Fata1 Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 That is very true. I usually root for Marcus but I'm going for Bell because they could make history. But if Marcus takes state I know they will have deserved it and be just as happy. :] I've usually gone for Bell because I love the shows they do. I really hope they pull of first at both contests, this year. It would be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radchad Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 I love Bell's uniforms. I was at that game with my friend who is a guard tech at Haltom. The ending flag toss from the guard was OH SNAP. They are beautiful, but I somehow think they aren't their real costumes. They always manage to tweak them come the end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fata1 Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 I'm real interested to see what amazing ending they have for this year's Grand Nationals. Like the giant, silk sheet and the little girl dressed in white from the passed two shows. This is going to be a fun year to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetransfer Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 I love Bell's uniforms. I was at that game with my friend who is a guard tech at Haltom. The ending flag toss from the guard was OH SNAP. They are beautiful, but I somehow think they aren't their real costumes. They always manage to tweak them come the end of the season. They are just the game flags and uniforms. (because they have a "B" on it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capncrunk Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 i'm going to bell's homecoming tomorrow, i can't wait to see their show i hear it's amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebellbrass07 Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Has anyone seen Bell recently? I'm interested to know how they are doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbui Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Being involved with in the activity this long for years, I've seen my fair share of marching bands and drum corps. I've come to the conclusion that the music to L.D. Bell's show absolutely owns. I honestly can't think of another adjective. That's how emotional it is for me. Thank you L.D. Bell, Don Hill, Sarah Brightman, Karel Husa, Ilan Eshkeri, The DaVinci Code, Hans Zimmer, Stardust, A Beautiful Mind, and James Horner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebellbrass07 Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Being involved with in the activity this long for years, I've seen my fair share of marching bands and drum corps. I've come to the conclusion that the music to L.D. Bell's show absolutely owns. I honestly can't think of another adjective. That's how emotional it is for me. Thank you L.D. Bell, Don Hill, Sarah Brightman, Karel Husa, Ilan Eshkeri, The DaVinci Code, Hans Zimmer, Stardust, A Beautiful Mind, and James Horner. 100% agreed! I just want to hear a live recording now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JediSaxSolis Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Being involved with in the activity this long for years, I've seen my fair share of marching bands and drum corps. I've come to the conclusion that the music to L.D. Bell's show absolutely owns. I honestly can't think of another adjective. That's how emotional it is for me. Thank you L.D. Bell, Don Hill, Sarah Brightman, Karel Husa, Ilan Eshkeri, The DaVinci Code, Hans Zimmer, Stardust, A Beautiful Mind, and James Horner. It really is an amazing marching score. It's almost more thrilling than a blockbuster soundtrack. I expect Bell to do extremely well at State. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radchad Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Yep. Their music PWNS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbui Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Absolutely love L.D. Bell's show this year. I saw them at Houston and was floored once again. I can't wait to see them in San Antonio. I haven't seen it posted anywhere on the forums, so I was just wondering.... Could someone explain the concept and theme to me? What's "The Quest" about? What's behind the seahorse looking prop? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenon Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 LD Bell never actually talks about the story and/or meaning of their shows, they let them speak for themselves and have the audience leave with their own impressions. So, there is never any official word on the meaning, it is just whatever anybody makes up. That being said, here are some of my (personal) current ideas from the show: I kind of get a feeling that at least a part of the idea behind the show is that it is a reflection on their journey through all of their previous recent shows (2000+). There are a lot of drill moves and musical moments from previous years that have come back to make some cameo appearances including the home-facing follow the leader while playing, conveyor belt drill, A Beautiful Mind, and the company forward with woodwinds snaking through it. The seahorse prop looks like a q (for quest) with a spikey mane. The guard can often be seen dragging it on their backs like a cross that is their burden to carry. When held up, band members reach for it like a symbol of hope and reverence. Musically, they start their quest in a paradise, move to some Jovial playing, lead into some strife, and then climaxing with the horrors of Prague before coming back down for their current tag ending. They still have another part to put onto the field, so I'm waiting to see where they go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_sax_agent Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 This is definately the best Bell show I've seen. I can't wait to see what they do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebellbrass07 Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Yeah, my jaw is still on the ground from music for prauge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAddWat3r Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 i just saw thier excerpt from BOA houston on Youtube. and i just cant get enough of it. i wanna hear/see more! gah cant wait till region/area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarJoe Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 *Noted by the bottom of the video, i think this might be violating some copyright laws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhornsax Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Reason for edit: Copyright issues ..........speechless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fata1 Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Music for Prague is amazing. So amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpd Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Yeh...There pretty darn good. Cant wait to see them in the dome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gdub Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 I am predicting an L.D. Bell/Duncanville collision course this year. Both bands are playing out of their minds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarJoe Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 I've received permission from the LD Bell staff to repost the video clip for those of you who were unable to see it before. http://box5.org/ldbell/2008_HEB_Marching_Contest_LDBell.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUMPet Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 how old is this? thats really good. of course their lead trupets and horns could use a little more time with a tune but other wise pretty solid. Any one know who their drill write is, i like the style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebellbrass07 Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 I've received permission from the LD Bell staff to repost the video clip for those of you who were unable to see it before. http://box5.org/ldbell/2008_HEB_Marching_Contest_LDBell.htm cool, glad they aren't going to take it down =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treblemaker Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 how old is this?thats really good. of course their lead trupets and horns could use a little more time with a tune but other wise pretty solid. Any one know who their drill write is, i like the style. Brian Youngblood. He also writes for Leander, Duncanville and Paschall that I know of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenon Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 how old is this?thats really good. of course their lead trupets and horns could use a little more time with a tune but other wise pretty solid. Any one know who their drill write is, i like the style. As it says on the link and on the website, it is from the HEB Marching Contest this past Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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