Introduction to the Steel Pan - Making Music from Oil Barrels in Trinidad

[@robbieh.9435]

That was the best video ever! I played pan in Trinidad from 1991 to 2007 only missing 3 years in that whole time, the first band I ever practiced with was Phase II in 1991 only to return home to San Diego before Carnival because of the Gulf war and flights were being canceled. I was there last year the same as you guys 2023 to listen to Phase II practice and your video brought me wonderful feelings to see and hear it all again! Thank you!

[@OkieSchoolofAdventure]

Thanks for watching and sharing your story!

[@AntonioCorneal]

Loved this! I play pan for a steelband in Trinidad, and I make sure I'm there for Panorama every year :D (I don't live in Trinidad anymore). I think people who learn about the pan learn a lot more than just about an instrument, because it's tied so closely with the culture and national pride, that you can't separate them. Glad you all had a fun experience and lots of learning!

[@OkieSchoolofAdventure]

Praise from a Trini steel pan player means a lot! Thanks!

[@dustinsnow6067]

Great job teaching us about the birth of steelpan

[@OkieSchoolofAdventure]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@usha8616]

LOVE It!! #steelpan

[@45Deere9500]

Looks like that was a great trip. Thanks for sharing a small portion of it.

[@OkieSchoolofAdventure]

Alex was a big fan of Trinidad...except the mosquitos!

[@45Deere9500]

@@OkieSchoolofAdventure I’d not appreciate the mosquitos either. 😁

[@usha8616]

#oilandgas #steelpan #trinidadcarnival

[@williammills1026]

The Single Tenor should be correctly termed the Soprano....

[@OkieSchoolofAdventure]

Thanks for the correction!

[@AntonioCorneal]

Lots of the pans need name adjustments to reflect their actual ranges in truth and fact