Beiträge von Bodhro

Thanks Mat;
I like this forum and had nice chats here. Like you I play different instruments and the whistle is among my favourits. Practice, practice, practice that's my device. Take care and maybe until one day..
Ron

My opinion also Mat!
I always am amazed when two or three Bodhran players
"connect". I don't mean that you have to be a "star" player, but just feel the music and connect by playing as one. Don't happens often but now and then I feel its coming all together in a session. It seems that in Germany there is a more vivid audience for sessions and the Bodhran or am I wrong? I would like to visit you out there on a workshop or else. Perhaps at Rolf's workshop one day. I love Irish Trad. Best wishes,
Ron

Hello folks,
Are there any sessions or Bodhran workshops near the Belgian/Holland border? Thanks,
Ron

Hi folks I am back from England and played wonderful sessions out there! Traditional like I like them and wonderful caracters! Thanks for the info!
Ron

Hello again from Belgium;
Nice of you guys to get this subject going in English. My German was good at school but for writing it now that's something else. For the subject; I think like all things today it has to do with respect. Respect for fellow players, the music and being able to join in. First rule is not to play out of tune and that means, not whacking and beating the drum like its your last session ever. No; gently try to get into the beat and than think about adding something to your play. Last time I encountered a chap on a session who explained to me that this moment was the only moment he could exercise and that he was intended to play all the tunes. NO WAY this isn't the way to go about it. Probably you know the saying : if there are two Bodhrans on a session, there is one to many. On the other hand I have a friend with who I play very good together, either he accompanies me or I him and together we sound like one. Musicians on sessions are very understanding but we as Bodhran players are better to be as humble as possible at sessions. And when the musicians ask for more beat, the gate is open towards more drive! All the best to all!
Ron

Ja sicherlich Christian!!! Wie meine beider kinder verschiedliche sounds unt karakter! Ich war am session in Antwerpen susammen mit Wim Moons (Moragh;HEL); Philippe Wellens (basic line), Jules Bitter (MOS I think; blue). Your Belgian connection is building up Christian. We were talking about you; didn't you felt it?
Lots of good wishes from us all!!!!
Ronnie

Danke vielmals Andreas! I'll check it out. Thanks!!
Ronnie

Hallo Rolf,
Die RWE ist eingespielt (fast) unt bekommt einer meinen liebling Bodhrans. Alles gute unt vieleicht bis balt.
Ronnie Bracke

Hello;
Does any-one knows of sessions going on in Kent; England? I am over there from 5th of august! Thanks very much,
Ron

Hello to all, I live in Belgium and a keen session player. Not the best one, neither the worst. Main thing is that we like the Craic, and the music of course. I think this is a great site for every-one to visit! Love the drums I play; RWE; HEL; Seamus.See you guys and girls! The best,
Ron

Hello Rolf,
I think that IS an improvement!!!!! All the best to all;
Ron

Hallo Christian;
Danke für die auseinadersetzung. I will continue in English if I may from the board. I have a question. You say the skins are easy to change. What if a microphone has a defect, can one take it out by simple handling? As you know I play different Bodhrans with different skins like Seamus, HEL, RW and think they fit different kind of songs or tunes. Surely the front skin stays on or is it also interchangable? All the best;
Ron
P.S.
I do think it still looks like a Bodhran an is well studied.

Danke Christian,
jetz schlafe ich gut!!!!

Hallo Christian,
Würde es nicht besser sein 667 euro zu fragen mit microphon? Ich bin ein bischen "supersticious" !
666 ist nicht das betrag das du auf deinen rechnung haben willst! sind die neuen trommel bereits lieferbar? Gratuliere mit deinen "flaggshif",
Grüss, Ronnie

Hello to all,
This is a remarkable Bodhran! I don't have the impression that you would get stuck on anything behind the skin but most of all what interests me is : how does it sounds? Perhaps some player's reviews would be handy since I haven't seen one yet here in the Flanders area. It wouldn't be out of place at the session yesterday in Antwerp among the other CH's! Could any-one describe the sound for what its worth on the forum? Grüsse aus Belgien!
Ron

Hello to you all from Belgium, Just became member of the forum and live near Gent. I just wanted to wish Christian good luck with the new drum he makes. And to all makers for that matter. Good luck to all of you going to the Craiceann 2008, wish I could be there!
Ron