Origin Posted October 10, 2021 Posted October 10, 2021 Wakeland with a very classic and well-performed show! I think Wine Dark Sea is overplayed in the band world recently but they are definitely doing it justice! Some really cool effects with the drill. Another great band to look out for at 5A State! Great velocity in the drill at the end and I like that the first and last set are very similar. Quote
LostChoirGuy Posted October 10, 2021 Posted October 10, 2021 On 10/10/2021 at 2:08 AM, Origin said: Wakeland with a very classic and well-performed show! I think Wine Dark Sea is overplayed in the band world recently but they are definitely doing it justice! Some really cool effects with the drill. Another great band to look out for at 5A State! Great velocity in the drill at the end and I like that the first and last set are very similar. Expand I agree- I think Wakeland's show will fare really well at State. Quote
Origin Posted October 10, 2021 Posted October 10, 2021 Southlake Carroll’s show is quite mysterious…it reminds me of something Broken Arrow might do. They get better and better each year. I thought they gave a much better performance than prelims, and it helps that all the props didn’t blow over Quote
BandFan59 Posted October 10, 2021 Posted October 10, 2021 Great performance from Southlake! I really like the guard uniforms and the work they did throughout the show. The euphonium and french horn feature was a definite highlight of the production as well. Really nice to see how much this band has improved over the past few years. Quote
Origin Posted October 10, 2021 Posted October 10, 2021 I’m not usually the biggest fan of circus shows, but this Coppell show is so good. So much theming with all the props and whatnot. Awesome big guard too. All the new guard costumes and colors in the ballad are beautiful. There’s so much going on at the end it’s a bit overwhelming haha. I wish they used the giant prop in the middle a bit more effectively, but this show is fantastic! Quote
BandFan59 Posted October 10, 2021 Posted October 10, 2021 Coppell has some top tier woodwinds. The runs they did in the closer were executed masterfully! The ballad is turning into one of my favorites of the season, from the guard and two dancers in the center to the big hit with Humoresque near the end. Great show, and one that I think may be good enough for a medal at St. Louis in a couple weeks. Origin 1 Quote
LostChoirGuy Posted October 10, 2021 Posted October 10, 2021 Is anyone watching the stream? Its not showing us the field. We've just got a zoom call up... Quote
Origin Posted October 10, 2021 Posted October 10, 2021 On 10/10/2021 at 2:45 AM, LostChoirGuy said: Is anyone watching the stream? Its not showing us the field. We've just got a zoom call up... Expand Multi cam works Quote
Origin Posted October 10, 2021 Posted October 10, 2021 Has to switch to multi cam for Flo Mo, but I’m honestly not mad because this show is SO GOOD!! I was hoping for a more fun Flower Mound show this season, and they are delivering!!! The guard is insanely good. Maybe it’s just me but I feel like Flo Mo struggles with ending their shows, like I wish the final moment was as impactful and creative as the other amazing moments in the show. That performance is gonna be hard to beat though. Maybe my favorite show this season (close with TWHS and Hebron.) Parkwoodmom and FloMoParent 2 Quote
BandFan59 Posted October 10, 2021 Posted October 10, 2021 Flower Mound's closer really wraps everything up. The GE in this show is off the charts, there's just so much to look at and take in. Each and every one of the performers on the field from the front ensemble to the choir group at the front are so immersed in the performance that it really draws you in to the world of Seuss! I was a bit hesitant when I first saw this show in the Marcus football game video but now that they have what appears to be the entire show on the field it really does all come together very nicely. This will be a great production at Grand Nationals! FloMoParent 1 Quote
jmartin1056 Posted October 10, 2021 Posted October 10, 2021 Flower Mound sounded a little fatigued at the end, but dang that show is pretty cool! Definitely enjoyed it more tonight under the lights than this afternoon. Origin 1 Quote
vacon3` Posted October 10, 2021 Posted October 10, 2021 Wow Flower Mound! This show is so much fun, and dang these guys can play. Always such creative fresh ideas. Ive been hearing about it all season, and finally glad to see it! FloMoParent 1 Quote
Origin Posted October 10, 2021 Posted October 10, 2021 Keller - Really impressed with the music performance! It’s not easy to go after Flower Mound and hold your own musically. I think the visual design is a bit…meh so far (especially going after Flo Mo) and cmon weapons, you’re better than that! Quote
Origin Posted October 10, 2021 Posted October 10, 2021 I love Marcus’ full-body yellow and orange soloist uniforms. The ballad is one of my favorite moments of the year, the mellos sound amazing. Quote
jmartin1056 Posted October 10, 2021 Posted October 10, 2021 Marcus was absolutely beautiful. Their soloists are just spot on. Can’t wait to see that one in Indy Quote
Origin Posted October 10, 2021 Posted October 10, 2021 Solid performance from Bell! The ballad soloist was so enjoyable to listen to. I wish the music was a bit more ambitious and varied. Quote
Origin Posted October 10, 2021 Posted October 10, 2021 Cmon Hebron!!! I’m rooting so hard for you! jmartin1056 1 Quote
jmartin1056 Posted October 10, 2021 Posted October 10, 2021 Their musicality is just off the charts. Love that ballad so much. Quote
Origin Posted October 10, 2021 Posted October 10, 2021 I think Flower Mound takes it. Hebron will forever have me in AWE, but the visual theme and musical selections feel randomly generated. Hebron can take music. Parkwoodmom 1 Quote
jmartin1056 Posted October 10, 2021 Posted October 10, 2021 Hebron should take music. I would be very surprised if they don’t. They definitely have a vehicle to do very well late, just need to clean it up. Quote
LostChoirGuy Posted October 10, 2021 Posted October 10, 2021 I am an 8th grade teacher and it BLOWS MY MIND that the students playing this music are only 1-4 years older than my students. They are playing such technically difficult stuff. That was incredible. Quote
BandFan59 Posted October 10, 2021 Posted October 10, 2021 That opening hit from Hebron...WOW. What sets them apart for me from other groups is the power of the low brass; I could hear them so distinctly throughout the entire opener. The visual book might not be super difficult but it is executed very well, and the technical abilities of their trumpets and mellophones are unmatched. Their woodwinds have always been phenomenal, especially the saxophones. I cannot say enough just how good the Hebron winds are. They are the best sounding band in the state for me. Edit: I also forgot to mention how I love that the last set of the show spells out Hebron like they're signing off on the show. Nice little drill design there. Quote
Origin Posted October 10, 2021 Posted October 10, 2021 Here’s how I would rank the last 6 bands: Flower Mound Hebron Marcus Coppell Keller LD Bell I have no clue how I would rank the other half, but I could see Wakeland or Timber Creek move into the top half Quote
PSHSMom Posted October 10, 2021 Posted October 10, 2021 On 10/10/2021 at 3:55 AM, BandFan59 said: That opening hit from Hebron...WOW. What sets them apart for me from other groups is the power of the low brass; I could hear them so distinctly throughout the entire opener. The visual book might not be super difficult but it is executed very well, and the technical abilities of their trumpets and mellophones are unmatched. Their woodwinds have always been phenomenal, especially the saxophones. I cannot say enough just how good the Hebron winds are. They are the best sounding band in the state for me. Edit: I also forgot to mention how I love that the last set of the show spells out Hebron like they're signing off on the show. Nice little drill design there. Expand Thank you for verifying the Hebron signature at the end of the show. I saw them this morning and thought it said that! Quote
Seth_Lev Posted October 10, 2021 Posted October 10, 2021 On 10/10/2021 at 4:06 AM, Asaiah said: Is there gonna be a full retreat? Or just DMs for awards? Expand Just DM’s Quote
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