Communication between bandmates: an Xdinary example
Xdinary Heroes is a South Korean rock band that debuted in 2021. All six members are involved in writing, composing, and producing the music of the band, which might sound like a given, but isn't actually always the case with music groups. A good communication between the members of a team is always important, but it becomes even more so when everybody is involved in a creative process that goes beyond words.
Through their YouTube account, Xdinary Heroes give us charming insights of their life and work as musicians. In the topic of communication, this short humorously illustrates how the members of the band explain their ideas to Gun-il, the drummer:
This is, arguably, how all musicians convey their ideas to percussionists. It's just the most logical way to do it, both accessible and efficient. Of course, this doesn't negate the fact that the isolated sounds, out of context, become a tad alien and quite entertaining!
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