Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers 無限響 | Unlimited Taiko | Expo 2020 Dubai

Mugen Taiko performance at Expo 2020 Dubai Mugen Taiko..... Exploring the limitless possibilities of the taiko drum "Mugen" means limitless and "Mugenkyo" means limitless reverberation, expressing the belief that Taiko has no limitations, no musical or geographical boundaries; the reverberations of Taiko spread throughout the world. Mugenkyo's aim is to develop taiko drumming as a contemporary European performing art, both in its pure form, and in collaboration with other artists & disciplines. The central concepts of "Mugen Taiko-Do" are: KI - 氣　－energy or life-force, which must be harnessed for powerful playing MU - 無　－empty mind, which allows for the channelling of KI KOKORO - 心　－heart or spirit, which includes attitude and way of thinking HIBIKI - 響　－not only means reverberation, HIBIKI also refers to the interconnectedness of all things and all relationships, and how ideas and teachings influence from one to another, in a continuous ripple of cause and effect. Name Means: MUGENKYO － 無限響 － means "limitless reverberation" and encompasses some of these concepts. MU is the same character as "no mind", and when put together with GEN means limitless. KYO is the same character as HIBIKI, just with a different pronunciation. In this way, the name MUGENKYO expresses belief that Taiko has no limitations, no musical or geographical boundaries, and its heartbeat reverberates endlessly around the world. Mugenkyo was formed in 1994 on their return to Britain after two years of intensive study on the west coast of Japan, the ‘hotbed’ of Taiko drumming, under legendary Taiko master Masaaki Kurumaya-sensei. For over a thousand years Taiko drumming has been used in Japan to celebrate the village festival, sound the rice planting season, drum up a storm in a call for rain, beat off famine and plague, and played ceremonially in temples and shrines. Each Taiko drum has its own spirit, and when the drum is played the spirit is awakened. In the past few decades Taiko has developed into an exciting visual performing art and has exploded into a ‘Taiko boom’ in Japan and beyond. Mugenkyo is the leading force of Taiko on this continent, pushing musical boundaries, astounding and captivating audiences everywhere. They have built a solid reputation for their dynamic and powerful performances at theatres and festivals in Britain, Europe and Japan. Using traditional Taiko rhythms and disciplined development of KI energy, Mugenkyo have developed a distinctive style of drumming with international appeal. Taiko is festival music and Mugenkyo have continued this tradition in Britain, performing special outdoor concerts and at a wide range of festivals from Glastonbury and Phoenix festivals to the Edinburgh Festival and Henley, cutting across the musical spectrum. The powerful rhythms played on Taiko drums and percussion imported from Japan and highly choreographed physical performance has a very broad appeal, attracting audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Courtesy: www.taiko.co.uk www.mattersmusical.com ————————————————————————————— Location: 2020 Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai 🎥 28 Mar 2021 🕒 3PM - 7PM 🌡 23 °C / 73 °F Gadget:  iPhone 12 Pro Max Editing:  Final Cut Pro ———————————————————————————