LeanderMomma Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 Can’t wait to see it!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueCircle Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 It’s crazy to think that bands will be performing at football games in August after last year’s weather. I remember that at least in DFW, some bands didn’t get to perform until the second weekend in September and it was STILL raining that day! FaultLineBlues 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHSax Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 Happy Game Day Show Debut Day, Bando's! Can't wait to catch a few of those video leaks this weekend! Everyone's being too secretive this year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristopherRoden Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 Clements had their first game last night and performed their 2019 show “The Twisted Hour” for the first time at halftime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadisonBandMan1 Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 ITS GAME DAY!!! Can't wait to perform tonight, although we are not performing our UIL show tonight. We are, however, performing what we call the "Fun Show" where everybody in the band has a spot on the field to march in. That is nearly 350 of us this year!!! We are performing Fireball. We even have a visual section in it too! Everybody have a great show day/night! LeanderMomma 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephbandfan Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Saw of video of VR and a small clip of FloMo... this season is going to be insane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Culper Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Saw of video of VR and a small clip of FloMo... this season is going to be insane. Here's a small glimpse of what Vista Ridge is doing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Vista Ridge was amazing at the football game last night. Here’s a clip: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephbandfan Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Vista Ridge was amazing at the football game last night. Here’s a clip: I thought I was watching an ad until the end where I had that "ahhh" moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephbandfan Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Here's a small glimpse of what Vista Ridge is doing... Whoever made the video did a fantastic job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Culper Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Whoever made the video did a fantastic job! One of our band dads. The guy is incredibly talented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephbandfan Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Here are some vids I found on youtube: Vista Ridge Keller Coppell TWHSParent and Rubisco 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueCircle Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Here are some vids I found on youtube: Vista Ridge Keller Coppell WOW! This year is going to be so amazing to watch! Vista and Keller have me so excited! Their shows remind me of each other’s...probably the field setup and the dark and edgy music. Keller is performing at a really high level already and that Vista soprano solo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostChoirGuy Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Does anyone know if Keller will be adding in a solo of some sort to that opener? That seems to have been their pattern for several years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueCircle Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Does anyone know if Keller will be adding in a solo of some sort to that opener? That seems to have been their pattern for several years. There is a trombone solo/duet but it’s just quiet. I agree that it needs something more though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostChoirGuy Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 There is a trombone solo/duet but it’s just quiet. I agree that it needs something more though. Oh wow! Haha that's what I get for watching it on low volume from my phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvonDad Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 Found it interesting that the front ensemble (pit) is angled out in the field on 2 of those videos. After a season chasing DCI, I'm catching different things than I normally would have. Looking forward to hearing these live in a couple months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueCircle Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 Found it interesting that the front ensemble (pit) is angled out in the field on 2 of those videos. After a season chasing DCI, I'm catching different things than I normally would have. Looking forward to hearing these live in a couple months. The thing that’s so interesting to me about that is that these bands plan these things so far ahead that there isn’t really any time to copy DCI trends from the summer. Is it that these designers also work with DCI groups so they bring concepts over or just a coincidence? I’m wonder what conversations go down in the band directors/designer world that lead to new weird trends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephbandfan Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 There is a trombone solo/duet but it’s just quiet. I agree that it needs something more though. I believe they have some recording in the beginning as well but they didn't use it and the ramp. Maybe because of the rain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubisco Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 Here are some vids I found on youtube: Vista Ridge Keller Coppell What a great find! Some of these are even unlisted! Vista Ridge's excites me the most. They just take right off, flying across the field. All that jazz running! I'm wondering if this is a CTJ/Hebron effect in action. After last year, with that surprise Hebron visual caption win in prelims at San Antonio, it's obvious that judges are really starting to look at the demands placed on the performers. Anyway, my favorite moment is when the soprano sax is playing the solo and the side 2 woodwinds intrude, moving across the field in that sort of dendritic form. I'm wondering if the Avon drill and guard guy is still writing for them. Daniel Wiles, is it? The drill doesn't quite look as Avon-ish as last year's. That could just be the angle, or the fact that the show is pretty dirty in that video. Also, pretty much all the flag work (besides the opening hit) is tragic. I think it's going to take a while to get a handle on this show. Keller is giving the best performance of these groups (frankly, by a lot), but I think some of that is because the video was taken later. I think there's a lot to admire, but I'm not in love with the show yet. I think some of the reason is that the visual program isn't really keeping my attention right now. It's not evolving in that unexpected way that makes you kind of tilt your head to the side and go, "Oh, well that was interesting." Has anybody tried getting a subscription to TexanLive.com? They live-stream and post video recordings of football games, including halftime shows. I've used it in the past to check out certain Houston-area groups. I'm interested in checking out Cy-Fair and Seven Lakes, but I'm sort of cheap. I want to see if either will be the next Vista Ridge this year! Also, Cy-Fair and The Woodlands are on there, but it's only audio. Actually, speaking of TWHS, I found a football game audio recording via Google. Woodlands Football Radio? Something like that. Pretty sure I've used it in the past. The guys actually (mostly) shut up and listened to the band for once! (But only for the home team.) You can hear brass and percussion pretty clearly, and some woodwinds (usually when they're on mic). I'm hesitant to judge music performance based on the recording, since I've been burned by that in the past, but the music book is pretty killer. A big bucket of fun. Lots of character, and great trumpet solos. They're bringing big band era realness this year. About 3 and half minutes with metronome. Right up to the ballad probably. They played over the announcer at the beginning, which I thought was kind of interesting. (Intentional?) Lots of tempo changes, but overall it's exciting, and the music has enough syncopation that you can't easily hear the left-right-left-right of the feet in the music, which is good. Hopefully the visual matches! I'm a little disappointed that when the music speeds up to Galop from Fancy Free that they didn't do the frantic part at the very end, and it ends with an abrupt "bop", but I feel like I'd mind it less if I weren't familiar with the music. josephbandfan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubisco Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 Oops. Richard Hinshaw. That's the Avon drill writer. AvonDad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
principalagent Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 Richard Hinshaw and Daniel Wiles are no longer with Vista Ridge. I know Lindsey Vento is their coordinator, but their drill writer escapes me. It might be Tim Darbonne but don’t quote me on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bancl Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 What a great find! Some of these are even unlisted! Vista Ridge's excites me the most. They just take right off, flying across the field. All that jazz running! I'm wondering if this is a CTJ/Hebron effect in action. After last year, with that surprise Hebron visual caption win in prelims at San Antonio, it's obvious that judges are really starting to look at the demands placed on the performers. Anyway, my favorite moment is when the soprano sax is playing the solo and the side 2 woodwinds intrude, moving across the field in that sort of dendritic form. I'm wondering if the Avon drill and guard guy is still writing for them. Daniel Wiles, is it? The drill doesn't quite look as Avon-ish as last year's. That could just be the angle, or the fact that the show is pretty dirty in that video. Also, pretty much all the flag work (besides the opening hit) is tragic. I think it's going to take a while to get a handle on this show. Keller is giving the best performance of these groups (frankly, by a lot), but I think some of that is because the video was taken later. I think there's a lot to admire, but I'm not in love with the show yet. I think some of the reason is that the visual program isn't really keeping my attention right now. It's not evolving in that unexpected way that makes you kind of tilt your head to the side and go, "Oh, well that was interesting." Has anybody tried getting a subscription to TexanLive.com? They live-stream and post video recordings of football games, including halftime shows. I've used it in the past to check out certain Houston-area groups. I'm interested in checking out Cy-Fair and Seven Lakes, but I'm sort of cheap. I want to see if either will be the next Vista Ridge this year! Also, Cy-Fair and The Woodlands are on there, but it's only audio. Actually, speaking of TWHS, I found a football game audio recording via Google. Woodlands Football Radio? Something like that. Pretty sure I've used it in the past. The guys actually (mostly) shut up and listened to the band for once! (But only for the home team.) You can hear brass and percussion pretty clearly, and some woodwinds (usually when they're on mic). I'm hesitant to judge music performance based on the recording, since I've been burned by that in the past, but the music book is pretty killer. A big bucket of fun. Lots of character, and great trumpet solos. They're bringing big band era realness this year. About 3 and half minutes with metronome. Right up to the ballad probably. They played over the announcer at the beginning, which I thought was kind of interesting. (Intentional?) Lots of tempo changes, but overall it's exciting, and the music has enough syncopation that you can't easily hear the left-right-left-right of the feet in the music, which is good. Hopefully the visual matches! I'm a little disappointed that when the music speeds up to Galop from Fancy Free that they didn't do the frantic part at the very end, and it ends with an abrupt "bop", but I feel like I'd mind it less if I weren't familiar with the music. I’ve heard Keller is working with Leon May (Carolina Crown, Boston Crusaders, Broken Arrow) now. They are well known for the slow build up, so I expect there are a lot more levels that have yet to be put in. Everything up to that hit is actually part of a pre-show it sounds like. Also heard that rain kept their props and electronics out of the show Friday. bancl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHSax Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 While both Keller and VR are both doing the offset pit concept, I think they’re both already doing a better job than Crown did at field coverage. Crowns stage always felt like a barrier to me, and they really only crossed it during the ballad. Keller and VR appear to be doing a better job of working around it (or in VR’s case flying around it). Love Keller’s music book. Someone remind me why I know this music??? And VR didn’t want early videos of this for a reason, this thing is a beast and they may struggle with it for a bit, even up to Austin. But there is a fascinating base to build on for this show and I fully expect it to explode into San Antonio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Inspirational Pinecone Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 I'm a little disappointed that when the music speeds up to Galop from Fancy Free that they didn't do the frantic part at the very end, and it ends with an abrupt "bop", but I feel like I'd mind it less if I weren't familiar with the music. I loved hearing your comments! They're always really detailed and insightful. We couldn't get all of part 2 on the field by the first football game thanks to the weather but trust me, it won't end abruptly like that I'm the future. WoodlandsMom4ever 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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