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I just saw the two newest videos of Tairaku. He was playing, Iyo Renbo on a 2.4 Taimu, and Taka ne Sashi on a 2.6 Taimu on Ken LaCosse's myspace site. I have to say that it is a really good chance to see these flutes played in a relaxed setting, and at a very good vantage point to get tips on playing long flute. I think the songs where played very well(of course), and the flutes are incredible sounding. When played on the large screen setting, it was almost like having a lesson in posture. Thanks to both Brian and Ken for putting them up, it really was a treat. Might there be more of these in the works?
Last edited by jeff jones (2007-08-23 14:34:58)
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jeff jones wrote:
Might there be more of these in the works?
Hi Jeff,
There will be more of these videos coming. I'll put them up on YouTube periodically.
Ken
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Probably I'm just a bit thick, but I haven't been able to locate those two videos.
Would anyone care to post some links?
Thanks,
eB
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Look under videos link under the main picture at the top left.
BrianP
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Thanks, Brian!
eB
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tsuru no sugomori - Brian Tairaku Ritchie / Taimu Shakuhachi
http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=whmE6i6dbl8
A great 2.4 that Brian makes look pretty small. A great flute. Not small, but feels good in the hand. Nice and strong with a lot of depth. I played it in Berkeley during the August workshop.
Brian Tairaku Ritchie - Improv 2.8 Taimu Shakuhachi
http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=_VUmwsWsCe4
A huge flute for someone who really wants DEEEEEEEEEEEEEP. I could play the Re on it. Sounds and looks like a million bucks. A distinguished instrument.
taka ne sa shi - Brian Tairaku Ritchie - Taimu Shakuhachi
http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=VKh7dfNjkrQ
A 2.6 that I also got to play. Normally I can't maneuver well on a 2.6. This was really comfortable for me. Fine sound. I think this one has sold.
Brian Tairaku Ritchie - i yo ren bo - Shakuhachi
http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=UVJsCcc7cR0
Another great 2.4. Painted in dark urushi like my 2.35. I think Michael Chikuzen Gould now has this one?
Very valuable videos. To hear a shakuhachi player is one thing. To see how he or she plays it is entirely another story. Thanks guys for sharing this stuff.
Last edited by Chris Moran (2007-10-02 17:45:10)
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Ken,
that fat 2.8 is gorgeous. A real beauty (oh yeah, and it sounds nice too)
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Nice! Mad flutes and playing skillz to match.
Of course, I'm far too spiritual to be envious of either. No I'm not.
Thanks for sharing the inspiration!
-Darren.
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Lorka wrote:
Ken,
that fat 2.8 is gorgeous. A real beauty (oh yeah, and it sounds nice too)
Thanks Matt.
The extreme width of that 2.8 makes it a challenging reach. Many find it difficult. However, a shakuhachi / bass clarinet player friend of mine, Cornelius Boots, came by a few weeks ago to play it. Although his fingers are shorter than mine, he seemed to have no problem making it sing. Maybe it's a matter of will?
Ken
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I finally got the opportunity to play (and mostly listen to) a few Taimu's yesterday instead of looking longingly at them on the net, these flutes are amazing. There where moments I giggled like an idiot, every body should try to get a chance to play these, it's a rush, thanks again Brian. Ken these are truly something else, almost life altering!
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