BlueCircle Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 Maybe I’m the odd one out but I think Vista Murrieta was good but got lost in the music depth of Texas bands. The color guard was fantastic but that’s to expect from an out of state group that has a great WGI presence. Idk, I’m just not as wowed as some others. The demand seemed weaker than I expected, but maybe my expectations were too high. Right off the bat, the ensemble sound was different to me and not in a necessarily good way. I guess I don’t have an eye for visual design but I found it to be mostly standard. At least from a demand perspective. Quote
lost Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 Happy to see two out of staters on YouTube even if they’re in lower quality! I saw a bit of Archbishops show that was linked earlier and its so fun! justabandkid94 1 Quote
Band2013 Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 Vista Murrietta pretty good but they are not versing Ayala, california is known for the stand and play approach. Which I never liked. Quote
BandFan59 Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 I'm glad Vista Murrieta made the decision to travel so far to what is probably the most competitive BOA event of the year. Didn't get a chance to watch their performance but I'm sure just having the experience of performing in such a competitive environment will do so much for them. Quote
josephbandfan Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 I don't knowww. I thought Vista Murrietta was great and the guard was fantastic but I wasn't too wowed. The responses on the hornrank forums are different than what I'm seeing on here. Hoping to catch a video today to re-evaluate Quote
PSHSMom Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 On 11/2/2019 at 1:12 AM, Txbandfan89 said: I hate to bog this down with questions about the live stream - if there's another thread, someone please direct me. After every band, I get the general announcements, and even some of the MFA ads, then a black screen or freeze. Have to reload, or at least select the other camera feed to get it going again. Anyone else? Anyone have ideas? Watching using a TV web browser cabled directly to the modem. Or if any experts, please PM me. Thanks! Probably late answering but I have had some black screen issues to, on my laptop. Just keep rebootimg when it happens, very frustrating! Quote
Band2013 Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 For Sure Finalist after today. Ronald Reagan Flower Mound Vandegrift Leander CTJ Keller James Bowie And yes that will be all i am comfortable with predicting at this point lol San Antonio is crazy! Quote
PSHSMom Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 I just need to shout out Hollister .. bringing me back to great times with Birdland! Nice job by the band, enjoyed your performance! gregorydf01 and LeanderMomma 2 Quote
BandFan59 Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 Anyone want to try some Day 1 rankings? Quote
Band2013 Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 ....it's hard because I need to rewatch Cedar Ridge and Westwood but haven't found a video yet. Quote
A Testing Trumpet Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=xdyfIvygAXc Westwood should be here, just clear the space between youtube and watch Quote
brovak2 Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 Word on the street is that the Alamodome has new turf, making it harder to march which is why more people fell over or had accidents today. At least they didn't have to march on grass like us old folk did back in the day! Quote
A Testing Trumpet Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 Can't find a better one on YT, apologies. Quote
PSHSMom Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 So if anyone has the ability to screen capture tomorrow could you do Plano East at 10:15 am? They are not a finals contender but I would like to he able to rewatch their show (my son is an alumni). You can PM the link if you don't wanr to make public. I will not distribute to anyone except my son and a few family members! Quote
Focusflute Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 Anyone get a video of JBA? my girl and I want to see it again Anthony 1 Quote
BlueCircle Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 I didn’t want to make a list for the day because it would be horribly incorrect, so I made categories...that are still probably horribly incorrect. Each grouping could be in any order imo. Reagan - My clear favorite in visual and GE. May not win music but they will be hard to beat. All three gave awesome performances that truly blew me away: FloMo Vandegrift Leader CTJ - felt off. Low energy. Still the depth of the show will keep them in top half easily. Keller - A step down in design (so many Nats attendees!) from the ones above but a definite step up in demand from the ones below in my opinion. Huge group that could go any way: Cedar Park Coppell Vista Murrieta Bowie Westlake Cedar Ridge Westwood Rouse Outside chance but still great: Clear Brook Lake Travis Round Rock Quote
TxBands:) Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 On 11/2/2019 at 3:46 AM, BlueCircle said: I didn’t want to make a list for the day because it would be horribly incorrect, so I made categories...that are still probably horribly incorrect. Each grouping could be in any order imo. Reagan - My clear favorite in visual and GE. May not win music but they will be hard to beat. All three gave awesome performances that truly blew me away: FloMo Vandegrift Leader CTJ - felt off. Low energy. Still the depth of the show will keep them in top half easily. Keller - A step down in design (so many Nats attendees!) from the ones above but a definite step up in demand from the ones below in my opinion. Huge group that could go any way: Cedar Park Coppell Vista Murrieta Bowie Westlake Cedar Ridge Westwood Rouse Outside chance but still great: Clear Brook Lake Travis Round Rock Interesting how you have RR so low, I have RR in that huge group, but I could see them easily making finals. Quote
TheHornplayer Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 Yeah I've also heard that there's new turf can anyone confirm? Or is everyone just falling over together today darrell4559 1 Quote
An Inspirational Pinecone Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 On 11/2/2019 at 3:53 AM, TheHornplayer said: Yeah I've also heard that there's new turf can anyone confirm? Or is everyone just falling over together today They confirmed it earlier in the thread Quote
BlueCircle Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 On 11/2/2019 at 3:51 AM, TxBands:) said: Interesting how you have RR so low, I have RR in that huge group, but I could see them easily making finals. This is just my (probably bad) opinion so Round Rock could definitely be fighting for finals! Although, judges have consistently nailed RR at this competition for less than stellar design. The kids are so talented and deserve better. A Testing Trumpet 1 Quote
vbassoon Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 Had to leave right after Leander, but these are my rankings of all until then. More or less.ReaganVandegriftLeanderCTJBowieKellerCedar RidgeWestwoodKeller CentralWestlakeAlexanderClear BrookHendricksonTompkinsUnitedForneyDel Rio New BraunfelsO’ConnorMadisonKatySteelePaetowWallerLehmanLegacyMcCollumPalmviewSmithson ValleyEastviewRobstownJourdanton Quote
Band2013 Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 As spectators it is difficult to judge these bands and Judges. What I mean by that is the judges have seen hours and hours of bands, so we can already assume they know who they were judging and which bands needed to be judged accordingly to ensure the best possible outcomes. Some of these groups are famous and though we want to believe that judges are impartial their not, but there is a reason those groups are well known....they are good! This is not defending or insulting the system merely pointing out the facts. A Testing Trumpet 1 Quote
A Testing Trumpet Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 I know for me, when it gets as neck and neck as it is here for some of these bubble bands I can't discern which would be the better band. Band2013 1 Quote
lost Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 Apparently one of the judges is a painter I wonder what types of paintings he paints Quote
BlueCircle Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 I feel like this competition is so much more insane than last year! So many bands that deserve a spot it’s crazy, and this one only day one!!! Quote
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