No such a thing called dream impression. Get a job and it'll happen.
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No such a thing called dream impression. Get a job and it'll happen.
In order for you to get a job, you must dream of how things will play out with that job. Can't just jump right into something like a job because it's not going to work out well.
After drunken brainstorming with another member of my group we decided we should start a reenactment group which proper represents the upper class during regency England.There is one just been set up I believe.
We'd get completely drunk on port and stagger around multigroup events being rowdy before attempting to duel one another.
Seemed like a brilliant idea at the time, so clearly I would be a hussar officer on half-pay.
There is a 92nd Napoleonic reenactment group here in the Netherlands, so basically the 42nd but with yellow facings, collar and cuffs instead of blue.I know, Duuring already tried to convince me some months back.
There is a 92nd Napoleonic reenactment group here in the Netherlands, so basically the 42nd but with yellow facings, collar and cuffs instead of blue.I know, Duuring already tried to convince me some months back.
There is a 92nd Napoleonic reenactment group here in the Netherlands, so basically the 42nd but with yellow facings, collar and cuffs instead of blue.I know, Duuring already tried to convince me some months back.
I wouldn't go and do a Highland regiment impression, most of the times (from what I've seen), they're not done well ranging from the uniforms to the musicians playing alongside them.
Our Gordons aren't too bad, you really should try it Riddlez. I know you want to, nobody can resist the power of the reenactment side.
There is a 92nd Napoleonic reenactment group here in the Netherlands, so basically the 42nd but with yellow facings, collar and cuffs instead of blue.I know, Duuring already tried to convince me some months back.
I wouldn't go and do a Highland regiment impression, most of the times (from what I've seen), they're not done well ranging from the uniforms to the musicians playing alongside them.
From what I've heard from Duuring that 92nd group is pretty much an exception to that rule.
Anyway, being a drummer for Highland infantry is just plain badass. If you know how to play the fucker, that is.
SpoilerThere is a 92nd Napoleonic reenactment group here in the Netherlands, so basically the 42nd but with yellow facings, collar and cuffs instead of blue.I know, Duuring already tried to convince me some months back.
I wouldn't go and do a Highland regiment impression, most of the times (from what I've seen), they're not done well ranging from the uniforms to the musicians playing alongside them.
From what I've heard from Duuring that 92nd group is pretty much an exception to that rule.
Anyway, being a drummer for Highland infantry is just plain badass. If you know how to play the fucker, that is.
It takes years to perfect playing any instrument, so IF you'd like to play the drums you shouldn't do it merely for reenacting. As for the 92nd reenactment group I wouldn't know. Kilts / Jackets / Glengarry Bonnets and other accessories are very expensive (and thats for modern Highland clothing, if you'd want to do an impression of an early 19th century Highland infantryman you'd have to get it ALL custom made) and I'd be surprised if reenactors would use quality highland clothing. I don't mean to discourage you (after all I'm not a reenactor), but if you'd want to do a historically accurate impression you'd have to spend a good amount of money.[close]
SpoilerThere is a 92nd Napoleonic reenactment group here in the Netherlands, so basically the 42nd but with yellow facings, collar and cuffs instead of blue.I know, Duuring already tried to convince me some months back.
I wouldn't go and do a Highland regiment impression, most of the times (from what I've seen), they're not done well ranging from the uniforms to the musicians playing alongside them.
From what I've heard from Duuring that 92nd group is pretty much an exception to that rule.
Anyway, being a drummer for Highland infantry is just plain badass. If you know how to play the fucker, that is.
It takes years to perfect playing any instrument, so IF you'd like to play the drums you shouldn't do it merely for reenacting. As for the 92nd reenactment group I wouldn't know. Kilts / Jackets / Glengarry Bonnets and other accessories are very expensive (and thats for modern Highland clothing, if you'd want to do an impression of an early 19th century Highland infantryman you'd have to get it ALL custom made) and I'd be surprised if reenactors would use quality highland clothing. I don't mean to discourage you (after all I'm not a reenactor), but if you'd want to do a historically accurate impression you'd have to spend a good amount of money.[close]
Well, same for archery, really, only it's a little less...
And playing snare drums? That's not that hard, I'd say a year to a year and a half to play it properly, not perfectly, but good enough.
SpoilerThere is a 92nd Napoleonic reenactment group here in the Netherlands, so basically the 42nd but with yellow facings, collar and cuffs instead of blue.I know, Duuring already tried to convince me some months back.
I wouldn't go and do a Highland regiment impression, most of the times (from what I've seen), they're not done well ranging from the uniforms to the musicians playing alongside them.
From what I've heard from Duuring that 92nd group is pretty much an exception to that rule.
Anyway, being a drummer for Highland infantry is just plain badass. If you know how to play the fucker, that is.
It takes years to perfect playing any instrument, so IF you'd like to play the drums you shouldn't do it merely for reenacting. As for the 92nd reenactment group I wouldn't know. Kilts / Jackets / Glengarry Bonnets and other accessories are very expensive (and thats for modern Highland clothing, if you'd want to do an impression of an early 19th century Highland infantryman you'd have to get it ALL custom made) and I'd be surprised if reenactors would use quality highland clothing. I don't mean to discourage you (after all I'm not a reenactor), but if you'd want to do a historically accurate impression you'd have to spend a good amount of money.[close]
Well, same for archery, really, only it's a little less...
And playing snare drums? That's not that hard, I'd say a year to a year and a half to play it properly, not perfectly, but good enough.
Highland drumming is nothing like playing any other drum you might've heard before, it takes years and a great deal of time to play well within a pipe band (or with other pipers). Besides, to learn it you'd have to join a local pipe band, meaning you'd have to put alot of time/effort in to begin with. But if it's only for show and you don't actually play a lot of complicated music I guess it wouldn't matter much
SpoilerThere is a 92nd Napoleonic reenactment group here in the Netherlands, so basically the 42nd but with yellow facings, collar and cuffs instead of blue.I know, Duuring already tried to convince me some months back.
I wouldn't go and do a Highland regiment impression, most of the times (from what I've seen), they're not done well ranging from the uniforms to the musicians playing alongside them.
From what I've heard from Duuring that 92nd group is pretty much an exception to that rule.
Anyway, being a drummer for Highland infantry is just plain badass. If you know how to play the fucker, that is.
It takes years to perfect playing any instrument, so IF you'd like to play the drums you shouldn't do it merely for reenacting. As for the 92nd reenactment group I wouldn't know. Kilts / Jackets / Glengarry Bonnets and other accessories are very expensive (and thats for modern Highland clothing, if you'd want to do an impression of an early 19th century Highland infantryman you'd have to get it ALL custom made) and I'd be surprised if reenactors would use quality highland clothing. I don't mean to discourage you (after all I'm not a reenactor), but if you'd want to do a historically accurate impression you'd have to spend a good amount of money.[close]
Well, same for archery, really, only it's a little less...
And playing snare drums? That's not that hard, I'd say a year to a year and a half to play it properly, not perfectly, but good enough.
Highland drumming is nothing like playing any other drum you might've heard before, it takes years and a great deal of time to play well within a pipe band (or with other pipers). Besides, to learn it you'd have to join a local pipe band, meaning you'd have to put alot of time/effort in to begin with. But if it's only for show and you don't actually play a lot of complicated music I guess it wouldn't matter much
The Scottish war tunes can indeed be extremely complicated, vut that's professional drill team tunes, there are plenty of easier ones, which still sound pretty good.
Hell no, costs too much time for my already crowded schedule.SpoilerSpoilerThere is a 92nd Napoleonic reenactment group here in the Netherlands, so basically the 42nd but with yellow facings, collar and cuffs instead of blue.I know, Duuring already tried to convince me some months back.
I wouldn't go and do a Highland regiment impression, most of the times (from what I've seen), they're not done well ranging from the uniforms to the musicians playing alongside them.
From what I've heard from Duuring that 92nd group is pretty much an exception to that rule.
Anyway, being a drummer for Highland infantry is just plain badass. If you know how to play the fucker, that is.
It takes years to perfect playing any instrument, so IF you'd like to play the drums you shouldn't do it merely for reenacting. As for the 92nd reenactment group I wouldn't know. Kilts / Jackets / Glengarry Bonnets and other accessories are very expensive (and thats for modern Highland clothing, if you'd want to do an impression of an early 19th century Highland infantryman you'd have to get it ALL custom made) and I'd be surprised if reenactors would use quality highland clothing. I don't mean to discourage you (after all I'm not a reenactor), but if you'd want to do a historically accurate impression you'd have to spend a good amount of money.[close]
Well, same for archery, really, only it's a little less...
And playing snare drums? That's not that hard, I'd say a year to a year and a half to play it properly, not perfectly, but good enough.
Highland drumming is nothing like playing any other drum you might've heard before, it takes years and a great deal of time to play well within a pipe band (or with other pipers). Besides, to learn it you'd have to join a local pipe band, meaning you'd have to put alot of time/effort in to begin with. But if it's only for show and you don't actually play a lot of complicated music I guess it wouldn't matter much
The Scottish war tunes can indeed be extremely complicated, vut that's professional drill team tunes, there are plenty of easier ones, which still sound pretty good.
Easy once you get the basics down, which is hard. But if you're truly passionate and willing to learn the instrument with guidance from a teacher, it really is worth it. But I advice you not do it only if you want to play the 'simple stuff' and you're not 100% sure if you'd want to dedicate yourself to playing the instrument. I've seen a handful of people with the same attitude come and go in pipe bands. Anyway, thats a discussion for a different time and a different topic. Good luck with your impression if you do decide to do it :)[close]
Reenacting a highland infantry regiment is not really the same as preforming in a modern day Highland Pipe band.
How are you going to manage all those impressions being a broke nigga? :o
But, I do Heer Sturmpionier now... Wtf, Fritz.
Hell no, costs too much time for my already crowded schedule.SpoilerThere is a 92nd Napoleonic reenactment group here in the Netherlands, so basically the 42nd but with yellow facings, collar and cuffs instead of blue.I know, Duuring already tried to convince me some months back.
I wouldn't go and do a Highland regiment impression, most of the times (from what I've seen), they're not done well ranging from the uniforms to the musicians playing alongside them.
From what I've heard from Duuring that 92nd group is pretty much an exception to that rule.
Anyway, being a drummer for Highland infantry is just plain badass. If you know how to play the fucker, that is.
It takes years to perfect playing any instrument, so IF you'd like to play the drums you shouldn't do it merely for reenacting. As for the 92nd reenactment group I wouldn't know. Kilts / Jackets / Glengarry Bonnets and other accessories are very expensive (and thats for modern Highland clothing, if you'd want to do an impression of an early 19th century Highland infantryman you'd have to get it ALL custom made) and I'd be surprised if reenactors would use quality highland clothing. I don't mean to discourage you (after all I'm not a reenactor), but if you'd want to do a historically accurate impression you'd have to spend a good amount of money.[close]
Well, same for archery, really, only it's a little less...
And playing snare drums? That's not that hard, I'd say a year to a year and a half to play it properly, not perfectly, but good enough.
Highland drumming is nothing like playing any other drum you might've heard before, it takes years and a great deal of time to play well within a pipe band (or with other pipers). Besides, to learn it you'd have to join a local pipe band, meaning you'd have to put alot of time/effort in to begin with. But if it's only for show and you don't actually play a lot of complicated music I guess it wouldn't matter much
The Scottish war tunes can indeed be extremely complicated, vut that's professional drill team tunes, there are plenty of easier ones, which still sound pretty good.
Easy once you get the basics down, which is hard. But if you're truly passionate and willing to learn the instrument with guidance from a teacher, it really is worth it. But I advice you not do it only if you want to play the 'simple stuff' and you're not 100% sure if you'd want to dedicate yourself to playing the instrument. I've seen a handful of people with the same attitude come and go in pipe bands. Anyway, thats a discussion for a different time and a different topic. Good luck with your impression if you do decide to do it :)
I kinda forgot about this.SpoilerHell no, costs too much time for my already crowded schedule.SpoilerThere is a 92nd Napoleonic reenactment group here in the Netherlands, so basically the 42nd but with yellow facings, collar and cuffs instead of blue.I know, Duuring already tried to convince me some months back.
I wouldn't go and do a Highland regiment impression, most of the times (from what I've seen), they're not done well ranging from the uniforms to the musicians playing alongside them.
From what I've heard from Duuring that 92nd group is pretty much an exception to that rule.
Anyway, being a drummer for Highland infantry is just plain badass. If you know how to play the fucker, that is.
It takes years to perfect playing any instrument, so IF you'd like to play the drums you shouldn't do it merely for reenacting. As for the 92nd reenactment group I wouldn't know. Kilts / Jackets / Glengarry Bonnets and other accessories are very expensive (and thats for modern Highland clothing, if you'd want to do an impression of an early 19th century Highland infantryman you'd have to get it ALL custom made) and I'd be surprised if reenactors would use quality highland clothing. I don't mean to discourage you (after all I'm not a reenactor), but if you'd want to do a historically accurate impression you'd have to spend a good amount of money.[close]
Well, same for archery, really, only it's a little less...
And playing snare drums? That's not that hard, I'd say a year to a year and a half to play it properly, not perfectly, but good enough.
Highland drumming is nothing like playing any other drum you might've heard before, it takes years and a great deal of time to play well within a pipe band (or with other pipers). Besides, to learn it you'd have to join a local pipe band, meaning you'd have to put alot of time/effort in to begin with. But if it's only for show and you don't actually play a lot of complicated music I guess it wouldn't matter much
The Scottish war tunes can indeed be extremely complicated, vut that's professional drill team tunes, there are plenty of easier ones, which still sound pretty good.
Easy once you get the basics down, which is hard. But if you're truly passionate and willing to learn the instrument with guidance from a teacher, it really is worth it. But I advice you not do it only if you want to play the 'simple stuff' and you're not 100% sure if you'd want to dedicate yourself to playing the instrument. I've seen a handful of people with the same attitude come and go in pipe bands. Anyway, thats a discussion for a different time and a different topic. Good luck with your impression if you do decide to do it :)[close]
As a Napoleonic era drummer, I can tell you it's quite easy to get the hang of it. If you are dedicated, and practice, say, two or three times a week (at first), you'll be able to pull off simple marching beats in no time. It does take a while to learn and remember all the different orders and commands, but you'll figure them out eventually.
Little side note, my whole learning experience for drumming was self taught. I basically learnt to play with NW's drum beat files, playing them while walking in circles in my back yard. Hard at first, way easier after the first few months.