Please contact me through http://onlyinjapan.tv The ONLY in JAPAN Animated Opening was created for John by D'ART Shtajio https://dartshtajio.com/ ONLY in JAPAN ® is a registered trademark - All rights reserved. John Daub has been a reporter for NHK World TV since 2008 and a YouTube creator & producer of the ONLY in JAPAN ® series building a community of over 1.6M. Thanks for watching! #onlyinjapan #Kodo

Comments

Eric Holleran

Thanks for early access John 😊👍

ONLY in JAPAN

Not sure it’s ready to roll in the real world. Thumbnail and title still under construction :) any title ideas 💡 please let me know!

Grace SY Ho

You can really feel they put their heart into every drum beat. Very moving!

Brendan Walker

That came out great! Watching the strength and precision of the performers is mind blowing.

Brenda MacC

Hi John, Just a couple of suggestions. Instead of Drumming I would use Taiko Drumming and perhaps use Heartbeat somewhere, since KODO means heartbeat as well as children of the drum..

Thia Mickey D

Great job John! Your love and respect of Kudo shows and deservingly so. Thank you for sharing and caring❤️

Jason Bourgeois

Appreciate that you can bring us this look inside Kodo and the stories that make them who they are! Like how you told the story. Title suggestion, Kodo: Inside the Beats/How Drumming Changed My Life.

Vern Dietsche (aka UFO Bob)

Excellent! The story was compelling and inspiring. Indeed, Kodo's history and the rigors of a performer's life was fascinating. I loved the quote, “Your lifestyle becomes your performance.” As usual, your craftsmanship was topnotch. The drone shots were magnificent, though perhaps a few too many (I counted six) and each a bit too long. But I doubt if others will notice. Anyway, I enjoyed the video immensely. Thanks for sharing.

Edo van Deest

I have seen the go video's around this Kodo performance. So cool to see it back!

Stephen Gorman ( Gosan )

That was wonderful, loved it all, and as always such interesting commentary too. I’d love too see the guys in the loin cloth beating the drum as the thumb nail, and perhaps the title of “the heartbeat of Sado”. So glad you introduced me to this last year too. Thanks John

Jkoadventures (Jeanette)

Perfection! It is a beautifully made video! Thank you SO much for all your hard work! Many thanks to Hana as well! 💞

Suzette Sakazaki

Thanks John for sharing this with us in advance. Really enjoyed the video, makes you want to get on a plane to Sado Island right now. Maybe soon 💜😎

Amanda C.

Good job, nice flow to the story. 👍Who says you need special effects in your videos to make them good? Lol

Japan Man

That was great! No mention with a small message on screen it was 2019 for all the numbnuts that will whine about masks or missing out on a festival even though they’re not able to travel? 😂 Seriously, really good footage & backstory, man the discipline, they should call them the Kodo stables!

satrio

Great, John. Just realized that taiko music doesn't use cymbals, like the one heard in shishimai performances. As for the title..because Sado island pretty looks like a butterfly, maybe "Drums of the Butterfly", or "Beat of the Butterfly"?🤔 By the way, at the end of documentary, is that Chelsea you holding? if its her, than she's having her last goodbye then😅

ONLY in JAPAN
>>43074105

Yeah, it’s longer than usual but I’m apt to let it go a little. It goes with the music which makes it easier to do.

Joel Valdez

Such a beautiful video, John! Thank you for giving us this early preview. How about keeping the title simple; Taiko Drummers of Japan | Kodo’s Earth Celebration? Maybe that’s a bit long actually..😅 But, whatever you go with I’m sure will be great.

ONLY in JAPAN
>>43089243

I think the title is hard for this one. I want to look at the big picture but in few works. The title should grab attention and make people who don’t know me click to discover the content. But I like this. Keep it simple :)

Jari Hult

Very good drummers , what else i can say 👍

Jari Hult

You dont have to change a thing , the video is good enought the way it is !!!

Kerry Larsen

Hey John, if I had my editor's hat on, I would like to suggest the drone at 19:44 be taken out and dropped in at 23:42 to break up your two POVs. Just a suggestion of course!

Mal Blount

Precision, at it's best.....even Cozy Powell would be impressed and possibly inspired by them👍

ONLY in JAPAN
>>43092112

Thanks Kerry. I’ll decide if I’ll do some re-edits in an hour. Some great suggestions and the opening drone shot of the water — does that look choppy to you? Right after the map scene.

Peso255

English captions up on CS panel if anyone here wants to proofread. :)

Matthias Butz

Great story, amazing dedication and skills by the artists! Maybe you can think about shortly mentioning in the narration that this is a new channel. I think that many people (who are not hardcore GO-followers :)) still don't realize that and may think that they are already subscribed.