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Review 1 for Kodo
Kodo -- amazing
Curtis M Phillips Center for Performing Arts @
- Gainesville @
, FL @
- Thu, Feb 28, 2013 @
Posted 03/02/2013
by DixieCountyGma
Kodo was amazing. The training, skill, ability & shear talent these 11 men & 2 women showed is phenomenal. We enjoyed Yamato 2 years ago a little more (had more comedic elements) but well worth every penny & the hour drive.
Curtis M Phillips Center for Performing Arts @
- Gainesville @
, FL @
- Thu, Feb 28, 2013 @
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Review 2 for Kodo
Awesome in many ways!
Curtis M Phillips Center for Performing Arts @
- Gainesville @
, FL @
- Thu, Feb 28, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Consensus of the group was--while the entire show was great--the finale was best. @
Posted 03/02/2013
by Arhythmic
Location:Fort White, FL
Having seen other Taiko Drummers, and, having lived in Japan as a boy (1953-1957), where I had seen such drummers without truly appreciating their artistry at the time, I was hopeful this performance would not seem "more of the same"; it most certainly was not!
I enjoy listening to well-played drums making music--whether solo or in concert with others--and this show impressed me from start to finish. The flutes added just the right balance--impressive in their own performance--and even the vocalizations fit perfectly.
I was in the company of five women, of age ranging from 27 to 68, with equally diverse backgrounds and interests, and all assured me they thoroughly enjoyed the show, also.
Very well done!
Curtis M Phillips Center for Performing Arts @
- Gainesville @
, FL @
- Thu, Feb 28, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Consensus of the group was--while the entire show was great--the finale was best. @
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Review 3 for Kodo
Kodo astounds! Phillips center flat.
Curtis M Phillips Center for Performing Arts @
- Gainesville @
, FL @
- Thu, Feb 28, 2013 @
Posted 03/02/2013
by Recidivists
The culturally rich sounds of Kodo were amazing. I've been a listener to their compositions, both traditional and unique variations of taiko, for decades. Their performance has added a bit more visual flare under their new director, as well. For anyone with a pulse, the drums of Kodo can make your spine tingle, your heart race, and stir great emotion.
While Kodo is fantastic, the Phillips center is poorly designed and the sound here has always been flat.
Curtis M Phillips Center for Performing Arts @
- Gainesville @
, FL @
- Thu, Feb 28, 2013 @
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Review 4 for Kodo
Curtis M Phillips Center for Performing Arts @
- Gainesville @
, FL @
- Thu, Feb 28, 2013 @
Posted 03/02/2013
by eleclips
Excellent. We have seen Kodo previously and they are even better than before.
Curtis M Phillips Center for Performing Arts @
- Gainesville @
, FL @
- Thu, Feb 28, 2013 @
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Review 5 for Kodo
Des Moines Performing Arts - Civic Center @
- Des Moines @
, IA @
- Tue, Feb 19, 2013 @
Posted 03/01/2013
by Anonymous
Fantastic performance, intense, powerful and moving. The taiko drum group Kodo are a must see if you have the opportunity.
Des Moines Performing Arts - Civic Center @
- Des Moines @
, IA @
- Tue, Feb 19, 2013 @
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Review 6 for Kodo
Kodo
Des Moines Performing Arts - Civic Center @
- Des Moines @
, IA @
- Tue, Feb 19, 2013 @
Favorite moment: When the largest taiko drum that was center stage was played by highly conditioned drummers for extended periods of time. @
Posted 02/24/2013
by Michael137
Kodo is an astonishing performance. You will be awed by the artistic and physical prowess of the performers as they play a large variety of traditional taiko drums in a number of ways that I had never even thought possible. The group's coordination and rhythm were infallible throughout, and I was most pleased with the selection of pieces that were presented.
I would highly suggest Kodo to anyone that is interested in traditional music or Japanese culture. You will not be disappointed.
I would highly suggest Kodo to anyone that is interested in traditional music or Japanese culture. You will not be disappointed.
Des Moines Performing Arts - Civic Center @
- Des Moines @
, IA @
- Tue, Feb 19, 2013 @
Favorite moment: When the largest taiko drum that was center stage was played by highly conditioned drummers for extended periods of time. @
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Review 7 for Kodo
Drumming at the Next Level
Des Moines Performing Arts - Civic Center @
- Des Moines @
, IA @
- Tue, Feb 19, 2013 @
Favorite moment: The last selection and the encore were simply amazing. @
Posted 02/22/2013
by PrecisionLady
Location:Des Moines, IA
I had no idea coming into this how much rich variety in sound could be produced by drums. These performers were amazing. I especially enjoyed the second half of the show which was more traditional music. I found myself closing my eyes several times so I could absorb the fluidity and complexity of the music. The only sad thing for me was that when they played a massive drum in the second half, you could only see a single performer - the performer on the other side was hidden from everyone's view.
Des Moines Performing Arts - Civic Center @
- Des Moines @
, IA @
- Tue, Feb 19, 2013 @
Favorite moment: The last selection and the encore were simply amazing. @
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Review 8 for Kodo
Kodo was a Japanese cultural experience.
Des Moines Performing Arts - Civic Center @
- Des Moines @
, IA @
- Tue, Feb 19, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Demon drumming @
Posted 02/22/2013
by xyzwer
Location:Civic Center, Des Moines, Ia
I really enjoy drums. I have never experienced drummers with the strength that these drummers showed. The flutes, gong, and cymbals added to the show. The encore number added to the program by showing their ability to play even more various drums. The program helped me to understand what each number was about. I could feel the rhythm!
Des Moines Performing Arts - Civic Center @
- Des Moines @
, IA @
- Tue, Feb 19, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Demon drumming @
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Review 9 for Kodo
Excellent event
Des Moines Performing Arts - Civic Center @
- Des Moines @
, IA @
- Tue, Feb 19, 2013 @
Posted 02/21/2013
by Anonymous
I had high expectations for this event and they surpassed them in every way. For starters, the DSM Civic Center is a fantastic venue. Additionally, the performance and individual performers were amazing. It's both a physically and mentally demanding performance as they not only are required to commit an hours worth of music to memory (no sheet music here) but they also have to actually play that music with all the choreography that goes with it. It's an impressive performance and I would recommend it to anyone.
Des Moines Performing Arts - Civic Center @
- Des Moines @
, IA @
- Tue, Feb 19, 2013 @
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Review 10 for Kodo
I loved it.
Des Moines Performing Arts - Civic Center @
- Des Moines @
, IA @
- Tue, Feb 19, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Drums and flutes together. @
Posted 02/21/2013
by DesMoinesGuy
Location:Central Iowa
This was a unique experience that not everyone would like, but I loved it. From the audience's reaction, most of them did too. The performers showed incredible energy and timing.
Much of the time, several drummers were either playing together perfectly or playing off of each other, also perfectly. Their timing was obviously the result of hundreds of hours of preparation. It was very entertaining.
Most of the time, it was drums only. Big ones, small ones, hit lightly, hit forcefully, in slow cadence, or in fast or even ultra fast cadence. There were parts when a flute or group of flutes joined in. While I have never heard of combining flute and drums, it really worked well.
This is a difficult show to describe because it has no counterpart in Western music. It was certainly nothing like you would see in a drum solo from an American or European drummer. Gene Krupa does not prepare you for what you see and hear in this show.
The costumes, the showmanship, the timing, all were designed very precisely to please the audience. And it did, 'nuff said.
From the opening of the curtain, the the close, I enjoyed it all.
Des Moines Performing Arts - Civic Center @
- Des Moines @
, IA @
- Tue, Feb 19, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Drums and flutes together. @
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Review 11 for Kodo
Kodo was awesome!
Walt Disney Concert Hall @
- Los Angeles @
, CA @
- Tue, Feb 5, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Everything! @
Posted 02/08/2013
by cccryder
Location:Agua Dulce, CA
This was the third time I have seen Kodo and was by far the best one! The acoustics in the Disney Hall was incredible! I invited a friend who had never seen Kodo and she was equally impressed with the show.
Walt Disney Concert Hall @
- Los Angeles @
, CA @
- Tue, Feb 5, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Everything! @
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Review 12 for Kodo
took my breath away
Walt Disney Concert Hall @
- Los Angeles @
, CA @
- Tue, Feb 5, 2013 @
Favorite moment: odaiko @
Posted 02/07/2013
by yc22
Location:los angeles, ca
it was my first time seeing them in concert n i was just completely n utterly blown away by their performance. gave me goosebumps n a few times i forgot to breathe. i will be seeing them every time they come to LA.
Walt Disney Concert Hall @
- Los Angeles @
, CA @
- Tue, Feb 5, 2013 @
Favorite moment: odaiko @
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Review 13 for Kodo
The Stanley @
- Utica @
, NY @
- Tue, Mar 22, 2011 @
Favorite moment: The second half of the show was incredible. @
Posted 03/24/2011
by kodo
They are an amazing group of performers. They clearly love what they do & often shouted encouragement to one another. Even up in the cheap seats, you can feel the drum beats through the floor. After a while, you find yourself thinking that maybe your heart has been off-beat all these years. The standing ovation they received was well-deserved. If they are ever in town again, we'll definitely get tickets.
The Stanley @
- Utica @
, NY @
- Tue, Mar 22, 2011 @
Favorite moment: The second half of the show was incredible. @
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Review 14 for Kodo
Best live show I've ever seen
The Stanley @
- Utica @
, NY @
- Tue, Mar 22, 2011 @
Posted 03/24/2011
by JodyH
Location:Utica, NY
Absolutely brilliant performance. I enjoyed every second. The precision was amazing to see as well as hear. The musicality of the drums was beyond wonderful. I would go see it again in a heartbeat.
The Stanley @
- Utica @
, NY @
- Tue, Mar 22, 2011 @
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Review 15 for Kodo
Kodo Drum
The Stanley @
- Utica @
, NY @
- Tue, Mar 22, 2011 @
Posted 03/24/2011
by gypsymother
Location:Syracuse, NY
The group was incredible!!! Well worth the money. The evening flew by!
The Stanley @
- Utica @
, NY @
- Tue, Mar 22, 2011 @
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Review 16 for Kodo
They were great
The Stanley @
- Utica @
, NY @
- Tue, Mar 22, 2011 @
Favorite moment: The whole program @
Posted 03/24/2011
by MacAB
Would like to see more groups with this type of talent dedication.
The Stanley @
- Utica @
, NY @
- Tue, Mar 22, 2011 @
Favorite moment: The whole program @
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Review 17 for Kodo
Kodo Japanese Drum Experience
Clowes Memorial Hall @
- Indianapolis @
, IN @
- Sun, Feb 27, 2011 @
Posted 03/14/2011
by BunnyNClaude
Location:Indianapolis
We really enjoyed the show! It was a nice mix of Japanese pageantry and drumming. Watching the various movements and listening to the drum beat made me realize that the rhythms are the same no matter what country they originate in! Great time, and the HUGE drum was quite impressive!
Clowes Memorial Hall @
- Indianapolis @
, IN @
- Sun, Feb 27, 2011 @
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Review 18 for Kodo
KODO
Clowes Memorial Hall @
- Indianapolis @
, IN @
- Sun, Feb 27, 2011 @
Favorite moment: ALL OF IT @
Posted 03/03/2011
by LUCIATLEE
Location:INDIANAPOLIS. IN.
OUTSTANDING, WE COULD HAVE STAYED FOR ANOTHER PREFORMANCE IF WE COULD HAVE. ITS WAS SPELL BOUNDING, HAVING NEVER HEARD OF KODO BEFORE AND THEN SEEING IT---IT WAS AMAZING. I WOULD HAVE TO SEE IT AGAIN IN ANOTHER CITY.
Clowes Memorial Hall @
- Indianapolis @
, IN @
- Sun, Feb 27, 2011 @
Favorite moment: ALL OF IT @
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Review 19 for Kodo
Kodo Drums was Unbelievable!
Clowes Memorial Hall @
- Indianapolis @
, IN @
- Sun, Feb 27, 2011 @
Favorite moment: When the two performers played the huge drum simultanously. @
Posted 03/02/2011
by PinnacleRider
Location:Cicero, IN
I had seen the Japanese drum group some twenty years ago, but the Kodo performance was outstanding; the energy, originality and costumes were breathtaking.
Clowes Memorial Hall @
- Indianapolis @
, IN @
- Sun, Feb 27, 2011 @
Favorite moment: When the two performers played the huge drum simultanously. @
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Review 20 for Kodo
Transcendent
Clowes Memorial Hall @
- Indianapolis @
, IN @
- Sun, Feb 27, 2011 @
Favorite moment: My girlfriend liked the large drum performance by the buff dude in a loin cloth. @
Posted 03/01/2011
by Weet
Location:Indianapolis
Kodo drummers exhibit extreme concentration and control of their instruments. The pieces are all different for each other. There are quiet, minimalist passages mixed with loud, pounding, complex rhythms. But it wasn't as loud as I was afraid it would be. The performers were in peak physical and mental condition.
Clowes Memorial Hall @
- Indianapolis @
, IN @
- Sun, Feb 27, 2011 @
Favorite moment: My girlfriend liked the large drum performance by the buff dude in a loin cloth. @
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