‘Recycled Percussion’ Bring High-Energy Act To Holland America Line

[kindredspirit7]

Having watched recycled percussion on America's got talent, my friend and I were super excited about this last week. We went and sat in second row - it was fine with the ear plugs but would not recommend taking them out until well outside the lounge lol



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[kazu]

Let me clarify by saying - we dislike the HAL cats as they are too loud (99% of the time) and we LOVE the adagio strings.

that being said we went to the performance on the Westerdam. All the crew were so excited and pleased as Judy said. As much as we dislike loud music, there was something about this that we were able to stay for the whole thing

It's not our typical style at all but I enjoyed seeing the audience participate and the skill of the performers.

Las Vegas is not our style - but it was a great show if you like that stuff IMO. Cudos to HAL for trying. I saw a lot of 'old' people there and only saw a few people leave (and not necessarily'old'). Everyone else had a fabulous time from what I could see

Never say never - always try something new - if you don't like it you can leave or you don't have to do it again. You could be in a for a big surprise

[vicocala]

Originally Posted by Bearnaise

We could protest by staging our own version in the MDR on formal night

LOL, that would be a riot!

[surfergirle]

Great show, saw it in vegas paid $$$ and well worth it.

[Howasaur]

Originally Posted by TBcruiserguy

Thanks for posting this. There's been some discussion on another thread about when and where Recycled Percussion will be performing. Those who have seen the act have raved positively about it, and I look forward to being in the audience during the Dec. 9 Westerdam sailing.

We were on the Nieuw Amsterdam Nov11-25 both 62+'s and saw, and particpated in the performance FANTASTIC WAY ABOVE THE NORM for Holland America KEEP IT UP They supplied ear plugs. drum sticks..

[Howasaur]

Hi we were one of those 60+ on the Nieuw Amsterdam who stayed they supplied ear plugs and drum sticks pan to bang on A Great Show WAY ABOVE THE NORM FOR Holland Cruise Lines KEEP IT UP Because I'm above 60 doesn't mean I'm dead.

[geoherb]

My DH loved Stomp. I didn't. The good news for me is that Recycled Percussion is on the Westerdam the week before our cruise and the Nieuw Amsterdam the week of our cruise.

[jaguarstyper]

I am so bummed they are not going to be on the Westerdam when I am. I was really hoping to see this act. I love loud, I love soft, I love in between. It just depends on what is being played. I went to see Celtic Woman perform with the Pittsburgh Symphony last night and it was soft, it was loud and it was fantastic. I went to see STOMP and I really (really) enjoyed it. Just because something is loud, does not automatically make it bad. Some wont like it, many will. They are very successful in Las Vegas for a reason.

[TheDarkestBlue]

Here is a YouTube link of them, (you can set it to 720HD) and hear for yourselves: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8fHyks2YXQ

They were on the NA over Thanksgiving with us, but we missed it, not a fan of loud anymore, but willing to check it out

[Lady Chew]

Originally Posted by lvz2cruz

Sounds interesting to me and wish they were on our cruise.

HAL is definitely targeting a younger demographic. Goodbye Adagio Strings hello Recycled Percussion.

They do need to start targeting us "younger" folks! (we're late 50s/early 60s) We've generally found the entertainment on HAL to be too old for our taste. We'd love to hear more music from even the 1980s! We rarely hear music much past the late 60s.

Most of the comics/etc we've seen have been old-style, a la Don Rickles ... enough with all of the old people jokes already!

Bring it on, HAL! I've still got my earplugs that I used when my son's band practiced in our house!

[Nauga146]

I'm sitting on the back veranda of the Westerdam right now and can't wait for Recycled Percussion this week. We are next to a Carnival ship and the music from them is driving me nuts. I like the music, but that loud so that I can hear if from here reminds me again why I'll never go on Carnival. We were across the pier from them in Grand Cayman and it was brutally loud.

[cyntil8ing]

Just off the NA this morning. We really enjoyed Recycled Percussion. My husband saw them loading the set aboard last week and knew it was going to be something unusual. It certainly was!

It was audiene enthusiasm and participation that made it so much fun. Watching folks bang on beat up old pots was great. I had a martini shaker.

Props to HAL for trying something so out of the ordinary. Our favorite show of the cruise by far.

[nhgover]

We thoroughly enjoyed Recycled Percussion when we were on the Westerdam a couple of weeks ago. They were the best entertainment we've ever seen on ANY cruise line. Kudos to HAL for trying something different!! This active senior thought it was BRILLANT!!

[PathfinderEss]

Thanks for the link to this group. Wow, wish they come to some of Hal's other ships. They sound awesome.

[shandryl]

I HATE the Hal Cats and think HAL should drop them altogether When I see them setting up getting ready to sing............I leave. Any entertainment is welcomed amd way better that that screeching sound that comes from the Hal Cats. Just saying