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Post by marimba11 on Oct 28, 2021 8:09:56 GMT -6
I would be OK with never hearing another live vocalist in a marching band or drum corps show, neither singers nor narrators. I can count on one hand the number of times I felt live vocals truly added something special to a show. That's not at all a comment on the talent of the vocalists we've seen, because there have been a TON of talented vocalists in the marching arts over the years. There are just so many factors working against singers in this activity, including terrible acoustics and balance, equipment quality and malfunctions (tons of times we're getting terrible quality mics/amplification, for instance), and don't even get me started on having to hear performers catching their breath to sing/speak because of poor planning. It will very, very rarely sound "good" on the field no matter how talented your singer happens to be. I swear this isn't a Boomer/anti-electronics hot take, even though it probably sounds like it. In fact, give me those vocals and narration in all their pre-recorded glory instead. Yes, I mean that ... how's that for an unpopular opinion? Yup, the realities of making singing work well are probably not worth the effort most times
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Post by supersound on Oct 28, 2021 18:19:48 GMT -6
My favorite vocalist ever was L.D. Bell in 2007. Great stuff.
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Post by drummerboy on Oct 28, 2021 18:45:52 GMT -6
My favorite was Castle's 2016 Siren's Song as the singing was part of the thread of the show as a "siren" that played a lot with the flute/pic counterpart answering back.
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Post by LeanderMomma on Oct 28, 2021 19:02:16 GMT -6
My favorite was Castle's 2016 Siren's Song as the singing was part of the thread of the show as a "siren" that played a lot with the flute/pic counterpart answering back. Sophie was fantastic.
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Post by sethb811 on Oct 28, 2021 19:29:04 GMT -6
I can't talk about Sophie without tearing up. Such a great performance and such a tragic loss!
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Post by N.E. Brigand on Oct 28, 2021 20:30:51 GMT -6
"Sorry No Vocal Amen Due to 1 Pt. Penalty!!!"
(A sign from the Cadets' 1979 show.)
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Post by nomorehoney on Oct 28, 2021 21:14:54 GMT -6
I think it's fine. It's not always good, but there have been plenty of shows where it has added to the overall effect. PCEP 2010!
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Post by marimba11 on Oct 28, 2021 21:44:15 GMT -6
I can't talk about Sophie without tearing up. Such a great performance and such a tragic loss! I know… I can’t even fathom that this happened
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Post by marimba11 on Oct 28, 2021 21:45:16 GMT -6
My favorite vocalist ever was L.D. Bell in 2007. Great stuff. Twas!
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Post by LeanderMomma on Oct 29, 2021 0:21:24 GMT -6
I can't talk about Sophie without tearing up. Such a great performance and such a tragic loss! Same! I feel so blessed to have been in Lucas Oil that weekend. I’ll never forget her!
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Post by marimba11 on Nov 2, 2021 20:07:53 GMT -6
I really like Flower Mound’s singing this yr! It’s very in the background but seems to compliment the music well. DB’s is nice too. I like the choirs vs. individuals more
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