They're not different traditions. The Taiko drummers are working in their style, but in a drum challenge rooted in Welsh Celtic follow-the leader tradition. That's the middle of three, the final one being a merge of styles.
Outstanding. Absolutely brilliant. Both groups display so much much skill, precision, and dedication. All of this, with a bit of humor thrown in. So happy to have come across this video.
They are playing a variant of a Japanese song called Agari-Yatai. It is a call back song and the Welsh drummers are supposed to respond by imitating the Taiko drummers.
Welsh drums are know for fast tripple hits. Would be much better if they played the melody in a proper way those drums are played. More like welsh guards v. taiko drummers.
The sound of the Taiko drums are swelling waves, the sound of the drums are sparkling waves. They compliment each other. 太鼓の音は波のうねり、ドラムの音は波のきらめき、The perfect match ! Thank you.
It is wonderful to bask in culture. They have their own magnificence, unique to themselves. It is a blessing to be enjoyed and shared many times over. Drums exist to be played on. Bang away!
In this case, Drums r the respective nation's instrument of hopeful prayers. Hear how they compliment and support each other especially during hard times and trouble. Rest assure, Our Lady of Nations hear and love each one.
I watched the Taiko Drummers perform at the Ordway in the Twin Cities, Minnesota decades ago and I will never forget it. I took my husband on his birthday since he was a timpani and bass drummer with the UofM Marching and Concert Bands. I have two Kodo cds which I still play...but they really need to be seen!
Love the show case of different styles of war drums. The east went for a deep resonating sound that vibrates your chest where as the west went for a faster higher pitched sound that should have no problem being heard in the middle of a fight. Would been neat if it was more of a dual rather then a simple call response show to better showcase each styles strengths.
modern style taiko playing actually has its roots in drums used in religious services/celebrations and in the arts such as theater and less so to do with war and war drums
Both, Japan and England have some things in common. Both are islands, both are empires, and both have wonderful, talented and beautiful people. Thank you both, for so much you've given to the whole world.
Nope, try this ....ruclips.net/video/_pe6r06EIz0/видео.html Royal Marin drum corps vs Secret Drum Corps Probably/arguably the best two drum corps in the world.
@@markhorton8578 Honestly, it goes to personal taste in my opinion who is the best. While both of those corps are clearly extremely skilled, I find ruclips.net/video/ZagsLrNzg3I/видео.html much more impressive both visually and in sound, even though that is from a college group. But it totally is my preference as I've always felt that marching percussion instruments sound kind of bland. And I'm by no means someone who has enough knowledge and experience to go rating different drummers, especially when they use completely different types of drum.
@@TheTeresu Thanks. That was very good, and i enjoyed that. Many years ago I saw an huge English band called She-Boom (long before the internet and youtube.) which was also all female and more vital, with many huge kettle drums and many other types. I think you are comparing apples with oranges. Static bands have a very different sound, the ones favoured in the west are often too focused on sheer power and seem to have a surprisingly limited range of sound and repertoire, but maybe that is just me. Military and marching bands are no better, but provide a very different styles of music and a wider repertoire of things played. The variation of drum styles, including drum speeds which seem to defy explanation as how it can be done are standard, making pounding a big drum in a group of big drums, a high effort but relatively low skill activity.
The Welsh Guard with the base drum was of a few times, he fluffed it when playing with the girl and again while in the line. I love watching the Takio drummers, my go to is Drum Tao.
PREPARE .... FOR .... WAAAAR! Absolutely stirs the blood. Great combination of drum types. You can visualize yourself on top of a hill ready to charge the valley below...in furs or leather, Northman or Samurai
These people would be blown away by the sheer awesomeness of a good American College football team's marching band. They would make your knees quiver and put chills down your spine. Amazing sound.
Does anybody know of more things like this where Japanese and Welsh musical instruments are used together in music? I would love to hear more stuff like this - drums, flutes, stringed instruments, the lot!!
Last street performance I saw on here had a Granny with an Elmo doll getting around on a mobility scooter. At first she was far away and then she was up close. Felt very Sesame Street to me but the drumline was very good.
You know, for the sheer intimidation of sounds of battle, nobody can outdo Taiko drummers. They sound like, "Doom is nigh, gentlemen! Now, come out here with your little plastic drums!" 😈 I wonder what Scottish pipes and Taiko drums would sound like together, pipes being my second favorite for inducing goosebumps.
@ Nick ... I think I'd feel more confident behind the Taiko Crew if the sheer volume was going to matter ! But hey, what a great show from both sides :-)
This reminds me of the Singapore Armed Forces Central Band performance in the Royal Edinburgh Military tattoo. 3 of the Drummers used Chinese drums to simulate a part of Singapore's History
Two completely different styles of drumming here. The military drumming of the Guards was designed to encourage troops on the battlefield and to transmit orders and signals under fire. Taiko drums by their very size are not a portable instrument and are designed for a more courtly performance. to say one is better than the other is to demonstrate pure ignorance. in this performance both styles strive to each compliment the other. It's about music people not trashtalk.
You're some what right, and abit ignorant to lol, Taiko drums where used for battle, too and also communication between villages. They where also used in battlefields, to Intimidate enemys, and inspire troops main purpose, to intimidate. Dont know if youve seen, where two daimyōs(Lords), send their best Retainers(Samurai Generals in training), to fight the enemy best Retainer. Taiko drums where used by both sides while this took place. altho Its still somewhat unclear the purpose of this duels,Daimyō's would still engage in battle after their reteiners, Lose or win the duel. So... yeah "pure Ignorance" huh?
No partisan stuff. This is what we (humans) could do. This is a sounding to the universe. Each (and all) unit is so disciplined and co-ordinated, and calls up high emotions. I don't know how to put it. These are the ones to put us out and about to the galaxy. It is a wide vacuum beyond our atmosphere. If (and we will or perish) we can combine/complement each other/person/government/civilization/drum and bugle corp (jokeA), this is our clarion call to survival. And if not, these ladies and gentlemen ROCK@!!@!!
Taiko drums were used in battle. I dunno who tf liked your comment except more dumbfucks like yourself. Also you'd think it'd be obvious they were used on the field by just the style of music taiko drummers perform.
Taiko are universally battle drums in Asian cultures from China, Japan down to Thailand and Malay states. Thais call them literally 'battle drums'. They are signal instruments and does build morale.
You have to give the Welsh Guard credit though. They are incredibly disciplined and professional. I mean here they are, just doing their daily routine all while these protestors and their drums trying to prove their point. Hats off to the Welsh Guard.
![Mukaito Taiko - Mukaito [Nippon Matsuri 2013]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/pRL3XZn_kGs/mqdefault.jpg)
I cried hearing this. It's almost of infinite beauty finding two different traditions sounding as one. It's completely different.
They're not different traditions. The Taiko drummers are working in their style, but in a drum challenge rooted in Welsh Celtic follow-the leader tradition. That's the middle of three, the final one being a merge of styles.
和太鼓とWelsh Guardsのコラボとは、ともに伝統を重んじる国同士の素敵なイベントですね！！
Outstanding. Absolutely brilliant. Both groups display so much much skill, precision, and dedication. All of this, with a bit of humor thrown in. So happy to have come across this video.
all the drummers thinking:
"ah I see you are a man of culture"
They are playing a variant of a Japanese song called Agari-Yatai. It is a call back song and the Welsh drummers are supposed to respond by imitating the Taiko drummers.
Welsh drums are know for fast tripple hits. Would be much better if they played the melody in a proper way those drums are played. More like welsh guards v. taiko drummers.
I suppose they practiced before this so neither would be surprised and lose “face”.
This is more of a collaboration between those two countries instead of an actual battle of the drums.
And? ,🏴 Your point?
@@peterderiemer3854 He was wasting his time by trying to educate you. Maybe you should stick to the Peppa Pig or Sesame Street posts in the future.
The meeting of two cultures through music, very moving, awesome. Thank you for your video!
Simply brilliant, all battles should be fought this way.... Loved it
Now this is the most ambitious crossover in history
This was wonderful. Too bad so few people have come across this.
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The sound of the Taiko drums are swelling waves, the sound of the drums are sparkling waves. They compliment each other.
太鼓の音は波のうねり、ドラムの音は波のきらめき、The perfect match ! Thank you.
"complement"
It is wonderful to bask in culture. They have their own magnificence, unique to themselves. It is a blessing to be enjoyed and shared many times over. Drums exist to be played on. Bang away!
This is the height of the civilisation. Breath it in, while it lasts.
This is excellent, such a pleasure to listen to
two awesome cultures meet and combine power.....makes me shiver
The hand movements of the Taiko drummers were really hypnotising!
In this case, Drums r the respective nation's instrument of hopeful prayers. Hear how they compliment and support each other especially during hard times and trouble. Rest assure, Our Lady of Nations hear and love each one.
Fantastic! Like a drum stand off! Well done both very entertaining
Great collaboration between everyone. I loved the joy in your music.
Great illustration of rhythm and timing... Luvvin it....
I watched the Taiko Drummers perform at the Ordway in the Twin Cities, Minnesota decades ago and I will never forget it. I took my husband on his birthday since he was a timpani and bass drummer with the UofM Marching and Concert Bands. I have two Kodo cds which I still play...but they really need to be seen!
Saw them in Blackpool in UK in early 90's, like you I found them awesome, I felt the beat in evry nerve!
Jon Fox Were the Welsh Guards with them? They were not at the Ordway; that’s a concert I’d love to experience!
Love the show case of different styles of war drums. The east went for a deep resonating sound that vibrates your chest where as the west went for a faster higher pitched sound that should have no problem being heard in the middle of a fight.
Would been neat if it was more of a dual rather then a simple call response show to better showcase each styles strengths.
The marching drum was first discovered in the ottoman, which originally wore leather evolved into what it is today
@@yumiyuki5851 If by marching drum you mean war drum, then I assure you they are far older than the Ottomans.
@@wolfgangkolber381 The bass drum.
modern style taiko playing actually has its roots in drums used in religious services/celebrations and in the arts such as theater and less so to do with war and war drums
@@galaxykidM5 The same can be said for the snare drum as well.
this gives me goose bumps.
Two of my heritages combined! So awesome! 😀👍
Nasty
OUTSTANDING SHOW.
GREAT TO SEE A BATTLE WITH DRUM'S THEN GUN'S. THANK YOU FOR VIDEO.
i wish people would learn the difference between THEN and THAN. This suggests they used guns after the drums.
@@jtbethel That's what I tought
Or maybe they did shoot at each other after.
What a mix 😄 I never thought about hearing that but it existed 😊
Love it.
The UK media should show more of this stuff.
Love the Union.
Love our boys 🏴 ❤️ respect to them for joining in a another culture music
Quarantine's got me going Taiko over these drum performances
Very cool, two different worlds drumming together
Music is an international language. See how many people came together, listened and understood...
This is really an interesting conversation and I find they have done good communication.
I love this two of the Greatest Civilizations different part of the world
western and oriental
East meets West. Most pleasant
Awesome, literally. Thank you!
Both, Japan and England have some things in common. Both are islands, both are empires, and both have wonderful, talented and beautiful people. Thank you both, for so much you've given to the whole world.
England is not an island however Britain is, these are the Welsh Guards they are not from England they are from Wales.
Man, that was beautiful.
Europe and Asia two of the most powerful civilisation in the world coming together,great
as a drummer I can only say that I enjoyed every bang.
This is how cultures should work.
At 2.50 the Taiko drummers say "Call that a bass drum?" "Now THIS is a bass drum!"
LOVE IT would love to see more of that !
Definitely the weirdest rap battle I've seen.
Ikr they don't even sing like what.
Nope, try this ....ruclips.net/video/_pe6r06EIz0/видео.html
Royal Marin drum corps vs Secret Drum Corps
Probably/arguably the best two drum corps in the world.
@@markhorton8578 Honestly, it goes to personal taste in my opinion who is the best. While both of those corps are clearly extremely skilled, I find ruclips.net/video/ZagsLrNzg3I/видео.html much more impressive both visually and in sound, even though that is from a college group. But it totally is my preference as I've always felt that marching percussion instruments sound kind of bland. And I'm by no means someone who has enough knowledge and experience to go rating different drummers, especially when they use completely different types of drum.
that is an understatement
@@TheTeresu Thanks. That was very good, and i enjoyed that. Many years ago I saw an huge English band called She-Boom (long before the internet and youtube.) which was also all female and more vital, with many huge kettle drums and many other types.
I think you are comparing apples with oranges. Static bands have a very different sound, the ones favoured in the west are often too focused on sheer power and seem to have a surprisingly limited range of sound and repertoire, but maybe that is just me.
Military and marching bands are no better, but provide a very different styles of music and a wider repertoire of things played. The variation of drum styles, including drum speeds which seem to defy explanation as how it can be done are standard, making pounding a big drum in a group of big drums, a high effort but relatively low skill activity.
Such an amazing clash of 2 worlds. What better than a call-back song to unite two cultures?
Good mix tape yo! Long live the taikos. This is morning wake up song I need to se up in my alarm clock.
I'll bet that Guards had fun doing that, must have made quite a change for them
Wow what a video. So relaxing.. Thanks
K I 9
Awesome thanks Trev 🇬🇧.
this is a really interesting combination! i’d like to see more.
The Welsh Guard with the base drum was of a few times, he fluffed it when playing with the girl and again while in the line. I love watching the Takio drummers, my go to is Drum Tao.
How fun. I love great drumming!!
Omg this is so awesome. All it needs is for African drummers and this is like a historical drama
Lol no
East meets west. Thank you.
Great video! Thank you for posting.
Could you imagine those drums coming across a field just before a battle started…I’d be running in the opposite direction!
I like these cultural collabs :D
PAZ MUNDIAL AQUÍ 🙏🏽🌞💃❤ Si podemos tener paz en nuestro entorno inmediato, ese es el comienzo de la PAZ en todo...
EXCELLENT!!!
2 different world but one thing in common. Drumming. 👍👍👍👏👏👏
If only all wars were fought this way.
Agreed
PREPARE .... FOR .... WAAAAR! Absolutely stirs the blood. Great combination of drum types. You can visualize yourself on top of a hill ready to charge the valley below...in furs or leather, Northman or Samurai
I would have loved to see that live.
These people would be blown away by the sheer awesomeness of a good American College football team's marching band. They would make your knees quiver and put chills down your spine. Amazing sound.
¡ Un espectáculo unico ! Muchísimas gracias 😊🥁😊 Aligatô , Thank you .😊💂♂️🥁🗾😊
Greatest rap battle of all time
so good, i wish i was there.
ex 3 company and corps of drums . well done lads . CYMRU AM BYTH
Great talent, and showman ship all round. I hope they all went around Weatherspoon's after...
if wars could be fought and won/lost like this, the world would be all the better for it
Minorities will totally lose then.
Great show.
Fantastic, well done.
なにこれ、無茶苦茶かっこいい！！！！
Beautiful...Wonderful
Two sounds of war drums
East meets West,entrusting.
The marching drum was first discovered in the ottoman, which originally wore leather evolved into what it is today
面白いな～。
ドラムと太鼓のコラボ。
this is very cool ! I was in the W.G. corp of drums back in 1990 and we used to get involved in some very cool stuff.
this is where we are one super thanks keep it going
Does anybody know of more things like this where Japanese and Welsh musical instruments are used together in music? I would love to hear more stuff like this - drums, flutes, stringed instruments, the lot!!
There's always one 'photographer' who has to get in the way.
ALWAYS
LOL
what an absoute twat.
Last street performance I saw on here had a Granny with an Elmo doll getting around on a mobility scooter. At first she was far away and then she was up close. Felt very Sesame Street to me but the drumline was very good.
He was the official photographer doing his JOB. Wombats.
Finally, quality boss music
So used to Celtic music lately so I keep expecting to hear a bagpipe! 😂😂
You know, for the sheer intimidation of sounds of battle, nobody can outdo Taiko drummers. They sound like, "Doom is nigh, gentlemen! Now, come out here with your little plastic drums!" 😈 I wonder what Scottish pipes and Taiko drums would sound like together, pipes being my second favorite for inducing goosebumps.
yeah but that's not what they're for so
@@JAWZxz Ok, but still...!😈
great work
Now this is the kind of War we should be having
Matt Last my thought exactly! Imagine if we could resolve our differences with music.
@@TheMikeHoltShow lmao i just imagine one side with drums imitating artillery fire and whistles it with flutes
Ce frumos ! Mărinimos sufletului (japonez - scoțieni) ce vrei m-ai mult /splendid oricum
Two different ethnicities crossing a cultural divide, the world needs to do this more.
Corgipon
Great! You want another religion about incest.
F*cking weeb.
That was fantastic 😀
Cool! Like it I love drums!
this just sounds great.....close my eyes and im on the battlefield......
@ Nick ... I think I'd feel more confident behind the Taiko Crew if the sheer volume was going to matter ! But hey, what a great show from both sides :-)
This reminds me of the Singapore Armed Forces Central Band performance in the Royal Edinburgh Military tattoo. 3 of the Drummers used Chinese drums to simulate a part of Singapore's History
えっ、中国じゃなくて和太鼓だから日本では？違うかも
So very soulful.
Superb!Steve
So damn awesome 😎
Two completely different styles of drumming here. The military drumming of the Guards was designed to encourage troops on the battlefield and to transmit orders and signals under fire. Taiko drums by their very size are not a portable instrument and are designed for a more courtly performance. to say one is better than the other is to demonstrate pure ignorance. in this performance both styles strive to each compliment the other. It's about music people not trashtalk.
You're some what right, and abit ignorant to lol, Taiko drums where used for battle, too and also communication between villages. They where also used in battlefields, to Intimidate enemys, and inspire troops main purpose, to intimidate. Dont know if youve seen, where two daimyōs(Lords), send their best Retainers(Samurai Generals in training), to fight the enemy best Retainer. Taiko drums where used by both sides while this took place. altho Its still somewhat unclear the purpose of this duels,Daimyō's would still engage in battle after their reteiners, Lose or win the duel. So... yeah "pure Ignorance" huh?
Hi in Northern Ireland we have the Lambeg drums played with canes worth watching on RUclips
No partisan stuff. This is what we (humans) could do. This is a sounding to the universe. Each (and all) unit is so disciplined and co-ordinated, and calls up high emotions. I don't know how to put it. These are the ones to put us out and about to the galaxy. It is a wide vacuum beyond our atmosphere. If (and we will or perish) we can combine/complement each other/person/government/civilization/drum and bugle corp (jokeA), this is our clarion call to survival. And if not, these ladies and gentlemen ROCK@!!@!!
Taiko drums were used in battle. I dunno who tf liked your comment except more dumbfucks like yourself. Also you'd think it'd be obvious they were used on the field by just the style of music taiko drummers perform.
Taiko are universally battle drums in Asian cultures from China, Japan down to Thailand and Malay states. Thais call them literally 'battle drums'. They are signal instruments and does build morale.
Two Island empires! The Welsh Empire and the Japanese Empire!
Cymru am Byth! :DDDDD
We are human and stupid. Beautiful east and west togetherness
So proud of my regiment big up band of Gwent and Powys
Japan, cheers and calls help unite the war drums.
Welsh, clear and cut, metal and plastic. Already knows what to do.
Ya'll great :D
You have to give the Welsh Guard credit though. They are incredibly disciplined and professional. I mean here they are, just doing their daily routine all while these protestors and their drums trying to prove their point. Hats off to the Welsh Guard.
Stunning mix between the two drum sets, now just add some Horse kettle drums i say.
Was soll man da noch sagen, Völkerverständigung wie es sei soll einfach wunderbar
The Guards drummers aren't even trying ! They can pee on the Taiko AND march intricate routines - all in perfect time !