Moldy
Silver Member
Indeed, Pollyanna. At least you're not in venues where they can hook him up to cables and fly him around in a pixie outfit
Why wy, Professionals are musicians who sold their soul, of course! No one who accepts money to perform an art can truly be an artist. These people put motral concerns, such as bills and rent, above all else. They are willing to perform anything just to get a buck. They are untrustworthy and are quick, probably so they can maximize their time by running from gig to gig. All are to be scorned, especially the successful ones that "make a living off of music". Studio/session drummers are the worst of the crop. They might as well be accountants and lawyers!
There's also the drummer who is not a "professional" but will play any style. In fact, they MUST play any style, EVERY style. They are one of two things: Geeks or Non-Committals. Every facet of life has the smart people who become absolutely obsessed with their chosen area, sometimes through research, sometimes through practice. These people are Geeks. And there are Drum Geeks. You can spot them because they'll usually ask which style you want them to play when you ask a simple "Show me what you got". Frequently, Drum Geeks also swear by pitch-tuning and lambast other methods. Non-Committals are just afraid of commitment. You also have them in every facet of life. They just refuse to be anchored to anything. The "nice" version of the phenomena is "Free Spirit". As anyone who has dealt with "Free Spirits" in relationships can tell you, it can be very... very... annoying at times. But they are diverse and creative, despite rarely putting said attributes to work on one thing long enough to excel at it.
And before you ask, drumming teachers are their primary category first with the addendum that they have some sanity as they figure $25 from a half hour class or a half hour gig... it's all the same. Teachers also lost most of their hearing, which is good for dealing with beginners like me, and have an incredible amount of patience... or just dose off alot... you know, loss of hearing, not hearing drums, easy to sleep when all you hear is silence. Teachers are to be appreciated, however, also keep in mind that teachers may shape your choice of music. Be careful which teacher you pick or you might end up loving modern day punk. Or become a jazz snob.
Oh, I almost forgot: Electronica. Also known as "Most 80s music" or "The Great Drummer Famine of the 1980s". Yes, I stole that last title from someone who suggested it. Much like Electronica stole disco and had illegitimate children with... well, who knows. The room was dark, the night was young. Elements of rock, pop, industrial, disco, and on and on... Hair metal reigned supreme, "Mod music" was hip (except it was called New Wave) and Goth was big. It was a scary time, but not as scary as the Disco Depression. Techno also falls under this category. Uhn-tss-uhn-tss-uhn-tss. Greatest export to come out of my Eastern European homeland. Oh and Breakbeats/DnB/Rave Music. I actually like breakbeats. Not very imaginative, but it definitely gets you moving. Unfortunately there are no breakbeat drummers, just DJs with a drum machine.
Why wy, Professionals are musicians who sold their soul, of course! No one who accepts money to perform an art can truly be an artist. These people put motral concerns, such as bills and rent, above all else. They are willing to perform anything just to get a buck. They are untrustworthy and are quick, probably so they can maximize their time by running from gig to gig. All are to be scorned, especially the successful ones that "make a living off of music". Studio/session drummers are the worst of the crop. They might as well be accountants and lawyers!
There's also the drummer who is not a "professional" but will play any style. In fact, they MUST play any style, EVERY style. They are one of two things: Geeks or Non-Committals. Every facet of life has the smart people who become absolutely obsessed with their chosen area, sometimes through research, sometimes through practice. These people are Geeks. And there are Drum Geeks. You can spot them because they'll usually ask which style you want them to play when you ask a simple "Show me what you got". Frequently, Drum Geeks also swear by pitch-tuning and lambast other methods. Non-Committals are just afraid of commitment. You also have them in every facet of life. They just refuse to be anchored to anything. The "nice" version of the phenomena is "Free Spirit". As anyone who has dealt with "Free Spirits" in relationships can tell you, it can be very... very... annoying at times. But they are diverse and creative, despite rarely putting said attributes to work on one thing long enough to excel at it.
And before you ask, drumming teachers are their primary category first with the addendum that they have some sanity as they figure $25 from a half hour class or a half hour gig... it's all the same. Teachers also lost most of their hearing, which is good for dealing with beginners like me, and have an incredible amount of patience... or just dose off alot... you know, loss of hearing, not hearing drums, easy to sleep when all you hear is silence. Teachers are to be appreciated, however, also keep in mind that teachers may shape your choice of music. Be careful which teacher you pick or you might end up loving modern day punk. Or become a jazz snob.
Oh, I almost forgot: Electronica. Also known as "Most 80s music" or "The Great Drummer Famine of the 1980s". Yes, I stole that last title from someone who suggested it. Much like Electronica stole disco and had illegitimate children with... well, who knows. The room was dark, the night was young. Elements of rock, pop, industrial, disco, and on and on... Hair metal reigned supreme, "Mod music" was hip (except it was called New Wave) and Goth was big. It was a scary time, but not as scary as the Disco Depression. Techno also falls under this category. Uhn-tss-uhn-tss-uhn-tss. Greatest export to come out of my Eastern European homeland. Oh and Breakbeats/DnB/Rave Music. I actually like breakbeats. Not very imaginative, but it definitely gets you moving. Unfortunately there are no breakbeat drummers, just DJs with a drum machine.
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