It feels slightly strange writing this to communicate with a lot of you as I can usually catch up with everyone at the weekly or monthly Taiko Journey sessions. Everyday life has changed for the time being, some things are good and some not so good. It’s actually nice that people now realise where I’ve been coming from all this time when I’m trying to keep things and myself clean!
I’ve not written about Taiko for some time so I’ll try not to ramble on too much. I do miss playing Taiko, be it playing with the collective or with Zassō . Being totally honest, I’d started to forget about all of my other hobbies and interests because of the situation that we find ourselves in. However, sometimes I’ll be walking around the flat, start tapping something out (perhaps rather loud and over the top (who’d have thought?!)), Kaitlyn would then join in and we’d just be going for it grinning the whole way through. It is then I remember, I play Taiko. I remember being together with a whole group of people who enjoy Taiko just as much as I do.
Outside of working from home and other bits going on right now, I’m planning on writing and creating some new things. It’s also strange that even though we are all doing less, finding and making time can still be difficult! I hope to share what I’ve come up with when it is done.
Similarly to Linda, I started playing Taiko some time ago and after a good number of years playing, I stopped while I was at University. I was unsure if I would play again or when, probably just like what people might be thinking right now. But I then found out that HJ was doing Taiko herself and went to give it a go again. There were some hesitant moments of thinking I’m not going to know any of this stuff anymore and I don’t know if I’ll be any good, but actually it was all there and it hadn’t gone away. It’s just like riding a bike, but it’s a drum and two sticks.
We will be back playing Taiko again very soon and I can’t wait to be a part of it. All of your energy will come flowing back regardless of whether you’ve had the time or space or mindset to play or tap anything through…. even if we need to have the pipe drums two meters apart and spray them down afterwards.
I’ll bring the Dettol 🙂 Will