Rubisco Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 What a way to end a show. After a bit of uncertain playing with Short Ride in a Fast Machine, Pearland ended super strong. I definitely see where people were coming from when they said this should have been in finals at Conroe. Lots of effective uses of accelerandos, and that's not easy to pull off! Xenon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadisonBandMan1 Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 Better hope your not performing in it if you want to watch it I know there is no way we are performing in finals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 Really digging this opening set from Pearland. Something about that whole train show just rocks my world!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubisco Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 Glad to see that College Park hasn't been fazed by the director change. Lots of really strong playing throughout. This is a group that seems to understand more and more each year how to craft an effective show. I do think the visual program is an area that needs work, and they should hit that hard in the coming years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubisco Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 So much Philip Glass this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubisco Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 Garden of Glass. I like the sound of that. I also like how Aledo sounds. And looks. What a strong group. The end was very eye-popping. That finals bubble just keeps getting bigger! One thing I will say, and it's not directed purely at Aledo: I'm starting to really dislike painted backdrops and the props across the front sidelines. Every other group seems to have them, and I don't find them as transporting as I think their advocates do. Obviously, this isn't just Aledo. Heck, even CTJ is using them this year. I just wish bands would do more to physically recreate the space they want to make without resorting to just having some paintings backfield. Lisajayes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisajayes Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 I know nothing about bands and what makes them good or final worthy but happy to hear it was well received. I'm an Aledo parent and can't be there and just on the edge of my seat here at home. Following the live blog and twitter! Ha Ha. So dang proud of these kids and their program. Tough competition! I have really enjoyed the competitions. So much talent out there and the shows are just all so unique and different and just amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadisonBandMan1 Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 Garden of Glass. I like the sound of that. I also like how Aledo sounds. And looks. What a strong group. The end was very eye-popping. That finals bubble just keeps getting bigger! One thing I will say, and it's not directed purely at Aledo: I'm starting to really dislike painted backdrops and the props across the front sidelines. Every other group seems to have them, and I don't find them as transporting as I think their advocates do. Obviously, this isn't just Aledo. Heck, even CTJ is using them this year. I just wish bands would do more to physically recreate the space they want to make without resorting to just having some paintings backfield. The ones in front are usually just judge blockers so they don't see the alternates/shadows and the guard sitting there waiting for their part it the performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubisco Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 I love a good New Moon in the Old Moon's Arms show. Always makes me wax nostalgic about Lawrence Central 2001. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadisonBandMan1 Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 I love a good New Moon in the Old Moon's Arms show. Always makes me wax nostalgic about Lawrence Central 2001. Doesn't that opener remind you of BA's '99 show too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubisco Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 Doesn't that opener remind you of BA's '99 show too? Nope. Because that show was forgettable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natertater21000 Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 Bowie is in finals at least for me. They really turned that show into something cool and enjoyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danpod Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 Bowler game on fleek for Bowie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubisco Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 After missing finals at Nationals, I think reports of James Bowie's death have been exaggerated. The opening visual, as the room turns and opens up and everything turns into the sky, is easily the most eye-popping thing I've seen all day. The show is very theatrical, but there are lots of typical marching band pleasures to be had. The guard is still the best in Texas. I don't think the performance was as polished as some of their stuff from a few years ago, but they're absolutely in the running for finals here. Xenon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubisco Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 Aaaaand high cam has suddenly stopped being high cam. Thanks, Flo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubisco Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 Time for the one, two, three punch. I'm ready for Vandegrift to blow my face off, to see if The Woodlands is going to pull another Woodlands, and to hear the immaculate musical perfection that is Hebron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristopherRoden Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 What a hit from Vandegrift! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubisco Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 Absolutely floored by Vandegrift! Brilliant playing and marching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHSax Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 Wouldn't be surprised to see Vandy break the top 5. Such a fresh take on some classics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson1 Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 Wow!! Impressive.....!!!! hl5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 Oh my word. No words for Vandy. They totally just set the bar!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 Wouldn't be surprised to see Vandy break the top 5. Such a fresh take on some classics. Or top 3!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natertater21000 Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 I thought vandegrift was great, but personally seeing them at Conroe and region and now today I just haven't seen a major change. They were amazing then so they are now but the same issues they had then they still have now. I see some groups passing them tonight. Still incredible performance overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubisco Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 The audio was not lined up with the visual for TWHS, so I missed the first part of the show. Looks like they were missing one of their balls! On that note, I could have sworn they were unfinished props, but I guess not! The show is definitely cleaner than it used to be, but there were lots of rhythmic inaccuracies musically and things really didn't click. They might looking outside of the top half of finals for the first time. But in finals for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostChoirGuy Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 I decided to check youtube and found videos of a few of the performances on there. I watched Timber Creek and Bowie so far. I am so proud of TC, I think they have made a really great show this year and I hope they continue to improve like they have been. I dont know a lot about the technical side of marching band, as I never was in it myself, but I thought that james Bowie's show was so refreshing and one of the rare pieces of art that we sometimes get the priviledge of seeing. Ive seen some comments that their sound and look is different from most of the other top texas bands, but maybe that is what I like about them this year? I dont know. I think it has more to do with the way they present their show. So many bands take dramatic topics and turn them into intense dramatic performances and it works really well, but it is so cool to see a group take such a simple topic and use drama to make it resonate equally as much. It reminded me (as I think it was supposed to) of surrealist paintings that are so simple and mysterious and somewhat abrasive but make you just want to stop and stare at them for minutes and minutes and reflect on life. I will stop my little spiel now, but lets just say that I liked them and I hope they get to perform again tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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