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COLLECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS (POWER OF THE LINE).
This is a concept that I want you guys to think a lot about, because it takes some time to comprehend. Keep your mind open, now, because this is a very real phenomenon that I want you guys to be aware of.
There exists (I know, because I've experienced it) within the line a force which you can tap into by manipulating certain events. Now what I mean by this is the ability of a drummer (or group of drummers, such as yourselves) to know, intuitively, exactly what is going to happen in any given phrase (or "lick" as you'll hear from time to time). And from this knowledge be able to adjust almost BEFORE IT HAPPENS! This is what I refer to as the "Power of the Line", or tapping into the "Collective Consciousness." It's almost as if, when you're drumming in the line,
THE SUM TOTAL CONSISTS OF MORE THAN IT'S INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS.
The more you guys drum with each other, the more this phenomenon will happen. Have you ever felt yourself drumming much better in the line than you could individually? This is part of it. When you all get together, the drumming almost has a life of its own. Now dig this concept:
THE GREATER THE INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, THE GREATER THE SUM WILL BE!!
Now understand that this ties in directly to visualization because the more you are all visualizing the same thing (correct heights, interpretation, style, etc.) the more you'll know exactly what the guy next to you is going to do. So almost as important as your own hands & head is knowing the hands and head of the guys next to you. This way you have a much better chance of tapping into this power. That is also why it is so important for you guys to be tight off the field - you can't just be a few dudes who get together now and then & play the drums. You have to talk about this stuff and hang out when you're just chillin'. Get to know each other & get each other's input on this stuff (and other stuff, as well). And don't take crap from anyone, because you guys are going to be the baddest! As much as the drumming, this is what the QB is all about... The more you guys are in tune with each other, the easier it is to feel that collective power that is indeed a very real thing. Let me know if you ever feel it in the line (or maybe you have before). Very important stuff.
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