tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1659003017927050315.post8727712792576200291..comments2023-04-16T08:48:27.369-07:00Comments on Thomas Truax: It's Always the Drummer's Fault Isn't It? Thomas Truaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02354110326190353917noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1659003017927050315.post-31421519032064664872014-10-26T07:24:02.558-07:002014-10-26T07:24:02.558-07:00Hi Sally. Ah, how could I leave that one out? Tha...Hi Sally. Ah, how could I leave that one out? That's the Stringaling! It's built on a bongo drum I got in Mexico and yes it's a tumble drier tube that extends out. It's covered with various items I collected that make sounds when you pull their strings. Unfortunately, in this digital age where everything's a button or virtual button such items are much more rare than they used to be. There's nothing like pulling a string to make a sound, kids are really missing out these days.Thomas Truaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354110326190353917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1659003017927050315.post-81713869300360164922014-10-06T11:58:52.629-07:002014-10-06T11:58:52.629-07:00I'd love to know about the snake/tumble drier ...I'd love to know about the snake/tumble drier pipe thingy! Does it have a name too?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11001508624227281115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1659003017927050315.post-71580699275189943742014-10-02T17:16:11.527-07:002014-10-02T17:16:11.527-07:00Jon, I think you're right in pointing out the ...Jon, I think you're right in pointing out the potential differences between micro-time rhythmic accuracy when compared to macro rehearsal time inaccuracy. As for the south coast of the UK, nothing personal, planning tours is like a Rubik's Cube, difficult to make it all fit right. Next time it'll be a whole new puzzle so we'll see who is promoting where when and hopefully see you then!Thomas Truaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354110326190353917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1659003017927050315.post-73947080091758324722014-10-02T16:38:10.898-07:002014-10-02T16:38:10.898-07:00Actually, Thomas I would like to comment on the ve...Actually, Thomas I would like to comment on the vexed question of percussion-section timekeeping - a kind of quasi-philosophical point, really. Do you think, perhaps, that the (good) drummer's praeternatural abilities in the micro-time world of rhythmic accuracy, render him/her hopelessly divorced from the the real-world macro timekeeping of rehearsal times? I think there may be some truth in that thought...<br />BTW, shame on you for ignoring the sunny south coast of the UK, during this tour! I'm thinking, specifically, the Hampshire coastal area. Even more specifically, Southampton. A revisiting of your triumphant appearance at The Joiners would have fitted the bill nicely. I'll just have to console myself with another listen to Trolls...<br /><br />Best Wishes, Jonjonhdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07354251286179656047noreply@blogger.com