tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950511927715429937.comments2022-11-28T00:22:42.949-08:00True Tall Taiko TalesRhythmykhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00676828958344240960noreply@blogger.comBlogger202125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950511927715429937.post-31529684712491006712017-03-06T11:21:23.731-08:002017-03-06T11:21:23.731-08:00nice postnice postJimyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07349555226330578834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950511927715429937.post-62680013992818628522016-08-18T13:09:50.079-07:002016-08-18T13:09:50.079-07:00But it's possible to be an amazing performer a...But it's possible to be an amazing performer and get recognition for that to also not be respected by people that know the person and/or have been in the art for a while.<br /><br />I feel like admiration is more given to people in the first category, while respect given to those in the second. And then that takes my original question and re-phrases it: would you rather be admired or respected?Rhythmykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00676828958344240960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950511927715429937.post-5345867289230460962016-08-18T12:55:48.213-07:002016-08-18T12:55:48.213-07:00I don't have to choose, I already fall in the ...I don't have to choose, I already fall in the second category. I think respect is given to both categories, for different reasons, by people who've got experience. It is impossible for someone who isn't an amazing performer to get recognition from the public at large, or from people who're new in the taiko world, and yes, to some extent, even from some of the old-timers. You're stuck with the "do as I say not as I do" mentality, because you can understand a concept very well and kinda put it into practice, but some of your students will always end up better than you. Is that a problem? Not necessarily. There is an immense need for people with that skillset in most groups I've encountered. The downside is that people tend to forget you're there. They see the people you train becoming really good but they don't see how much work you've put into making them great. Your satisfaction has to come from inside, from your own knowledge that you're making a difference, from seeing the changes and improvements happen. Not from external recognition.Audrey Bergeron-Morinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06970327078773521327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950511927715429937.post-14194416479485222972016-02-12T01:49:15.402-08:002016-02-12T01:49:15.402-08:00I've directed student practices for a few year...I've directed student practices for a few years, not really by choice, but because I just happened to be the one who stepped up (many reasons, but not really because I actually *wanted* to be the one directing practice). Before I left, people were saying "What are we going to do without you?", but I think the group has grown enough that there are several people who are able to do what I did. It's good that I'm gone for a few months, for the group dynamics.Audrey Bergeron-Morinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06970327078773521327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950511927715429937.post-65043177382287411062016-01-12T12:48:07.600-08:002016-01-12T12:48:07.600-08:00Good timing! I just arrived in Honolulu for the TC...Good timing! I just arrived in Honolulu for the TCP Fellowship and I'm trying really hard not to stick out too much! Similar group, same-but-different group culture. I spend a lot of my energy observing how things work and how people behave (and moving out of the way!). But then, I came in expecting to experience something different...Audrey Bergeron-Morinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06970327078773521327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950511927715429937.post-62757093439303228482015-12-03T07:32:43.448-08:002015-12-03T07:32:43.448-08:00I always end up center front row because everyone ...I always end up center front row because everyone is afraid of that spot...Audrey Bergeron-Morinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06970327078773521327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950511927715429937.post-18865198403140488802015-08-31T10:11:51.361-07:002015-08-31T10:11:51.361-07:00I was there!!!I was there!!!Audrey Bergeron-Morinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06970327078773521327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950511927715429937.post-23460277246816215052015-08-02T08:51:53.031-07:002015-08-02T08:51:53.031-07:00Hi -- reading back through your posts after findin...Hi -- reading back through your posts after finding your blog -- would love to see future posts about your composing process as it relates to working with the group! (Maybe you've written about this before and I'll find them as I go back in time...) Saw your performance in the circle of palms and was very interested in your process for feedback and adaptation to the space. -another tall taiko playerTara Inneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02684307177526863115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950511927715429937.post-10019540551568033752015-07-16T09:54:26.537-07:002015-07-16T09:54:26.537-07:00My usual recommendation... Go on stage often (incl...My usual recommendation... Go on stage often (including in less-than-ideal situations) to learn that nothing is the end of the world.Audrey Bergeron-Morinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06970327078773521327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950511927715429937.post-59477055140349467082015-01-23T01:59:27.227-08:002015-01-23T01:59:27.227-08:00I love the one triplet en doro tsuku, nice excerci...I love the one triplet en doro tsuku, nice excercise.<br />catneshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01818492023726269849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950511927715429937.post-11818663455346961582015-01-05T11:21:59.913-08:002015-01-05T11:21:59.913-08:00Keep on blogging, "Rhythmyk"! I may not ...Keep on blogging, "Rhythmyk"! I may not respond or comment to every one but your posts are always thought-provoking - thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950511927715429937.post-57191804784237986372014-12-13T00:38:25.747-08:002014-12-13T00:38:25.747-08:00Went through a phase of feeling bitter that I spen...Went through a phase of feeling bitter that I spent many years practising in my group to achieve only mediocre skills. Much happier since I realized progress at any age/stage is still possible and it's my responsibility to pursue that, not my group's to give it to me. I feel sorry for anyone who believes their growth as an artist is ultimately anyone's responsibility but their own - boredom and disappointment are bound to follow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950511927715429937.post-10588081873097747982014-11-14T11:09:13.697-08:002014-11-14T11:09:13.697-08:00This is really helpful! My group can definitely be...This is really helpful! My group can definitely benefit from taking a look at thisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950511927715429937.post-74059954172199191212014-10-30T10:44:51.076-07:002014-10-30T10:44:51.076-07:00Good to see you posting again!Good to see you posting again!Audrey Bergeron-Morinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06970327078773521327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950511927715429937.post-80043688721999179222014-07-21T10:05:04.429-07:002014-07-21T10:05:04.429-07:00For some reason, I'm getting a lot of spam com...For some reason, I'm getting a lot of spam comments on this one post. Never click on any link you see in the comments unless you're very sure it's legit. That goes for this post or any of my posts.Rhythmykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00676828958344240960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950511927715429937.post-44042189063725848122014-03-06T07:44:18.404-08:002014-03-06T07:44:18.404-08:00There is also a big difference between kicking it ...There is also a big difference between kicking it aside and shoving it gently out of the way with your foot...Audrey Bergeron-Morinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06970327078773521327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950511927715429937.post-6079915810978330202014-02-24T09:50:04.855-08:002014-02-24T09:50:04.855-08:00Happy birthday :-)Happy birthday :-)Audrey Bergeron-Morinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06970327078773521327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950511927715429937.post-56529944966463214402013-11-05T15:12:41.689-08:002013-11-05T15:12:41.689-08:00A few of mine:
- Once I'd memorized the rhyth...A few of mine:<br /><br />- Once I'd memorized the rhythms and patterns of a song, I was pretty much done learning it.<br />- Faster is better.<br />- Kiai is awkward and scary.<br />- Everyone in the group is here for the same reasons.<br />- The people I look up to and learn from will always be around.Natalie Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16196525965592553846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950511927715429937.post-24589564177445587312013-11-04T20:38:31.861-08:002013-11-04T20:38:31.861-08:00If by hobby you mean obsession then, yeah, it'...If by hobby you mean obsession then, yeah, it's just a hobby...<br />One of my early assumptions was that the more I practice the better - read "less bad" - I'd get. So far it seems like the more I practice the worse I was to begin with and the more practice I need just to be mediocre. Damn!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950511927715429937.post-69580937869007166712013-11-04T19:01:36.967-08:002013-11-04T19:01:36.967-08:00My thoughts:
- All taiko groups play flat and sla...My thoughts:<br /><br />- All taiko groups play flat and slanted.<br />- All taiko groups had wine-barrel drums or Asano drums.<br />- As the number of years you spend playing taiko go up, the more "advanced" you are... meaning a great, well-rounded player with good form and great music knowledge.<br />- All taiko songs are loud.<br />- Kiai was just shouting with your voice.<br />- Every group had songs that were written down in music notation and passed out to members when in the learn-the-song stage...<br />- Blisters and calluses meant your hands were getting stronger...<br />- You could join any group you want, as many as you wanted, and taiko groups would be okay with it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950511927715429937.post-14291035268048237012013-11-04T18:28:52.186-08:002013-11-04T18:28:52.186-08:00'It won't take up much of my time....'...'It won't take up much of my time....'Akapavioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659547060795710691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950511927715429937.post-664304120731648262013-10-31T08:45:09.934-07:002013-10-31T08:45:09.934-07:00I avoided most of these because I started reading ...I avoided most of these because I started reading this blog early, and it got me thinking about those things. But "Taiko would be just a hobby"... Ahahahahahahahah!!!! Oh my.... Was I ever wrong :-)Audrey Bergeron-Morinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06970327078773521327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950511927715429937.post-59400117553257769332013-09-06T08:38:14.089-07:002013-09-06T08:38:14.089-07:00I'm still a new player; but one day I'll b...I'm still a new player; but one day I'll be facing that too, and then I hope I can keep myself motivated. Because it all stops when we stop growing.Audrey Bergeron-Morinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06970327078773521327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950511927715429937.post-37757225426085733342013-08-04T14:59:24.244-07:002013-08-04T14:59:24.244-07:00nice very nice and verry true nice very nice and verry true Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950511927715429937.post-74897439745724243582013-06-13T07:47:26.479-07:002013-06-13T07:47:26.479-07:00Taking it from another angle... If such a systme w...Taking it from another angle... If such a systme was in place, you would then focus almost exclusively on getting good enough for that one part you want. Yes, it would make you push harder, but in a more specific, narrow way. It's not necessarily a bad thing, having a clear aim to focus on is good. But it would probably mean all your energy would be poured into that competition, with little left to invest into improving yourself in general. It would probably benefit the group more than the individuals (which can be a valid model too, just one I'm not too fond of).Audrey Bergeron-Morinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06970327078773521327noreply@blogger.com