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Top 5 Favorite Ballads of 2015


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EDIT: Didn't select five...and what I wrote was nothing but pure drivel.

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1. Blue Devils

2. Blue Knights

3. Bluecoats

4. Santa Clara Vanguard

5. Cadets

You have no idea how much it pains and shocks me not to have a Phantom Regiment ballad not in my top 5

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Bluecoats

SCV

Crossmen

Crown

Troopers

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In no particular order:

Troopers

Colts

Phantom Regiment

Blue Knoghts

Bluecoats

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1. Carolina Crown - The flugel soloist, the red fabric, and the amazing hornline make this ballad one that will be remembered for many years to come.

2. Blue Devils - Not as good as "La Strada," but a gorgeous and melodic arrangement nevertheless. And the little girl made the end of the piece much more powerful than without her.

3. Bluecoats - A genius depiction, both musically and visually, of "slow motion."

4. Cascades - Never knew that Soundgarden and Holst would mash up that well!

5. The Academy - Just a gorgeous arrangement of "Feed the Birds." The A Major chord at the climax gives me chills. And I love the ending with Mary on the chimney.

Honorable mentions (it was a great year for ballads):

- Cadets - Disliked the counting, but the visual book was just stunning.

- Madison Scouts - Beyond the creepy cutouts, the trombone solo and brass sonority was beautiful.

- Blue Stars - Great combination of "I Will Never Leave You" and "Send In The Clowns!"

- Crossmen - Brass feature at the climax. That is all. For the record, though, the things that looked like white pants were a bit creepy.

- Boston Crusaders/Colts - Tied due to their use of singing. Liked it, but didn't love it.

- Legends - Gonna show some Open Class love here. Their arrangement of "The Mountain" gave me chills.

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