However, as percussionists, we both enthusiastically decided that we must hit this thing.
It didn't resonate like a gong, but it had some interesting overtones and deep, subtle bass tones happening. After Matthias left, I decided to get my field recorder, an assorted batch of mallets, sticks, and other striking implements, and record this giant brass disc being hit.
Conclusion: it sounds really cool.
I have to figure out how to post some mp3s on my blog...when I do, I will upload some of the sounds I got...
