CyberGene Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piktor Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 I enjoyed that! Got to love learners. While that was my world for a long time, as a Canadian I had to check to see what the protocols for the American national anthem are. I don’t know why the boy didn’t just grab the cymbal and keep going. That was a nice improvised move, I guess. I loved the kid’s focus before the mishap and the eye contact thing with the bass drum player is awesome. Thanks for starting my day off with a laugh CyberGene. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapeRocks Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 8 minutes ago, Piktor said: I enjoyed that! Got to love learners. While that was my world for a long time, as a Canadian I had to check to see what the protocols for the American national anthem are. I don’t know why the boy didn’t just grab the cymbal and keep going. That was a nice improvised move, I guess. I loved the kid’s focus before the mishap and the eye contact thing with the bass drum player is awesome. Thanks for starting my day off with a laugh CyberGene. Look closely. The handle broke. Also, this is Eisenhower Junior High School in Utah. Nick name "The Generals" 3 Quote David Gig Rig:Depends on the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piktor Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Ah! Thanks David. Good band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokely Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 One of my kids got really into the band life in middle school all through high school. It was and still is completely astounding to me how fast those kids can get playing together (well) on very difficult-to-learn instruments. Middle school band instructor is one of the most difficult jobs I can think of. I probably make a lot more money than any of them doing IT work and my job is simple compared to that one (and far less influential and important to both individuals and society I'd argue.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drawback Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 I was expecting the cymbal player to clap his hands at the parts, the crowd joining in (We Will Rock You) but he could save that for a future arena gig. Quote ____________________________________ Rod Here for the gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxcvbnm098 Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 55 minutes ago, Stokely said: One of my kids got really into the band life in middle school all through high school. It was and still is completely astounding to me how fast those kids can get playing together (well) on very difficult-to-learn instruments. Middle school band instructor is one of the most difficult jobs I can think of. I probably make a lot more money than any of them doing IT work and my job is simple compared to that one (and far less influential and important to both individuals and society I'd argue.) I agree, but as a teacher I would say that statement covers just about all teachers, and especially middle schoolers. It's brutal for that age group......girls are like age 14 going on 20, and boys are like age 14 going on 10, all together in one class. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammondDave Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Awesome video! Thanks for the smiles… Quote '55 and '59 B3's; Leslies 147, 122, 21H; MODX 7+; NUMA Piano X 88; Motif XS7; Mellotrons M300 and M400’s; Wurlitzer 206; Gibson G101; Vox Continental; Mojo 61; Launchkey 88 Mk III; Korg Module; B3X; Model D6; Moog Model D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docbop Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Should of just held the one cymbal and queued the snare player to hit the cymbal for him. The girl with the bass drum made it for me as she was cracking up after the cymbal fail. Have a feeling that cymbal kid will get razzed about that the rest of the semester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammondDave Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 49 minutes ago, Docbop said: Should of just held the one cymbal and queued the snare player to hit the cymbal for him. The girl with the bass drum made it for me as she was cracking up after the cymbal fail. Have a feeling that cymbal kid will get razzed about that the rest of the semester. The show must go on!!!!!! 3 Quote '55 and '59 B3's; Leslies 147, 122, 21H; MODX 7+; NUMA Piano X 88; Motif XS7; Mellotrons M300 and M400’s; Wurlitzer 206; Gibson G101; Vox Continental; Mojo 61; Launchkey 88 Mk III; Korg Module; B3X; Model D6; Moog Model D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindaru Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 I commend both performers who kept going on these videos. The singer helping the key board player recover with such pizazz and the boy who simply saluted the flag in a very patriotic way. I doubt I would have had the creativity or the impetus to continue after either a failed stand or broken cymbal. Way to go to both! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberGene Posted May 13, 2022 Author Share Posted May 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Docbop said: Have a feeling that cymbal kid will get razzed about that the rest of the semester. According to some YouTube comments from his schoolmates he was called Hollywood after that heroic incident 😀 BTW, the CNN made a short interview with him: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUSSIEKEYS Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Brilliant and respectfully chuckle worthy. Did he win the girl in the end just like in the movies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docbop Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 9 hours ago, AUSSIEKEYS said: Did he win the girl in the end just like in the movies? Yes but not the one he hoped for. The girl he wanted was in the janitors closet with one of the Jocks and didn't see the flop and salute. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piktor Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 On 5/13/2022 at 10:45 AM, zxcvbnm098 said: I agree, but as a teacher I would say that statement covers just about all teachers, and especially middle schoolers. It's brutal for that age group......girls are like age 14 going on 20, and boys are like age 14 going on 10, all together in one class. Hilarious and astute. I was fortunate to teach in a community where parent support was high, so I stuck around...for 32 years (without one window 😬). Parents make a huge difference. Fortunately, I really enjoyed teaching kids of that age, though sometimes work-gig-family balance was a challenge. I wonder how YOU do it. The boy in this video seems to have good instincts for improvisation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 I resurrect this video recorded in 1998 every few years at KC. The highpoint of my failed musical career occurs at ~32 seconds. I don't know if my recovery was "proper" but at least in hindsight it's good for a few laughs. My apologies to those of you who've seen it before. 2 1 Quote Gigs: Nord 5D 73, Kurz PC4-7 & SP4-7, Hammond SK1, Yamaha MX88 & P121, Numa Compact 2x, Casio CGP700, QSC K12, Yamaha DBR10, JBL515xt(2). Alto TS310(2) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursers Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 I haven't seen that vid before, brilliant recovery!! 1 Quote The Keyboard Chronicles Podcast Check out your fellow forumites in an Apple Music playlist Check out your fellow forumites in a Spotify playlist My Music: Stainless Fields Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUSSIEKEYS Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 8 hours ago, HSS said: My apologies to those of you who've seen it before. Fantstic recovery those new fangle lap steel pianos are amazing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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