I need a REALLY big Drum!

Libertine2002 · 11-03-2009 11:38AM #1

Hi guys, I'm playing at a dance event pretty soon, we're expecting about 2000 people so this really has to happen somehow. Basically I need to get my hands on a really big drum, about 6 feet in diameter or as close as possible to this. The deadline is mid June. Anyone know where I can get my hands on one? Or anyone know how to make one? It doesn't need to sound great it's more for visual effect than anything else. Like I said this needs to happen somehow so any help no matter how insignificant would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Zangetsu · 11-03-2009 12:01PM

You'd prolly be looking for a DaeBuk, one of those HUGE asian style drums. Couldn't even begin to guess where you could get your hands on one (bar asia

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b0bsquish · 11-03-2009 01:02PM

I may get lynched for this one but its an idea all the same...

A signed band that use quite a lot of trad stuff in there music(from Ireland) had the same problem. They managed to get a loan of giant drum from one of the orange men groups from the north, (Should work provided its a plain drum, and not covered in union jacks and the like :pac:)

ham_n_mustard · 11-03-2009 01:15PM

b0bsquish wrote: »

They managed to get a loan of giant drum from one of the orange men groups from the north

Thanks, now i have this image of ulster answer to the blue man group in my head. :pac:

OP, you could always just use a regular bass drum, but get a little person to play it, making it look larger in the process

eoin5 · 11-03-2009 03:41PM

Old cylindrical fuel tank + angle grinder. Will also work for industrial nights

68 lost souls · 11-03-2009 06:20PM

Have you tried maybe getting in touch with one of the performance art groups such as Macnas (http://www.macnas.com/index.php) They may have something along the lines you are looking for. I would say try and get in touch this week as they may have ti for paddys day and be able to help out.

I need a REALLY big Drum!

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