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Post by mtnxdrew on Sept 24, 2022 9:55:49 GMT -6
4 bands and then a break š¤·š¼. Homestead and RP next. Judges really appreciate a lunch break. The alternative would have been an earlier start with just two sets of performances and a longer lunch break. Fair enough, haha.
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Post by das88 on Sept 24, 2022 10:12:40 GMT -6
Go Homestead!!
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Post by mtnxdrew on Sept 24, 2022 10:14:50 GMT -6
Very excited to see them!
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Post by mtnxdrew on Sept 24, 2022 10:22:32 GMT -6
Wow Homestead!! That was fantastic!!
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Post by yayband914 on Sept 24, 2022 10:24:22 GMT -6
Wow Homestead!! That was fantastic!! It sounded/looked/felt pretty shaky at home. Methinks itās gonna be a tighter race for first than one might think!
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Post by ohbandie48 on Sept 24, 2022 10:26:23 GMT -6
Homestead was pretty good. I think I was expecting something a little more, but it also seemed like maybe some of their mics or electronics weren't working during the show. Wish I saw Rockford earlier so I could've gotten a better comparison, but I feel like the score gaps overall won't be too large at this contest.
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Post by mtnxdrew on Sept 24, 2022 10:26:24 GMT -6
Wow Homestead!! That was fantastic!! It sounded/looked/felt pretty shaky at home. Methinks itās gonna be a tighter race for first than one might think! I guess we will see!
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Post by mtnxdrew on Sept 24, 2022 10:28:41 GMT -6
Homestead was pretty good. I think I was expecting something a little more, but it also seemed like maybe some of their mics or electronics weren't working during the show. Wish I saw Rockford earlier so I could've gotten a better comparison, but I feel like the score gaps overall won't be too large at this contest. Rockford was strong. I donāt see a huge difference between them and Homestead. I would agree with the tighter scoring.
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Post by das88 on Sept 24, 2022 10:29:36 GMT -6
Unbelievable. Last year was riddled with electronic issues. Figure it out!!
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Post by bandalum15 on Sept 24, 2022 10:33:02 GMT -6
Unbelievable. Last year was riddled with electronic issues. Figure it out!! I have purchased the live stream for this evening. I am getting the idea that my friends' reports are closer to the truth regarding their trajectory. Unfortunate.
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Post by mtnxdrew on Sept 24, 2022 10:39:11 GMT -6
Nice job RP!
Bands so far IMO: Homestead Rockford RP Lake Central Dixie Heights Crestwood
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Post by ohbandie48 on Sept 24, 2022 10:39:20 GMT -6
Reeths-Puffer was solid and in much better shape than I remember them from last year.
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Post by mtnxdrew on Sept 24, 2022 10:41:57 GMT -6
Is it just me or is the stream freezing a lot?
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Post by Marching Observer on Sept 24, 2022 10:43:35 GMT -6
Confirmed that Homestead electronics were not working which unfortunately seems par for the course for them. Hoping that gets fixed for tonight. They do have their props with them but decided to not use them right now due to the amount of wind. They may come out tonight when the wind is expected to die down. Which is slightly ironic given their show theme LOL. I like what they've added so far but do believe that they can/will have a better run tonight.
Quick other thoughts. Rockford is good but certainly has some balance issues at times. Would like to see the guard a little more integrated throughout the show but enjoyed the story all the same. Reeths-Puffer is well on their way for an up-swing. That show is good AND fun! Lake Central is also on the upswing but perhaps at a slower pace. It felt as one of the more complete shows even though there is at least one other piece to do. The featured moments were well done but you could tell that it was progressively getting rougher as the show went on. Expected, but it'll get there.
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Post by TeamIndiana on Sept 24, 2022 10:43:43 GMT -6
Homestead was pretty good. I think I was expecting something a little more, but it also seemed like maybe some of their mics or electronics weren't working during the show. Wish I saw Rockford earlier so I could've gotten a better comparison, but I feel like the score gaps overall won't be too large at this contest. I am not there today so I canāt speak on this afternoonās performance, but I unfortunately wouldnāt be surprised if there was some type of electronics issues. Even with a new system this year they always seem to have some type of problem. From a pic on Facebook, it looks like they arenāt using the props today. Maybe too windy (which is funny considering the theme this year). You can see their halftime performance from last night on the schools YouTube stream from the football game if anyone is interested in seeing what they look like. Iāve seen them preform several times this season so Iāve seen what a good run looks like. Again, canāt comment on this afternoons performance, so Iāll keep my opinions about any bands today until their performances tonight.
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Post by mtnxdrew on Sept 24, 2022 10:53:48 GMT -6
Excited for DeWitt! They made a statement last year beating RP at state finals. What do they have for an encore?!
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Post by ohbandie48 on Sept 24, 2022 10:55:49 GMT -6
Victor was a nice surprise. Some interesting design and definitely had some effective moments that set the creepy mood of their show. I'd put them over Lake Central.
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Post by yayband914 on Sept 24, 2022 10:57:33 GMT -6
Good God, this band ācommentaryā that BOX5 is doing is driving me up a wall. The audio issues should be enough of a sign that they have got to go.
Hereās the only commentary that is needed: āThose kids are awesome.ā
Otherwise, leave it to the adjudicators.
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Post by mtnxdrew on Sept 24, 2022 10:58:07 GMT -6
UM, can we go back to the field please?
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Post by mtnxdrew on Sept 24, 2022 11:01:14 GMT -6
Had to switch to multi cam š”
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Post by marchingartsfan on Sept 24, 2022 11:04:27 GMT -6
Had to switch to multi cam š” Insanely unprofessional. How do they not notice the high cam is still on that stupid zoom meeting?
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Post by mtnxdrew on Sept 24, 2022 11:07:41 GMT -6
Had to switch to multi cam š” Insanely unprofessional. How do they not notice the high cam is still on that stupid zoom meeting? I went into the chat, and they said they are āworking on itā.
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Post by mtnxdrew on Sept 24, 2022 11:08:25 GMT -6
Back to performances. Watch out for Dewitt to place in AA!
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Post by ohbandie48 on Sept 24, 2022 11:08:33 GMT -6
Had to switch to multi cam š” Insanely unprofessional. How do they not notice the high cam is still on that stupid zoom meeting? That's so funny; i was on multi-cam the whole time and I was wondering why they kept the camera zoomed on the front for so long... probably because they can't switch back to high-cam Zoom meeting
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Post by ohbandie48 on Sept 24, 2022 11:11:47 GMT -6
I've also never seen Dewitt (or heard of them before). Their show is probably one of the strongest designed shows at today's competition, and they executed it pretty well too. It needs a bit of polishing; would love to hear some more clarity in the music.
Also I was honestly not sure what to expect when I saw a can of Campbell's soup and a Coca-cola portrait used as props in the beginning haha.
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Post by Marching Observer on Sept 24, 2022 11:12:12 GMT -6
Homestead was pretty good. I think I was expecting something a little more, but it also seemed like maybe some of their mics or electronics weren't working during the show. Wish I saw Rockford earlier so I could've gotten a better comparison, but I feel like the score gaps overall won't be too large at this contest. I am not there today so I canāt speak on this afternoonās performance, but I unfortunately wouldnāt be surprised if there was some type of electronics issues. Even with a new system this year they always seem to have some type of problem. From a pic on Facebook, it looks like they arenāt using the props today. Maybe too windy (which is funny considering the theme this year). You can see their halftime performance from last night on the schools YouTube stream from the football game if anyone is interested in seeing what they look like. Iāve seen them preform several times this season so Iāve seen what a good run looks like. Again, canāt comment on this afternoons performance, so Iāll keep my opinions about any bands today until their performances tonight. You and I were posting exactly at the same time and basically the same thing LOL. I promise people that we are not, in fact, the same person Victor with an improved performance from the last time I saw them a few years ago. Like the story telling! I can see why DeWitt won their Flight last year. Definitely a MI band to keep an eye on in the future as they are certainly on the rise! I have them just a little behind RP right now but that race is going to be fun to watch in MI this year.
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Post by mtnxdrew on Sept 24, 2022 11:12:16 GMT -6
Had to switch to multi cam š” Insanely unprofessional. How do they not notice the high cam is still on that stupid zoom meeting? High cam is back
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Post by marchingartsfan on Sept 24, 2022 11:17:46 GMT -6
What an opening hit from Beavercreek!! There go my predictions out the window lol
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Post by ohbandie48 on Sept 24, 2022 11:25:24 GMT -6
Beavercreek was much better than I expected. It seems like they got a design upgrade, or at least to me this show feels a lot different than the previous shows I've seen them perform. The show needs quite a bit of cleaning, although there were some really impressive, well-played woodwind runs in the beginning of the show.
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Post by ohbandie48 on Sept 24, 2022 11:39:26 GMT -6
Kings- oh my, where do I even begin with this one.
First, I don't think i've heard Harry Potter on the field before, probably due to licensing issues? And the freaking, giant spider. I have no words lol. Very fun show, but I think they bit off more than they could chew... a lot of issues getting music to align the entire show.
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