Fundrums Blog

Legends…. ! Mamady and Famoudou at the Grand Masters Tour in San Diego 2011‬‏

2011-07-13T14:22:00.001-07:00

Bob Marley 30 years on ..

2011-05-11T09:16:00.001-07:00

A good song, a song for a sunny day!

2011-04-28T13:15:00.001-07:00

John Barron

Before we play them

2011-04-17T16:08:00.001-07:00

This is almost a “part 2” to a video I posted back in March

Amazing Djembe Solo..

2011-03-24T16:44:00.001-07:00

STOMP !

2011-03-15T15:55:00.001-07:00

Making a Djembe

2011-03-02T13:12:00.001-08:00

Have a look at this, it’s in French but it’s the film that tells the story of how these amazing drums are made…

YouTube - kribecomp100.wmv

LEXUS - The new Lexus CT 200h – Drum Roll teaser

2011-02-17T05:29:00.001-08:00

LEXUS - The new Lexus CT 200h – Drum Roll teaser

Buddy Beat

2011-02-04T05:47:00.001-08:00

Famadou in concert..

2011-02-02T12:59:00.001-08:00

Little Drummer Boy… Will Ferrell & John C Reilly…. have a look ..

2010-12-14T09:47:00.001-08:00

Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy with Will Ferrell & John C. Reilly from Will Ferrell

Woodstick, 402 Drummers together !

2010-11-10T09:39:00.001-08:00

http://www.bennettdrums.com/woodstick.php

A Tribute !

2010-11-04T14:51:00.001-07:00

best go to the site to read about it… click on picture

John Bonham 30th Anniversary

2010-10-18T16:20:00.001-07:00

I meant to post this post a few weeks ago, (25 Sept) but well… better late than never ….

There are drummers and there are DRUMMERS. John Henry "Bonzo" Bonham was the latter. The anchor of the heaviest band ever to grace the stage, Led Zeppelin, and undoubtedly the best drummer in rock 'n' roll history, he died on this day 30 years ago. After a day of heavy drinking, he was put to bed at band member Jimmy Page's home and was found the next morning by his other bandmate, John Paul Jones. A sad day in rock history. When one thinks of this incident, Don McLean's song "American Pie" comes to mind because an aspect of music definitely died that day.

“Bonzo: The Groove Remains The Same," a tribute in honor of the legendary sticksman, is being held today, September 25, at the Key Club in Los Angeles, California. The program features a plethora of renowned drummers. Here’s a list of who’ll be attending:

Steve Adler (GUNS N’ ROSES, ADLER’S APPETITE) Bobby Blotzer (RATT)
Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN, FOREIGNER) Fred Coury (CINDERELLA)
Jimmy D'Anda (BULLETBOYS) James Kottak (SCORPIONS) Abe Laboriel (PAUL MCCARTNEY) Khurt Maier (SALTY DOG) Stephen Perkins (JANE'S ADDICTION) Chris Slade (THE FIRM, AC/DC)
Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, CHICKENFOOT) Brian Tichy (WHITESNAKE, FOREIGNER, BILLY IDOL) Joe Travers (ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA, DURAN DURAN) Simon Wright (AC/DC, DIO)
Zoe Bonham Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL)
Kenny Aronoff (JOHN COUGAR, JOHN FOGERTY) Frankie Banali (QUIET RIOT)

Jason Bonham’s set to kick off his own tribute to his dad, the Led Zeppelin Experience Tour, on October 8, 2010, in Canada. Long live the echoes of John Bonham's thunderous, primal beats

John Bonham 30th Anniversary

2010-10-18T16:17:00.001-07:00

Mamady Keïta's New CD and DVD: HAKILI

2010-10-18T15:53:00.001-07:00

1 CD to celebrate the 50 year anniversary of the musical career of Mamady Keita--Master of djembé! Recorded & filmed during his world tour in 2009, M. Keita is playing along with drum players & singers of the Sewa Kan band with the great Kora player Prince Diabate & the flute and saxo player Manu Hermia.
Available worldwide: Autumn 2010 European Tour: Autumn/Winter 2010 2011

YouTube - Pink Floyd - Coming Back To Life - The Fountain [HD]

2010-10-11T10:47:00.001-07:00

New Beat for Peace Video !

2010-10-04T08:11:00.001-07:00

“This global drum beat sends a warning cry. We are at the eleventh hour. Preparations for the referendum are woefully behind schedule and the risk of conflict is increasing. It is time for those governments who promised to help implement the peace agreement to develop a package of pressure and incentives to persuade the Sudanese parties to broker peace and not war,”

Music from Bellx1

2010-09-29T14:23:00.001-07:00

This is what’s called interpretation…. !

2010-09-28T09:05:00.001-07:00

make sure to check his other videos on youtube….

Mr Bean Mr Drum…..

2010-09-23T16:26:00.001-07:00

Ok some people say he’s like marmite, love/hate him, but whatever… this is good !

Arts and Health

2010-09-22T10:24:00.001-07:00

The Greatest Drummer in the World.. FACT!

2010-09-08T16:03:00.001-07:00

Classic case of a drummer spending far too long rehearsing his Motley Crüe poses in front of a mirror, only to find himself, 30 years later, in a church wearing a gold jacket. Don’t stop believing …………………..

http://www.holymoly.com/celebrity-news/random/greatest-drummer-world-fact46802

One way of playing drums…

2010-09-08T15:53:00.001-07:00

Spraoi Drummers 2010

2010-08-02T06:07:00.001-07:00

1st gig in Jenkins Lane

Didge Workshop

2010-07-12T08:38:00.000-07:00

Les Ballets Africains 1968

2010-04-06T05:48:00.001-07:00

Robot drumming machine with a Wiimote

2010-02-22T10:14:00.001-08:00

A musician has harnessed the power of two Nintendo Wiimotes to become a cyborg percussionist with the robo-band Jazari. His playing of one drum machine can evoke an automated response from another, so that he can go around the drum circle in a beautiful display of human-robot improvisation.

The man behind the machine, Patrick Flanagan, is a composer who cites music theory, music cognition, and machine learning as the three “chin-stroking disciplines” that influence his work. He created Jazari with a nod to Al-Jazari, a polymath of the Arab world in the 13th century who supposedly created the world’s first robot band.

Music has the power to shape a child's mind - Science, News - The Independent

2010-02-22T10:06:00.000-08:00

Music has the power to shape a child's mind - Science, News - The Independent

Cadbury “drummer” joins protest !

2010-02-02T12:23:00.001-08:00

The colourful protest including a drumming gorilla, echoing Cadbury's award-winning television advertising campaign in 2007.

BLUE mAn gRouP !

2010-02-01T02:38:00.001-08:00

Blue Thousand and One from Blue Man Group HD on Vimeo.

Sudan 365 - Drumming Sense Into Sudan

2010-01-25T09:46:00.001-08:00

Sudan 365 - Drumming Sense Into Sudan

Check the website here

Drum & Dance in Dublin 7th&8th Nov09

2009-10-28T09:47:00.001-07:00

Drum machine with a difference…

2009-09-04T16:40:00.001-07:00

Amazing Body Percussion

2009-08-17T15:52:00.001-07:00

KCAT K-10

2009-08-17T15:49:00.001-07:00

Here’s a project I was working on, KCAT is based in Callan Co.Kilkenny and this was their 10 year birthday party !

582 drummers BEAT world record

2009-08-09T06:26:00.001-07:00

The efforts at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, sanctioned by Guinness World Records, beat the previous record of 533 set by a group of U.S. drummers in 2006. The record attempt was organised to increase awareness of multiple sclerosis and succeeded in raising £20,000 for charity.Among the drummers was Don Powell, of 70s glamrockers Slade. He said: 'I was performing in Budapest on Sunday but I just had to get back here for this event, especially in my home town - it's amazing.'I'm so happy we smashed the record and we've set a very high target for them to beat.'I find it fantastic that musicians now have a voice and can get involved in something as wonderful as this record.Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1199480/Now-thats-massive-hit-582-drummers-play-way-new-world-record.html#ixzz0NgxvzYQc

Groovy !

2009-04-24T15:57:00.001-07:00

There is an African quote that says :

“If your body doesn’t know it, your hands won’t play it”

Amazing Didge !

2009-04-24T15:48:00.001-07:00

JUst listen to the amazing sounds this guy makes :)

909 drum machine simulator

2009-03-28T15:57:00.001-07:00

Try this drum machine out ! click on the picture to go to the site where you can play and use it like the real thing! This drumcomputer hit the market in 1984 and was a long time the state of art in house and techno productions

Healing Drum

2009-03-20T06:22:00.001-07:00

Brief article about the healing power of drumming, featuring the drummer from the Clash, have a look :

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7880850.stm

Mamady Keita "Tiriba"

2009-03-20T04:47:00.001-07:00

Bucket drummers

2009-03-09T16:54:00.001-07:00

bucket drummers in downtown chicago

Blue man "Drumbone"

2009-02-18T05:26:00.001-08:00

WORLD SOUND HEALING DAY

2009-01-25T15:24:00.001-08:00

"The Sound Heard Around the World"
Sounding an "AH" for planetary peace!

WHAT: World Sound Healing Day-The Sound Heard Around the World. Every February 14th, people throughout the planet join together with their intentionalized sound to project a sonic valentine of love & appreciation to Gaia, our Earth Mother. We tone the heart sound "Ah" for a minimum of 5 minutes, and of course longer if your schedule permits. Often people will gather groups together and facilitate this toning experience in their respective communities. If possible, we ask that you take at least 5 minutes to tone at 12 noon Eastern time, and as always, we encourage the sounding of the "Ah" by yourself or with a group at any time during the course of the day.
On World Sound Healing Day, sound healers, meditators, peace activists and lovers of all humanity and sentient consciousness send a Sonic Valentine to the Earth with the heart sound "AH" filled with the intention of Peace and Love! (visit: www.healingsounds.com to for more information

Change

2009-01-20T14:22:00.001-08:00

"Rosie Parks sat, so that Martin Luther King could Walk, so that Barak Obama could Run...

Fleet Foxes

2009-01-16T16:55:00.001-08:00

a new band.... this is a lovely song...

White Winter Hymnal from Grandchildren on Vimeo.

Community Music : Playing for Change

2009-01-13T08:33:00.001-08:00

The lovely song "Stand by me" as you have never seen or heard it before. Music can and does unite us all......

Paradise- an Autistic Drumming Group

2009-01-13T08:13:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year!

2009-01-10T07:01:00.001-08:00

Another year over... a new one just begun ... Here's to another year of rhythms and drums and friends and happiness! I'm not much into resolutions but one thing I will try to do more is work on my blog ... gets a bit dusty in here sometimes ;) Anyway, I got a lovely drum earlier in the year a Milltone Tongue drum, here is a nice little video from Larry (who makes them) Thanks Larry!

Community Music.... a different look

2008-12-12T07:51:00.001-08:00

Little Drummer Boy

2008-12-10T06:14:00.001-08:00

Here is something I found on another blog about the song little drummer boy...

"It’s a song about a poor little boy who get told to come see this newly born prophesied king–a mystical baby of sorts, and everyone is bringing all kinds of riches to give as gifts. Well the little boy’s got nothing to give, let alone something fit for a king (much like humble artists of our time…). But he’s gotta give SOMEthing, and he decides he will play his drum. His music is all he has, and that’s what he gives as his gift.

Most people can grasp this much of the song, but there’s more to it: the boy knows in his head that he has nothing that can compete with stuff like gold and frankincense, but he plays his music anyway. Something, if only his subconscious, tells him that playing his song for this new king IS an appropriate gift. Maybe it’s because he and the king have something in common (”I am a poor boy too…”), but regardless: music is seen to be worth as much as gold. This king loves the song, and smiles at the little boy and his drum."

Athas Network

2008-12-01T13:26:00.001-08:00

Community Chest

2008-11-25T08:23:00.001-08:00

Fundrums has applied for a "Community Chest Award" which is being generously being donated to groups working with Special Needs, so fingers crossed :)

drumming tunes

2008-11-12T09:07:00.001-08:00

YES WE CAN !

2008-11-06T16:07:00.001-08:00

A new dawn, a new day, a new start, change can and does happen!

Health Rhythms

2008-10-05T12:45:00.001-07:00

Short video on The Remo Health Rhythm program

Health Rhythms Defined from Remo Belli on Vimeo.

Live a Happy Natural Day

2008-09-30T02:59:00.001-07:00

Thats the sentiment from this performing group from South Africa, have a look :)

Live at Happily Natural Day

Milltone Steel Drum

2008-09-30T02:42:00.001-07:00

Here's another unusual drum (check out the Hang drum below if you haven't seen it. Milltone drums are made in the US, hard to get and expensive, I'm bidding for one on e-bay at the moment ! They have a very soft sound from them and are very relaxing and soothing to listen too, unusual to say about drums :)

Have a look at this video , you can see and hear what I mean !

28th Anniversary of John Bonham

2008-09-25T16:34:00.001-07:00

Just found this on another blog :

Sept 25 2008 "28 years ago today we lost, in my opinion, the best drummer of all time. Some may say others have more defined drumming skills, but no one can deny the power, the passion and the unique style that was his alone. He's inspired so many others over the years, including his own son, Jason who proudly continues his father's legacy."

"With Zeppelin, I tried to play something different every night in my solos. I'd play for 20 minutes but the longest ever was 30 minutes. It's a long time, but whenI was playing it seemed to fly by" J.Bonham

28th Anniversary Of John Bonham's death

2008-09-25T16:05:00.001-07:00

September 25th 1980 - 28 years since the best drummer of all time sadly passed away ! Have a look at the video below :) there's probably another few on this blog anyway!

Thanks John !

One more picture .....

Mamady Keita

2008-09-22T16:25:00.001-07:00

If you want to know how djembe is played or what it is all about , watch a Master at play here, there is nothing more amazing than seeing someone so talented play an instrument. Mamady Keita seems like an incredibly healthy person (and djembefola) in mind, soul, and body. His centeredness and integrity, I feel, are reflected in his playing - they come through crystal clear!

Mamady Keita from Valdas Kotovas on Vimeo.

Technorati Tags: mamady,keita,mamady keita,djembe,solo,djembefola,drum,african drumming,master drummer

Drum Machine ?

2008-09-19T16:48:00.001-07:00

One of the first drum machines, or drums I ever had, I think I was paid to take it rather than pay for it :) cheap and tacky but can't BEAT it .... ;)

Hang Drums

2008-09-16T05:08:00.001-07:00

If you haven't seen or heard of these magical drums have a look here...

Don't neglect the Blog

2008-09-16T05:02:00.001-07:00

Blog is a bit neglected, been away and then getting back into work!, bought a few new drums, here's a nice djembe I got ! Drumming is great :)

Mind Blowing 6 year old Djembe player :)

2008-07-14T08:59:00.001-07:00

A Picture says a thousand words...... :)

2008-07-01T13:55:00.001-07:00

July 1st in Ireland anf it's still raining, so a little bit of colour to make you smile :) :) This is a brilliant photo of GW "dancing" with a troupe of djembe players from West Africa, Usually the soloist follows the dancer..... I wonder what he's thinking :)

Learn Djembe online

2008-06-26T15:47:00.001-07:00

The Best ?

2008-06-19T15:57:00.001-07:00

John Bonham !!

Nansady Keita

2008-06-19T15:51:00.000-07:00

One of the most amzing drummers I have met, patient, full of heart and embodies every beat !

Healing Power of Drumming Hits Hollywood, film "The Visitor"

2008-05-27T10:58:00.001-07:00

">'>Video here

Vote for Me :)

2008-05-20T14:38:00.000-07:00

Inspiration ! :) :)

2008-04-28T15:21:00.000-07:00

So where did Fundrums come from ?
Being Irish maybe my influence or inspiration should be Larry Mullen from U2 or someone like that, but I remember someone once saying that it's what you see or hear between the ages of 5-7...so gotta say its this :) click on the play button to have a look... enjoy!
Buddy Rich vs. Animal

A Thought ........

2008-04-28T08:44:00.000-07:00

Sunshine Drummers :)

2008-04-18T16:27:00.000-07:00

Spring Garden Workshop is a centre for adults with intellectual disability, the lads there have formed a drumming group which has been called The Sunshine Drummers, happy, uplifting, fun drumming ! They are currently recording their own CD which at the moment is called WE WILL ROCK YOU , its a work in progress and will be available soon, for download too ! If you want to order a copy or would like the lads to perform for you, just let me know :)

why do you do what you do

2008-04-06T17:16:00.000-07:00

fingers crossed for the SEI awards :) :) :)

Drumming in the Shed :)

2008-04-04T03:49:00.000-07:00

a recent workshop at a school in Waterford, all classes had half an hour each then we all got together at the end of the day for a session in the yard, started raining so we squashed into the shed ! :) brilliant day

A quote :)

2008-03-12T08:32:00.000-07:00

We Are Together (Film)

2008-03-08T04:16:00.000-08:00

We Are Together

Have a look at this website,it's about a film made about a group of children from South Africa from an orphanage called Agape, listen to the music and look at the clip of the film, it is really moving and inspiring!
Also make sure to check out the links from the site where you can get more information on volunteering and the orphanages where the children come from.

Blue Man Group

2008-03-03T17:08:00.001-08:00

If you have heard about this group check their website absolutely amazing stuff :) or go to YOUTUBE and search for BLUE MAN GROUP , there are loads of vids to see :)

Led Zeppelin....Best Band in The world ?

2008-02-29T10:23:00.000-08:00

Click for their myspace page :)

Well definitley the best Drummer ... John Bonham
nice Mp3's of Bonhams drumming to downoad here

Why do you do what you do ?

2008-02-28T01:33:00.000-08:00

Find more photos like this on wdydwyd?

Fundrums Community Drumming , New Address, New Site

2008-02-27T16:12:00.000-08:00

NEW WEBSITE, Fundrums will soon be at a new home :) http://www.fundrums.org/
Click below

Fundrums Community Drumming "creating unity through rhythm"

rhythmscapes

2008-02-25T16:05:00.000-08:00

Drumming tracks to listen to from an Album coming soon :)

MySpace.com - rhythmscapes - IE - Soundtracks / Film music / Other / Alternative - www.myspace.com/rhythmscapes

Spring garden drummers

2008-02-22T04:48:00.001-08:00

Some of the lads playing jaaba Djembe on friday morning :)

WildQuest - Swim with Dolphins in the Bahamas, wild dolphin swim retreats.

2008-02-21T17:46:00.000-08:00

WildQuest - Swim with Dolphins in the Bahamas, wild dolphin swim retreats.
Lovely site, looks like an amazing program !
There's a drum workshop on May 25, check the site for info

Amazing djuns here! Loadsa Bass :)

2008-02-21T17:11:00.000-08:00

Great clip of a live show from Famadou Konate, if you know him you'll love it, and if you just want to hear some amazing African drumming................. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo7Gaq2ebBY

Arafan Toure

2008-02-21T16:52:00.000-08:00

Great teacher, drummer and friend , who sadly died in 2003, his son Sekou took over the teaching and building of a school and there is an annual trip :) click for details

Save the Coast !

2008-02-20T15:21:00.000-08:00

Ok it's not about drumming but it is about one of my favourite places, Garrarus beach lies on the coast road just outside Tramore,
just like the rest of Ireland, they want to dig it up and change it around and put a golf course, houses etc, in other words ruin a natural resource of great beauty, anyway if you want to see more or even send an objection, check out the site , click below

The proposed development consists of a 142 suite hotel, leisure centre & spa, 51 two-story chalets, 28 three-story residential houses, 18 hole golf course and all associated site works including roads, car parks, street lighting, telecommunications centre and ESB substation.

2008-02-20T13:57:00.001-08:00

FUNDRUMS

2008-02-20T13:54:00.000-08:00

isnt this where it all starts :) well maybe not on kit but a few buckets
and hubcaps usually do nicely :)

Fundrums

2008-02-19T10:48:00.000-08:00

My name is John and I run Fundrums, a community drumming organisation in Ireland. I have been drumming for over 20 years, started on pots and pans and I love it!

I mainly work with special needs groups, it is one of the best jobs you could have :) (the picture is from a special olympics event, one of our best drummers, Tomas Kinsella :)

As well as special needs we have drummed with nearly every other kind of group !

I am new to the whole blogging thing and I am working on a new site for Fundrums, the current one needs a serious facelift ! and maybe make it part of it :)

So for now I'll just try work it out!