in the quest of Doing Nice Things for Ellu:
i recalled late last night about the Hang drum. It's a kind of instrument in a category called 'handpans', it's a mix between a steel drum and a UFO lookin' thing, that makes beautiful music:
(oh, yes, that's it, it was one of my favorite Shpongle tracks that did it.)
I've wanted one of those for years.
...however, they are...prohibitively expensive, to say the least. Like, as much as a fursuit.
HOWEVER. doing some research, i found a different kind of handpan that's like a third of that price, and just...well, it sounds just as pretty to me. u3u
(instead of the hang, which is hammered into shape from the inside-out, this has steel tongues cut to resonate at a certain tone. Similar, but different?)
Sooo, I think i'm going to get that.
A second windfall happened yesterday from grandparents, and with a previous kindness, i...actually have enough to afford such.
...it's hard to tell myself that 'it is okay to get myself a Nice Thing', instead of just saving and focusing on survival.
But i'm gonna get one. n..n;
@makyo aaaaa thats hecka prettyyyyyyyy <33333
@makyo @neonNeptunian THIS IS SO GOOD, OMG.
@neonNeptunian Oh gosh, hon, that's a real good idea. Seriously. Happy for you!
(I've wanted a drum like that for a long time too, for exactly the same reason.)
@emanate I'd be happy to let you play with mine, clearly. <3
@neonNeptunian Yeah, but then I wouldn't want to go to work, I'd just wang to bang on the drum all day! :-P
@neonNeptunian Well sure, love, I'd play with your instrument any day. :-P
@neonNeptunian Dangit, there goes my next Glowtide gift idea. ;)
@neonNeptunian Seriously, have been planning to get you one of those for roughly years, I just kept being indecisive on which one!
@indi Aaaaaaaa. *tailthump, blush*
That means an awful lot, like, a lot? A lot a lot. An ott a lot.
You're such a good toyfriend. ;3;
💜 💜 💜
@neonNeptunian Yasssss, awesome. Investing in happiness pays exponential dividends in health and finance. Can't wait to hear~ <3
@neonNeptunian Oh my goodness please do!!
You, @kelseyhusky and I can jam together! :D
Kelsey plays electric bass, and I've got a tin whistle and an electric guitar that I'm learning