The Band of the Red Hand

Teenage_Kicks, welcome to the Band of the Red Hand, one of the best Social Groups at DM! You have made a very good choice in enrolling into the ranks of the greatest fighting machine in Randland...and DM! As you have probably noticed (or about to), the Band is DM's music, travel and eating out Social Group. So have a good browse and jump right into our activities on offer. We are currently in a Classical Music month, and starting to enter a Eurovision Song Contest phase. If you don't know what Eurovision is, don't worry as it will be explained! I have been very efficient and asked that you be added to the Band's usergroup, so very shortly you should be able to see a …

As mentioned previously, The Band of the Red Hand is taking a short break in its search for our Dream Band after Freddie Mercury of Queen won the Male Vocalist part of the search, joining Carlos Santana on Guitar, Geddy Lee as the bass player, and Within Temptation's Sharon den Adel as the female vocalist. April saw the Band focus on Soundtrack music and composers. For May, we switch to Classical Music, and in this thread, specific pieces of Classical Music. You managed to nominate eight (8 ) pieces of classical music to go with four (4) seeded tracks from the 2009 version and four (4) added by me to challenge for the honour of being the Band's and DM's Favourite Classica…

We're thrilled you've joined our illustrious group! Please do have a look around and start getting to know everyone. *hands the newbie some brew tea and brownies* Horn should be contacting you soon with info about being a raw recruit and I will do my best to get you added to the usergroup.

For those unaware, the Recruit Training Program is changing. A lot. I have posted a thread explaining the changes in the Recruits board. FYI, this was approved unanimously upon in the Staff Board, however if any non-staff members have any concerns, you are welcome to express your concerns in a PM to myself, Jea, or Corki, and all three of us will take a look at them and get back to you. EDIT: Fixed your link

OK jean or Horn, I like a few others have posted to this thread*points at link* and it hasn't been updated yet, I also need to know what to do to start getting points and how to actually chose my org *wants to be cavlry* Just thought I'd bring it to attention, felt like it fell off the radar. http://forums.dragonmount.com/index.php/topic,55393.0.html

Just posting this in public, but you have noticed I have been quite inactive for about a week or more. This is because I am studying like mad for my two forthcoming accountancy exams. As a result, I am postponing all Band related activities I run until I return, which is 10th June 2010. Jea and Horn are in charge until 10th June.

Staff members, please remember to check out the poll in the staff board! So far only one person has voted!

Now, with just under 20 minutes to go until we head back of to Oslo for the 55th European Song Contest. I hope everyone is getting settled in, whether it is front of the TV or using the live streaming from the official Eurovision Website (you need to install something called OctoShape to get the streaming working, which is linked from the website). Now is the time to get your supply of beers, wine, spirits and snacks. I'm pretty much set up and waiting for the show to begin. Tuesday and Thursday saw the 2 semi-finals to find the 20 other qualifiers to go with Norway (the hosts and champions), the UK, Spain, Germany and France, who all qualify automatically. Some…

And here we go again! After Europe shocked us with its poor taste on Tuesday, we have another semi-final. And I will be your host for this evening's entertainment, passing my glorious comments on tonight's proceedings via Twitter (http://twitter.com/DM_BotRH) and posting them on here as well. Please note that I am watching something else at the same time as a series I have been following finishes tonight, and I don't want to miss it, so I might miss the odd song. And just a quick rundown on how tonight is to work. 5 countries (Norway as last year's winners, UK, France, Germany and Spain) are all guarenteed a place in the final. However, the remaining 34 countries ha…

Hey guys, We're having a 50 question game over in the Infantry. It's supposed to be Band wide, so feel free to drop by, sign up, or nominate some people and ask cool questions. First up is our fearless leader, Corki!

And we are just about to start the big start - Eurovision 2010 will officially be underway. The 55th Eurovision ever! And I will be your host for this evening's entertainment, passing my glorious comments on tonight's proceedings. I haven't had a big look into the songs tonight, so I have no idea what will be in our mixed bag of goodies tonight! And just a quick rundown on how tonight is to work. 5 countries (Norway as last year's winners, UK, France, Germany and Spain) are all guarenteed a place in the final. However, the remaining 37 countries (I think) have to battle it out for the remaining 20 places. So tonight is the first of the semi-finals. 17 countries are …

With summer on its way here in the Northern Hemisphere (well, the glorious sunshine in the UK makes me think summer is here), most of us will be planning or undertaking our summer holiday or vacations (just to keep you Americans happy! :P). So, what are your plans? Where do you plan to travel? What do you plan to do there? Post anything that relates to your travel plans so we can discuss them and maybe post helpful comments!

Well, here is a thread for general discussion about the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest, which this year is being held in Oslo, Norway after Alexander Rybak's victory last year, with what I felt was an awful song - Iceland should have won! Feel free to chat about previous competitions, previous winners, views for the forthcoming competition this year, why you love or hate the ESC - basically anything and everything about the contest. I really haven't been following much this year with regards to Eurovision, but all I know is that the UK have no chance of winning! We picked an awful singer with a terrible song. After our attempts to repair the damage over the last few ye…

This is a gentle reminder to everyone (myself included to get it set up!) that the Band of the Red Hand's annual event focusing on the Eurovision song contest starts today! Well, the threads will go up when I get into work in the morning and during my lunch break.

With the beautiful weather outside (and me being stuck indoors revising...rephrase that, thinking about studying for my forthcoming accountancy exams), it is time to think about what summer festival and gigs we shall all be off to see in the coming months. I currently have only one on my list, which is seeing Blondie at Kenwood House, London, UK at the end of June. It is an outside concert, and last year, my mum and I saw Ray Davies of The Kinks there. This time, my mum and dad are both coming up (my dad is a big Blondie fan and has a massive crush on Debbie Harry) to see the concert, along with myself and Northie. It should be a great evening out, and hopefully ther…

The Band's search for its Dream Band takes the second month of its two month break. As a recap, our Dream Band currently consists of the following members: Carlos Santana as the guitarist Geddy Lee as the bass player Within Temptation's Sharon den Adel as the Female Vocalist Queen's Freddie Mercury as the Male Vocalist Last month saw the Band focus on soundtrack and film music. And for May, we have a double helping of themes - our main theme will be Classical Music, with a period at the end of May (and part of June) that focuses on the fun and games of the Eurovision Song Contest. NOMINATE YOUR BEST CLASSICAL COMPOSER Until Thursday 13th May 2010…

So, we have our final 16 pieces to challenge for the title of DM's and the Band's favourite piece of Classical music in the "It's A Knockout" thread. The final 16 pieces were as follows: 1. Jupiter by Gustav Holst 2. O Fortuna by Carl Orff 3. Ride of the Valkyries by Richard Wagner 4. Adagio for Strings by Samuel Barber 5. Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel 6. William Tell Overture by Gioachino Rossini 7. The Great Gate of Kiev by Modest Mussorgsky 8. Scheherazade by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov 9. War March of the Priests by Felix Mendelssohn 10. Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048 by JS Bach 11. Le veau d'or by Charles Gounod 12. Ni…

I saw this earlier on Twitter, and have since come across a news article on the BBC website. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8685851.stm

The Band of the Red Hand enters the second month of our two month break from our search for our "Dream Band". Last month saw us look at Soundtracks and Film Music, and for May, we shall be focusing on the world of Classical Music. This thread allows you to nominate your favourite Classical Composers to enter into the "It's A Knockout" contest to win the title of the Band's and DM's Favourite Classical Composer. And below is what you need to do! Between now and THURSDAY 13TH MAY 2010, nominate the composer you want to see try and win the contest. Follow the simple proforma below to get a nomination in. Name the composer, explain why you have nominated them, and provid…

The Band of the Red Hand enters the second month of our two month break from our search for our "Dream Band". Last month saw us look at Soundtracks and Film Music, and for May, we shall be focusing on the world of Classical Music. This thread allows you to nominate your favourite piece of Classical music to enter into the "It's A Knockout" contest to win the title of the Band's and DM's Favourite Piece of Classical Music. And below is what you need to do! Between now and THURSDAY 13TH MAY 2010, nominate the piece of music you want to see try and win the contest. Follow the simple proforma below to get a nomination in. Name the piece of classical music, explain why yo…

What a name! That is definitely being shortened! From now on, you shall be known as Rhuarc! Or Gregory. You choose! Sillyness aside, Rhuarc, welcome to the Band of the Red Hand, one of the best Social Groups at DM! You have made a very wise decision in enrolling into the ranks of the greatest fighting machine in Randland...and DM! As you have probably noticed (or about to), the Band is DM's music, travel and eating out Social Group. So have a good browse and jump right into our activities on offer. We are currently in a Classical Music month. I have been very efficient and asked that you be added to the Band's usergroup, so very shortly you should be able to see…

Bela has finished the Recruit Training Program! Once she has posted her choice of Regiment, please go congratulate her at her Passing Out Parade! (Link)

And my powers of persuasion grow stronger with another recruitment! 8) My boasting aside, Luos, welcome to the Band of the Red Hand, one of the best Social Groups at DM! You have made a fantastic decision in enrolling into the ranks of the greatest fighting machine in Randland! As you have gathered, the Band is DM's music, travel and eating out Social Group. And I believe our current soundtrack month sound be music to your ears! Sorry, I couldn't help it! ;D I have been very efficient and asked that you be added to the Band's usergroup, so very shortly you should be able to see a whole host of new boards that relate to the Band. Don't be afraid of them - we wil…

mwhahahahahahahaha!!! I'm guessing this is another point for the Social Band of the Red Hand over the RP Band! ;) Putting the bragging rights aside for now, Quibby, welcome to the Band of the Red Hand, one of the best Social Groups at DM! You have made a fantastic decision in enrolling into the ranks of the greatest fighting machine in Randland! As you have gathered, the Band is DM's music, travel and eating out Social Group. And I believe our current soundtrack month sound be music to your ears! Sorry, I couldn't help it! I believe you can already see our private boards, but I will check to see if you can by getting added to the Band's usergroup, so very…

We're thrilled you've joined and we can't wait for you to get started on your training! You should expect a private message from Horn soon with information about your training and our illustrious leader will give the Official Spiel once he remembers! I'm Jea, the second in command under our wonderful leader Corki, and I give people points so you better be nice to me ;) *hands the newbie a bunch of brownies and Brew Tea* Please, take a look around, start getting acquainted and most importantly, have fun!

No need for my recruitment powers this time. So, alannalynn, welcome to the Band of the Red Hand, one of the best Social Groups at DM! You have made a brilliant decision in enrolling into the ranks of the greatest fighting machine in Randland! As you have probably noticed, the Band is DM's music, travel and eating out Social Group. So have a good browse and jump right into our activities on offer. I have been very efficient and asked that you be added to the Band's usergroup, so very shortly you should be able to see a whole host of new boards that relate to the Band. Don't be afraid of them - we will guide you through them. Also expect a PM from F Horn of Vale…

I see my powers of persuasion are strong! ;D Anyway, Isolde, welcome to the Band of the Red Hand, one of the best Social Groups at DM! You have made a very wise decision in enrolling into the ranks of the greatest fighting machine in Randland! I have been very efficient and asked that you be added to the Band's usergroup, so very shortly you should be able to see a whole host of new boards that relate to the Band. Don't be afraid of them - we will guide you through them. Also expect a PM from F Horn of Valere in directing you into the Raw Recruit Scheme. For now, sit back and relax, while some of the merry Banders come and meet you!

8D Games. I like games. You like games? Here's a game then. 8D NAME: Caption Contest. TYPE OF GAME: One of many lulz. REASON FOR GAME: For teh lulz. OBJECTIVE FOR GAME: Make lulz that are lulier then the other lulster. ROUTINE: I post a picture every week on Monday. For the entire week after you gets the chance to make captions for it. The luliest one for the week wins the prize. PRIZE: The lulz of your fellow rpers. RECOMMENDATION: Allow the spirit of lol to enter your body and out into your captions. DISCLAIMER: Administrating too much spirit of lol to oneself may cause rectal bleeding. Pic numero uno…

The Band of the Red Hand is taking a short break in its search for our Dream Band after Freddie Mercury of Queen won the Male Vocalist part of the quest, joining Carlos Santana on Guitar, Geddy Lee as the bass player, and Within Temptation's Sharon den Adel as the female vocalist. Instead, for April, we are focusing on Soundtrack music and composers. You managed to nominate eight (8 ) Soundtrack Composers to challenge for the honour of being the Band's and DM's Favourite Soundtrack Composer. And that title falls to composer that wins this "It's A Knockout" contest. It is basically down to you to pick who gets that important position. "It's A Knockout" remains with th…

As mentioned elsewhere, The Band of the Red Hand is taking a short break in its search for our Dream Band after Freddie Mercury of Queen won the Male Vocalist part of the quest, joining Carlos Santana on Guitar, Geddy Lee as the bass player, and Within Temptation's Sharon den Adel as the female vocalist. Instead, for April, we are focusing on Soundtrack music and composers. You managed to nominate sixteen (16) pieces of Soundtrack music to challenge for the honour of being the Band's and DM's Favourite Soundtrack Piece of Music. And that title falls to piece of music that wins this "It's A Knockout" contest. It is basically down to you to pick who gets that important posi…