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Drum Tao – Japan’s Explosive Drums Come To Life

Shannon Chow · July 8, 2012 · Leave a Comment

World-renowned Japan martial arts and drum-playing extraordinaires, Drum Tao, will be showcasing their internationally applauded performance in KL for the very first time in this coming August in KLCC Plenary Hall! 
World class entertainment at the highest level. Drum Tao, is an innovative contemporary Japanese production that has thrilled audiences with this ground-breaking presentation and one-of-a-kind show. They had played to more than 5 million of audiences, in over 400 cities in 17 countries that includes Switzerland, Denmark, Israel, USA, Australia, Spain, Belgium, UK and Germany.

Drum Tao, will explode onto KL stage with its eclectic mix of dance and martial arts as the dynamic and innovative Japanese performers beat their Wadaiko Drums. 

The two-hour extravaganza features super human efforts by the 16-strong highly disciplined crew of Japanese Taiko drummers, who spend eight months of the year touring the world, giving it their all in the 500 shows they perform a year.

Each Wadaiko Drum used in the performance weighs a massive 400kg with a 1.7metre circumference.

You can expect leaps around the stage performing intricate choreography with their split-second timing, dressed in flowing red and black robes. Switching of performers to creating complex rhythms on smaller drums, complemented by the delicacy of bamboo flutes and a horizontal harp.

It’s mind-blowing martial arts married with mesmerising music, coupled with the musicians’ physical fitness, dynamism and extraordinary synchronicity, make them human rarities.
Here’s a sneak peak of Drum Tao performances, 
It’s amazing! 
Established in 1993, Drum Tao continues to create an entirely new art form that is modern yet retains a sense of nostalgia. Enthralling and mesmerising their audiences world-wide, the Japanese drum’s intense and powerful beat underpins a musical message that penetrates deep into the hearts of audiences.
They will be in Malaysia for Art of Drum Tour, 

Drum Tao’s Art of Drum 2012 can be seen from August 24 till 25, 2012 at KLCC Plenary Hall. 
You also get to enjoy 15% early bird promotion if purchased tickets before 20 July.
You can purchase your tickets through Ticket Pro (Drum Tao) website, 
Facebook Establish Events or 03 7880 7999.

For more details about the seating layout and price here. 

Adored by across the world with unprecedented and timeless drumming performance and bringing a brand new genre to the stage. You will be captivated by an evening of rhythm, beats, melody and extraordinary precision which is inspiring, uplifting and theatrical.


You certainly don’t want to miss this. The sensation from Japan, Drum Tao!

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