drumFunny – percussive comedy & music humor

We’re continually updating the Banished Beyond Lion King post. Most recently I made the mp3’s downloadable through a zip file. All files are included in the zip except for the full mix. Because Zimmer’s King of Pride is copyrighted through Buena Vista, I don’t want to risk making it free for download. If you’re hell bent on having it though, shoot me an email.

Full Mix:

Battery Only:
 

(more practice and downloadable mp3’s at the bottom)

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Purpose: To attain the ability and status of a highly skilled musician in the drum corps world, and to build a solid musical foundation to better the experience of rejoicing animals. 

Notes: Simba worked long and hard to become King of Pride Rock.  This is symbolic to you, the player.  He did not come unprepared when he faced Scar.  All of the shame and anger that Simba built up inside of him were kept bottled up for years until that fateful day, when Scar revealed the true murderer of Mufasa. Since Simba was prepared, he knew exactly what to do.  He caused Scar to fall down to his own minions, which ultimately led to his demise… 

You can relate this situation when playing this piece by showing the listener who’s boss.  Take this piece and hold it close to your heart, and let the smorgasbord of notes sink in.  Now it is time to face the music. I have carefully placed reminders throughout the passage.  Please emulate the feelings expressed.  This will set you up for success when the time comes to execute.  By doing so, the full potential of the music is reached. Thanks to Simba (you), the Circle of Life continues. 

Snare Only (184)
 

Snare (172)
 

Snare (160)

Tenor (184)
 

Tenor (172)
 

Tenor (160)

Download the practice mp3’s – I can’t include the full mix as it’s copyrighted through Buena Vista. If you really insist on having it, shoot me an email.

Our good pal Banished Beyond needs help paying his tour fees for the 2009 season. Apparently, he managed to slip through auditions without being [cut].

“As most of you have probably guessed, the guys behind Banished Beyond do march drum corps in the summer. Unfortunately, drum corps is becoming more expensive every year, and marching a few seasons has already taken a big chunk out of our wallets. That being said, we could really use some help with tour fees. Rather than just asking for donations, I thought I would put up a store where we can get a few dollars for every item people buy, so donors will get something out of it. One of us will be aging out this year, so every purchase helps to put us out on the field. Obviously I’d rather not say where we have/will be marching, but thanks for any donation.”

Support Banished by going to cafepress.com/banishedbeyond  - I just ordered the Beautiful Blue shirt

Thanks, Banished!

Thanks, Banished!