30.000 hrs: WOW! That is a LOT of hours! And improvised drumming with a group of 200 drummers, that must be an amazing event! I'm looking forward your next videos. This kind of drumming I really like!
Benirrás Beach: Indeed live! And not a fixed ensemble, everyone with a drum can join in. Sometimes it is a small group, sometimes a large group. It usually take them a bit of time to get in exact the right rhythm, I suppose since some of them are not super experienced. But it is surely great to experience, I dont live their, but spend from time to time vacation on this magical Island. I can advise you a vacation on this island.
There is such a thing as "overdrumming", and depending on the techniques used, one can seriously hurt themselves for life... Anyway, I'm glad you enjoyed the drumming. You are very blessed to be able to go to this island of beauty and spend time along with the elements while inspiring music plays along. I'd surely be there right in. Thanks for sharing!
Namaste :)
overdrumming: I can imagine, some seem to use a lot of force and RSI can lurk around the corner I suppose.
It often seems like we are hitting hard, but doing so will in deed damage your body on the ling run. Hitting properly will still be heard loudly and clearly though it will seem from the person looking that you are hitting it hard. The trick is in the "whip". Just like when you play badminton, it is the whipping of the wrist that allows for the birdy to be smashed with swiftness, the the hard and strenuous attempt at moving the arm forcefully. Constantly moving in terms of circles helps a great deal in not having to move against your original impulse and thus a flow builds with which the drummer can dance along its breathing and dance.
Namaste :)
Thanks for the explanation!