hsreed Posted June 28, 2002 Share Posted June 28, 2002 I read BD has new trumpets. Since the switch to Bb they really haven't sounded powerful, rather weak and thin on high notes. I don't think it was the players either. Just wondering if someone can comment on the sound of the trumpet section and if the new horns bring back the powerful sound. Listen to BD 82 (OK-through 97 or so) to hear the powerful BD sop sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BennyASU Posted June 28, 2002 Share Posted June 28, 2002 i thought they sounded pretty goo in 00, especially during Taxi Driver. But i would agree about the 01 hornline. These Downey designed horns havent sounded the greatest so far...id say the Cadets off-the-shelf Yamahas have been much better even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleHighEZ Posted June 28, 2002 Share Posted June 28, 2002 Listen to BD 82 (OK-through 97 or so) to hear the powerful BD sop sound. BD had that "powerful sop sound " long before '82 my friend. ^0^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaringbrass Posted June 28, 2002 Share Posted June 28, 2002 I think thay have a pretty #####in sop sound this year, good sound throught the whole line. The upper leads are just monsters as well, it makes me jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevingamin Posted June 28, 2002 Share Posted June 28, 2002 To be perfectly honest, I have not enjoyed BD's upper brass sound since they made the switch to multi-key. The real problem is when they do a high-demand drill move. That's when the sops/trumpets practically disappear off the map and, when you do hear them, they sound out of tune, thin, and strident. The only time I've really liked the sound of the brass line is on the State of the Art II CD, but that's when they're standing still in an arc formation, with the microphones close to the horns, so they'd BETTER sound good then! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bariphonium Posted June 28, 2002 Share Posted June 28, 2002 BD had that "powerful sop sound " long before '82 my friend. ^0^ You tell 'em Larrie! I will never forget the sounds of that upper brass line in 79-81. It was magic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaringbrass Posted June 28, 2002 Share Posted June 28, 2002 Yeah and its hard to believe that, that amazing sound came out of those inferior horns. Amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsreed Posted June 30, 2002 Author Share Posted June 30, 2002 BD had that "powerful sop sound " long before '82 my friend. I should have said since day 1 - my mistake. I just wanted a reference point and 82 BD was the very first drum corps show I heard. I look forward to your LA shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMichael1230 Posted June 30, 2002 Share Posted June 30, 2002 This year the Sops are very commanding...the sound is pronounced and quite loud...even when moving. I would say alot more punctuated than last year with no loss of quality or volume when on the "run" ~G~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaringbrass Posted July 7, 2002 Share Posted July 7, 2002 I agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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