Something weird I've noticed

[King Of Drums]

Quite recently I've began to notice that when I listen to music it's like all I hear is the drums. It's strange when I am hearing the lyrics I start to sing along then it's like I start singing the beat the drums are playing. It's almost annoying at times. It's not that I don't like the sound of drums. Songs I used to like to sing to, now I listen to them and it's like I hear the drums louder than the singing. It's a good thing in a way though because it has made it a lot easier for me learn drum parts. Anyways I assume this is probably something that is normal?

[Class A Drummer]

Quite recently I've began to notice that when I listen to music it's like all I hear is the drums. It's strange when I am hearing the lyrics I start to sing along then it's like I start singing the beat the drums are playing. It's almost annoying at times. It's not that I don't like the sound of drums. Songs I used to like to sing to, now I listen to them and it's like I hear the drums louder than the singing. It's a good thing in a way though because it has made it a lot easier for me learn drum parts. Anyways I assume this is probably something that is normal?

Before i played drums when i would listen to music, i wouldnt concentrate on the drums. But like many drummers, now that i play, i always concentrate on it unless its some basic 2 4 beat. My dad told me that it happened to him to. He said when i started playing drums, his whole outlook on music changed because he would never really listen to the drums. He says he likes the fact that he does this, also he concentrates on all the instruments, as do i. ( i cant really hear the bass though, but i do know that it is very noticeable when it is not being played).


Edit- 3500th post baby.

[stasz]

This happens to me, too. But eventually you learn that you have to listen to the rest of the music or else when you sit behind the drums you won't know to listen to the rest of the band, which is what you must do. It helps if you also have some musical affinity for another instrument (piano guitar etc.).

[Joe P]

Haha. Similarly, I used to be able to study with music on, but now when I try to do that I pay too much attention to the music (mainly the drums) to be able to concentrate.

[mrchattr]

For whatever reason, I never really listen to the drums, unless trying to learn a part. I usually end up realizing that, just from listening to a song, I know the drum part...but I usually don't pay that much attention to them. I usually pay attention to the main melody of whatever I'm listening to.

[DogBreath]

That only happens to me when I listen to Jazz, and then all I hear is the ride cymbal. It's crazy.

[razorx]

This happens to me now all the time. It's really hard for me to just sit down and listen to music and fully enjoy it without trying to figure out the drum parts. It's so agrivating!

[Drummer Karl]

Quite recently I've began to notice that when I listen to music it's like all I hear is the drums. It's strange when I am hearing the lyrics I start to sing along then it's like I start singing the beat the drums are playing. It's almost annoying at times. It's not that I don't like the sound of drums. Songs I used to like to sing to, now I listen to them and it's like I hear the drums louder than the singing. It's a good thing in a way though because it has made it a lot easier for me learn drum parts. Anyways I assume this is probably something that is normal?

Do you also play other instruments like piano, guitar etc?
If not I think this can help to redeploy this focus.

Naturally as a musician (in this case) you`ve got a certain focal point as you play this instrument.
I thought about an example: Let`s say you`re playing soccer, your focal point is playing as a striker. When watching a soccer game on TV you`ll automatically concentrate on the strikers but not too much on the keeper.
Now, to expand your position and understanding...why not asking the keeper next day whether he can teach you about his position? At least the basics.
You know?

To expand your vision, face up to something and try to understand it. Try to "nurture" other visions as well.
I don`t think it`s bad to have something to focus on, we all have...but I do think that you shouldn`t let it become rife.

Just my point of view. ;-)

Karl

[King Of Drums]

Interesting I didn't know that so many people have noticed this too. I do play the piano and the guitar but I am nowhere near the same musical ability with them as I am on drums. I suppose as I get better at them, I may focus less on the drums. If I really want I can focus on any instrument being played. That's the thing though I really have to focus, with the drums that's naturally what I hear first. I suppose as my ears develops more and I become a better musician I won't notice this as much. I see it is important to hear the whole piece of music as one and also each instrument separately. Composers must be very good at that!

On the plus side, I will always be able to follow the beat, therefore making me a good dancer? Are drummers good dancers I've been wondering that lol, thoughts?

[oikroitnik]

Drumming definitely affects our musical mind.
Since I caught the beat bug 1 year ago I have been hearing the World anew.
Beats behind shampoo adverts, holiday, shows, commercial radio/tv links, everywhere! The best example I have of this, evolution, is that foundations track "build me up buttercup" over the years it had become jaded. A perfect example of an ok track that had been, played to death at every disco, party, wedding,and radio station in the land,ruined...
Then the beat bug bites! That tom work, Ooh naughty.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXJL5B3Lb3s&feature=related

[chopsy]

I played other instruments before drums, so I don't notice myself shutting everything else out.

Since I have started drums though, I do notice I will be listening to a song, even one I don't like, and I suddenly become aware that I am keeping time with my left foot.

[GRUNTERSDAD]

I have always listened to drums and bass lines. I am terrible with lyrics as far as memorizing them goes. I always found it easy to learn drum parts by listening to and memorizing bass parts. Now I find myself listening to music genre I really don't care for just to hear different drumming methods, and go to my local used DVD store and buy groups videos just to watch the drummers. It is also easier for me to play along if I get the bass line down. Some day I just may learn to play one. Bass that is.