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June 4th, 2005, 05:28 PM
five eight

Looking at the archives the other day I noted two years ago there might be 30 or 40 readers per post with sometimes only two or three posters per topic. Those days are over, the word is out on HOD, internationally.

The site has attracted name drummers as members in that time, as well as hundreds of others whose names are, thanks to HOD, known the world over. I mean I know about Weckl and Vinnie and DiCenso but I know about LA Danny and donu too. To me, they're famous.

And I think we all have a pretty good idea who might be lurking. [img]smile.gif[/img]
June 4th, 2005, 05:46 PM
matricks

I'm waiting to cash in on the HOD groupies, now that i'm internationally famous [img]wink.gif[/img]

Too bad i picked a lame screen-name... i wasn't planning on 800+ posts, i just wanted to get on and rant and now look where i am [img]rolleyes.gif[/img]

I was thinking of stealing Fuse's name once he dropped it (cash in on HIS fame) but haven't got around to it... yet [img]tongue.gif[/img]
June 4th, 2005, 05:51 PM
five eight

Hey, matricks is a great nom de Internette. Like matrix. How cool is that?
June 4th, 2005, 05:52 PM
drumaddix

yeahhhhhhhhh!
hod rules guys!
this topic gives me an opportunity to say how lucky and happy i feel,to know all of you on this forum.
Not only are you fine drummers,but also great persons with a great spirit,whose opinions and thoughts i value a lot.
Feels good to be a part of it.
Long live HOD!!
June 4th, 2005, 05:58 PM
five eight

Drummers like you, Klemme, Juan Expo and ashio NZ (among others) emphasize the global appeal. I feel like I'd recognize Juan, Klemme, Steve Holmes or you, drumaddix, on the street (if those are really your pictures.)

Seems to me Klemme used to look a lot more like Jeff. [img]tongue.gif[/img] J/K, mayne!

[ June 04, 2005 03:01 PM: Message edited by: Five Eight ]
June 4th, 2005, 06:08 PM
moosetication

Might get a few more Brits too, now that young Mr Erskine has mentioned HoD by name in his most excellent column in Rhythm...
June 4th, 2005, 06:13 PM
Steve Holmes

Yeah the HOD community is getting big for sure. It's kind of scary.
I have ideas for the site and forum but haven't had the time to make any changes really. The site needs a face lift, the forums need one too I think. Gotta keep things fresh.
Derek and I have spoke about him doing a hardware piece, kind of a FAQ of sorts (Yamaha Maple vs Birch vs Gretsch Maple and birch and plywood and God knows what else).
I could use some more server space to put more files on. Latest recordings I'm listening to with a summary about them and an Amazon link. Stuff like that.
June 4th, 2005, 06:20 PM
five eight

If it ain't broke, why fix it? I'd miss the old brown.

Hundreds of people post now and thousands more read as opposed to dozens of people posted then and hundreds read. There's an instant gratification knowing my man in Hong Kong just read something I posted from Texas.

On the flipside in MD I might learn Elvin died 8 or 9 months ago.
June 4th, 2005, 06:28 PM
got_a_matchgrip

Righteous. [img]cool.gif[/img]
June 4th, 2005, 08:51 PM
DeSeipel

speaking of missing the old brown, I miss the old white backround that HOD started out with, lol. This site has been a plethora of learning & growth for me since I stumbled upon it around '99. There was a time where I didn't post so much, but nowadays I find myself posting more and more.

While I don't consider myself one of the famous HOD members, someday I hope to contribute more to this community of drummers. I still have tons to learn, just like anyone. There are things yet to be explored, drummers I haven't checked out and this forum is the first place I'd consult for anything related to drums, music, etc.

Who knows, someday this forum & HOD may lead to such things as the HOD convention, a place where members can share ideas, knowledge & love of the instrument. Ok, that sounded gay.
June 4th, 2005, 10:07 PM
got_a_matchgrip

Quote:

Who knows, someday this forum & HOD may lead to such things as the HOD convention, a place where members can share ideas, knowledge & love of the instrument. Ok, that sounded gay

LOL

..."not that there's anything wrong with that..." Heh heh [Seinfeld; NOT me]...JUST clarifying for you folks, that's all [img]wink.gif[/img] ...in a strictly platonic way, of course, you see.
Male [& fem] bonding & all that sort.

Woot.

[ June 04, 2005 07:08 PM: Message edited by: got_a_match_grip? ]
June 4th, 2005, 11:54 PM
Klemme

Quote:

Originally posted by Five Eight:
Drummers like you, Klemme, Juan Expo and ashio NZ (among others) emphasize the global appeal. I feel like I'd recognize Juan, Klemme, Steve Holmes or you, drumaddix, on the street (if those are really your pictures.)

Seems to me Klemme used to look a lot more like Jeff. [img]tongue.gif[/img] J/K, mayne!

[ June 04, 2005 03:01 PM: Message edited by: Five Eight ]

Lol!

You know, this picture was taken right before I Joined HOD. Great session btw!

http://www.drummerworld.com/pics/dru...ffporcaro2.jpg
June 4th, 2005, 11:59 PM
Klemme

Then i quit smoking, got a gig in Scandinavia, it's cold here, but I managed to keep the Ponytail and kept my Regal-Tip endorsement!

http://www.jivers.dk/images/kasper_b.jpg

No need for sunglasses here!

[img]biggrin.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/beer.gif[/img]

Had to get rid of the ponytail though! [img]graemlins/cry.gif[/img]
What girls make you do, it's unbelieveable! i'm growing another very soon! [img]biggrin.gif[/img]

Haha this forum is great! It's about Drumming and not Drums.

The things you learn here are invaluable, my way of looking upon drumming has drasticly changed since i hooked up here at the HOD family!

The heart of drumming from all around the globe is united here on HOD!
June 5th, 2005, 12:03 AM
Klemme

For the feedback part!

Steve, I think it's a good idea to keep the forum as it is, but maybe create more options at the www.houseofdrumming.com page.

Most people I think ( including myself ) checks directly into the messageboards instead of checking out the news at HODmainpage. creating more attention and activity on the mainpage could attract more commercial banners, and through that more $$$ for server-space!

But I think it's small talk, i think the increase of interest for this board is wisely guarded by those wonderful moderators here!

Keep up the good work!
[img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img] [img]cool.gif[/img]
June 5th, 2005, 05:10 AM
PocketPlayer

Change the color of the board...it's so drab.
June 5th, 2005, 05:15 AM
ladanny

I was just talking with my friends about how tight the drumming community is. My friends were saying that at the Bissonette gig last week, they were cracking up cuz we were all hanging, huging, and telling everyone how much of a monster player the OTHER guy is. It's SO different that any other instrument. You will NEVER find the kind of spirit as the drumming community, and HOD is a VERY important part of the global link.

THANK YOU STEVE!

Danny
June 5th, 2005, 10:20 AM
five eight

Pocket pointed out another drum forum to me a couple of years ago with a powder blue background. I thought, this is different. After a while my eyes began to bleed it was so bright. If you spend as much time at the House as I do the old brown is relaxing and doesn't tire the eyes. Also, had I posted at that other site I'd be bleeding from the wounds to my body; they are screamingly funny over there, but brutal.

It's the officer-and-gentlemen thing that makes HOD work so well and imbue it with class. It's okay to razz somebody here because their opinion doesn't align with yours, but we do it with boxing gloves on in the ring with a referee. Not with flamethrowers and knives to the back.

Although I may laugh more there, I learn more here. (I must admit however Fuse & Klemme have kept me howling the whole weekend.)

And as far as Mr. Seipel's celebrity is concerned: I might not recognize you if our paths crossed, but I'd recognize that white kit anywhere. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

[ June 05, 2005 07:49 AM: Message edited by: Five Eight ]
June 5th, 2005, 03:52 PM
S.P

Yeah HOD is frickin great, from my previous experience of Message boards i didn't know how you guys could keep from the "should i buy this or this" "is mike portnoy better than neal peart" etc

But i came here loving Vinnie a little bit, and then from here i learned about him so much more! And all the greats that now frequent here like Gary Husband, Peter Erskine, or Steve Hass/Holmes/Michaud!

and the day Steve Holmes had the idea of making this site, oh my, haha, i mean now i'm coming to L.A and because of this site i have people i can hang with when im there!!

ah im just rambling now lol, but HOD is frickin great!

[ June 05, 2005 01:27 AM: Message edited by: S.P ]
June 5th, 2005, 04:58 PM
got_a_matchgrip

Quote:

...I might not recognize you if our paths crossed, but I'd recognize that white kit anywhere

...AWA the Tony influence ;cp

Quote:

...have kept me howling the whole weekend...

That's cuz you're one a' the TX HODdawgs [of which drumdawg is one of the top dawgs], dawg...hoddawgs are better'n cold-dawgs any day... ;c)

HOD is huge because it's phat...

Pssilly, pssilly drum'ndawgs.

[ June 05, 2005 02:02 PM: Message edited by: got_a_match_grip? ]
June 5th, 2005, 06:14 PM
juanexpo

Yes. He man in the picture is me.
Again, I would like to associate a face to every member of this forum. It?s very easy to take a picture and put it here, and gives something really good to the forum.
As far as the new look of the forum:
I would change the colors (a little) and I propose not to organizate the topics in categories:"hardware,drummers,technique,etc...".
I like to see in one click all the new posts. Just my opinion.
And yes:
" The fire burns, the water is wet, the sky is high, the light is fast,HOD IS FANTASTIC, etc..."
Thanks

[ June 05, 2005 03:39 PM: Message edited by: Juan Expo ]
June 5th, 2005, 06:25 PM
Henry II

Quote:

Originally posted by Steve Holmes:
Yeah the HOD community is getting big for sure. It's kind of scary.
I have ideas for the site and forum but haven't had the time to make any changes really. The site needs a face lift, the forums need one too I think. Gotta keep things fresh.
Derek and I have spoke about him doing a hardware piece, kind of a FAQ of sorts (Yamaha Maple vs Birch vs Gretsch Maple and birch and plywood and God knows what else).
I could use some more server space to put more files on. Latest recordings I'm listening to with a summary about them and an Amazon link. Stuff like that.

Can you say IPO? [img]graemlins/smarty.gif[/img]
June 5th, 2005, 06:28 PM
Henry II

Quote:

Originally posted by Juan Expo:
Yes. He man in the picture is me.
Again, I would like to associate a face to every member of this forum. It?s very easy to take a picture and put it here, and gives something really good to the forum.
As far as the new look of the forum:
I would change the colors (a little) and I propose not to organizate the topics in categories:"hardware,drummers,technique,etc...".
I like to see in one click all the new posts. Just a opinion.
And yes:
" The fire burns, the water is wet, the sky is high, the light is fast,HOD IS FANTASTIC, etc..."
Thanks

[ June 05, 2005 03:16 PM: Message edited by: Juan Expo ]

Agreed! This is the best drummers forum on the net for a reason. I'm not sure what the reasons are but I suspect a single forum for all topics is one of them. It keeps all the members aware of all the topics being discussed.
June 5th, 2005, 06:41 PM
five eight

Yeah, I like all the topics where I can see them at once because, like Juan, I always go straight to the messageboard.

If the background color must change I'd prefer a darker one to a gay bright one. [img]graemlins/hmmm.gif[/img]

It would be interesting to see faces associated with all the names, but impossible. Reasons would vary widely: from thinking oneself not dashing enough to (perhaps) being sought for questioning in several states. [img]tongue.gif[/img]
June 5th, 2005, 07:19 PM
Clintuplet

Quote:

Latest recordings I'm listening to with a summary about them and an Amazon link.

I really like that idea. A large portion
if not most of my music purchases are
from the recommendation and review
of others whose opinions I value.
I agree with others on keeping the
topics in one column.
I know this has been discussed
in the past but a place for transcriptions
would also be nice, sort of like Roberto's Drumland.com site.
JMTC

Clint
June 5th, 2005, 07:20 PM
got_a_matchgrip

Quote:

associate a face to every member of this forum. It?s very easy to take a picture and put it here

& I was just gong to say something simialr to 5, but he beat me '2TP']...similar, even [typo]. It's hard enough looking in the mirror, to have to subject others to... ;cp

Quote:

If the background color must change I'd prefer a darker one to a gay bright one

Howzabowt fuscia? Magenta? Sepia? Chartreuse, even? ;cp
"Not that there's anything wrong with that..." ;cp [I'm SO PC & chic...yerbouti...]

[ June 05, 2005 04:21 PM: Message edited by: got_a_match_grip? ]
June 5th, 2005, 07:52 PM
five eight

May I request a chanteuse? [img]rolleyes.gif[/img]
June 5th, 2005, 07:56 PM
Avi_drums

The forum background colors are kind of irrelevent to me in this case, and there are not really enough posts to have to divide them into categories, imo. I don't know if there are other decent drum forums on the web...I don't have time to check out any others, and besides, there IS good info here.
June 5th, 2005, 07:58 PM
got_a_matchgrip

Quote:

May I request a chanteuse?

...ALA they know when to come in...'say' the right thing...& get out when the time comes! [img]rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/grrr.gif[/img] [img]redface.gif[/img] [img]wink.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Never refuscia a nice chanteuse...& always rem to be a ma-gentalman...unless they're a...ah, nevermind - unless they're like a burgundy...& whine all the time...forget the hors'd'ouvres... ;cp

4th down, time to pun...

[ June 05, 2005 08:11 PM: Message edited by: got_a_match_grip? ]
June 5th, 2005, 08:07 PM
five eight

And some can be as long as a minister delivering a sermon to a captive Sunday audience when kick-off's at noon.

Not that I mind; I've read posts here that read like magazine articles or dissertations and I always feel bad scrolling past them. [img]tongue.gif[/img]
June 5th, 2005, 08:19 PM
got_a_matchgrip

Guilty. [occasionally] [img]redface.gif[/img]
[img]wink.gif[/img]
Eh, ya didn't miss much anyway...

[ June 05, 2005 05:20 PM: Message edited by: got_a_match_grip? ]
June 5th, 2005, 08:37 PM
five eight

I didn't mean that, I read every word of yours. And to this day I still read some damned compelling long posts. When I first started here I wrote some lengthy posts but PocketPlayer advised me less is more. And he was right!

But sometimes nothing less than twelve or thirteen hundred words will do! [img]cool.gif[/img]
June 5th, 2005, 09:44 PM
got_a_matchgrip

...I've been known to be a little too busy in my playg a time or two - too [img]wink.gif[/img] ...
...but I never wear a 2/2. Maybe a 2/4. A tight one. Or a 2:4:5, 8...
It ain't pretty, but it sounds OK...

[ June 05, 2005 06:45 PM: Message edited by: got_a_match_grip? ]
June 5th, 2005, 10:54 PM
five eight

Bandleader to drummer sotto voce: "If you play through the fucking bar line one more time you're fired."
June 5th, 2005, 11:09 PM
got_a_matchgrip

Blarharharhar

...& not to nec change the subj, but ya gotta watch that lazy [gee-]string section, for coming in too late & not leaving soon enough right aft. ken gee, that is. That's good for corntree music - the Lazy Gee Strang Suction. j/k!!

Gadds, I'm losing it. It's all 5's [& mats & BR's] fault. Degas too, the funny bastinado. He "shoulda' played flute;" I, the harmonica. WTFreckles were we talkin' about?!

Oh, yeah...hodrox. [img]cool.gif[/img]

[ June 05, 2005 08:13 PM: Message edited by: got_a_match_grip? ]
June 5th, 2005, 11:16 PM
five eight

Hodrox? Yeah it do. [img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img]
June 6th, 2005, 01:39 AM
peter b

Quote:

Originally posted by Five Eight:
Bandleader to drummer sotto voce: "If you play through the fucking bar line one more time you're fired."

hilarious!
June 6th, 2005, 02:22 AM
Henry II

Quote:

Originally posted by Klemme:
. . . Haha this forum is great! It's about Drumming and not Drums. . . .

Exactly! There are enough great forums out there for the gear geeks (me included) ie: Drumsmith, Cymbalholic, etc. What this forum needs is an aesthetic facelift . . . and some better smilies.

[img]biggrin.gif[/img]
June 6th, 2005, 02:43 AM
Drumdawg

Steve, you've created a MONSTER!!! It's beautiful how so many people have now been introduced to each other. It started out just a tribute to some greats with the sure honesty of sharing some music that inspired you. Now hundreds, maybe thousands are touched and enlightened on a daily basis. Props for the gift of growth driven by passion and generosity...
Thanks [img]smile.gif[/img]
Peace, Sammy J
June 6th, 2005, 07:34 AM
numeroUnoHODfan

Steve, Randy, Derek, Fuse, et al...

It's good to be home!!!

I TOTALLY agree with all the posts so far about the grandeur of HOD. I found myself irritated while out to sea for six months and not having access to the web to keep up with the Jones' (or should I have said Holmes')... Anyway, it's great to see the community fire still burning after all these days.

I've got a gazillion posts to scroll through in order to catch up.

Just wanted to drop a quick "thanks" to Steve and his Moderators, and all the HODers for a most excellent job at keeping us all "in the loop."

[ June 06, 2005 04:34 AM: Message edited by: numeroUnoHODfan ]

[ June 06, 2005 04:36 AM: Message edited by: numeroUnoHODfan ]
June 6th, 2005, 08:34 AM
Shawn40

Hey numeroUnoHODfan,

Welcome back Man !!!

Peace.

Rodge.

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