Readers....sorry for not updating for a long time...maybe I was just plain lazy. Yesterday was BHF rehearsal for Sunday's performance [this is your cue to come see us on that day!]. The day before was BHF rehearsal for Saturday's performance, which we did not participate in. A few percussionists, eng heng, the majors and I went to Sentosa to check out the competition, learn the moves and routes; very much like a recce operation...I was actually at home playing my new game...until sufi called me and asked me to go. Tired and reluctant, I agreed, and soon I was taking the train to Harbourfront to meet them. But it was a good experience, though, save the travelling time from Tampines to Harbourfront. I hate taking long train rides alone...
The only two bands that caught our eyes (and could pose a potential threat to our grasp for best band) were Yuhua and River Valley sec. They were just great, their choreography was not the best, but what was interesting and eye catching was that every member of the band danced and moved together, every single one, to their hearts' content. Unlike our band...What I notice is that some of our band members don't give a damn what's happening around them. And it just pains me to see that everyone else is trying hard and they're pulling us down. Showing lack of concentration, reluctant to actually have FUN! what's so difficult about having fun? is it the embarrassment? oh come on. having fun has nothing to be ashamed about. so what if you notice someone giggling away at you in the distance? the rest of the audience love you! =.=
I can't say that the band had remained in the same tip top condition that they were in just before and during SYF. What happened to the discipline and determination? I may not be one who displays that all the time, but I think I've been there long enough to be able to speak my mind.
And yesterday...was our BHF rehearsal...apparently the route distance was half of what it was last year...1.6km march down to 800m. A short route, and I can't say it was equally as tiring as it was the last time I was there. Some said it was boring...and hidayat was surprised at how short the thing actually was when the first rehearsal ended.
"Liddat only? Boring sia!"
True, but what can we do? Just play along. And the idea of playing the tempo through the PA system was absolutely brainless. For one thing, none of the bands were following the bloody irritating beats played throughout the route all the way to the beachhead. We tried...but in the end, 'FUN' got the better of us, and like all others, we fell into temptation of raising the tempo. I mean, 124? yes, faster now, up from 116 <-- funeral tempo, but still not fast enough! 130-140 is more like it if you ask me. And the songs we're playing...all the bands. If we play them so slowly, what's the fun of it? I can't say that the tempo causes us to march sloppily, because I don't think our band was doing that =) . Fortunately it wasn't WMP's idea. It couldn't have been! all the band directors would have been against it (i think).
But I can still say that last year's BHF was more of a blast. I dunno. We'll all find out this Sunday. A little intrigue for those who don't know. We've got a little surprise for everyone on the actual day.
I noticed that the percussionists from all the schools yesterday were quite intimidated by our drumline. All it took was for syafiq to call out to all the percussionists nearby from other schools to join us, and they did! one big happy drumming family was what I called it. It was really great playing with other drummers, though of course, they weren't quite as good as us. But then again, how good are we? haha. No matter the drumming experience and skill level, we all should really play together to bring up our spirit. It's all in the fun, isn't it?
And today.......I wake up at 7 plus to the sounds of my mum moving about the room getting ready for work...then at 9.30 because I THOUGHT that I had classes today. A friend of mine reminded me that it was tomorrow =.= and here I am staring at my computer screen. I am so damn physically tired. I noticed that from everyone yesterday. I think I'm using half my strength to finish typing this entry. So damn tired. My muscles are aching...crying for deliverance. I can only hope I can regain my energy soon.
For those who don't know...I'm leaving for San Francisco next wednesday...the 7th of June. And arriving on the 7th of June, San Fran time. That's right. A one day plus non stop flight all the way from east to west. =.= First landing in San Fran, check out the sights, den heading to San Diego and LA to spend time at the theme parks...Disneyland, Disneyland Adventure Park, Universal Studios.....the works. Will be there for 2 weeks, comin back on the 21st. Don't worry guys, I'll get presents for MOST of you!
Till next time...*yawn* zzZZzzZzZzzzzzZZZzz
The only two bands that caught our eyes (and could pose a potential threat to our grasp for best band) were Yuhua and River Valley sec. They were just great, their choreography was not the best, but what was interesting and eye catching was that every member of the band danced and moved together, every single one, to their hearts' content. Unlike our band...What I notice is that some of our band members don't give a damn what's happening around them. And it just pains me to see that everyone else is trying hard and they're pulling us down. Showing lack of concentration, reluctant to actually have FUN! what's so difficult about having fun? is it the embarrassment? oh come on. having fun has nothing to be ashamed about. so what if you notice someone giggling away at you in the distance? the rest of the audience love you! =.=
I can't say that the band had remained in the same tip top condition that they were in just before and during SYF. What happened to the discipline and determination? I may not be one who displays that all the time, but I think I've been there long enough to be able to speak my mind.
And yesterday...was our BHF rehearsal...apparently the route distance was half of what it was last year...1.6km march down to 800m. A short route, and I can't say it was equally as tiring as it was the last time I was there. Some said it was boring...and hidayat was surprised at how short the thing actually was when the first rehearsal ended.
"Liddat only? Boring sia!"
True, but what can we do? Just play along. And the idea of playing the tempo through the PA system was absolutely brainless. For one thing, none of the bands were following the bloody irritating beats played throughout the route all the way to the beachhead. We tried...but in the end, 'FUN' got the better of us, and like all others, we fell into temptation of raising the tempo. I mean, 124? yes, faster now, up from 116 <-- funeral tempo, but still not fast enough! 130-140 is more like it if you ask me. And the songs we're playing...all the bands. If we play them so slowly, what's the fun of it? I can't say that the tempo causes us to march sloppily, because I don't think our band was doing that =) . Fortunately it wasn't WMP's idea. It couldn't have been! all the band directors would have been against it (i think).
But I can still say that last year's BHF was more of a blast. I dunno. We'll all find out this Sunday. A little intrigue for those who don't know. We've got a little surprise for everyone on the actual day.
I noticed that the percussionists from all the schools yesterday were quite intimidated by our drumline. All it took was for syafiq to call out to all the percussionists nearby from other schools to join us, and they did! one big happy drumming family was what I called it. It was really great playing with other drummers, though of course, they weren't quite as good as us. But then again, how good are we? haha. No matter the drumming experience and skill level, we all should really play together to bring up our spirit. It's all in the fun, isn't it?
And today.......I wake up at 7 plus to the sounds of my mum moving about the room getting ready for work...then at 9.30 because I THOUGHT that I had classes today. A friend of mine reminded me that it was tomorrow =.= and here I am staring at my computer screen. I am so damn physically tired. I noticed that from everyone yesterday. I think I'm using half my strength to finish typing this entry. So damn tired. My muscles are aching...crying for deliverance. I can only hope I can regain my energy soon.
For those who don't know...I'm leaving for San Francisco next wednesday...the 7th of June. And arriving on the 7th of June, San Fran time. That's right. A one day plus non stop flight all the way from east to west. =.= First landing in San Fran, check out the sights, den heading to San Diego and LA to spend time at the theme parks...Disneyland, Disneyland Adventure Park, Universal Studios.....the works. Will be there for 2 weeks, comin back on the 21st. Don't worry guys, I'll get presents for MOST of you!
Till next time...*yawn* zzZZzzZzZzzzzzZZZzz
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