brichtimp Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 They've pushed the ballad tempo way up. Much better feel now, gives it a lot of life. Good thing that those kids are in aerobic condition to handle what sounds like increased physical and chops demand....which was not exactly lacking before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Other Mike Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 They've pushed the ballad tempo way up. Much better feel now, gives it a lot of life. Point of Order: If you push a ballad's tempo "way UP" at what point is it no longer a ballad ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCHEZman Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 Point of Order: If you push a ballad's tempo "way UP" at what point is it no longer a ballad ? Didn't know we had a ballad. If it increases effect, you can call it whatever you want. They increased the tempos throughout the entire show. Really injects energy. Curious why they waited so long to do this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris ncsu Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Was Dancer in the Dark not a ballad, then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadet93 Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I'm here at the rehearsal. So far it is a LOT better. The ending is completely new. Yeah!! Features a haunting trumpet solo then the big scatter across the field to the big build to app spring. It gets pushed in the arc only about five yards off the front line, very in your face. New narration as well. The whole thing is a ton better. Watch out BD! Big scatter across the field? Like they already had? Sounds like the music isn't that different still Simple Gifts push? Are they pulling the infamous tarps out at the end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakman7 Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Was Dancer in the Dark not a ballad, then? GOOD POINT!! I loved that ballad. 2005 was such an awesome year for the Cadets. There was absolutely NOTHING boring about that show whatsoever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frachel Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Point of Order: If you push a ballad's tempo "way UP" at what point is it no longer a ballad ? Seems that ~86bpm is usually considered the high-end for a ballad tempo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Dixon Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Point of Order: If you push a ballad's tempo "way UP" at what point is it no longer a ballad ? it's still a ballad dude - probably just around 85 bpm - just not as sleepy as it was... a good thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Dixon Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Big scatter across the field? Like they already had? Sounds like the music isn't that different still Simple Gifts push? Are they pulling the infamous tarps out at the end? yes to all - I find the new ending MUCH more effective - add in the tempo changes and other music and timing changes plus a few new "impacts" and the show is definitely much more effective they've made some smart changes - I was pushing for "Drill" but honestly having now seen what they pulled together it fits and rounds out the show much better than some crazy rapid fire cadet ending Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Dixon Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Are the drums doing anything different or new in the changed ending? drums have several changes in the show plus 18 counts extra at the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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