Hey everyone, welcome to the newly updated Christian Drummer web site.
As you can see, things are changing (for the better!) all the time and the front page now has almost everything you need at a glance before you dig into the site for all the other goodies! Continue reading »
Feedback from the previous get-together in Carryduff on the 25th of January 2008.
As the cold air brought an icy chill to everything outside Shane’s house, all us drummers were in the lounge surrounded by various instruments and a warm fire crackling behind the grating. What an ideal setting for a drum circle, considering we had not gotten together for quite some time. It seemed fitting to begin by just making some noise really, slowly getting a groove going while each person found their voice in the circle and had their say.
After some excellent dynamics and tempo shifts, we decided to take it up a notch and try out some rhythms in different time signatures! Now there was a challenge! Trying to move the old mindset from the 4/4 and tackle the mountains of 5/4, 7/4 and even 9/4… awesome! That exercise proved to be rather enjoyable as we found polyrhythms and patterns going around and around.
Another part of our time was dedicated to some fun activities such as one person starting a rhythm, then the next person coming in and not playing the same beats but rather trying to compliment that rhythm… not easy but a lot of fun and it sounds great!
Thanks to all who came along! I had a great time and it was good too see young guys there who love God and their drums!
We hope to have ‘Gatherings’ on the first Monday of each month…I will keep you posted! Keep an eye on The Gathering page on The Christian Drummer web site.
Drummer for Christ
Drummer for Christ is a web site for every Christian drummer who wants to share their hearts, thoughts, ideas and experiences with other Christian drummers for the extension of God’s kingdom. Featuring videos, MP3 downloads, a forum and many various events throughout Malaysia – it is clear to see that things are happening in the East!
The site consists of various drummer profiles, discussing setups and views but also providing insight into the mind of drummers who worship God with their gifts. I found it very interesting to read through the various member profiles while going through the forum and realising that I am not alone in what I feel as a drummer in church.
The whole focus of the site and the purpose of Drummer for Christ is : “All for God’s glory”. A noble and worthy ambition and I commend Vince Seah and company for taking on such a worthwhile venture in joining up with Christian drummers not just in Malaysia but worldwide.
I thought I would put up the post to the web site as I also have an interview with Vince Seah from Drummer for Christ this month, so the two go together! Read the interview here >>
Hey everyone,
Just to give you a heads-up : The Christian Drummer is relaunching in February 2008 with a brand new site including new features in a nice, super-slinky e-Zine format. Yup, no more ‘plain ol’ blog’ for you, only the best for my subscribers!
I have some great interviews with drummers from the USA, Australia, Brazil and within the UK as well, which will be posted this year and a bunch of new articles just bursting to be published for your reading pleasure! There’s even an online video project waiting in the wings (for EVERYONE to take part in!) to dazzle and impress!
So prepare yourselves for the new site as I take The Christian Drummer on to the next level!
Does anyone have ideas on how we can celebrate?
Matt
Hey everyone!
The next gathering for The Gathering is taking place on Friday the 25th of January! So, start warming up those hands and feet and whatever else you need to warm up to make some wonderful rhythms and come along!
Address and contact numbers to be confirmed shortly but the date is CONFIRMED!
Hope to see you all there for a time of fun, some prayer and share and just good ol’ rhythm-makin’!
Let’s make some noise for the King!!!! Yeah!
Matt
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