madalumni Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 The Scouts have never had a hornline where you could hear tubas. Well I wouldn't go that far. I can think of several Scouts' hornlines where I can clearly hear the Contras...especially in the 70s and up to around the mid-80s. But, even if that were true, is it a bad thing that they can be heard now? As far as the brand...it sure feels like the classic (but updated) Madison brand to me. That vibe that first drew me in 28 years ago is definitley there....maybe the volume isn't yet, but it will be eventually...actually I heard Allentown is when they will really crank it. The part of your post that I really don't understand though, is where you say you can no longer support the new image or staff. What's that all about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NR_Ohiobando Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 pretty sure he was talking about SCV when he said that. ...which is odd considering how musically-driven their shows have gotten the past 2 years. But we digress, this is a Scouts' thread. -- Just hoping the volume gets turned up eventually. I like the balance and all the nice scores, don't get me wrong... but I feel like I'm watching the recent Cavaliers' hornlines early in the season playing Rhapsody in Blue...which is an odd image lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vferrera Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 At some point they need to address the volume issue because Madison Horns == Power. I'm not saying they should go back to park and blow or give up balance and sound quality. But other lines are putting out more sound with equal or better quality and Madison needs to match that. They might have to make a hard choice because they are a Yamaha dealer, and, imo, Yamaha horns do not have the best amplification or projection. To my ear, the lines that are playing on Kings (Boston, Blue Stars, BD) have a livelier and more energetic sound. The Yamaha sound is just a little too soft around the edges. It's a nice, dark sound, but it just doesn't project as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbandguy Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 They might have to make a hard choice because they are a Yamaha dealer, and, imo, Yamaha horns do not have the best amplification or projection. To my ear, the lines that are playing on Kings (Boston, Blue Stars, BD) have a livelier and more energetic sound. The Yamaha sound is just a little too soft around the edges. It's a nice, dark sound, but it just doesn't project as well. Have you heard Bluecoats? No problem with volume or projection there, but it would be interesting to hear if there was a big difference if they played a show on Kings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madalumni Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Since 2004 I've been wishing that the Scouts would switch to King horns. They would sound unbelievable and ungodly on them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vferrera Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Have you heard Bluecoats? No problem with volume or projection there, but it would be interesting to hear if there was a big difference if they played a show on Kings. Nor with Crown and as much as I admire the lushness and fullness of Crown and Coats, I think Boston, in particular, sounds more "live" and energetic. More "in your face." Maybe a bit too edgy for today's brass sophisto's, but that's the sound I like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hrothgar15 Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Since 2004 I've been wishing that the Scouts would switch to King horns.They would sound unbelievable and ungodly on them! Better yet...what about a full line of 3-valved Kanstul Gs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonomaphone Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 We played Dynastys in 2005 and I really liked them. The reason Yamaha lines are so desirable is the Xeno trumpets and very sedate mello sounds. If anyone went with the best horns available they'd have (IMHO): Yamaha trumpets Kanstul Mellos Yamaha or Dynasty Baris King Euphs ...I'm at an impass for tubas as the Yamaha tuba has such a pure sound, but both the King and Dynasty tubas are tanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Better yet...what about a full line of 3-valved Kanstul Gs? will never happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadMadMan Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Better yet...what about a full line of 3-valved Kanstul Gs? Change that to DEG G's and I'm with ya 100%!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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