412drummer
Senior Member
I have watched one by accident locally and seen a bunch of vids so I wondered if anyone here ever competed. If so what was the experience like for you?
Good chops but they had both owned the SPD-30 and had extensive practice using it, which it think it unfair to those who don't own one or know how to use it. They both used the thing extensively in their solos. Obviously they are looking for guys who can use the SPD-30 in their routine and have crazy stick tricks and showmanship. That's just not me.
The next step might include playing along to a track... and then it's just a live YouTube drum cover contest. Someday that may be a valid thing too, but it's not a drum-off.
Bermuda
I have to be honest. The last several winners of the big prize, really didn't blow me away. Good chops but they had both owned the SPD-30 and had extensive practice using it, which it think it unfair to those who don't own one or know how to use it. They both used the thing extensively in their solos. Obviously they are looking for guys who can use the SPD-30 in their routine and have crazy stick tricks and showmanship. That's just not me.
I'm thinking of entering. What do you think of this plan? I'm thinking of lighting myself on fire while standing on my head on the throne, playing behind my back, doing a blast beat with the sticks in between my toes, traditional grip, and working the pedals with my hands. Should work.
Only if you use the SPD-30 thing...so there, work it into your routine! That whole thing seems like a Roland/GC corporate marketing team. Why not have a GC drum-off, and a e-drum off...two separate events? It just seems like a marketing ploy.I'm thinking of entering. What do you think of this plan? I'm thinking of lighting myself on fire while standing on my head on the throne, playing behind my back, doing a blast beat with the sticks in between my toes, traditional grip, and working the pedals with my hands. Should work.
I'm thinking of entering. What do you think of this plan? I'm thinking of lighting myself on fire while standing on my head on the throne, playing behind my back, doing a blast beat with the sticks in between my toes, traditional grip, and working the pedals with my hands. Should work.
Hey Larry, here's your baseline for blues drummer antics. Jump to around 4:50 for the drum solo. http://youtu.be/PWYbjFg6k6A I've not seen anyone do this in GC but it might be interesting. No lighter fluid necessary.