Drummers

[willow_25]

You don't usually get a chance to really see how the drummer plays, because they're stuffed all the way in the back of the stage, most commonly behind someone more attractive than them who can sing. Since the White Stripes are just the two of them, Meg was very clearly visible on the stage.

I don't know anything about playing the drums, let me say that first. But, I did notice that Meg seemed to be holding her arms and torso in such a way as to push her chest out and her arms back as much as possible. Is this a common drumming technique, something female drummers are forced to do so they can play around their breasts, or simply an affectation of hers...I don't know. But I did find myself watching her quite a lot, trying to figure it out. It looked very stylized and affected, more so the more I looked at it.

Another little Meg White note: her voice sounded better in person than I've heard it on CD. Or, maybe that's just me.

Comments

only two of them?

[ozma914.livejournal.com]

I've seen drummers play like that, so it must be a technique that at least some of them use regularly.

[nomdiplume.livejournal.com]

Wow, you really did go back and flesh these posts out. Glad I took a look back. Sounds like a great show!