Product Description

Filmed by ten cameras and recorded live in 5.1 Dolby Digital, this DVD is the first of its genre. Famed the world over, Oedo Sukeroku is one of the finest exponents of the Japanese taiko drum. The incredible dynamism, wonderful sound, and excellent visual quality of this film make it an extraordinary experience! This DVD includes no commentary, in order to preserve the viewer's enjoyment of the music. The accompanying booklet will help identify the scenes presented.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #107228 in DVD
• Released on: 2005-02-01
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Formats: Color, DVD, Live, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 103 minutes

Customer Reviews

Traditional Beauty
Oedo Sukeroku has a long history, and this specific group of players shows that. Every body movement is calculatated and refined to a perfection not common in most taiko groups. This DVD includes such Sukeroku-style classics as the widely copied Yodan, Shiraume and Matsuri. It also includes a variation (called Midare in the DVD) of Obon festival drumming from Tokyo.

On the downside, some of the camera work and editing is not up to professional standards. However, this is a keeper for any taiko fan.

Enjoy!