Felt so good

I think we have drummer crisis at G2. James and I have to work some weekends and thus can't play so they worship leaders and the drummers have to find replacement which is so hard to arrange sometimes. Last week Samantha officially became the first girl to play drums for a service at Grace. Well done, girl!

This week was no different. Cynthia couldn't find a replacement as I couldn't make it for the rehearsal. So a compromise was reached. I was to play for the service and we'll run through the songs in the morning itself. Cynthia also chose the songs that the band have no problems with. This set the tone for what was a great experience. One that I wouldn't recommend for any of the praise bands as it prevents the band from learning a more musically challenging songs (unless every musician could sight-read perfectly).

I had a choice to make the night before. To bring my Neil Peart Snare; my Sabian cymbals or my double pedals. I chose the pedals and I spend the night before I sleep thinking about which part of the songs I could add some double-peddling patterns to spice up the groove. I found the it in "Shout Your Fame" and I think I did it again in "Hear Our Praises". I am quite please with myself because I didn't over play it. I felt I was in control. It was a good worship time from a worshipping drummers perspective. Like all service, I gave my all and my best to the King on my drums.

I foresee a long break before I play again because of the upcoming shoot that I'll be doing from May to July or August. Until then it's time to find my replacements again.