cube Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Also for some reason I can't vote, but I pick a tie between 16 and 17. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Guns Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 1 minute ago, cube said: Also for some reason I can't vote, but I pick a tie between 16 and 17. Yea i noticed that too. I don't know whats wrong. I tried changing my vote and it won't let me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftwdrummer Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 While I know the thread is for the past four years, I feel like shouting out a few pre-2014 ballads, too. Specifically, "I Will Wait for You" in 2008, both versions of "A House is Not a Home" in 2011, and Gymnopedie in 2012. Really, BD just has great ballads all the way down..."When a Man Loves a Woman" in '92 (though not sure it really counts as a ballad; seems like more of a production number), "Adios Nonino" in '99, all of the things in '98, "As Time Goes By" in '97... Thanks for keeping the tradition of wonderful ballads up, BD. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.E. Brigand Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 "The young become the old And mysteries do unfold 'Cause that's the way of time Nothing and no one goes unchanged." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Tuma Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 2017. What struck me most about it was the seemingly effortlessness of it. The lead trumpet just stood back on the staircase all relaxed and confident and tastefully wailed over the ensemble. Remember BITD when sops would lean back and nearly herniate themselves? Yeah, I like BD's approach much better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quijeros Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 2016's show wasn't my favorite, but its ballad still struck an emotional chord with me like no other. That said, it was a very tough choice between 15, 16, and 17. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KVG_DC Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 (edited) In order 2017. A wonderful modern take of the classic smooth West Coast jazz of the 80s. I've been looping it listening this morning while waking outside and it's hard to believe this is being played by a hundred plus on a football field and not a big band ensemble at a summer jazz fest. 2014. La Strada took my breath away as early as July 8 in Ft Wayne when I saw it live. We heard some Bluecoats staff behind us say "clean by early July. This is 16." The silences between hits seemed to suck the air out of your lungs and the chords to end it were a glorious payoff 2016. I see people call this show a 'miss' for BD sometimes perhaps because it didn't dominate. But the soloist to open the ballad was money every time. 2015. Clara was a nice touch that made it all make sense in the show, and it was well performed, it just didn't yank me like the others have Edited August 13, 2017 by KVG_DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defeldus2 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Nothing hits like this years ballad. Amazingly powerful and emotional while still being a beautiful ballad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 What I loved about this year's ballad is the powerful impact midshow and then they brought back the reprise with the soloists wailing to end the show. Talk about emotional. My son said the ending felt sad and reflective at the same time. Just some wonderful arranging that made such an emotional impact on those who have been part of the BD family as a member, staff, parent or fan over the years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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