From Pitch & Sync:
“The third and final act in the Kodo Together trilogy, which again demonstrates their capacity to redefine rhythmic possibility. Where the first two records showcased Kodo’s rhythmic explorations with an eclectic cast of collaborators – this one centres around their own compositions. Past and present.
Tsuzumi, recorded live on Sado Island, successfully traces the origins, details the experiences, and outlines the beginnings of a new chapter in the fabled Kodo story. Classic tracks like O-daiko and Yatai-bayashi form the main body of the record—the pillars of Kodo. The sparkling recordings breathe new life into the work. Suspended Disbelief’s re-working of Maki Ishii’s masterpiece Monochrome closes the record. An understated, meditative but no less expressive techno tribute to one of the greats.”