Japanese matsuri are festive events that unite cheering crowds and unique sounds of celebration, taking place where there are neither borders between performers and spectators, nor entrances and exits. Now, a “3D sound” movie featuring original music performance by Kodo — Japan’s world-renowned Taiko Performing Arts Ensemble — expresses the realistic sensation of intense excitement at Japanese festivals.

A superb live performance by Kodo is recorded from start to finish in a carefully planned single take from the POV of a spectator immersed in the onstage experience. This performance movie combines meticulous digital sound processing synced with complex performing action to produce 360° surround 3D audio, capturing precise positions of players and distance from the camera not even covered by images at some moments. Attention: Use headphones and turn the volume up for the best experience.