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Post by hewhowaits on Nov 13, 2021 10:17:41 GMT -6
Was that Top Gun tarp and the post-show always in the show? I think this was the first time I've seen it. You are correct. It is new today.
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Post by srv1084 on Nov 13, 2021 10:22:38 GMT -6
I definitely heard those Conquest tags, Castle. You've got some Crusaders on staff!
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Post by cornet on Nov 13, 2021 10:24:50 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. Is this as opposed to the kids in other bands that have made the difficult decision to not want to be in finals:)
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Post by keshafan on Nov 13, 2021 10:25:20 GMT -6
Wow Castle. Great music design, uniforms look awesome and they really blew the roof off in their closer. I loved that show!
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Post by WILKINSON on Nov 13, 2021 10:27:58 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. Is this as opposed to the kids in other bands that have made the difficult decision to not want to be in finals:) I see how that could easily be misconstrued. But, no, that is not what I was trying to say.
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Post by das88 on Nov 13, 2021 10:28:18 GMT -6
Really proud of Castle!! Like prelims, not their best run but hope make finals. 🤞
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Post by WILKINSON on Nov 13, 2021 10:28:23 GMT -6
Come on, Round Rock! Here's your chance.
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Post by ohbandie48 on Nov 13, 2021 10:28:59 GMT -6
Castle plays extremely well and with a super powerful sound. For me, their design issues are almost identical with Wando, so I think it's going to come down to which band executed better.
It will be interesting to see how Round Rock is coming up...
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Post by neonfries on Nov 13, 2021 10:29:07 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. Is this as opposed to the kids in other bands that have made the difficult decision to not want to be in finals:) Comments like this make me crack up. Just people choosing to be offended out here :/
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Post by TXHillCountryBands on Nov 13, 2021 10:29:33 GMT -6
Wow Castle. Great music design, uniforms look awesome and they really blew the roof off in their closer. I loved that show! I loved the high risk brass music book they took to the field this year! An amazing year for this program. I’m a fan!
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Post by banddad2021 on Nov 13, 2021 10:32:35 GMT -6
Wow Castle. Great music design, uniforms look awesome and they really blew the roof off in their closer. I loved that show! I loved the high risk brass music book they took to the field this year! An amazing year for this program. I’m a fan! I've seen their show several times this year and, yep, super high energy and a great year for them.
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Post by It's Just Band on Nov 13, 2021 10:34:08 GMT -6
Wow Round Rock! Great opening hit!
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Post by keshafan on Nov 13, 2021 10:34:22 GMT -6
These bubble bands are making this impossible for the judges... Go Round Rock
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Post by neop on Nov 13, 2021 10:36:51 GMT -6
Not even sure how one could begin to decide on finalists this year.
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Post by srv1084 on Nov 13, 2021 10:39:15 GMT -6
I adore all the different ways Round Rock references Do You Hear the People Sing throughout the show. They've grown on me quite a bit as the season progressed!
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Post by keshafan on Nov 13, 2021 10:40:44 GMT -6
Round Rock shouldn't be counted out. It was a beautiful musical performance and pretty clean visually. They definitely have a shot at finals.
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Post by ohbandie48 on Nov 13, 2021 10:42:50 GMT -6
Round Rock's show is really not doing it for me, especially visually. I feel like the show never really develops until the second half, and honestly I think the props get in the way of doing potentially more interesting drill. I also don't really like how half the color guard is always staged in the far back of the field, sometimes behind props where they get blocked from view.
They are playing pretty well, and the music book is not bad, so maybe that will keep them in the bubble band conversation, but I see them more likely out then in.
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Post by BandHomer on Nov 13, 2021 10:45:23 GMT -6
It's just so much "AMAZING!!" from these kids. All of them. I'm having to take a step back and remind myself that this is actually happening and these bands made it through the unknowns of this season, the precautions, the travel, the competitions, the practices. Every one of them deserve these moments. Love seeing the crowd give standing ovations for ALL of the bands. Finals is going to be IN-SANE!!
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Post by TXHillCountryBands on Nov 13, 2021 10:45:24 GMT -6
Round Rock's show is really not doing it for me, especially visually. I feel like the show never really develops until the second half, and honestly I think the props get in the way of doing potentially more interesting drill. I also don't really like how half the color guard is always staged in the far back of the field, sometimes behind props where they get blocked from view. They are playing pretty well, and the music book is not bad, so maybe that will keep them in the bubble band conversation, but I see them more likely out then in. I agree.
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Post by bandalum on Nov 13, 2021 10:46:26 GMT -6
Wow CTJ bringing it already! Love this opening.
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Post by paddy on Nov 13, 2021 10:48:31 GMT -6
Is this as opposed to the kids in other bands that have made the difficult decision to not want to be in finals:) Comments like this make me crack up. Just people choosing to be offended out here :/ I don’t think he was offended, rather pointing out a cliche. You hear it all the time is sports as well. Cliches work because they are easy for people to remember and decipher, but they are trite and overused.
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Post by It's Just Band on Nov 13, 2021 10:48:44 GMT -6
Wow CTJ bringing it already! Love this opening. I think they’re the loudest group so far! At least on Box5
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Post by hewhowaits on Nov 13, 2021 10:50:58 GMT -6
Not even sure how one could begin to decide on finalists this year. A 6-way tie for 12th in semifinals?
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Post by mikekyu on Nov 13, 2021 10:59:02 GMT -6
That Round Rock show has really grown on me. That was their best run of the year. Congrats to the staff and students!
CTJ... Huge sounds, Ben Folds, stage diving, The Texas flag, and a whole lot of fun.
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Post by ohbandie48 on Nov 13, 2021 10:59:26 GMT -6
Not even sure how one could begin to decide on finalists this year. A 6-way tie for 12th in semifinals? Isn't there a rule now to allow both (or all six ) tied bands into Finals? I remember it was maybe Homestead and D-B a few years ago when this happened?
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Post by neonfries on Nov 13, 2021 11:00:36 GMT -6
Definitely could see that CTJ show medaling if not winning it all with a slightly better run in finals. Guess we could say that for just about 6 or so bands here tonight, but WOW what a performance!
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Post by Marching Observer on Nov 13, 2021 11:00:42 GMT -6
Just some quick thoughts.
How does Round Rock always seem to find that magic in Semi-Finals for Grand Nationals. That had to be their best run this season! Wow!
That was the most I've enjoyed CTJ all season too. Really good run. Top half of finals? Maybe.
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Post by verysaxy on Nov 13, 2021 11:01:34 GMT -6
Not even sure how one could begin to decide on finalists this year. A 6-way tie for 12th in semifinals? 18 bands in finals… imagine that retreat Speaking of retreat… do we know if it will be DMs only for finals tonight?
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Post by srv1084 on Nov 13, 2021 11:04:46 GMT -6
Vista Ridge cymbals make me happy.
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Post by cornet on Nov 13, 2021 11:05:23 GMT -6
Is this as opposed to the kids in other bands that have made the difficult decision to not want to be in finals:) Comments like this make me crack up. Just people choosing to be offended out here :/ You may want to research the smiley and what it means before coming on as a new user and assuming I was offended. I guess lack of sense of humor cracks me up, ironic though that may be
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