Kamarag Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Blue Knights show opening is really something. Brass book is very exposed, which is great when they nail it, and not great when they miss. And they do miss sometimes. Like it regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Land of Tim Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Man, takes BK a while to engage. I'm sure that's by design, but methinks it takes a bit too long. I agree...I have really enjoyed them this season, but it seemed to start a bit flat for me tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumpetcam Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 (edited) Ok, Cavies definitely back up and running. Great brass sound tonight, cleaner feet all around. (Non sequitur--commercial just came on at least twice as loud as live feed). So, it seems that Cavies hasn't let the brass completely open up yet, but who knows...that may just be from the audio feed!!! Still, it seems that there is room for them to grow. (Second non sequitur--doesn't it seem weird that we have commercials playing with the stadium announcer in the background? Can't focus on either one! what a waste!) Overall, I think that the Cavies show is improving and starting to click now that they are all back and healthy. What seems most important to me is that the guard are cleaning up. The guard, traditionally a strong point for the corps, in the full score season, has held them back quite a bit this year. Almost every show I've seen (all streaming or in the theater) have been full of drops, inconsistencies and not very clean unison work, esp on flags. Tonight, it seemed to click much better! So, kudos to the staff and kids there--keep it coming!!! Interesting to see if they are any closer to Blue Knights. I hope and think that they can pass BK by next weekend. JMHO. Perhaps following a week of the flu might have something to do with brass volume and energy. I think they got about 20 horns back in today for the first time. Try playing with the flu, it's not easy.. They really went for it at least, good show by them overall! Edited August 1, 2015 by trumpetcam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpjhooper Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 (edited) Good luck to all tonight. Edited August 1, 2015 by jpjhooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catan Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 So they changed him to a trombone? Still don't get why that solo isn't on mello, or horn. The range seems uncomfortably high for the baritone voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runner235 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Has that BK solo always been on a trombone, I could have sworn it was a marching euph > 4 valve euph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedJazz1900 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Moved to trombone.... Interesting. It was a concert euphonium last week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrownBariDad Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Has that BK solo always been on a trombone, I could have sworn it was a marching euph > 4 valve euph. Thank you! I was wondering was I asleep all the other times I saw this show -- didn't recall this being a trombone solo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamarag Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Blue Knights show is well designed and well performed, but it's not grabbing me like last year did, despite Because being one of my favorite songs ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Windish Posted August 1, 2015 Author Share Posted August 1, 2015 Absolutely beautiful brass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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