The All Time High for Shiok Sendiriness
First post, and I'm still reeling from a night of Shiok Sendiriness....
My jaws are tired, my eyes and eyebrow muscles are cramped.... and my brain is numb from laughing at my colleagues so hard!
The whole company went for a creative course that really brought out the most unexpected results, what with the totally unconnected random words, and the illegal/immoral/impossible ideas that were spewing out of our mouths.
That's not all, one of the most fascinating discoveries of today was how a particular colleague, Mr Hewey Dewey actually wanted to create a theme room called Balls On Ice, reassuring us that he knows for sure that it's gonna be good. And we're not talking about balls in food or sport. This is also the same guy who suggested shoving a brick up a goose's rear. Hmm....you learn new things about your friends all the time... and grow with it.
Anyway....the shiok sendiriness was at an all time high tonight....but for now, since the rest are still hazy in my head and my thoughts are in a swirl, I'm gonna put this one down first before I miss it out in my continuation.
1) Mr Shiok Sendiri - his grimace as he battered the turkish drum with gusto, squeezing every ounce of shiokness into the powerful Dhoom.
Ok, cannot take it already... my eyelids are getting too heavy....
It is hard to tell tonight on who the drunk ones were.... even the sober ones went home all high and dizzy.....That's it, too much cranberry for me...
My jaws are tired, my eyes and eyebrow muscles are cramped.... and my brain is numb from laughing at my colleagues so hard!
The whole company went for a creative course that really brought out the most unexpected results, what with the totally unconnected random words, and the illegal/immoral/impossible ideas that were spewing out of our mouths.
That's not all, one of the most fascinating discoveries of today was how a particular colleague, Mr Hewey Dewey actually wanted to create a theme room called Balls On Ice, reassuring us that he knows for sure that it's gonna be good. And we're not talking about balls in food or sport. This is also the same guy who suggested shoving a brick up a goose's rear. Hmm....you learn new things about your friends all the time... and grow with it.
Anyway....the shiok sendiriness was at an all time high tonight....but for now, since the rest are still hazy in my head and my thoughts are in a swirl, I'm gonna put this one down first before I miss it out in my continuation.
1) Mr Shiok Sendiri - his grimace as he battered the turkish drum with gusto, squeezing every ounce of shiokness into the powerful Dhoom.
Ok, cannot take it already... my eyelids are getting too heavy....
It is hard to tell tonight on who the drunk ones were.... even the sober ones went home all high and dizzy.....That's it, too much cranberry for me...
Hey, here's a recap and more info on the turish druming rhymth for all you wannabe drummers out there!
hahah..yeah all the doms and taks..
Malfuf 2/4 – DOM TAC TAC
Bellydancers usually classify this as the entrance or exit part of the dance. The rhythm is fast and repetitive hence giving the notion of travel. Fast footwork, spins, turns, chasse are good movement to capture the essence of this rhythm.
Saidi 4/8 – DOM TAC DOM DOM TAC-A TAC
Upper Egyptian dance (South of Egypt), it’s dance and rhythm are strong and powerful, it has a masculine quality about it yet it’s a great way to add light and shade from the more coquettish movements into this earthy rhythm. Adding a nice contrast to your dance. Movements can be jumpy, earthy and grounded with strong powerful hips and innovating footwork.
Baladi 4/4 – DOM DOM TAC-A TAC DOM TAC-A TAC
Literal meaning is land or home. The most well recognized Arabic rhythm by Bellydancers. When we hear this rhythm we instinctively use a hip drop movement to capture the uplifting and energetic sound. There are hundreds of variations to this rhythms that drummers incorporate in a drum solo, this is where the fun begins as we challenge ourselves to find new and interesting movements other than the standard hip drop to accentuate Baladi. Musicians can also add a “cupped” sound adding accentuation for the dancer to pick up.
Posted by
Rock chick sg |
January 30, 2007 at 10:53 PM
Hey!
Thanks Rock Chick! Sounds cool...now I gotta get me a drum! :)
Posted by
Mocca |
January 30, 2007 at 11:42 PM