mosthumbleone Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 I'm pretty sure Jim Clark has a piece of that glass in the SOA archives in his basement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Clark Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Actually, it was plexiglass... much harder to break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabsbari79 Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 Loved Spirit's 79 & 80 horn line. I saw them 3 times in those 2 years and all I could say is WOW!!!!! Ear plugs wouldn't even work. I really loved that sound. I also had the pleasure of Jim Ott writing the Caballeros show in 1980 and the man was increditable with horn lines. RIP- Jim Ott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBrancheau Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 Isn't it amazing the lasting impression that Jim Ott continues to make on Drum Corps these 24 years after his death? Says alot about the man and his incredible talent. The same can be said for George Zingali...a master of guard and visual effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Clark Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelcityrabbit Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 (edited) I am pretty sure on this fact, Severville (sp) TN. was the 1st show that Spirit competed at after the accident that took one of the all-time greatest horn instructor. I don't remember if they had added "Georgia" yet to the opener, but I will never forget hearing them in prelims at Birmingham. A couple of buddies and I had snuck into the reserved for judges section in the upper deck of the stadium. All I can say is...... WOW ! ! ! ! ! ! Edited January 24, 2004 by steelcityrabbit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimisback Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 Actually, it was plexiglass... much harder to break. It was bullet proof too, Right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc oldtimer Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 The first time I heard them in a semi-circle I think some skin peeled from my face. How is THAT for loud?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brassguy Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 Spirit to this day was the loudest, most balanced, in tune hornline that I have ever heard. When they played Let It Be Me, the sonority that came out of that hornline was incredible. What a real treat if you ever got to sit in front of that corps for a music ensemble rehearsal when they just played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scv guy Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 Spirit to this day was the loudest, most balanced, in tune hornline that I have ever heard. When they played Let It Be Me, the sonority that came out of that hornline was incredible. What a real treat if you ever got to sit in front of that corps for a music ensemble rehearsal when they just played. We used to call their show, "the drive-in" drill. Put the horn line close to the crowd and blow their hair back! We played with Spirit and BD in a standstill in a tribute to Jim Ott at Precision West in '79. 200 horns--louder than anything you can imagine. Let It Be Me? One of the best! Big fan of Spirit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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