jjeffeory Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 (edited) From what I understand the electronics are all set up for the big stadiums (regionals/denver/Indy). Went to a few rehearsals and there was huge emphasis on making sure they were heard. This show is very complex electronically and would be very hard to continually adjust depending on the venue. Not ideal, but definitly understand the reasoning. It was amazing watching the process. They would run section after section trying different volumes. Very impressive. That's what I figured, but we were in San Antonio, which is one of those big venues. We were likely too close to the speakers though (row 3). It's just that their setup was much louder longer than any other corps that night; BD was second, but not ear drum shattering. I haven't heard anyone else complain on here, so there's that. Edited July 30, 2016 by jjeffeory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumManTx Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 They KILLED it tonight. HUGE crowd reaction. Some FANTASTIC changes too, they milked the ending a little more, and I think the best change I've seen to a show this year was clearing up the soundscape so we can hear the singing in the ballad more, so much clearer there now. Fantastic change. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirdValvesAreForWimps Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Just give me a couple of hours with their trumpet section.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlejaw Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share Posted July 31, 2016 Just give me a couple of hours with their trumpet section.... Would you rip off their third valves or tape them shut first? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirdValvesAreForWimps Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Would you rip off their third valves or tape them shut first? That's funny -- but I would do neither one of those things. The Cavaliers have some "pinchy" moments in the high brass and there are some breathing techniques which put more "core" in the sound. It's a lead trumpet thing we all learn eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlejaw Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share Posted July 31, 2016 That's funny -- but I would do neither one of those things. The Cavaliers have some "pinchy" moments in the high brass and there are some breathing techniques which put more "core" in the sound. It's a lead trumpet thing we all learn eventually. I played Tuba/Comtra and I don't think I could help those guys. They sound great! But yeah that's kind of the trumpet sound we've had for years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirdValvesAreForWimps Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 I played Tuba/Comtra and I don't think I could help those guys. They sound great! But yeah that's kind of the trumpet sound we've had for years. The Cavaliers' low brass is amazing in 2016; I couldn't agree more. As for the "pinchy" trumpet sound in the high register it comes down to three factors: (1) Compressing the air you take in, (2) equipment, and (3) the brass arrangement. Let's eliminate factor #2 as the brass instruments The Cavaliers use are fantastic. I think factors #1 and #3 are in play here. I know if I take a lot of air in, compress it, then let it out, I get a better sound in the high register than if I just take in a lot of air and let it out any way it wants to come out. The arrangement usually contributes, too, and I'm more of a fan of "split lead" parts where trumpets play in octaves to increase the resonance of the higher tones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cappybara Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 The Cavaliers' low brass is amazing in 2016; I couldn't agree more. As for the "pinchy" trumpet sound in the high register it comes down to three factors: (1) Compressing the air you take in, (2) equipment, and (3) the brass arrangement. Let's eliminate factor #2 as the brass instruments The Cavaliers use are fantastic. I think factors #1 and #3 are in play here. I know if I take a lot of air in, compress it, then let it out, I get a better sound in the high register than if I just take in a lot of air and let it out any way it wants to come out. The arrangement usually contributes, too, and I'm more of a fan of "split lead" parts where trumpets play in octaves to increase the resonance of the higher tones. The Cavies have always had a thin sound to their hornline due to their brass arrangements. I've never been a fan of that type of sound, but it works for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook'emCavies Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 I do agree on the issues of the trumpet section. I just hope they can clean this up soon.... I think this corps should be in the top 5 this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENBLUE Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 I'm really hoping the design staff has a few surprises for us in the next few weeks. While there have been few minor tweaks musically and visually the ending has been changed, there has not been much else. If the creative minds could come up with this show hopefully there's more in the works to take it over the top. I believe they have 5 full rehearsal days before Indy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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