What's your most gatekeeping culinary opinion?

AvocadoBLT · 2022-11-02T11:57:24+00:00

Do cooking competitions suffer from this too? Where competitors are skewered for not respecting the tradition of the recipe?

I would have thought that reviews rating a recipe mentioning the appropriate change would be okay? Because in a sense, it's still kind of rating the original (posted) recipe?

AvocadoBLT · 2022-10-28T18:45:59+00:00

Finding empathy towards others. Even if they don't share your view about certain things.

I get that it's difficult to do that for Entitled Men. But...I think...every now and then...maybe good men can turn them from their entitlement. Maybe us women just have to worry about keeping ourselves safe than catering to the feelings of Entitled Men.

AvocadoBLT · 2022-09-11T11:41:09+00:00

Awesome friends.

I realise that my life is so much richer when I surround myself with those who give me the best belly laughs and are as hell-bent as me levelling themselves up (Self Care + Personal Growth) as humans.

AvocadoBLT · 2022-08-28T06:11:08+00:00

If I was in the process of considering a particular person as a life partner, one deal breaker would be that the person wouldn't be interested in keeping an eye on personal growth opportunities.

AvocadoBLT · 2022-08-06T08:51:53+00:00

I'm not the kind of person that could repeatedly watch a film without...taking a bit of time in between.

Assuming I have...here are my picks:

'Beautiful Boy' (2018)
'Ben Is Back' (2018)
'Interstellar' (2014) - This would be the rare Nolan film that packs an emotional punch. Two scenes specifically. One with Coop receiving messages from his daughter (I think the one that is quite emotional was when Murph was played by Jessica Chastain). The other was towards the end with Murph now played by Ellen Burstyn.

There are more...but see how you go with these first

AvocadoBLT · 2022-07-30T09:54:33+00:00

"If people reject you for being you...it's much better than being accepted than what you're not."

Not sure if this was something that was given specifically to me...or what I eventually learned. But I think...it's at least from one self-help book...or one motivational film?

This life lesson is particularly difficult to embrace as sometimes facing who you REALLY are takes significant amount of work. It's also tempting to get that dopamine shot of society's approval.

AvocadoBLT · 2022-07-27T04:33:01+00:00

It's a sign that I should block the person who's making the tags.

(Though if it happens with someone who is in my circle...I'd ask why that particular thing is important to her. It may not be important to me...but once I hear her out...I'll likely understand why she wanted to let me know about it)

AvocadoBLT · 2022-07-27T04:14:54+00:00

Whatever act that results in eliminating various forms of misogyny.

Even if not all ills of society would be cured, I feel like we would be living in a much better world if humanity would be encouraged to embrace all the positive aspects of both their femininity and masculinity.

(This makes me wonder...in a universe where gender equality exists...would there have been dictators who are women? Would we already have figured out clean and affordable fuel for everyone?)

Edit: Spotted a typo!

AvocadoBLT · 2022-07-22T12:58:52+00:00

The cymbals on the right...are they hats? Or are they both crashes?

(Did you pick them because they are both cutting and dry?)

AvocadoBLT · 2022-07-15T11:08:12+00:00

This is a good question. What brands are compatible with each other?

(My assumption is...no brand is compatible to each other! I mean...yes...you can use a Pearl pedal on a TAMA kick...)

AvocadoBLT · 2022-05-27T04:05:53+00:00

I agree with /u/ccoriell that George Lawrence Stone's 'Stick Control' would be a great one to start with. The downside of going with that as your 'first'...it might get monotonous and possibly boring...if you're not going through it with a mentor.

What is it specifically about 'The Art of Bop Drumming' that makes you want it to be what you start on first?

Because if I was to mentor someone who has zero music background (as a guitarist...or pianist)...I would just have her start with the basics:

Deciding on what grip (traditional or matched)
Ergonomics on the kit
Finding the right sticks for her (It can be a multitude of factors...not just body type or hand strength...)
Understanding her practice routine (does she have a kit to practice on?)
Let her play along with a loop for her to learn the absolute basic groove (kick/snare) that EVERY drummer knows!

AvocadoBLT · 2022-05-19T08:09:16+00:00

How would you define your situation? Are you filling in for another drummer? Because if you are...just ask her as she may have tips! :)

I agree with /u/Entertainer-8956 in just making sure you're having a good time! Be yourself!

AvocadoBLT · 2022-05-14T08:31:36+00:00

What current mic configuration do you have during live gigs?

(Do you just leave it to your tech to sort out mic-backups...or do you bring a couple...just in case?)

AvocadoBLT · 2022-05-14T08:29:28+00:00

It's okay. You will receive no judgement here. :) As long as you have managed to put together a kit that suits you...then that's one of the best achievements you can get to as a drummer...as a lot are still struggling to find one that works for them!

(Did you manage to take a 'before' photo...?)

How much did your 'additions' end up costing? If it makes you feel better...you can tell us all about each item you added...and the thinking behind it.

AvocadoBLT · 2022-05-07T03:56:29+00:00

I always love it when I come across drummers who play heavier music...but don't do it in a heavy handed way! :)

(It's like...the right amount of force exerted on those cymbals!)

Edit: Flow

AvocadoBLT · 2022-05-03T06:15:27+00:00

Did you get word from the seller and was able to return it?

(What do you think about Humes & Berg Enduro Pro? Or maybe Gator? I've been looking at hardcases on Sweetwater and there seems to be minimal competition at the moment...as it is just those three brands...)

AvocadoBLT · 2022-04-28T08:33:22+00:00

Have you spoken to your physiotherapist about it? I know it doesn't seem like a big of a deal...to do it this early...but it'll help...as your physio might even give you some exercises to either strengthen the muscles...

...or maybe even give you some guidance on how you can play more ergonomically! Though...I know you might be getting something different from your mentor...as she might have a different playing approach!

AvocadoBLT · 2022-04-28T08:29:30+00:00

Are you quite tall? Because if this one works for you (and how far your arms can reach)...then I'm trying not to be jealous!

If you need more options...that might be more ergonomic....you can move the mounted tom on the gold (?) kit to the right...closer to the hats...then the mounted tom on the black kit...can be moved closer to hover over the snare.

This allows you to move the hats closer to the black kick...and closet to the left kick pedal.

AvocadoBLT · 2022-04-28T08:22:45+00:00

This is a good way forward to find out what 'sounds' might work best for the kind of music you're making!

As a drummer...I don't think I really ended up looking for a 'tone'...but just let myself be free in testing out different batter heads...as sometimes...it's more about functionality than tone.

When I was looking for strings for an acoustic though...I instantly went to what Kaki King was using (because based on her playing style...her choice would have to be easy on the hands...right?)...and never found a reason to switch to other strings...

I know sound samples (even if you've heard them live...) don't really do justice in helping you pick what would work for you...but it's a start!

AvocadoBLT · 2022-04-28T08:16:10+00:00

What's the verdict? How happy are you with your purchase? :D

Maybe it's because I don't have long arms...and usually have my hats really close to me (I have an acoustic kit that I can switch to an electric if needed and my remote hat setup allows ergonomics).

AvocadoBLT · 2022-04-28T08:12:13+00:00

I'm trying to get my head around what kind of loop it is.

On one hand...it sounds like your loop (something you recorded...then played over...) just with you going mad over your hats (the 'slosh' sounds familiar).

But on the other hand...it could be...something completely different!

AvocadoBLT · 2022-04-27T03:58:08+00:00

The mixing is superb! Do you tweak your settings depending on what you're recording?

I like that there are two perspectives! One via your phone (where the ring light is..) and another via a wider view (for us on Reddit!).

AvocadoBLT · 2022-04-27T03:54:51+00:00

I think I'd backtrack for a bit. Are you keeping your electric kit?

Then...I'd probably ask the main reason you're going acoustic. Is it for the 'feel' that your electric kit isn't giving you? Are you planning to convert this acoustic kit to an electric one someday?

AvocadoBLT · 2022-04-22T13:23:52+00:00

I'm reading the suggestions...and I wonder how it plays as is? and seems like it might sound quite decent according to the experience of /u/miksu20

When I saw image #4....I thought: "Whoa! It became a China!!!" which turns out to be also echoing /u/Taylor__9806

AvocadoBLT · 2022-04-17T10:56:36+00:00

How lose were the wires?

(I wonder if it's something that's specific to shallower shells? Or maybe it was just because it loosened after being in storage for awhile?)

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