randomnoise Posted April 5, 2002 Share Posted April 5, 2002 I am in the middle of finishing up the Renegades' book for 2002, and I want to feature our incredible Contra players. So, who is the standard? What are the hardest Contra Parts ever? What is the Coolest Contra feature ever? Like I told the guys at rehearsal, I think the hardest Contra part ever written was the whole note 'G' at the beginning of Russian Xmas Music that we played in SCV '87. And BD has always had some killer Contra-butions. What do you all think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMichael1230 Posted April 5, 2002 Share Posted April 5, 2002 Chris, as youstated already, BD has always had some awesome Contra parts, the 89 opener, 91 second number, 86 OTL.....etc, etc,etc Some say 86 Star of Indiana...., I also think 82/83 Spirit of Atlanta had some decent contra offerings. Thats just off the top of my head as a listener/fan. Geoffrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cainan Posted April 5, 2002 Share Posted April 5, 2002 Check out the contra rif in 89 Freelancers coming out of the drum break. Wouldnt say it is the "toughest ever", but it was still pretty ########!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerFred Posted April 6, 2002 Share Posted April 6, 2002 Always thought that besides the above mentioned shows that 1988 Madison Scouts and 1989 Star of Indiana had some interesting parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWContra Posted April 6, 2002 Share Posted April 6, 2002 Well, I can't say it's the hardest ever...or coolest...but the contra book on Esprit de Corps is kicking my butt. I also really like some of the riffs in Madison's 97 show...pretty cool stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosthumbleone Posted April 8, 2002 Share Posted April 8, 2002 Cool and hard (and loud) contra parts? 2 corps immediately come to mind...both piston/rotor: 75 Muchachos...Opener (Marianne?) 79/80 Spirit of Atlanta...Nuttville and Sweet Georgia Brown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaringbrass Posted April 8, 2002 Share Posted April 8, 2002 ITs not playing, but at the end of BD' 99 the contras are at the front sideline and start jazz running, it just sends chills up my back everytime I see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlooooContra Posted April 9, 2002 Share Posted April 9, 2002 The 99 BD contra line was definitely awesome. 01 SCV line really impressed me as well. As for tough licks, check out 02 Bluecoats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeromeyBush Posted April 9, 2002 Share Posted April 9, 2002 1974 Purple Lancers.Nice contra soli in exit.Also.Cliff White's solo in Open Wide 1980 27th Lancers.Definately Spirit playing Nuttville,and Star with 18 playing Close Encounters J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeromeyBush Posted April 9, 2002 Share Posted April 9, 2002 1974 Purple Lancers.Nice contra soli in exit.Also.Cliff White's solo in Open Wide 1980 27th Lancers.Definately Spirit playing Nuttville,and Star with 18 playing Close EncountersJ Oops ,almost forgot Bridgemen 1980 In the Stone. CBA weah. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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