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[220v Dragon]

I play drums and am interested in starting a band after this English teaching thing is finished. I'm not talented so I've put some effort into it; thus far during my time in South Korea I've practiced close to twenty hours a week for about six months. I intend to practice at least twenty hours a week for the next few years before going to India to study tabla or mridangam.

I am looking for another drummer or percussionist, a bass player, a guitar player or two, and a keyboard player. Songwriters are of interest as well.

Some of my favorite rock bands: The Grateful Dead, R.E.M., The Clash, Cornershop, Nirvana, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Phish.

Maybe less influential but worthy of mention: The Chemical Brothers, Fat Boy Slim, New Order, Zwan, Radiohead, The Beach Boys, and The Pet Shop Boys.

Other styles of music I like: reggae, dub, soukous, highlife, son, Hindustani, Balinese gamelan, and James Brown (a category unto himself).

I respect jazz and am actively trying to appreciate it more.

I am an easy-going 30 year old male from the U.S. who might be willing to relocate if a promising situation with band members from another nation arises. Also, I am more interested in a good attitude and a willingness to improvise and try new things regarding music than any sort of "proper" musical background, which I lack.

If you want to start a band and you think we might be compatible, or you just want to network, go ahead and write to me -- even if several years have passed since this message was posted. I am not a fan of the cult of incivility that seems to be popular with many of the foreign English teachers in South Korea, so if you do write to me please be nice. I will try to do the same. Keep in mind that my responses might be a bit slow as I am not often on-line during the week.

[rainsong23]

Hey man,
Cool. Always glad to meet another drummer. Too bad I wouldn't have gotten this message like early yesterday. My friend Valtinho, a professional jazz musician, and a percussionist from Brazil who lives in Seoul had a gig last night and it was awesome. I had four comps and it was only two of us that ended up going. You would have loved it. I am in a band but I am not that busy with it as we are scattered over Korea. Check out the myspace. www.myspace.com/nabiband

You can also see my personal solo stuff in the friends section of the Nabi band. We are having our Ansan CD launch this Sat. (16th) at Ray Bar in Jungangdong. If you don't know it just go to the nabi myspace and look in the comments section where I posted links to a map and several videos I made with directions.

Sounds like we have some similar thoughts on music. I love to improvise to when I get the chance. Maybe if you come out to the gig you can sit in on a song on djembe if u want? Do u play hand drums? If not I'm sure after we are done our sets u could prolly get up for a jam or something.

Cheers,
Trevor
010-8181-8738

[seoulsteve]

[gotte00]

I'm well into many of the same influences as you. Big Dead and Phish head, also listen to loads of reggae, jazz and indie. Recently been really keen on Kings of Leon, The Hold Steady, Cold War Kids, The Bad Plus, We Are Scientists, Elvis Perkins and much more.

I play percussions and when i say play, I mean I fumble around, but it would be nice to meet some others for a jam or drum circle somewhere in Seoul. I only have a pair of bongos, but could easily pick up some more.

If interested, get in touch.

David
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[collegeboy]

if you need a trumpet player who plays pretty much anything and has a great ear (ie mad improv) let me know...been here 2 months and have only been playing by myself... [email protected]

[220v Dragon]

Reading comprehension seems to be a problem for many of you (there has been more going on behind the scenes than on the notice board). My post should not be that difficult to understand. Among other things, terms such as "drumming" and "India" are not code for anything else. I do not want to visit you in Seoul, Japan, Thailand, or any other place not mentioned in my post. And the insinuations that you might change your life plans as a result of a visit from me are creepy. I do not wish to "put it", my only pleasure is diddling as such. I am confident the, uh, astute readers on this board will catch not only the drumming-related pun in the previous sentence, but also be familiar with the quote I borrowed from and its source.

And yes, I am aware of the seeming futility of decrying poor reading comprehension through the written word -- if you can understand this sentence, it might not be relevant for you and if you can't understand it, it seems likely to be relevant. Oh, bother!


"Foul feeders! Slipped are ye on your own excrement? Parasites! Having
made the world lousy, imagine ye are of significance to Heaven?"
-- Austin Osman Spare

[RACETRAITOR]

How do you feel about skinhead music? Captain Bootbois is seeking a new drummer.

[regicide]

" I am not a fan of the cult of incivility that seems to be popular with many of the foreign English teachers in South Korea, so if you do write to me please be nice."

He is right, you know. You are supposed to be "educators" . Act like one.

[220v Dragon]

I know very little about skinhead music. I doubt it would be a good fit. Thanks, though.