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Post by LeanderMomma on Oct 16, 2021 19:23:35 GMT -6
I sure have been impressed with these guards from Mississippi today!
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Post by jcbandfan on Oct 16, 2021 19:25:21 GMT -6
DB must be a visual disaster if this is the best visual band in AAA. And that’s why I disagreed with it. Dobyns-Bennett is fine. You’ll see soon enough.
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Post by ebay on Oct 16, 2021 19:27:36 GMT -6
Great job Desota Central!
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Post by trumpette123 on Oct 16, 2021 19:38:41 GMT -6
Hardin Valley’s Guard was so good! Wasn’t surprised to hear their winterguard is a WGI Finalist.
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Post by LeanderMomma on Oct 16, 2021 19:48:21 GMT -6
Hardin Valley’s Guard was so good! Wasn’t surprised to hear their winterguard is a WGI Finalist. I am definitely seeing some fantastic guards tonight!!
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Post by verysaxy on Oct 16, 2021 19:51:07 GMT -6
Woah Lambert!! I wish they would make a Grand Nats appearance… Semis lock for sure!
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Post by LeanderMomma on Oct 16, 2021 19:54:45 GMT -6
Lambert HS looks great and has some really good musical moments as well. And another fantastic guard. Beautiful show. I love it.
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Post by MarchingBand4Life on Oct 16, 2021 19:54:53 GMT -6
Lambert's music execution was stunning. Caused me to look up from my phone 3x!! Need to put down my phone!
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Post by ohbandie48 on Oct 16, 2021 19:57:56 GMT -6
Wow Lambert was a very pleasant surprise for me. Great design and executed pretty well both musically and visually
Bottom half rankings for me: 7) Lambert 8) South Jones 9) Sparkman? (only half paid attention to their show, but I would think 9-10) 10) Desoto Central 11) Nation Ford 12) Hardin Valley Academy
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Post by ohbandie48 on Oct 16, 2021 20:00:38 GMT -6
Glad the choir part is now a pre-show... thought it really did not make sense the way it was performed in prelims
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Post by trumpette123 on Oct 16, 2021 20:00:49 GMT -6
First time seeing DB this year! Miss their old Uni’s! Excited for Appalachian Springs.
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Post by LeanderMomma on Oct 16, 2021 20:12:21 GMT -6
Here we go! Dobyns-Bennett.
Beautiful choir intro. Lovely body movement by the band. Music a bit messy in the first movement.
Definitely getting a Broken Arrow vibe.
I bet the end of that first movement is fantastic live in the stadium.
Ballad is pure Copland. And gorgeous swing flags.
Love the spinning pinwheel drill in the 3rd movement. Music still a bit messy but it will be great when they clean it up.
I think the problem is it’s all just too slow for my personal taste but it’s a good show. Just not convinced about it being GN finals worthy. They very well may convince me otherwise next month.
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Post by ohbandie48 on Oct 16, 2021 20:12:50 GMT -6
Still going to stick with my opinion and say DB definitely has their work cut out for them before GNs.
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Post by jcbandfan on Oct 16, 2021 20:13:07 GMT -6
Yet another emotional performance from DB. Truly something special to witness live. Cold caused slight attack and intonation issues, but in Lucas Oil that will be special. Definitely lots of room to clean and make a push for finals
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Post by verysaxy on Oct 16, 2021 20:15:12 GMT -6
Thoughts on DB:
Love the similarities to Avon 2019 in the closer & their flawless guard.
With that being said; the theme is so cool I just wish it had a little more punch. There is very little GE in the show imo, and I sorta understand why they lost visual in prelims. From the multi-cam, you can see every missed set change, guard mistake and wrong horn angle. My best guess is that their Ind. Vis. and MGE scores are what will put them in second (or even third) tonight.
All in all a great show but I don’t see them making finals at GN this year. Maybe in the 16-20 range
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Post by trumpette123 on Oct 16, 2021 20:15:33 GMT -6
Here we go! Dobyns-Bennett. Beautiful choir intro. Lovely body movement by the band. Music a bit messy in the first movement. Definitely getting a Broken Arrow vibe. I bet the end of that first movement is fantastic live in the stadium. Ballad is pure Copland. And gorgeous swing flags. Love the spinning pinwheel drill in the 3rd movement. Music still a bit messy but it will be great when they clean it up. I think the problem is it’s all just too slow for my personal taste but it’s a good show. Just not convinced about it being GN finals worthy. They very well may convince me otherwise next month. I totally think it’s finals worthy, seems to be such a GE Monster. I agree it is on the slower end. I am not surprised they lost the Visual caption, that being said, I think they early October things just get shoved on the field for fixing later. Excited to see a more polished version of that show in November.
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Post by mk72 on Oct 16, 2021 20:19:37 GMT -6
I think tonight will be a wake up call for DB...don't really see this making finals at all, but I know they have the ability to make it super clean. Very interested to see how it all plays out come Grand Nats.
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Post by TeamIndiana on Oct 16, 2021 20:23:18 GMT -6
After watching DB tonight I don’t see them making GN finals. It’s a beautiful show overall but in such a stacked year I don’t think this show will put them in.
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Post by LeanderMomma on Oct 16, 2021 20:26:52 GMT -6
Mill Creek is more my speed. They definitely grab your attention right away! The music is fast and furious at times but they’re handling it pretty well. They lose me a bit in the ballad but it’s ok because the guard gave me a great place to focus. The huge flower formation was nice too. Nice impact at the end as well. Good job Mill Creek!!
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Post by verysaxy on Oct 16, 2021 20:33:39 GMT -6
IS THAT A BLUE SAXOPHONE
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Post by jedimaster on Oct 16, 2021 20:39:38 GMT -6
I love how clean Harrison's sound and balance is. Really great show.
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Post by LeanderMomma on Oct 16, 2021 20:40:00 GMT -6
Ok Harrison I’m ready for you! Love the props and hot pink guard!
Nice first impact. Some great woodwind runs as well. Good job!
Definitely not as musically strong as DB but I like this show!
Pretty ballad. Trumpet has a difficult solo but they’re going for it. Kudos. Love the “LOVE” formation. ♥️
Ok the Heartbreaker section is great. You can tell they love performing this part.
Super cute show. It definitely has “heart.” 😘
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Post by jcbandfan on Oct 16, 2021 20:40:26 GMT -6
I’d still put DB over Harrison, but loved the show more with the backdrops
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Post by ohbandie48 on Oct 16, 2021 20:45:12 GMT -6
Harrison has a very nice ensemble sound. I feel like the GE is really lacking in this show, and something else I noticed is that their flags are always in the back of the field... like they aren't being utilized fully to maximize visual GE
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Post by ilikeguard on Oct 16, 2021 20:54:05 GMT -6
Pink is the color this year!
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Post by ohbandie48 on Oct 16, 2021 20:55:02 GMT -6
Well speaking of maximizing visual GE for color guard... Hernando's color guard was on fire and extremely effective usage of them!
There was a moment that I thought the winds got completely buried under the front ensemble; not sure if it's just on the webcast though.
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Post by LeanderMomma on Oct 16, 2021 20:55:04 GMT -6
Hernando is next. Another school I grew up near.
Gorgeous flute solo opening. Just beautiful. And the flag work as well. Lovely opening.
Ok for a smaller band they have a great big sound!
Those rifles, yes!!!! I can’t get enough of the great guard work I’ve seen today.
This band knows how to appear much bigger than they are. Great use of props, guard and formations. Everything (and everyone) is placed to make the biggest impact.
More great woodwind runs. I really feel like most BOA style bands have improved so much in general in the last decade.
Beautiful job Hernando Mississippi!
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Post by ohbandie48 on Oct 16, 2021 21:03:01 GMT -6
Yikes, weather must be really affecting intonation
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Post by LeanderMomma on Oct 16, 2021 21:09:44 GMT -6
I’m ready for you Wando! Pink is definitely the color of the day. It’s ok. I love pink. 💕
Great intro. I’m already hooked!
Go woodwinds YESSS.
This is a Texas sized show. And the sound as well. Come to San Antonio Wando!!!!!!!
Fabulous opener. Just wow. Now THIS I can see in GN finals.
Love the butterfly formation. Man this whole contest has been about renewal, love and happiness. I’ll take it.
Dang, this closer is so BRASStastic. It’ll be fantastic in another month. I can’t wait to see it in LOS!
That was such an exciting show!!!!
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Post by jcbandfan on Oct 16, 2021 21:11:00 GMT -6
Liked DB more, but Wando definitely has this one locked. Could see a caption going to someone else, but I have them winning visual and GE easily.
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