rock your body
Wednesday night, my girls Hez, Misty, Jem & I rented out a studio in SOMA and rocked out! It was sooo much fun. My first time setting up a drum kit all by myself, the first time playing with other people not to mention the first time anyone but my drum teacher seeing me play! It was GREAT!
We (they) chose to play Rock Your Body by Justin Timberlake. I had never even heard the song, and was laughing at the idea, but everyone raves about his new album – and actually that song has a pretty funky beat! The drum part was pretty easy for me to learn, albeit I sorta tossed out the 2nd bar that had this crazy bass drum part that was a little too complicated for my level :) but I’ll get there!
Hez & Misty had played a few songs together before so they would play those and Jem did really good about picking up the chords for it on the spot. Jem won’t tell you for months after you meet her (haha) but she’s been in a couple bands and has been playing for years. She’s destined to be a rockstar!
So ya, overall it was just so fun to play and goof around. We took some vids & photos, wanna see? I’m kinda excited to show my friends (and my momma :) the vids of me drumming, since they might normally ever see me play for who knows how long. Granted, I realize I’m totally new – but to me it’s way exciting even to have these beginner skills. I wanted to drum for so long and I get absolutely giddy behind a set, so it’s fun to feel like I’m getting better!
We’ll be playing again soon, minus maybe Misty who’s headed off to Korea for a few weeks… but we’re all pretty excited to play together and learn some songs and mess around… there’s no better way to learn! Plus, who wouldn’t want to be trapped in a small room with these 3 hottie girls? :p
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Those videos were totally fun. The girls sound great singing. And Willo’s got mad beginning drum chops–as the kids would say. Nice chords, Jem on RYB. Reminds me of my early band ventures and how fun it was. I’d love to see more video.
/raises hand…
I’d want to be trapped in that room with you 3 hotties! Very nice!!
nobody is singing on rock your body. that makes me sad. all your hard work on the drums and justin didn’t show? this is bogus man. (just kidding..) keep it up. drums rule!
Thanks guys! No, sadly JT didn’t show up – but for awhile Misty & Heather were bustin out lyrics! Just not on the video since Misty was videoing, and Heather couldn’t hold the lyrics and play bass at the same time :) We’re takin this week off, but plan to practice again next week! woohoo!
“We’re puttin’ the band back together!”
F-in SWEET! The only thing missing is a kick-ass horn section! I think I can dust off my old trombone (no inuendo intended) and get my chops back in shape (once again..ah…forget it)! It’ll be just like the good old days workin in the “Kings of Komedy” band at Great America!
“‘Celebration’, in E-flat! ONE-TWO-THREE-FOUR!”
ROCK ON!!!!!!!!!!!
And can I request more Pixies songs…
Gigantic
Bone Machine
Vamos
Cactus
Hey