BlackJesus Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 I'm part of a band that really isn't a fan of all the visuals most of the top 6A bands and some 5A bands do and I've wondered if you guys part of those band programs actually like doing those visuals? They just seem really unnecessary and boring to us and I assume to most of the lesser known band programs around the state. Another question, would you like to actually play more during your show than doing all that extra stuff just for more Visual and GE points? Not trying to bash but it really annoys me when the winds only play for about half the show and the other half doing visuals or gathering around props. Quote
Xenon Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 Visual body work does not necessarily mean not playing; there are a lot of moves that are done while playing. Quote
BlackJesus Posted October 30, 2014 Author Posted October 30, 2014 On 10/30/2014 at 9:08 PM, Xenon said: Visual body work does not necessarily mean not playing; there are a lot of moves that are done while playing. I meant visuals done when not playing, sorry for not being more specific. Quote
Xenon Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 Not arguing, just food for thought. What (if anything) is the difference between body work while not playing and drill during a drum feature? Quote
justabandkid94 Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 If anything, the visual didn't take away from the taxation of the show but rather added to it. Any time we weren't flying across the field playing super hard sheet music, our "break" was the visual or choreography.. Not much of a break. I wouldn't say its fair to think of it like its some excuse to not play music-- many, MANY hours of body-only rehearsal were held. Despite this, I think it made the show very fun.. In the years where we had less visual, it was more of a mind game with keeping up at the constant tempos and music, rather than having to being conscious of all the body movement. I think it all evens out. Quote
BlackJesus Posted October 31, 2014 Author Posted October 31, 2014 Lake Ridge last year is a fine example of drill I personally like during a drum break, doing drill that's tiring and being able to come back and play like it didn't even affect them. Doing body work that doesn't take much effort (especially for an extended period of time) I see as a cheat to recharge for the next time they play. I know each band has their own style, but just my opinions. Quote
Rubisco Posted October 31, 2014 Posted October 31, 2014 I love visuals, even though they can sometimes be more difficult to clean than drill. I can't stand it when a band parks and plays. We're in the 21st century now. We can do better than that. Quote
BlackJesus Posted November 1, 2014 Author Posted November 1, 2014 On 10/31/2014 at 5:18 PM, Rubisco said: I love visuals, even though they can sometimes be more difficult to clean than drill. I can't stand it when a band parks and plays. We're in the 21st century now. We can do better than that. I can honestly deal with visuals or body work, but some bands use it to the point where they're not even playing half the show and THAT'S where the line must be drawn. But same here on the parking and playing, except I think it's more of a matter of, "Come on, this is marching band, you're SUPPOSED to move when you play." haha Quote
takigan Posted November 3, 2014 Posted November 3, 2014 "Drum Break" is a funny word. I always thought of the word "break" in this context as being more similar to the word "breakout" or "breaking something in half" when referring to usage. Sort of like "Let's break it down, it's drum break time!"I never thought of it as having the context of "We're taking a break from the music to let the drumline play, therefore it's a 'drum break' ". Xenon 1 Quote
XMenAlum Posted November 3, 2014 Posted November 3, 2014 On 10/31/2014 at 12:12 AM, BlackJesus said: Lake Ridge last year is a fine example of drill I personally like during a drum break, doing drill that's tiring and being able to come back and play like it didn't even affect them. Doing body work that doesn't take much effort (especially for an extended period of time) I see as a cheat to recharge for the next time they play. I know each band has their own style, but just my opinions. gee wonder where he's from.... Quote
Jbl3770 Posted November 3, 2014 Posted November 3, 2014 IMO - visuals are the difference between UIL and BOA - BOA encourages visuals - props and body movements that add to the story being told - all the while maintaining the marching and music component of the show. done right it can only make a show better and draw in the audience. Quote
BlackJesus Posted November 3, 2014 Author Posted November 3, 2014 On 11/3/2014 at 1:37 PM, XMenAlum said: gee wonder where he's from.... If you're implying that I'm from Lake Ridge I'm really not Quote
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