Hey all...just wanted to share that I have the first five remixes of If I Had You...they are finally out! If you do not know it...I am a HUGE remix fan, and have SOOO many mixes of my fave songs...and have been waiting for these since the first time I heard the song (way last Dec, 2009). I am so glad that five mixes are out...and they are all incredible!! In fact, I am going to change the version of the song we play to...the edit of it on this remix album is the same song but for whatever reason with added instruments and added vocals on top of vocals...and each addition is way cool so I figured we might as well listen to them and let the audience enjoy the additions as well. This of course is contingent on actually playing to it...I will do that at my next practice following the Phoenix road trip. I cannot see there is any difference in the song behind these additions so I think we are safe. Usually an edit is not added too...it is usually subtracted from, but I guess this edit is a new kind for a new generation of remixers. Not complaining about it for sure. So you can all look forward to hearing it AND finding out if you can hear the additions. The other versions are very happening but would take radical reworking of our drum parts...which I am not sure is in anyone's best interests...though it would be fun!! Panic not...we will stick with our 8 months of work so far and leave it at that.
So, anyhow, I have seen and heard this more than ever this year, so I will let you play with it as a new Steve question.
To you, what is "an SR person"
Have fun and I will look forward to reading your thoughts on it!!
An SR person is someone who puts up with the craziness of SR for the sheer love of it - and belief in the SR mission. They put up with ten hour car rides to mega events, eight hour practices, sore feet, blisters, and NOISE! They make sure shows with few drummers are covered - picking up two or three drummers at a time to get everyone where they need to be - AND they even go to practice on the night before they're about to move out for college.
ReplyDeleteMore than that, though, SR people are SUPERHEROES! Because we overcome our fear through the same steps of success we teach our audiences every single day.
Hmmm...and SR person...that could be tricky...
ReplyDeleteAn SR person is someone who has taken the 7 Steps of Success and not only taught other people about them, but uses them on a daily (if not more) basis in their own lives. They have found a love for the group and it's mission and strive to be the best that they can be not only by drumming and participating in missions, but trying to become a better person. Plus an SR person loves to carpool with as many people as possible to make long trips uber wootable, fun, and exciting!!!!
I would also have to agree with Jovanna, except I don't think we "put up" I think it's more like we greatly anticipate and try to create bigger trips and/or practices :D
AH! STEVE!!! I WAS WONDERING IF YOU LISTENED TO THEM!!!!! I have a Adam Lambert App on my new phone that keeps me updated on everything!! I could not wait until tuesday to hear them! I like them, they are pretty cool!
ReplyDeleteAnyways,interesting question... An SR person is someone who is willing to try new things even if it is completely out of their comfort zone. Someone who puts others ahead of themselves..who are willing to change others for the better.. someone who wants to help and empower anyone they possibly can. Someone who will do mission work and love every minute of it. A person who will practice on books and whatever else they can find to play on for three hours for only one beat. A person who loves meeting new people even if they are shy at first.
must say I sat here for an hour trying to think what to write. lol :D man..one of those days. but thats ok. :)
ReplyDeleteJovanna, Kelli, Dee: So true! I really like your description of an SR person, someone who uses the Steps of Success to change their life and the lives of those around them, one drum lesson/mission/carpool at a time!
ReplyDeleteYes, Planning a Big SR Event with all the pieces missions/practice/music with meaning - this year was Living the Steps to Success and in order!:) Also hearing stories of people making plans at he last minute to come because of prior responsibilities & calling on Thurs for Friday's missions - wow - committment to living our steps in so many ways!! Caring for others, inviting strangers in your home for the weekend...then saying goodbye to those friends"...what more can I say but seeing SR in action at the Sizzlin Summer Drummer Bash. We're still on the mountain and enjoying the view! Totally what Dee said for me!! :)
ReplyDeleteA SR person takes a chance to try something new. Whether it is drumming after 1 practice or volunteering to help with a site.
ReplyDeleteA SR person never gives up when facing something hard. Maybe a uber hard song.
A SR person is willing to do whatever it takes even if it is taking (riding in) a 6 passenger mini-van full with 5 drummers/drums and the sound system to a show.
A SR person is someone that uses all the steps to believe in themselves. It may take only one drumming lesson or several
A SR person takes Be A Friend to heart whether it is becoming friends with an audience member, another SR drummer, or an SR parent. By the way what did we do before face book and the blog.
A SR person does good. They show others how to do good through hard work, taking the time to do something the best they can (shows, mission, etc.) do something. Finally
A SR person believes in God. By spreading the steps of success they are showing others God’s love, by sharing with others their feelings during discussion time and the list can go on.
An SR person is someone that goes through the steps of success day to day and helps others live by them. They love being crazy and enjoy meeting new people and spending time with them.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE every single one of you in my SR family and I have no clue what I would do if I had never found SR...
An SR person is someone who cares about the ffelings of others and goes the extra mile to get to a show or a mega practice ( 25 hour drive) and doing mission projects and seeing kids faces light up and our message. and i agree with what everyone...you took the words out of my mouth
ReplyDeleteWhat is a SR person...
ReplyDeleteTo me, a SR person is someone that fell in love with what they saw at the first show they ever went to. Then after being in the group for a while, they finally realize that being in SR is way more than just banging on some drums. A SR person cares about the drumming and committing to being at practices and shows where they are needed... but ultimately, a SR person is someone that is using SR as God's plan for themselves. We wouldn't be here doing the things we do if it wasn't for God. A SR person thrives on the smiles in the audiences even if there is just one smile out there. A SR person doesn't think of mission work as work, but as a way to continue to spread God's love, build friendships and make a difference for those who need it. Whether that be painting a room, packaging or serving food, deep cleaning a floor or just giving out hugs, a smile or your friendship. A SR person has to be able to deal with LOUD! But, having Christine White in your site helps you get over that one fast! :)
Sorry if that was a little repetitive from what ya'll already said. Ya'll just had some wonderful ideas!
An SR person is someone who lives out our mission, by helping people, doing whatever is necessary to make a difference, by befriending others, reaching out a hand to those in need, by serving God, and by just generally trying to make ourselves and our world the best they can be through our music and service projects.
ReplyDeleteSteve, you scared me for a second with this talk of remixes.
An "SR Person" can be looked at in 2 ways to me.
ReplyDeleteThe first is what everyone has been getting at. Someone who lives out the SR steps to success on a daily basis. A person that is willing to do whatever it takes to get our message out to those that need to hear it. (As a coordinator, drummer, parent, etc.) Everyone recognizing that we have one common goal and that is to show others, by what we do daily, how to succeed and be the best person they can be.
My 2nd view of an "SR Person" is that person sitting in a show for the first, or maybe 20th time, that is lonely, depressed, hurting, and feels like a failure. This is the person that needs to hear our message and take it to heart. They need to be able to take a little "hope" away from watching our show. When we go out and pick people that want to guest drum, it's easy to pick those that are not shy, or who really want to come up. Sometimes, we need to look (from the start of the show) and find those in the audience that really need to hear our message and pick those that need to feel success at something. So I guess to me an SR person is the type of person we need to reach out to and make our friend.
That's a great way to look at it, Karen!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Everyone's comments are great! Keep them up :)
ReplyDeleteI agree with Karen. SR member can come in all different kinds of ways. We are never alike, but after being in the group even after even a month it changes you. I remember something Mike Schuck (Alex Schuck's dad) had said at a show about 2 years ago. "90% of SR members join for the drums or the music, but after a month to 2 months it becomes a whole lot more then just that."
ReplyDeleteI love SR and y'all know that. I don't know where i would be without SR. I was doing shows and going to practice for a year before the SOS and message really got to me.
When I think of an SR member I think of someone who is willing to help someone else no matter what. That person never gives up. Yea that person might not be the "perfect" person but who's perfect? No body. We all make mistakes. We all give up on ourselves once in a while.
That is a GREAT answer!
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