Japanese Drums - Tomoe-ryu Yutakadaiko
[EUCD2045]

CD Information • CD Title: Japanese Drums • Artist(s): Tomoe-ryu Yutakadaiko • CD Code: EUCD2045 • Tracks: 10 • Playing Time: 59:15 min • Booklet Info in: English, Spanish, French, German

Powerful rolling thunder from up to twenty-five drums with chappa (cymbals), dora (gong), shinobue (flute), atari-gane (bell), horagai (shell trumpet). Stirring and mesmerizing rhythms present the full array of Japanese drumming: Traditional festival music, mythological fights between goblins and demons, farewell to soldiers going into battle etc., as well as modern compositions. Extensive documentation plus many photos.

Track Listing:

1. Yoshida Syuku - Sairei (Yoshida village - Festival) (Yoshinori Itagaki) - 10:17

2. Toyohashimatsuri - Onibi (Toyohashi Festival - Demon Flame) (Yoshinori Itagaki) - 10:51

3. Toyogawano nagare - Karyu (Flow of the lower Toyogawa) (Yoshinori Itagaki) - 7:31

4. Shutsujin - Daiko (Departure to the front - Drum) (Yoshinori Itagaki) - 3:41

5. Chichibuyatai - Bayashi (Chichibu Stalls - Lively Sounds) (trad.) - 3:50

6. Taiko - Bayashi (Drum - Lively Sounds) (trad.) - 4:16

7. Kaikyo (Sea Sound) (Sakie Chaki) - 3:45

8. Haneko - Odori (Bouncing Dance) (trad.) - 3:33

9. Suzume - Odori (Sparrow Dance) (trad.) - 3:22

10. Horyo (Rich green) (Yoshinori Itagaki) - 7:40