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Post by crunchycookie3 on Nov 16, 2024 8:44:11 GMT -6
O’Fallon with audio issues throughout the second half and at the end. Not going to cut it with the level of competition today. someone’s a ray of sunshine  I thought they were great and I’ve seen many groups have technical issues in semis and still get a finals slot. We’ll see! |
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Post by srv1084 on Nov 16, 2024 8:44:31 GMT -6
You can feel MGH's passion as an educator by watching her sideline reactions. There's a lot to be proud of here. Allohak said it best when he mentioned a finalist aura. They carry themselves so professionally throughout the entire production. I don't think the audio issues will play any major factor here. |
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Post by croden on Nov 16, 2024 8:44:31 GMT -6
Hot take - you have to be Carmel-level clean to run a show that safe and make it to the finals. lol “safe.” That is the one thing Bridgeland’s show is not. Maybe in the modern era of choreography and park n bark heavy shows, thinking has become warped. You think a more traditional style show focused on marching while playing, marching at very high speeds in complex and symmetric geometric forms stretching from 5 yard line to 5 yard line for 90% of the show leaving you wide open for tears is …safe? I’ll eat crow if Bridgeland doesn’t make finals tonight. They’re all my kiddos and they had a brilliant run of a technically demanding show. Amen. The show may not have been dripping in props and fabric like some of the other contenders but these kids marched and played really, really well. It’s a tough competition so who knows where they’ll end up but that was by no means a safe show. Incredibly exposed, especially at key moments in the end of the opener and closer |
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Post by clarinet75o1 on Nov 16, 2024 8:46:02 GMT -6
O’Fallon with audio issues throughout the second half and at the end. Not going to cut it with the level of competition today. They are kids who just performed their hearts out in semi-finals😀 |
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Post by srv1084 on Nov 16, 2024 8:46:38 GMT -6
That newly minted AF world class guard just gave us such an incredible introduction! Those members nailed it.
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Post by srv1084 on Nov 16, 2024 8:47:41 GMT -6
Did anyone else's screen just go completely blank, or is my PC having a moment?
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Post by cybrunette on Nov 16, 2024 8:49:17 GMT -6
Did anyone else's screen just go completely blank, or is my PC having a moment? It’s working on my end |
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Post by bongoboy on Nov 16, 2024 8:49:28 GMT -6
Hot take - you have to be Carmel-level clean to run a show that safe and make it to the finals. lol “safe.” That is the one thing Bridgeland’s show is not. Maybe in the modern era of choreography and park n bark heavy shows, thinking has become warped. You think a more traditional style show focused on marching while playing, marching at very high speeds in complex and symmetric geometric forms stretching from 5 yard line to 5 yard line for 90% of the show leaving you wide open for tears is …safe? I’ll eat crow if Bridgeland doesn’t make finals tonight. They’re all my kiddos and they had a brilliant run of a technically demanding show. Believe me when I say this in love - this has been a fight for decades with BOA. The reason ABC have consistently been top contenders is because they learned what wins. This is art at the end of the day and comes with a subjective aspect. I wish your band the best but we are all band nerds on here who have seen what makes and it doesn’t make it. We’re not the judges who decide. But yes park and bark works. They want music complexity and sometimes value it more than technical marching difficulty. And yes they want choreography. That’s what wins these days. |
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Post by srv1084 on Nov 16, 2024 8:52:19 GMT -6
Did anyone else's screen just go completely blank, or is my PC having a moment? It’s working on my end Aw, crap. I had the anti-Box 5 pitchfork ready to go just to find out my second monitor might have just died. You win this time, Box5! |
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Post by bongoboy on Nov 16, 2024 8:53:23 GMT -6
Did anyone else's screen just go completely blank, or is my PC having a moment? You sure you’re not watching the Tyson /Paul fight by mistake ? |
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Post by mtnxdrew on Nov 16, 2024 8:53:36 GMT -6
See you tonight (Hopefully) American Fork! No 13th please.
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Post by crowncrawler on Nov 16, 2024 8:53:49 GMT -6
I think American Fork just punched their ticket to finals.
Given their snub in 2022, I sure hope I'm right.
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Post by pitplayer19 on Nov 16, 2024 8:53:58 GMT -6
AMERICAN FORKKKKKKKK
You’ve made us all proud!
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Post by masonmoments on Nov 16, 2024 8:54:18 GMT -6
Absolutely great show AFHS! Loved watching the fun the front ensemble had throughout the show. Really nice show that warmed up the crowd this morning. Awesome!
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Post by TeamIndiana on Nov 16, 2024 8:54:55 GMT -6
I’m torn on the AF show. It has finalist written all over and I personally LOVED it, I’m just not sure that performance wise it’s at the same level as some of the other bubble bands? Hopefully I’m wrong because I really enjoyed it.
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Post by wilburf on Nov 16, 2024 8:56:05 GMT -6
AMERICAN FORK!!!! YES YES YES!! Wow! 🤩 simply spectacular across the board!
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Post by bkbobb on Nov 16, 2024 8:56:37 GMT -6
Superb Job American Fork!
*and THAT GUARD!
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Post by cybrunette on Nov 16, 2024 8:56:49 GMT -6
What a great run AF! Definitely praying y'all make the cut!
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Post by srv1084 on Nov 16, 2024 8:57:07 GMT -6
My monitor glitched out halfway through AF's show, so I unfortunately only got to watch the first half (watched prelims, thankfully), but what I heard was excellent throughout. No sense from my end of whether they'll make finals, but I'm really pulling for them. That's a big stage worthy show.
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Post by Jake W. on Nov 16, 2024 8:57:37 GMT -6
What a passionate performance, American Fork!!!! Does it make it tonight? I sure hope so, but too close to call as of now. They sure put everything into that performance.
I have to say on the second read that I wish they had brought a better-constructed show to GN. They are wonderful, I just don't know if the architecture of the show is Finalist-level, but that group breathes life into like there's no tomorrow. Makes me wonder how well they can do pairing their passionate groups with a tighter design. If they make Finals, and I think they made a really strong case to do so, I will be beyond thrilled for this hard-working group. If they don't, I would like to see them try again with a stronger design that really allows them to shine and excel forward.
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Post by hereforthesax on Nov 16, 2024 8:57:53 GMT -6
Where are the American Fork block of seats tonight? Want to see if I need to change my seats.
Their fans are enthusiastic! They like to talk a lot during other performances as well and I just want to make sure I can hear the show!
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Post by coleeich on Nov 16, 2024 8:59:04 GMT -6
That American Fork show is so dang enjoyable!! No matter the result, that was a performance to be proud of. Great job!
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Post by yahkyda on Nov 16, 2024 9:00:26 GMT -6
AF was wonderful. Performed their hearts out just like everyone else. I think they are in!
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Post by theangrybavarian on Nov 16, 2024 9:00:54 GMT -6
On a slightly off-topic note, no Chuck Henson this year?
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Post by Jake W. on Nov 16, 2024 9:03:36 GMT -6
On a slightly off-topic note, no Chuck Henson this year? I feel like post-Covid he's just been announcing for Finals. Could be misremembering but Dan Potter etc seem to do the bulk of the weekend. |
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Post by dbalash on Nov 16, 2024 9:04:34 GMT -6
On a slightly off-topic note, no Chuck Henson this year? He had some health issues (detached retina) several times. He’s not announcing at all, which is the first time since (I think) the Silverdome era of Nationals. |
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Post by TeamIndiana on Nov 16, 2024 9:04:58 GMT -6
On a slightly off-topic note, no Chuck Henson this year? I feel like post-Covid he's just been announcing for Finals. Could be misremembering but Dan Potter etc seem to do the bulk of the weekend. He announced earlier this season he would not be announcing at Grand Nationals this year sadly 😕 |
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Post by cybrunette on Nov 16, 2024 9:05:00 GMT -6
On a slightly off-topic note, no Chuck Henson this year? If I’m not mistaken, he had some medical issues he was taking care of & took the season off |
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Post by Allohak on Nov 16, 2024 9:06:14 GMT -6
On a slightly off-topic note, no Chuck Henson this year? no he is focusing on his health |
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Post by yahkyda on Nov 16, 2024 9:06:36 GMT -6
Prosper’s ballad was chefs kiss! Love it. Clean snare feature. Getting better and better farther into the show.
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I thought they were great and I’ve seen many groups have technical issues in semis and still get a finals slot. We’ll see!
