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Posts posted by brichtimp
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4 hours ago, George Dixon said:
1998,2005 are ones I think she may enjoy, not preachy.
And as preachy and cheesy as 2014 was, that was the most recent Cadets show to make the podium (and arguably could have been Silver).
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2 minutes ago, Super Don-O said:
My wife went to school with a guy who went into the marines to join the "President's Own" United States Marine Band as a clarinet player and assistant conductor. A few years ago he was promoted to it's Director. We went to his induction ceremony, and at the event he was passed the baton by the previous director. The baton they use for the ceremony belonged to none other than John Philip Sousa. It's only brought out for this ceremony. He now gets to conduct at the presidential inaugurations, state visits, and any other time the president requests them.
I believe that is Col. Jason Fettig....an awesome conductor, educator and communicator.
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Great ensembles, whether they are orchestras, bands or drum corps, display top notch control of ensemble blend, balance, intonation and precision (basic variables). Personally, I don't mind synth sound in DCI provided that the inclusion does not obscure, overwhelm or corrupt the ensemble musical elements I listed. That Keytar with BC is a very cool addition to that show, without, IMHO, detracting from the Coats' awesome ensemble sound.
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Vandegrift is fabulous. Their concert band is mind blowing.
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2 minutes ago, Old Corps Guy said:
I have done my best to keep out of the woodwind discussion here. However, I can't hold back any longer.
I just don't see woodwinds being added as a "Marching" instrument. There is something unique about a hornline of brass instruments with "forward facing" bells. The fact that a visual/audible hit to the press box makes drum corps unique compared to marching bands. You will never get that impact from an instrument that produces sound to the ground (Clarinet) or from an instrument that sound is almost non-directional (flute). They lack the visual/audible impact of a "fff" and that can never be changed.
Before you go to French Horns, how many "concert" French horns have you actually seen marching (successfully)?
As for audible, you need a large number of clarinets or flutes for them to be heard over brass. I can't tell you how many times on the marching band circuit I have heard judges complain about not hearing the woodwinds. Even during woodwind features when no brass are playing. Don't go to the "Mic 'em up" comments as we all know how many have been complaining about the amplification as it is.
While I appreciate all the added instrumentation in the pit (violins, the aforementioned french horns, trombones, etc.) they aren't as effective in marching as the current marching brass of drum corps and that is what makes drum corps unique. As I have told my students over the years, I will put 60 brass from A DCI finalist corps up against any 300+ college marching band and the drum corps hornline will blow them away every time.
Just my two cents.
My 2 cents: The top DCI brass lines are among the best on the planet. I do not want to hear the quality of their sound, the blend, balance, stellar intonation and controlled power...abused by unneeded amplification, and that includes the insufferable bass goo that sometimes obliterates the base of the pyramid of sound. Just like I don't want to hear the Chicago Symphony or Berlin Phil brass sound corrupted via amplification. I don't think a DCI fan needs to be an audiophile to discern the negative impact of amplification done poorly. I've been a DCI fan since the mid-70s, and I don't plan to give it up; but a lot less artificial sound and a lot less MM rolling around on the field would do wonders for my enjoyment of the activity.....just sayin'
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7 hours ago, FlamMan said:
The best version of "Fanfare For The New" was the 1979 Guardsmen. GREAT hornline with charts from Tim Salzmen and great drum charts by Jim Campbell.
Stan Kenton would have really dug that! I'd love to see BD or even Crown do a modern re-take on that iconic LA Neophonic chart.
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I found Prosperie's Cadets finals percussion tape to be very consistent with the 19.2 score.....they outplayed the book in his eval.. Would love to hear his BD tape for comparison.
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Flo was reliable for me until last night when it continually failed with what looked like a server error of some kind.....certainly not acceptable for the money they are charging subscribers. For me, the most obvious comparison is the streaming quality I get from the Berlin Philharmonic's Digital Concert Hall: https://www.digitalconcerthall.com/en/devices
Although the latter is not completely analogous to Flo's product, Berlin broadcasts a high def video/audio stream around the world; and their consistency and reliability are outstanding. I think DCI and Flo should go to school on how Berlin achieves their product, and see what they can learn and apply to the Flo/DCI situation. Drum Corp lovers deserve no less, IMHO!
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For me, Flow app via Apple TV on a Sony Bravia connected to Audioengine speakers is a reliable solution for DCI.
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9 hours ago, jordsterr said:
I got to hear them in Berlin in June. I could not believe it. And that hall is extraordinary! It was one of the musical highlights of my life.
And, if you can't get to Berlin, a subscription to their Digital Concert Hall is a slice of musical heaven.
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1 hour ago, George Dixon said:
The only night that counts is finals? I disagree enthusiastically
The only night that awarded a podium placement. Of course, as a parent of a 2014 Cadets MM, it was cool that every other show that summer found Cadets placing either first or second.
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12 hours ago, George Dixon said:
I like the hats
I hated the tarps lol
The 2014 Tarps and the droopy Capitol banner in backfield were a gift-wrapped invitation to hand Silver to the Coats on the only night that counted....cringe-worthy.
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That was an awesome podcast, and the suggestions about achieving quality sound apply equally to percussion....getting the best sounds in your mind, etc.
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I just listened to the Marching Roundtable podcast featuring Freddie Martin and his sons, Chris and Michael. That was a half hour well spent. Chris Martin was Principal trumpet in Chicago after Bus Herseth retired, and now leads the NY Phil trumpets; and Michael plays in the Boston Symphony along with his work with the Cavaliers. Their discussion of the DCI activity in relation to their experiences and the demands of both disciplines was illuminating. Check it out!
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PC looked and sounded excellent...nice foot phasing, too.
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20 hours ago, Jeff Ream said:
I said it elsewhere, and i'll say it again...while it sucks to see c2 down, even if only for a time, the end all be all for all things YEA has been the Holy Name Garfield Cadets of Bergen County Sponsored by YEA from Allentown PA. In their current state, if it's not helping them, such as USBands, or keeping going to keep community ties and financial benefits like Xcape, it had to go. CWG and CWP were less about finances and more about personnel and other issues including perceived lack of success ( aka the guard).
Bookends of the 2014 Copland snare line were both C2 alum.
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2 minutes ago, Terri Schehr said:
They were great. I would have loved to have seen it.
The BluRay was the ticket to enjoy the excellence.
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53 minutes ago, Terri Schehr said:
Three nights in a row. The 140 section at LOS was very quiet.
And despite that fubar, their execution and quality of the Copland arrangements were arguably Silver, even on Saturday night.
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My son teaches snare line for C2, and they were on fire in the lot....let’s see if they can bring it now.
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1 minute ago, kevingamin said:
What's in that option? Obviously, since I'm in the stadium, I'm watching the literal live feed. 😄
Basically multi cam with the announcers between shows. Video clarity is fine and sound too.
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Gotta say that the Box5 feed tonight is excellent....viewing Directors Cut option.
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Lots of creativity in arrangements and design. The top 3 are apples and kumquats....all good with some weak points. Overall, very enjoyable.
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Who are the two feed announcers?
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That was some primo old school drum corp at its best.
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Battle At The Alamo(dome) - July 22,2023
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Ha ha....and that 2015 crew evolved from the 2014 Cadets...the last year they actually made the podium.