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Post by srv1084 on Nov 13, 2021 8:23:48 GMT -6
Great morning so far! Rockford leading the first block for me, with a tight grouping of Jenison, Morton, PCEP, and Cleveland behind them.
Rockford sounds really great and I love how consistently they've been performing in semis the past few years. It's only a matter of time for them. Jenison's designs the past two years have been quite enjoyable. Really loving the landscapes they've been creating both musically and visually.
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Post by Marching Observer on Nov 13, 2021 8:28:31 GMT -6
After our first block today, here are my current rankings. Cause clearly I was so hot at doing it for prelims. But hey, we are all just having fun here right? 1 Jenison 2 Rockford 3 Cleveland 4 Morton 5 PCEP 6 Bourbon County 7 Signal Mountain 8 Archbishop Alter
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Post by ps0010 on Nov 13, 2021 8:41:04 GMT -6
Finally up and ready to watch the next set of bands.
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Post by keshafan on Nov 13, 2021 8:49:49 GMT -6
Wando sounds as beautiful as ever.
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Post by bandalum on Nov 13, 2021 8:52:54 GMT -6
G———n Wando! If this is considered bubble outside of finals, I can’t imagine what the rest of the day holds. I LOVE this show.
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Post by ohbandfan on Nov 13, 2021 8:53:52 GMT -6
Wando setting the bar pretty high here. I feel like we could see them place anywhere from 10th-15th though. Strong music performance but there were some moments that were a tad shaky. Hoping we get to see them again
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Post by keshafan on Nov 13, 2021 8:55:13 GMT -6
Musically, Wando sounded so good. Beautiful brass sound, nice full woodwind sound on some very tough sections. A little bit of visual dirt, but great design overall. Hopefully early performance time doesn't negatively affect them because I'd love for them to be top 12 today.
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Post by 70sguardchick on Nov 13, 2021 8:55:29 GMT -6
Love Wando’s show! This is my first time seeing them this year, and I could watch that again and again. I love the shows with a bit of a spooky twist.
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Post by WILKINSON on Nov 13, 2021 8:55:55 GMT -6
Super high energy from Wando! You can REALLY tell that those Wando kids want to be in finals. Performance energy alone might catapult them there. Not the greatest slot for a bubble band but it can also be a good thing. Set the bar for the rest of the bubble.
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Post by bandfannate on Nov 13, 2021 8:56:15 GMT -6
Wando made a great case for finals with that run. First time seeing them and I really enjoyed it. There were some great characteristic sounds coming from the brass throughout. The battle for those last 2/3 finals spots is going to be intense.
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Post by It's Just Band on Nov 13, 2021 9:04:27 GMT -6
Anyone know why there’s someone moving around the front sideline conducting during Blue Springs?
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Post by bandalum on Nov 13, 2021 9:05:27 GMT -6
Omg blue springs, love theme from Romeo and Juliet is one of my absolute favorite pieces of music how did you know!
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Post by Shroom on Nov 13, 2021 9:06:37 GMT -6
This has to be the best year ever for show design, I don't think that there is a single semis band whose show I don't like.
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Post by keshafan on Nov 13, 2021 9:07:44 GMT -6
If anyone is there live and sees this, I'd love to know how Blue Springs sounds live. Synth is making the box5 audio a little garbled.
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Post by bandalum on Nov 13, 2021 9:09:21 GMT -6
That was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen holy cow
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Post by marchingdaily1 on Nov 13, 2021 9:12:46 GMT -6
If anyone is there live and sees this, I'd love to know how Blue Springs sounds live. Synth is making the box5 audio a little garbled. In person, and didn’t notice anything with the synth where I’m sitting. Show sounded fantastic!
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Post by srv1084 on Nov 13, 2021 9:13:29 GMT -6
Two of the top 22 performances setting the bar HIGH off the bat. Really enjoying the Blue Springs visual designs the past couple of years. I love a band that isn't afraid of color (and we just got two in a row!).
Excited to see Franklin again today. Both they and Norwin finished top 9 in Panel 2 based on the way the top 22 block is split today, so needless to say they really ended the night with a bang yesterday.
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Post by hewhowaits on Nov 13, 2021 9:16:44 GMT -6
Anyone know why there’s someone moving around the front sideline conducting during Blue Springs? Directors are permitted to conduct from outside the performance area.
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Post by srv1084 on Nov 13, 2021 9:17:14 GMT -6
Franklin guard on fire early on! Guard nailed that opening segment and that ripple toss.
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Post by Marching Observer on Nov 13, 2021 9:22:34 GMT -6
Franklin's show is just so much fun. How else can you describe it? Lucille Ball would have loved this! Just puts a smile on your face!
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Post by keshafan on Nov 13, 2021 9:23:38 GMT -6
Franklin's show is such a pleasure to watch
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Post by srv1084 on Nov 13, 2021 9:24:54 GMT -6
I think we've all been REALLY underestimating Franklin this season. They came out here with something to prove today, and they delivered. Such a fun show without sacrificing an ounce of quality.
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Post by ps0010 on Nov 13, 2021 9:25:06 GMT -6
Loved Franklin’s show. Fun to watch. Great job!
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Post by WILKINSON on Nov 13, 2021 9:26:35 GMT -6
The Woodlands going right after Franklin. What are the odds. Different but almost entirely similar shows.
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Post by ohbandie48 on Nov 13, 2021 9:29:51 GMT -6
Maybe I'm just crazy, but I actually thought Franklin's show design was quite good in both music & visual GE, at least Finalist bubble tier. If they were much cleaner visually and sounded a bit more fined, I would've had them in Finals.
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Post by It's Just Band on Nov 13, 2021 9:32:13 GMT -6
Anyone know why there’s someone moving around the front sideline conducting during Blue Springs? Directors are permitted to conduct from outside the performance area. Thanks, didn’t know that was allowed!
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Post by keshafan on Nov 13, 2021 9:32:43 GMT -6
I sometimes wonder where judges even find faults.
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Post by es203 on Nov 13, 2021 9:37:40 GMT -6
This show, oh my gosh.
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Post by bandalum on Nov 13, 2021 9:38:45 GMT -6
Wow nothing but great things to say about both Franklin and Woodlands
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Post by keshafan on Nov 13, 2021 9:39:26 GMT -6
The Woodlands was just perfect. Definitely a medal contender.
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