It is tribute to the natural phenomena thunder reminding us of the awesome power of nature.
TAO 's root is in Uzi Sumiyama. Sumiyama is in a mountain area and is famous for its pottery. The composer Basara Aki visited this area to practice and teach Wadaiko. An idea flashed into her mind and composed this piece.
Fresh air, feeling of mud, burning fire, colors of pottery, TAO shows you these various images.
This suite consists of three parts. Part one is TAIDO-A beginning, part two is KORIN-Descent, part three is SHAKO-Gift of light.
We are living in the end of the century, the new century is almost here. What will the new century be like? Will it be bright or dark? Full of life or depressing? This song presents you one answer.KORIN SYAKO
Mr. Suematsu lives in kyoto and composed this song for us. He is very active in various fields not only as a composer but also as a violinist, singer, radio personality, event planner and music teacher.
Our practice place "Moan" is located in the top of Mt.Yoshida. It is covered with trees, we can be refreshed and gain composure.
This building-"Moan" is also beautiful. It was built at the end of the Taisho era, so about 80 years ago. It is in harmony with the surroundings. We love this place.
In Summer, we enjoy the continuous chorus of cicadas. One of our members Miss. Bamba has composed SEMISHIGURE, so you too can hear this chorus.
We will compose a suite which represents seasons at Moan. SEMISHIGURE is a part of Summer and the first piece in this creation. We are looking forward to presenting you the other parts in the near future.