Discography

Kodo Discography

• Mountains DVD / 2025.8.22 / OD-052 “Mountains” is collaborative work that Kodo created with a special guest artist, Korean drum (Janggu) performer Choi Jaechol. The production toured throughout Japan in 2024 and was captured live in Tokyo for this DVD. Details »
• Kodo Anthology II CD / 2023.11.22 / OD-046 This is the next mini album in the Kodo Anthology series, launched in 2022 to capture Kodo’s music here and now at different moments through time. Details »
• Cycles DVD, Streaming / 2023.5.20 / OD-043 In “Cycles,” Kodo endeavors to capture the feeling of extensive natural cycles, using rhythmic sequences to conjure soul-stirring resonance and infinite supernatural realms. This ambitious, innovative work features all new compositions. Details »
• Kodo Anthology I CD, Digital Download, Streaming / 2022.11.23 / OD-039 Every composition is like a mirror, reflecting an artist in that moment and the trends of that time. Launched in 2022, the Kodo Anthology series aims to capture the ensemble and its music at different moments in time. Details »
• Shoso Streaming / 2022.10.22 / OD-041 In 2022, Kodo celebrated the milestone 10th year of its annual concert series in Tokyo’s Asakusa with a new production. This is the full stage performance of “Shoso,” filmed live at Asakusa Public Hall. Details »
• Warabe DVD / 2022.5.14 / OD-036 “Kodo One Earth Tour: Warabe” is the third commemorative work in the Kodo 40th Anniversary Concert Series. It’s a celebration of people, brimming with diverse creative expression. Details »
• Kizashi Digital Download, Streaming / 2022.3.18 / OD-035 This is the first Kodo album ever to be recorded entirely by Kodo performers. It captures the sound of Kodo today, all crafted with meticulous care, captured, and mixed at Kodo Village. Details »
• Together — Part 3: Tsuzumi 配信 / 2022.2.18 This is the third digital album in the “Kodo Together” series, curated by Kodo and Pitch & Sync. It features the soundtrack of Kodo’s stage production “Tsuzumi.” Details »
• Tomorrow | Best of Kodo—40th Anniversary Collection CD, Digital Download, Streaming / 2021.11.13 / OD-034 Best of Kodo—40th Anniversary Collection. Sharing Kodo’s hopes for a brighter tomorrow with the world through resonant taiko music. Details »
• Together — Part 2 Streaming, Digital Download / 2021.7.30 This album showcases the boundless versatility of Kodo’s music through collaborations with an eclectic mix of leading international artists from different genres and corners of the globe. Details »
• Together — Part 1 Streaming, Digital Download / 2021.7.9 This album showcases the boundless versatility of Kodo’s music through collaborations with an eclectic mix of leading international artists from different genres and corners of the globe. Details »
• Tsuzumi DVD, VOD / 2021.4.28 / OD-032 “Kodo One Earth Tour: Tsuzumi” premiered in 2020 as the first commemorative work in the Kodo 40th Anniversary Concert Series. In early 2021, the work was filmed for release on DVD and limited release on VOD streaming. Details »
• The Heartbeat Laboratories “Alatane” Vol. 2 Streaming, Digital Download / 2020.7.25 / OD-026 The Heartbeat Laboratories is Kodo’s new music development project that aims to make taiko music become more everyday music. This album explores taiko music beyond the genre's stereotypes. Details »
• The Heartbeat Laboratories “Alatane” Vol. 1 Streaming, Digital Download / 2020.7.25 / OD-025 The Heartbeat Laboratories is Kodo’s new music development project that aims to make taiko music become more everyday music. This album explores taiko music beyond the genre's stereotypes. Details »
• Sen no Mai –Chieko Kojima Performance Career 40th Anniversary DVD / 2020.5.14 / OD-022 A captivating work created by Kodo’s queen of dance, Chieko Kojima, and the ensemble’s core performers. Details »
• Legacy DVD / 2019.5.24 / OD-020 This performance was recorded live before a fervent full house at Tokyo’s Asakusa Public Hall. Details »
• Kaden CD, Digital Download / 2016.12.21 / OD-018 This studio recording harnesses the latest high-resolution audio technology to uniquely capture nine compositions from recent Kodo productions directed by Tamasaburo Bando. Details »
• Eternity Blu-ray, DVD / 2015.6.6 / OD-013, OD-014 Artistic director Tamasaburo Bando's third production, "Eternity," recorded live at Bunkyo Civic Hall, Tokyo, Japan. This is Kodo's first-ever Blu-ray release. Details »
• Mystery CD, Digital Download / 2014.12.19 / OD-011 This studio recording captures the unique world of music created for Kodo "Mystery," directed by Tamasaburo Bando. All eight tracks are original compositions, each one a piercing ray of light from within a sacred world of darkness. Details »
• Legend DVD / 2014.6.21 / OD-009 Artistic director Tamasaburo Bando's production "Kodo One Earth Tour: Legend," recorded live at Asakusa Public Hall, Tokyo, Japan. Details »
• Honoka [Live] Digital Download / 2014.5.27 / OD-010 Digital album of "Kodo 30th Anniversary One Earth Tour 2011" performance, recorded live at Aoyama Theatre, Tokyo, Japan. Details »
• Honoka DVD / 2012.5.10 / OD-007 "Kodo 30th Anniversary One Earth Tour 2011" performance, recorded live at Aoyama Theatre, Tokyo, Japan. Details »
• Akatsuki CD, Digital Download / 2012.2.10 / OD-006 Kodo 30th Anniversary Special Album. All 11 tracks recorded at Kodo Village. Features Honoka, a piece specially composed to commemorate the centennial of artist Taro Okamoto. Details »
• DADAN DVD / 2010.5.10 / OD-003 Artistic director Tamasaburo Bando's "DADAN" performance, recorded live at Setagaya Public Theatre, Tokyo, Japan. Details »
• Heartbeat Best of KODO 25th Anniversary CD / 2006.11.22 / SICL 155 Kodo's 25th Anniversary "Best of" Album. Selection of 14 tracks released between 1989 and 2005, newly edited and remastered. Details »
• prism rhythm CD / 2005.7.20 / SICL 10003 Original album recorded at Kodo Village. Features Jazztronik remix of Hazumi. Details »
• One Earth Tour Special DVD / 2004.4.7 / SIBL 1 Live recording of artistic director Tamasaburo Bando's "One Earth Tour Special" performance, arranged for DVD. Bonus Feature: To Sado and Beyond (Sado e Special Version)
• One Earth Tour Special CD / 2004.3.24 / SICL 10001 Live recording of artistic director Tamasaburo Bando's "One Earth Tour Special" performance, arranged for CD.
• HERO CD / 2003.7.16 / SICC 126 Original motion picture soundtrack for "Hero," starring Jet Li.
• Mondo Head CD / 2001.10.11 / SICP 1 Produced by Mickey Hart, this collaborative work pivots around over 20 hours of improvised performance and features an array of guest artists.
• TATAKU BEST OF KODO II 1994-1999 CD / 2000.11.22, 2008.11.19 再発売 / SICC 1066 Kodo's second "Best of" album. Features selected tracks from 1994-1999. Details »
• tsutsumi CD / 1999.11.20 / SRCL 4670 Original album using one-point recording to recreate a theater-like atmosphere.
• warabe CD / 1999.11.20 / SRCL 4671 Original album exploring an array of musical expressions in a studio recording environment.
• sai-so CD / 1999.2.20 / SRCL 4469 Remix project based on master album "Ibuki," featuring six unique guest artists.
• Rock'n Kodo VHS, LD / 1997.11.21 / SRVM 5603 Live recording of "Gathering 1997 Rock'n Kodo" performance at Orchard Hall, Tokyo, Japan. Concert produced by Kiyohiko Semba.
• Ibuki CD / 1996.12.1 / SRCL 3729 Original album produced by Bill Laswell.
• THE HUNTED CD / 1995.11.22 / SRCL 3438 Original motion picture soundtrack for Universal Pictures "The Hunted," starring Christopher Lambert.
• Live at ACROPOLIS VHS, LD / 1995.10.1 / SRVM 477 Live recording of Kodo's first performance in Athens, Greece, at Odeon of Herodes Atticus Open-Air Music Hall on Acropolis Hill.
• Live at ACROPOLIS CD / 1995.9.1 / SRCL 3304 Live recording of Kodo performance at Odeon of Herodes Atticus Open-Air Music Hall on Acropolis Hill in Athens, Greece.
• Nasca Fantasy CD / 1994.12.1 / SRCL 3103 Original album. Created in collaboration with Isao Tomita, inspired by the mysterious "Nasca Lines."
• BEST OF KODO CD / 1993.9.22, 2008.11.19 再発売 / SICC 1065 Kodo's first "Best of" album. Features tracks from 1988 - 1992.
• KODO VHS, LD / 1992.12.2 / SRVM 335 Kodo's first original video performance, recorded at Ryotsu Shimin Kaikan on Sado Island, Japan.
• Kaiki CD / 1992.10.21 / SRCL 2480 Original album. Features nine pieces composed by Kodo members.
• Gathering CD / 1991.10.25 / SRCL 2174 Live recording of "Gathering" performance with Terumasa Hino, Yosuke Yamashita, & Lecei Wright at Orchard Hall, Tokyo, Japan.
• Mono-Prism CD / 1991.10.25 / SRCL 2175 Live recording of "Mono-Prism," a collaborative performance with composer/conductor Maki Ishii and the New Japan Philharmonic.
• Irodori CD / 1990.10.21 / CSCL 1525 Original album. Winner of "1991 Japan Gold Disc Award for Traditional Japanese Music Album of the Year."
• BLESSING OF THE EARTH CD, Cassette / 1989.11.22 / CSCL 1033 Second original album. Seeks to create a "world of sound" impossible to produce in a concert hall setting.
• UBU-SUNA CD, Cassette / 1988.8.26 / 32DG 5011 First album released by CBS Sony. Recorded at Ryotsu Shimin Kaikan on Sado Island, Japan.
• Heartbeat Drummers of Japan CD, Cassette / 1985 / CD-KODO Recorded at 20th Century Fox in Los Angeles, California, USA.
• KODO II Live in California Cassette / 1983 / KODO-002 Live recording of performance at Zellerbach Hall, University of California, Berkeley, USA.
• KODO I LP, Cassette / 1982 / KODO-001 Kodo's debut album. Recorded at Iruma Shimin Kaikan, Saitama, Japan.