University of Michigan JSA Spring Festival Article
Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 07:56AM A couple weeks ago we performed at the Japan Student Association's Japan Festival at University of Michigan. Our performance got a little write up in the Detroit area Japanese language newspaper, Japan ニニュース倶楽部 Here is what they wrote about us:
雷が落ちたかと思うような音でスタートしたのはＧｒｅａｔ Ｌａｋｅｓ Ｔａｉｋｏ Ｃｅｎｔｅｒ 主宰するソウル夫婦と仲間による和太鼓グループ ‘雷音‘のパフォーマンス。大きさも形も様々な太鼓を体全体を使って叩く姿はエネルギッシュで颯爽としていた。目を離さず見続けていた女性は｢すっかり引き込まれてしまったわ。とても感動した！｣曲風の異なる数曲を太鼓の種類を変えたり、横笛を加えたり、変化のある構成で披露。祭りムードを一気に盛り上げた。
and here is my loose English translation:
The performance by Raion Taiko, a group from the Great Lakes Taiko Center led by Brian and Mayumi Sole, started with a thunderous sound. Using their whole bodies and including many different types and sizes of taiko drums, the group gave an energetic and gallant performance. One woman who did not take her eyes off the performance the whole time said, “They really drew me into the performance. I was very impressed!”.
By changing the style of the songs, using various types of drums and even adding Japanese flute to some pieces, they offered a program with variety. Suddenly the feeling of a festival atmosphere had increased.
Also, before that, we had performed at the Michigan Japan Quiz bowl. We didn't have anyone to take video of us, but with a room full of teenagers, you have to expect that at least someone has a cell phone out and is recording. And just as I thought, they were. The other day I found our first unauthorized video posting on YouTube! Do I pursue the copyright infringments? Or just let it go... I think I'll just let it go for now. Here's the video if you're interested
Reader Comments (1)
まゆみ元気そうで、新たなる活躍拝見させていただいています
太鼓の活動すごいですね〜
写真チョーかっこよいです！
私もスローですがブログを付け始めましたよ
先週は仕事でタイのバンコクに行ってきました
また会える日を楽しみにしています
金沢よりいつも応援しています
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