Mad-Dad Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 1344095966[/url]' post='3193959']If you were answering me, let me try to explain, but it's hard because I lack the technical language to say exactly what I think I am hearing. Back in the bugle days, the soprano parts were written very high and the only way to get those high sounds to sound decent was to blow like crazy! It produced a LOUD and very brilliant sound. They didn't sound that way because they were bugles, or because they played in the key of G, I'm convinced of that. But the sound wasn't always balanced, and many corps were that way. BD also had a sop heavy sound BITD, and it produced a very characteristic sound for many corps. Today most corps are much more blended and balanced from top to bottom in their sound. What I think I'm hearing from Scouts trumpets is NOT a lack of sound. It's like if you tried to sing, but I was yelling "yayayayayaya" over top of you. You haven't lost any volume, but you can't hear your good singing because of my "interfering" yelling. I know I didn't put that very well, but that's kind of what I think I hear from Scouts. And I really do hear the synth sound and maybe the tubas "knocking down" the sound from the trumpets. Someone smarter than me can probably tell you why, but that's my impression sitting in the seats. When I watch and listen to video of the DCI bugle days, my overall impression is a sound that is incredibly bright with an intense sharp quality. They could play louder too because there was less resistance to the airstream. Screamers were very common and almost expected. I totally agree with you that the corps today are much symphonic in quality of sound. (neither better nor worse...... just different). I still hear some balance problems. They are getting more musical and balanced every time I hear them. The musicianship of the brass caption head make all the difference with these corps. The pit was way too loud for me earlier in the season. They've toned them down quite a bit. But I think I understand what you are saying without sitting and listening to them with you in person. I would guess their ears have to be tired and forgiving. I wonder who they get to listen with fresh ears to help them improve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madalumni Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Any rumor's for tonight's show? One week left, this would be the time to add something IMO! To quote Schultz: "I know NOTHINK!!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdcoast Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 To quote Schultz: "I know NOTHINK!!!" So that's... no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFZFAN Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 GO get 'em tonight Scouts! As much as I enjoy and respect both the Cavaliers and the Boston Crusaders - Here's hoping they end up back in your rear view mirror again! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotorCityMusician Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 https://madisonscouts.box.com/s/8d1d5adb1bb3ac8aa12f Madison Scouts Here is Podcast #2 for the Scouts 2012 production of Reframed. Get additional insight from Robert W. Smith as he describes the score and arrangement objectives behind this year's show. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 When I watch and listen to video of the DCI bugle days, my overall impression is a sound that is incredibly bright with an intense sharp quality. They could play louder too because there was less resistance to the airstream. Screamers were very common and almost expected. I totally agree with you that the corps today are much symphonic in quality of sound. (neither better nor worse...... just different). I still hear some balance problems. They are getting more musical and balanced every time I hear them. The musicianship of the brass caption head make all the difference with these corps. The pit was way too loud for me earlier in the season. They've toned them down quite a bit. But I think I understand what you are saying without sitting and listening to them with you in person. I would guess their ears have to be tired and forgiving. I wonder who they get to listen with fresh ears to help them improve? In that case, the next time you are in West Virginia for Drums Across the Tri-State, give me a call, and I'd be happy to sit with you, like Mr. Truman from this very DCP forum did this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magbo Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 https://madisonscout...adb1bb3ac8aa12f Madison Scouts Here is Podcast #2 for the Scouts 2012 production of Reframed. Get additional insight from Robert W. Smith as he describes the score and arrangement objectives behind this year's show. Enjoy! The Scouts play complicated music from Pictures at an Exhibition with 5/4 time signatures and difficult syncopations. And the Cadets play Jingle Bells! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdcoast Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFZFAN Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Man that 7 to 9 race is close! I sure hope the Scouts can make a good push this week. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass5 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Page 4 is just wrong. GO SCOUTS!!! Max out these rehearsal days and kick some arse this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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