Hayashida’s music is reinforced by his unique ideas and incredible technique. Still and motion, soft and hard, slow and rapid… they are all collaborated in his exquisite spiritual performance.

Hayashida has solo performance and various collaborations dedicating all his strength. Especially in the solo performance of his Katsugi Oke Daiko, he always seeks unprecedented new expressions using a special technique called “3 Way” and an electric oke daiko that he created by himself. His original outlook on the world, solid technique and rare and unique performance enable him to collaborate with other musicians and performers.

The world of taiko music that never existed! Superb stage that the East meets the West. It’s an evolution of the taiko entertainment!

Borderless sound that Hayashida creates has an essence of jazz, rock and pops. Taiko, keyboard, bass, horn section… ZI-PANG’s sound is expressed in all kinds of styles and are very well received in Japan as well as all over the world. ZI-PANG’s Central and South America Tour in 2005 and 2006 brought a lot of excitement to enthusiastic Latino audience as well as local media. ZI-PANG’s stage has rhythmical sound, overwhelming sound and incredible technique that breaks the concept of taiko and enhance audience. They perform in Japan and overseas to provide opportunities for people all over the world to experience the world of taiko. They also do workshops and actively participate in cultural activities such as performances at schools.

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This incredible duo provides performance with great technique and unique ideas!

Hiro Hayashida, a leading Japanese taiko player and Hiroki Miki create wonderful rhythm ensemble. Each has numerous experiences in collaborative sessions with musicians from other genres and their skillful technique and rich expression wraps audience with their rhythmical performance.

BU-SON is a new-wave taiko unit that Hayashida produces with his experience of performing more than 1,000 times in Japan as well as 30 different countries. Their stage is full of technique, speed and power value each member’s strong personality and experience. Members of this group are succeeding their predecessor, ZI-PANG, and performs elegant ensembles to enthusiastic solo pieces.

Tokyo Dagekidan

• The Camel (1996)
• Rasen-ritsu (1998)
• Kizashi (1999)
• Hana (2000)

Oodate Magewappa Daiko

• Kirin (2000)

Kita no Taiko

• Hokutosei (2000)

Ayatuzumi

• Nana Yoku Sho (2004)

Hinokawa Daiko

• Haruka (2005)

Ooi Blaze

• Yukyu no Honoo (2005)

HAYASHIDA and MIKI Project

• Hana Hajime (1994)
• Tortuga (2006)

Wadaiko "Sho"

• Homura (2006)

Ichida

• Sei Kai Ha (2007)

Kijo Daiko

• Arata (2007)
• Ku no Hana (2007)

Kien Daiko

• Now composing (2008)

Fujioka Shimin Daiko

• Issui (2008)

ZI-PANG

• Gajumal no Uede (1999)
• Stone's Song (1999)
• Rupin 3rd [Arrangement] (2000)
• AmazingGrace [Arrangement] (2000)
• Theme of ZI-PANG (2001)
• Over the Sea (2001)
• Crazy Days (2007)
• Jambal Boogie (2007)
• Overture (2007)
• AZN Pryde (2000)

HIRO HAYASHIDA

• Hayashida (1995)
• Savanna (2000)
• Sakaki (1998)
• Taiyo Street（1998)
• Ao no Kiseki (1999)
• Suzume Gaeshi (1999)
• To One (1999)
• 1-8-14-B1 (1999)
• Teku teku Noboru (1999)
• Flying Flower (2004)
• Triskel (2006)
• Song of Peace (2007)
• Shinra (2007)

THE CONVOY

• Gaia (2000)
• Convoy Matsuri Daiko (2001)
• Convoy Matsuri Daiko 2 (2002)

THE STRiPES

• Session No.1 (2002)

Midori Nishizaki(The second generation)

• Heike Monogatari (The scene of the battle) (2001)

Furano juku

• Ningul (The last scene) (1997)

Wadaiko Sound "Yume no Mori"

• Hyakka Ryoran (For 100 Drummers) (2006)