Drum Forum

[melvinspeed]

Strangest drum/cymbal?  -- Uh, I dunno. My set of octobans? I'm really not that unconventional.

Would I own a gong if I could? -- I can't think of a "need" for a gong but for looks, maybe. But I'd definitely add flame jets ala Alex Van Halen.

[cdawg]

only if i could have one of those disgusting 8 foot ones that i could coax those eerie "the shining" sounds from it with a rubber mallet.

[Merlin Coryell]

Gong?  After I build/purchased a set of Octobans, then absolutely. So many songs from both The Lovely Lost, and Remorial end with some epic sustain on everything, and while a good crash on my 22" China and ride do it some justice, a 26"+ gong would be awesome.

Then again, I could buy a complete second shellpack for the price.

[SYMBOLIC]

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Merlin Coryell wrote:

Then again, I could buy a complete second shellpack for the price.

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Depending on the size of the gong you could buy a car for that price. 

[lsits]

I don't think I would get a gong, even if I had the cash to spare. I don't have the room for one, either in my drum room or on the stages I play on. The drummers I've seen with a gong usually only use it during a solo. The one exception would be Roger Taylor who has that big gong hit at the end of Bohemian Rhapsody. I'm not really a solo kind of guy.

[zildjian@consol]

todays question.....Any food that you stay away from before a gig? I stay away from greasy  food and I really eat after the gig.

[Drumstix101]

I don't stay away from food, but I do stay away from beer; before and while playing. I drink water and gator aid, just to stay hydrated. If I have beer before playing I tend to be anxious for the set to end so I can go pee. After the evening is done, I'll switch and have a beer or two.

[fusionfunk]

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zildjian@consol wrote:

todays question.....Any food that you stay away from before a gig? 

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Just the opposite. I always eat about an hour before a gig, and have one drink with the meal as well.

[cdawg]

haven't gigged for a while, but food didn't matter. i typically wouldn't drink booze until I started playing.

[kindbeats]

Well it took long enough but my account is finally back here at HC! Thanks for keeping the thread alive in my absence guys!

[zildjian@consol]

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kindbeats wrote:
Well it took long enough but my account is finally back here at HC! Thanks for keeping the thread alive in my absence guys!

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Glad your back

[Dendy Jarrett]

I try not to eat right before a gig- if I do, it is usually some plain protein or something like an energy bar.

If I am singing back up, I may have a shot of 'Jager' just to open the pipes, but typically, no drinking on the gig for me.

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[Drumstix101]

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kindbeats wrote:
Well it took long enough but my account is finally back here at HC! Thanks for keeping the thread alive in my absence guys!

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Welcome back. How's the progress going, in getting things back in order after Sandy?

[kindbeats]

Thanks!  As far as Sandy goes, I purchased new drums and some new percussion but am still waiting on the new drum room to be finished and some hardware to get here.  I thought it sucked not having any drums, but now I think it may be worse having new drums and not being able to play them.  

As for today's question, no, I don't stay away from any particular food before a gig.  If I enjoy eating it, it's game.

Edit: How do we quote others in our replies with this new forum format?

[danrothmusic]

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kindbeats wrote:

Edit: How do we quote others in our replies with this new forum format?

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Click "reply" on the post you want to quote. Then, below the subject line and to the right, you see a "spell check" and "quote" button.

RE: food, I don't drink caffiene or alcohol when I play. I've found that either makes my playing significantly worse.

[melvinspeed]

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danrothmusic wrote:

RE: food, I don't drink caffiene or alcohol when I play. I've found that either makes my playing significantly worse.

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Funny. To make it to a 11:00 or later gig, I better load up on caffeine or this old guy's falling asleep during the first break. What I eat doesn't matter too much. But I damn well better eat.   I may have a beer during the show, some nights not until after.

[Merlin Coryell]

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zildjian@consol wrote:

todays question.....Any food that you stay away from before a gig? I stay away from greasy  food and I really eat after the gig.

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I try to eat something not too heavy within 2 hours of showtime, and if I havent had much caffeine I will likely chug a NOS or Rockstar (sugar free to save on calories). During a show its water, tea, or diet coke for me.

If I follow that pattern I neither run out of steam after 2 hours, nor get the muscle twitches like if I dont eat.

[SYMBOLIC]

I before and after the gig. I'm diabetic, and I play death metal, so I don't need to die during/after the gig.

[melvinspeed]

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SYMBOLIC wrote:

I before and after the gig. I'm diabetic, and I play death metal, so I don't need to die during/after the gig.

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Dieing during the gig is SO metal!  \''/

[fusionfunk]

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kindbeats wrote:
Well it took long enough but my account is finally back here at HC! Thanks for keeping the thread alive in my absence guys!

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Welcome back!!!