Do you play an instrument? Why did you choose this one?

**The Naitch** · 01-21-2007, 04:29 AM

As in all of my passions, past and present, drumming is probably more a result of my personality. In hockey, playing goal is a somewhat solitary position within the context of a team. Same with drumming. I used to say that the similarities between the two made them mutually beneficial to each other. For example, as a goalie/drummer, you always have the most gear to lug, you are set in the rear while the stars are in front. The stance, timing, reflex and the ability to read the play/music/vibe are important. You also are usually regarded as the crazy one in the group. If the team/band sucks, you can still hold them together, if you suck, the team/band sucks. Lastly, you are expected to be able to shake off a puck in the nuts or a beer bottle in the head.

01-21-2007, 04:29 AM	#1
The Naitch RAPTURE READY. Posts: 31,936	Do you play an instrument? Why did you choose this one? As in all of my passions, past and present, drumming is probably more a result of my personality. In hockey, playing goal is a somewhat solitary position within the context of a team. Same with drumming. I used to say that the similarities between the two made them mutually beneficial to each other. For example, as a goalie/drummer, you always have the most gear to lug, you are set in the rear while the stars are in front. The stance, timing, reflex and the ability to read the play/music/vibe are important. You also are usually regarded as the crazy one in the group. If the team/band sucks, you can still hold them together, if you suck, the team/band sucks. Lastly, you are expected to be able to shake off a puck in the nuts or a beer bottle in the head. Last edited by The Naitch; 01-21-2007 at 04:39 AM.