I'm well aware of the power and reach of YouTube, and the internet in general. But how much genuine influence does YouTube have in terms of the drummers you see, and the products that are shown for sale?
First, the drummers. Are YouTube drum cover drummers respected in the same way that a recorded or live performing drummer is? What I mean is, does it bother anyone that a drummer can be well known on YouTube, but apparently not play out in real life? Or does the fact that they are getting attention online equal respect, or even fame? Is being a YouTube sensation really being a sensation?
Maybe I'm old school, or just old, but I think a drummer should be out there playing, not relegated to an online-only presence. But, maybe to a younger generation, the YouTube drummers are their heroes. Just curious if that's true.
And for demonstrating product, cymbals in particular, is YouTube considered a viable substitute for trying cymbals in person? Obviously it's better than buying a cymbal 'blind', but are drummers genuinely satisfied with this method?
Bermuda
First, the drummers. Are YouTube drum cover drummers respected in the same way that a recorded or live performing drummer is? What I mean is, does it bother anyone that a drummer can be well known on YouTube, but apparently not play out in real life? Or does the fact that they are getting attention online equal respect, or even fame? Is being a YouTube sensation really being a sensation?
Maybe I'm old school, or just old, but I think a drummer should be out there playing, not relegated to an online-only presence. But, maybe to a younger generation, the YouTube drummers are their heroes. Just curious if that's true.
And for demonstrating product, cymbals in particular, is YouTube considered a viable substitute for trying cymbals in person? Obviously it's better than buying a cymbal 'blind', but are drummers genuinely satisfied with this method?
Bermuda
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