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Post by ohbandie48 on Nov 6, 2021 20:27:00 GMT -6
I love hard Dan is trying to time the opening hit with the announcement The opening announcement starts 45 seconds before the designated performance time and is timed to use exactly those 45 seconds. It is the bands that are timing the opening hit for the exact right moment, not the announcer. Oh interesting, I never knew that. I just heard him pause for a good few seconds before continuing on with the announcement, so I thought he was trying to time it right  |
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Post by lostchoirguy on Nov 6, 2021 20:28:24 GMT -6
The more I think about that run by the woodlands, the more it reminds me of the energy and excitement during VR's Lost and Found surprise run to win state. They had the crowd in their hands.
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Post by mk72 on Nov 6, 2021 20:28:42 GMT -6
That Cell Block Tango was PERFECT. Whoever came up with this show is a genius. I’m not certain on a medal at Nats but to say this show will be a fan favorite is an understatement. So much fun! I take it back if this doesn’t medal I will be so sad I want this to medal SO badly. Any other year it easily would🥲🥲🥲 |
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Post by Jake W. on Nov 6, 2021 20:30:59 GMT -6
The more I think about that run by the woodlands, the more it reminds me of the energy and excitement during VR's Lost and Found surprise run to win state. They had the crowd in their hands. Absolutely. One of those magical performances!! |
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Post by srv1084 on Nov 6, 2021 20:32:10 GMT -6
The opening announcement starts 45 seconds before the designated performance time and is timed to use exactly those 45 seconds. It is the bands that are timing the opening hit for the exact right moment, not the announcer. Oh interesting, I never knew that. I just heard him pause for a good few seconds before continuing on with the announcement, so I thought he was trying to time it right He definitely did for Cedar Park, but I think it's just because he realized he was a bit early on the 45 second count. Regardless of what the band does he is supposed to end before the minute strikes, and if he hadn't paused in the middle of Cedar Park's name, he was going to be a couple seconds early. |
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Post by ilikeguard on Nov 6, 2021 20:32:29 GMT -6
Oh these uniforms are so cool! I love the use of color! The hot pink rifles are so fun.
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Post by mk72 on Nov 6, 2021 20:32:33 GMT -6
Marcus’ sound reminds me of a sort of midway point between Carmel’s symphonic sound and a typical Texas sound. They sound absolutely incredible!
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Post by srv1084 on Nov 6, 2021 20:33:17 GMT -6
I'm so bummed I missed The Woodlands' show (had to cut over to FloMarching to see my alma mater perform), especially after reading these comments. They were a complete joy to watch in prelims, and sounds like they turned it out even more in finals. After prelims I saw them easily challenging for a medal here if they could tighten things up.
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Post by ilikeguard on Nov 6, 2021 20:35:00 GMT -6
Putting the prop movers in uniforms that match the prop is kind of a genius move. I don’t think think I’ve seen a group do that before!
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Post by marimba11 on Nov 6, 2021 20:38:15 GMT -6
I'm so bummed I missed The Woodlands' show (had to cut over to FloMarching to see my alma mater perform), especially after reading these comments. They were a complete joy to watch in prelims, and sounds like they turned it out even more in finals. After prelims I saw them easily challenging for a medal here if they could tighten things up. Marcus was amazing... but I am still thinking about the woodlands |
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Post by principalagent on Nov 6, 2021 20:39:01 GMT -6
Imagine seeing Marcus and thinking that doesn’t get three runs in Lucas Oil. Truly couldn’t be me.
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Post by mk72 on Nov 6, 2021 20:39:04 GMT -6
Yes, the soloists can double tongue. Yes, they can do other crazy technical things. For me, I’m just utterly astounded by their beautiful tones and their INCREDIBLE control of their pitch and tone. Anyone can master fast technical passages, but those skills are truly more difficult.
Also, the entire brass’ tone in general is absolutely beautiful. A gorgeous balance of orchestral and marching band brass tones. Also, they’ll certainly do well in vis GE. I got chills several times watching this show. Can’t wait to see them live next week!!!
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Post by ilikeguard on Nov 6, 2021 20:39:25 GMT -6
I'm so bummed I missed The Woodlands' show (had to cut over to FloMarching to see my alma mater perform), especially after reading these comments. They were a complete joy to watch in prelims, and sounds like they turned it out even more in finals. After prelims I saw them easily challenging for a medal here if they could tighten things up. Marcus was amazing... but I am still thinking about the woodlands I would pity a drum corps if they had to follow that performance |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2021 20:39:32 GMT -6
I can't believe those two Marcus soloists aren't playing actual French horns. Their tones are GORGEOUS!
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Post by marchingmaniac on Nov 6, 2021 20:39:47 GMT -6
Marcus is the epitome of cleanliness. The precision and clarity with which they hit every note and every set in the drill was outstanding. They sound like a moving concert band. This was classic Marcus at its best.
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Post by es203 on Nov 6, 2021 20:40:14 GMT -6
These two mellophone players are unreal. They both have absolutely beautiful tone quality, so much so that I thought they were on French horns. Their intonation is flawless, and that moment at the end of the ballad... wow.
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Post by ilikeguard on Nov 6, 2021 20:40:55 GMT -6
I am ready to move to Texas NOW if it means getting to see more of this.
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Post by trombonium on Nov 6, 2021 20:41:11 GMT -6
Kinda disappointed Marcus never played the Tetris theme smh.
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Post by ilikeguard on Nov 6, 2021 20:41:39 GMT -6
Kinda disappointed Marcus never played the Tetris theme smh. Hahaha my first thought when I saw those props! |
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Post by trumpette123 on Nov 6, 2021 20:42:03 GMT -6
And to think.. that probably be a top half show at Grand Nationals.
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Post by Jake W. on Nov 6, 2021 20:42:12 GMT -6
I'm so bummed I missed The Woodlands' show (had to cut over to FloMarching to see my alma mater perform), especially after reading these comments. They were a complete joy to watch in prelims, and sounds like they turned it out even more in finals. After prelims I saw them easily challenging for a medal here if they could tighten things up. Marcus was amazing... but I am still thinking about the woodlands SAME!! But really, Marcus held their own very well following such a high energy show. I still don't understand how those mello soloists can sound so rich. I know I said this about Vista, but on the Multicam, Marcus's attention to body carry and feet from member to member is mind-blowing. Talk about getting every single performer on board with accomplishing the basics to impeccable levels. Not the most exciting show, but Marcus was no slouch with that performance and absolutely looks to be holding their own in the back half of Finals. Absolute perfection in so many facets. |
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Post by lostchoirguy on Nov 6, 2021 20:42:36 GMT -6
As great as the first 7 performances were, you can tell we've made it into the top half. Marcus plays so beautifully. And the song they play in the ballad has deep personal meaning for me so I love it even more.
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Post by srv1084 on Nov 6, 2021 20:42:57 GMT -6
Do NOT read into this comment negatively (please), but Marcus is like the perfect palate cleanser.
Imagine being at a steakhouse and having some incredible steak and thinking "that was perfect, I couldn't imagine having anything else after that" and then out comes this 40-year aged Port wine that is one of the greatest things you've ever tasted. That's Marcus for me.
Never mind me. Just old guy things...
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Post by marimba11 on Nov 6, 2021 20:43:23 GMT -6
Kinda disappointed Marcus never played the Tetris theme smh. The furthest Marcus goes from classical literature is movie scores... it seems anyway |
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Post by srv1084 on Nov 6, 2021 20:43:41 GMT -6
I can't believe those two Marcus soloists aren't playing actual French horns. Their tones are GORGEOUS! +1 for mellophones over french horns in marching band! Their tones and projection were both phenomenal! |
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Post by es203 on Nov 6, 2021 20:44:02 GMT -6
Yes, the soloists can double tongue. Yes, they can do other crazy technical things. For me, I’m just utterly astounded by their beautiful tones and their INCREDIBLE control of their pitch and tone. Anyone can master fast technical passages, but those skills are truly more difficult. Also, the entire brass’ tone in general is absolutely beautiful. A gorgeous balance of orchestral and marching band brass tones. Also, they’ll certainly do well in vis GE. I got chills several times watching this show. Can’t wait to see them live next week!!! They sounded like one player. If there wasn’t a video showing that it was actually two players, no one would be able to tell the difference. |
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Post by Jake W. on Nov 6, 2021 20:44:13 GMT -6
Imagine seeing Marcus and thinking that doesn’t get three runs in Lucas Oil. Truly couldn’t be me. Who on earth could POSSIBLY be thinking that?! Marcus's sound on the field is what every band in the nation should strive to replicate! |
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Post by ilikeguard on Nov 6, 2021 20:44:23 GMT -6
Well now every time I see strips of tarp on the field I’m gonna think of Blue Springs 2018…
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Post by principalagent on Nov 6, 2021 20:44:58 GMT -6
Do NOT read into this comment negatively (please), but Marcus is like the perfect palate cleanser. Imagine being at a steakhouse and having some incredible steak and thinking "that was perfect, I couldn't imagine having anything else after that" and then out comes this 40-year aged Port wine that is one of the greatest things you've ever tasted. Never mind me. Just old guy things... I’ve been a big ice wine guy for the last year. Marcus is perfectly harvested after a long period of hardy growth. |
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Post by warehouse314 on Nov 6, 2021 20:45:30 GMT -6
Do NOT read into this comment negatively (please), but Marcus is like the perfect palate cleanser. Imagine being at a steakhouse and having some incredible steak and thinking "that was perfect, I couldn't imagine having anything else after that" and then out comes this 40-year aged Port wine that is one of the greatest things you've ever tasted. Never mind me. Just old guy things... I can relate to old guy things... 😄 |
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