Dave609 Posted August 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2023 20 minutes ago, Detroit Rock City said: After seeing Cedar Park last week, there is no way they don't win State again and it won't be close. My kids have competed against them for the past 6 years and they looked really strong last week already. I was amazed at how cleaned they looked so early in the season. Cedar Park is going for the Georgetown record and I love it XD Tubalord11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubalord11 Posted August 28, 2023 Report Share Posted August 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Detroit Rock City said: After seeing Cedar Park last week, there is no way they don't win State again and it won't be close. My kids have competed against them for the past 6 years and they looked really strong last week already. I was amazed at how cleaned they looked so early in the season. Yeah…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted August 29, 2023 Report Share Posted August 29, 2023 Why do I actually feel physically ill knowing that the NFHS network is broadcasting the UIL SMBC again this year. Please oh please do a better job this year! 😭🙏🏼😔 Tubalord11 and gregorydf01 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natertater21000 Posted August 29, 2023 Report Share Posted August 29, 2023 1 hour ago, LeanderMomma said: Why do I actually feel physically ill knowing that the NFHS network is broadcasting the UIL SMBC again this year. Please oh please do a better job this year! 😭🙏🏼😔 I can only hope that the mountain of strongly worded emails they received last year caused them to seek some advice from Box5 or at least Flo. LeanderMomma and Tubalord11 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubalord11 Posted August 29, 2023 Report Share Posted August 29, 2023 1 hour ago, LeanderMomma said: Why do I actually feel physically ill knowing that the NFHS network is broadcasting the UIL SMBC again this year. Please oh please do a better job this year! 😭🙏🏼😔 I’ve been praying since state finals that it’s on Box5 or Flo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubaBoi123 Posted August 29, 2023 Report Share Posted August 29, 2023 wasnt it box5 in 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubalord11 Posted August 29, 2023 Report Share Posted August 29, 2023 17 minutes ago, TubaBoi123 said: wasnt it box5 in 2021 Yeah, but last year it was done by the NFHS or whatever and it was awful! Of course it’s better then nothing, but they should have just stuck with box5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormerWildcat Posted August 29, 2023 Report Share Posted August 29, 2023 I've said it before, but NFHS is not some small startup. It is owned by Paramount Global, who you might recognize as the owners of Top Gun, Spongebob, Star Trek, TMNT, Mission Impossible, Rugrats, NCIS, South Park, Survivor, Loud House, and a countless list of other big IPs. They own CBS, which routinely broadcasts professional events including the Super Bowl and Final Four. That being said, Paramount has struggled mightily over the past year. I won't go into much detail here, but big media has generally seen massive losses stemming from a rushed transition from cable and physical media to streaming (hence the current actor's and writer's strikes). Paramount is largely thought of as the biggest loser out of them all. I wish that they could upgrade the production to a level that the participants deserve, but with all the financial issues I've mentioned I'm not sure if it would be in the cards. LeanderMomma 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natertater21000 Posted August 29, 2023 Report Share Posted August 29, 2023 2 minutes ago, FormerWildcat said: I've said it before, but NFHS is not some small startup. It is owned by Paramount Global, who you might recognize as the owners of Top Gun, Spongebob, Star Trek, TMNT, Mission Impossible, Rugrats, NCIS, South Park, Survivor, Loud House, and a countless list of other big IPs. They own CBS, which routinely broadcasts professional events including the Super Bowl and Final Four. That being said, Paramount has struggled mightily over the past year. I won't go into much detail here, but big media has generally seen massive losses stemming from a rushed transition from cable and physical media to streaming (hence the current actor's and writer's strikes). Paramount is largely thought of as the biggest loser out of them all. I wish that they could upgrade the production to a level that the participants deserve, but with all the financial issues I've mentioned I'm not sure if it would be in the cards. I don't really think it's a money problem. It's more a problem of unfamiliarity with the activity. The issue with the NFHS broadcast wasn't image/audio quality (okay maybe a little with the odd Instagram filter color grading) but more an issue of poor mic placement, having absolutely no idea where to look and when, bad camera angle placement (like the weird fish eye lens) and clearly not being ready for the volume that the bands put out in terms of the mic balancing. Ironically the best recording of shows each and every year remains the head band directors IPAD Pro in the press box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted August 29, 2023 Report Share Posted August 29, 2023 31 minutes ago, natertater21000 said: The issue with the NFHS broadcast wasn't image/audio quality (okay may Ohhhh but it was! 😩😩😩 I even did a side by side comparison last year on Instagram between Box5 and NFHS, and the difference was atrocious. I was also one of the people who emailed UIL begging them not to repeat the same mistake but it looks like our pleas were not enough this time. If it’s as bad this year as last, I hope enough people will complain to get it changed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetsGoBrandon Posted August 29, 2023 Report Share Posted August 29, 2023 On 8/16/2023 at 5:09 PM, BigBassBoi said: I'm gonna make a bold prediction: Argyle wins state Their drill and visuals they showed looked super clean for this part of the season and they looked to be ahead of some area B groups already but I think their size is going to hold them back. They just sound not that strong even towards the end of the season. You can get away with a smaller group in 4a but definitely not in 5a. If they do make state they probably will finish in the middle of the pack at best in prelims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natertater21000 Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 4 hours ago, LeanderMomma said: Ohhhh but it was! 😩😩😩 I even did a side by side comparison last year on Instagram between Box5 and NFHS, and the difference was atrocious. I was also one of the people who emailed UIL begging them not to repeat the same mistake but it looks like our pleas were not enough this time. If it’s as bad this year as last, I hope enough people will complain to get it changed! I was more referring to the quality of equipment, I should've been more specific 😅 They had multiple large cameras, moveable rigs, the whole nine yards. They just utilized like they had opened them up the day before. LeanderMomma 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarinetistkai05 Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 11 hours ago, LeanderMomma said: Why do I actually feel physically ill knowing that the NFHS network is broadcasting the UIL SMBC again this year. Please oh please do a better job this year! 😭🙏🏼😔 crying and screaming LeanderMomma 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreedyGreen Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 5 hours ago, natertater21000 said: ...Ironically the best recording of shows each and every year remains the head band directors IPAD Pro in the press box. no LITERALLY and UNIRONICALLY these are goated whenever I sift through youtube for band videos, I always love the ipad/iphone recordings from a good spot. I feel like their recording quality is awesome, and seeing people react is always fun natertater21000 and LeanderMomma 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bxOxAxUIL Posted September 11, 2023 Report Share Posted September 11, 2023 On 8/28/2023 at 3:28 PM, Detroit Rock City said: After seeing Cedar Park last week, there is no way they don't win State again and it won't be close. My kids have competed against them for the past 6 years and they looked really strong last week already. I was amazed at how cleaned they looked so early in the season. Wakeland's show is looking REALLY good, so I wouldn't call it just yet. Detroit Rock City and krustyjoe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarinetistkai05 Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 On 8/29/2023 at 3:40 PM, LeanderMomma said: Ohhhh but it was! 😩😩😩 I even did a side by side comparison last year on Instagram between Box5 and NFHS, and the difference was atrocious. I was also one of the people who emailed UIL begging them not to repeat the same mistake but it looks like our pleas were not enough this time. If it’s as bad this year as last, I hope enough people will complain to get it changed! I was watching the Woodlands perform in state through broadcasting (I don’t even attend The Woodlands HS, I just decided to be haha funny after watching them at Super Regionals). I did not like how the camera angles were, and overall felt like lower quality compared to Box5 gregorydf01 and LeanderMomma 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted October 4, 2023 Report Share Posted October 4, 2023 On 8/28/2023 at 3:28 PM, Detroit Rock City said: After seeing Cedar Park last week, there is no way they don't win State again and it won't be close. My kids have competed against them for the past 6 years and they looked really strong last week already. I was amazed at how cleaned they looked so early in the season. I think Rouse might have something to say about that. 😉 ElectricTuba and BaritoneBallah 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detroit Rock City Posted October 4, 2023 Report Share Posted October 4, 2023 25 minutes ago, LeanderMomma said: I think Rouse might have something to say about that. 😉 I think they will too! I was amazed at their Austin performance. BaritoneBallah and LeanderMomma 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flute goddess Posted October 4, 2023 Report Share Posted October 4, 2023 After seeing McKinney North this weekend I am wondering how well they will be doing. How do you judge a show like that? It's cute and entertaining, but not a marching band show in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubalord11 Posted October 4, 2023 Report Share Posted October 4, 2023 14 minutes ago, Flute goddess said: After seeing McKinney North this weekend I am wondering how well they will be doing. How do you judge a show like that? It's cute and entertaining, but not a marching band show in my opinion. After seeing them at Wylie, while I think they will do well at area, I wouldn’t be and think Argyle will beat them. IMO the top 4 out of Area B are Wakeland, Lonestar, Lebanon Trail and Argyle, with North being first out. I could see Independence making a run for it, but I’ve got a feeling that’s what the top 4 will be in some shape and form crunchycookie3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadMascot Posted October 4, 2023 Report Share Posted October 4, 2023 Roma obviously did exceptionally well at BOA McAllen! I think that they will do exceptional at State Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bxOxAxUIL Posted October 4, 2023 Report Share Posted October 4, 2023 On 8/28/2023 at 11:12 AM, bxOxAxUIL said: In Alphabetical order I think the finalists could be: Aledo Cedar Park Forney Foster Friendswood Henderickson Jack C. Hays Leander Lone Star McKinney North Rouse Wakeland After a few weeks, I have made a slight tweak in the finalist prediction, this is just my opinion and I am in no way an expert: Aledo Cedar Park Forney Foster Friendswood Henderickson Jack C. Hays Leander Lone Star Roma Rouse Wakeland Dave609 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeKyu Posted October 5, 2023 Report Share Posted October 5, 2023 18 hours ago, LeanderMomma said: I think Rouse might have something to say about that. 😉 So, while I think Rouse is going to have an amazing season I am not 100% sold on them over Cedar Park. I believe that this Rouse show is going to hurt some feelings throughout the season. At Austin BOA, Rouse made their points against Cedar Park in music. cedar Park tends to wait until the last 2 weeks to really clean up music and dynamics. they have always struggled in the GE department. This season the show is not only a GE monster but it also does what no other 5A band is doing --exposing every member while placing high demand on them. This season feels a lot like 2019 when Rouse beat CP at every show....until finals at UIL. This season I just don't see Requiem having the top end finish8ng kick that I can see developing from Cedar Park. I believe they are going to finish 1-2 in UIL this season but I get the feeling thay they places are going to switch in either semi-finals or finals. Excited to see how it turns out, especially with this most likely being CP's last year in 5A. LeanderMomma 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Mike16 Posted October 5, 2023 Report Share Posted October 5, 2023 25 minutes ago, MikeKyu said: Excited to see how it turns out, especially with this most likely being CP's last year in 5A. Cedar Park might be moving up to 6A soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted October 5, 2023 Report Share Posted October 5, 2023 7 hours ago, J-Mike16 said: Cedar Park might be moving up to 6A soon? Oh wow. I hadn’t heard that. I thought the plan was for CP to never be big enough to be 6A? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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