flyfisher Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-23536514 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 It's a very common sight at Rush gigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I do it quite often much more often than air bass or air guitar in fact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pst62 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I've witnessed this in many a rock club in my youth Thin Lizzy's Chinatown always seems to get arms flailing, (and pints spilling) something to do with the frequent passages of triplets I suppose. I've even heard the excuse that doing it is a good cardiovascular work out, but hey, I'm no medical expert. Hope this helps anyone planning on taking up this rather funny spectacle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobVbass Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 yes seen this a few times - I remember a chap at a motley crue concert nearly knocking out half the audience in Tommy Lee's solo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamPodmore Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 [quote name='andydye' timestamp='1375443920' post='2161420'] I do it quite often much more often than air bass or air guitar in fact [/quote] So do i, so much infact that i think i wouldn't make that bad of a drummer. Liam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 OK, perhaps I should have clarified my point . . . . which was air-drumming along to a drawing of a drum kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samashton12 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I do this, a lot.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetaFunk Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 (edited) Air Guitar and Air Drumming? New kids on the block i'm afraid. On the other hand they've been doing this for donkey's years. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGwhmjqnGOY[/media] Edited August 2, 2013 by BetaFunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 (edited) The best air drumming - courtesy of Rowan Atkinson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaIgdLyhBo0 Edited March 24, 2014 by icastle Link fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisba Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Those who were around when Phil Collins's In The Air Tonight first came out will all remember air drumming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 There used to be a bloke (I forget his name) who went to the rock clubs in Manchester in the 80s (Jillys, The Phoenix, UMIST, Rockworld, etc) who did air-drummed/headbanged all night on the dance floor, and would do it at gigs, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I play air piano... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike257 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I air drum/table drum/steering wheel drum constantly, it's a compulsion. Drives the family nuts, but focuses me on rhythm and has made me a better drummer (and all round musician, hopefully) for doing it. The missus will often pull me up before I've even realised I'm playing along. I upset the kids even more today when they were playing Guitar Hero and I was sat behind them on the sofa with a Telecaster playing along to all the songs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I am an air multi instrumentalist. I can play all sorts of instruments, and conduct an orchestra! :-D But I try not to do it in public. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I get a combination of funny looks, raised eyebrows and parents covering their children's eyes when I play air clarinet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 (edited) [quote name='kevin_lindsay' timestamp='1375446817' post='2161500'] The best air drumming - courtesy of Rowan Atkinson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaIgdLyhBo0 [/quote] Aww that is brilliant! As a kid used to airdrum along to all my fave music using me mums biggest knitting needles! Edited March 24, 2014 by icastle Link fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 [quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1375461224' post='2161805'] I get a combination of funny looks, raised eyebrows and parents covering their children's eyes when I play air clarinet... [/quote] Maybe because you probably look like you're giving a ghost a b***j**. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornats Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 (edited) [quote name='kevin_lindsay' timestamp='1375446817' post='2161500'] The best air drumming - courtesy of Rowan Atkinson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaIgdLyhBo0 [/quote] Awesome, best 5 mins of my weekend so far! Edited March 24, 2014 by icastle Link fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1375466924' post='2161935'] Maybe because you probably look like you're giving a ghost a b***j**. [/quote] Precisely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Probably the first and last word in air drummers. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Sf_pogZ8jE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Sf_pogZ8jE[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Lol that was posted on page 1...do try and keep up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Not guilty. The proper link wasn't posted. But it has been now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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