Dallas Hobbs Posted October 7, 2023 Posted October 7, 2023 On 10/7/2023 at 4:31 PM, Vidal28 said: They probably have a better finals performance in store as well. It’s tough to disagree with their sound palette, even if they injected a bit more chaotic energy than they typically do! The flag features in the ballad will also be more effective under the night lights as they were last week! They are in the mix with everyone today! Expand I noticed this too. A bit more spice is in their composition this year. Lol. yet they still have that clean, classical feel that’s characteristic of their style Vidal28 and Keenoid 2 Quote
Vidal28 Posted October 7, 2023 Posted October 7, 2023 On 10/7/2023 at 4:43 PM, Tubalord11 said: Yeah Id say I agree, everyone else was just “finalist potential”, but I think Forney should be in pretty comfortably and Lonestar was great musically and visually, my biggest concern for them is GE, but I think they most likely will get in, but I’m just happy I’m not a judge, definitely don’t envy them Expand Surprise surprise, there’s plenty finalist potential groups here! That whole final block is full of them! There should definitely be some disagreement here amongst ourselves as to who’s in!😂 at least there will be when the final verdict is revealed… Dallas Hobbs 1 Quote
Tubalord11 Posted October 7, 2023 Posted October 7, 2023 Timber Creek: Aurora- Incredible performance from TC! That soprano sax soloist is absolutely cracked! Guard had a couple "big" drops at the beginning but was great the rest of the way through! Very big and impactful opening statement, really great sounds all around! Definitely see why they did so well at HEB last weekend! Really excited to see them live next weekend at Prosper, great job Timber Creek! Keenoid and SaxA36 2 Quote
Origin Posted October 7, 2023 Posted October 7, 2023 I really like Timber Creek this year. The show feels more ambitious than anything they’ve done, plus, the guard is very quickly rising up the ranks and will be a big threat at WGI this year. I just hope they can get the show finished and clean enough for area in two weeks. Dallas Hobbs 1 Quote
Vidal28 Posted October 7, 2023 Posted October 7, 2023 TC: Mysterious and ethereal show from timber creek, lots of demand and difficulty visually, and I really liked their backfield arc impact in the ballad, filling up the whole field! The woodwinds were fantastic, wasn’t in a spot to get much of the heavier brass moments, but I got quite the earful from the WW’s. Naturally very colorful like an Aurora as well. Definitely a contender for top half, we’ll see if they get there! Dallas Hobbs 1 Quote
Tubalord11 Posted October 7, 2023 Posted October 7, 2023 L.D. Bell: It All Begins With A Dot- Hello LD BELL! What a wonderful music performance from them! Really loved the drill in the opener leading up to the big "dot"! Guard was very impressive, and that ballad was very beautiful! Probably my favorite show of theirs of recently, could see them maybe taking the title at Prosper next weekend if they clean up a little more, but Wakeland is looking like one heck of a beast, but regardless a great run from L.D. Bell! Dallas Hobbs 1 Quote
Dallas Hobbs Posted October 7, 2023 Posted October 7, 2023 Love the confidence in Bell’s sound this year! Also a subtle but intriguing thing I noticed this year and last year is how well the woodwinds speak during the ballad, specifically during the build up to the arrival. Tubalord11 1 Quote
Popular Post Origin Posted October 7, 2023 Popular Post Posted October 7, 2023 Probably my favorite LD Bell show in recent years. So beautiful! Tubalord11, Dallas Hobbs and SaxA36 3 Quote
clarinetistkai05 Posted October 7, 2023 Posted October 7, 2023 On 10/7/2023 at 1:42 PM, Tubalord11 said: Forney: In the Arena- OH. MY. GOD. I'm absolutely blown away by Forney! Great and super impactful opening hit! Soloist throughout were on fire, and that Percussion... on another level! The drill was also very clean, I loved how they kept alluding back to the music played backfield in the beginning throughout the whole show, very impactful! I'm so freaking excited to see then next weekend live and would be kind of shocked if they don't make finals, probably my new favorite Forney show, just wow wow wow. Amazing job Forney!! Expand Late reply, but THANK YOU SO MUCH! We were very proud of our run, and we hope you will enjoy seeing us at Prosper next week! I actually loved Lone Star’s show, I have them a sneaky finalist band. I am very pleased with all of the performances so far! Genuinely think this competition is diverse and will see a sleuth of finalist potential! :)) LS2FL and Tubalord11 2 Quote
Tubalord11 Posted October 7, 2023 Posted October 7, 2023 Burleson Centennial: Breakaway- Amazing performance from BC! I can see why some people were predicting them to make finals, and it's definitely a possibility! as Always their drumline was cracked, and the guard was on fire! Much bigger ensemble sound than last year, very much back at the sound they had in 2019, and could definitely make a run at state finals, really great show! soloist were so good, just a great music book and they played and marched so well. Great job BC! Quote
Tubalord11 Posted October 7, 2023 Posted October 7, 2023 On 10/7/2023 at 5:54 PM, clarinetistkai05 said: Late reply, but THANK YOU SO MUCH! We were very proud of our run, and we hope you will enjoy seeing us at Prosper next week! I actually loved Lone Star’s show, I have them a sneaky finalist band. I am very pleased with all of the performances so far! Genuinely think this competition is diverse and will see a sleuth of finalist potential! :)) Expand Ya'll were incredible this morning, very much looking forward to seeing the show next weekend! LS2FL 1 Quote
Tubalord11 Posted October 7, 2023 Posted October 7, 2023 On 10/7/2023 at 6:06 PM, tennertrumbow said: thank you! as for soloists, we are all mic’d. some have standing mics, i have a wireless one in the ballad. the trumpet scream is not mic’d though. was there mic problems? Expand No mics were completely fine, was specifically talking about the trumpet screamer, but no all the soloist sounded great! LS2FL 1 Quote
Tubalord11 Posted October 7, 2023 Posted October 7, 2023 Grapevine: Headspace- Solid performance from Grapevine! Good sounds all around and drill was pretty clean. Soloist were very good, liked the Trombone after the ballad, and guard was great. Biggest "issue" for me was that there wasn't much technical/ demanding drill/music, which may hurt them a little. Should win AA here, and I'm thinking probably second next weekend at Prosper behind Lovejoy. Great job Grapevine! SaxA36 and Spitfire78 2 Quote
Vidal28 Posted October 7, 2023 Posted October 7, 2023 Lebanon Trail did NOT want to be overlooked, what a fantastic start they have made for themselves, if they don’t advance here, 5A still has a lot deal with later at UIL state. Fantastic performance from them! TubaMama and JazzRun 2 Quote
Vidal28 Posted October 7, 2023 Posted October 7, 2023 So pretty much anyone in this group can and “should” make finals. It’s a crazy final block to start, only gonna get crazier!! Quote
JFNDOWBFAN Posted October 7, 2023 Posted October 7, 2023 Can someone give a good report. On Rockwall. We were not able to make it to Bedford for prelims! Vidal28 1 Quote
Vidal28 Posted October 7, 2023 Posted October 7, 2023 On 10/7/2023 at 8:08 PM, tennertrumbow said: JENKS TROMBONE SOLOIST UR TONE IS SO GOOD - trombone soloist Expand They are probably the final band I put in the safe top half. Along with Wakeland, Marcus, Coppell, Hebron, FloMo Quote
clarinetistkai05 Posted October 7, 2023 Posted October 7, 2023 On 10/7/2023 at 6:06 PM, tennertrumbow said: thank you! as for soloists, we are all mic’d. some have standing mics, i have a wireless one in the ballad. the trumpet scream is not mic’d though. was there mic problems? Expand AHHH I LOVED YALL! YALL WERE INCREDIBLE! LS2FL and pushand1 2 Quote
Popular Post DallasFan Posted October 7, 2023 Popular Post Posted October 7, 2023 Side note, shout out all the band parents and volunteers out there. I enjoy listening to the "noise" when bands take the field and the army of helpers to get everything set up for these amazing performers to have a great show! Bravo to all! JFNDOWBFAN, Toasted Almond, SaxA36 and 2 others 5 Quote
DrumLine Posted October 7, 2023 Posted October 7, 2023 On 10/7/2023 at 8:14 PM, DallasFan said: Side note, shout out all the band parents and volunteers out there. I enjoy listening to the "noise" when bands take the field and the army of helpers to get everything set up for these amazing performers to have a great show! Bravo to all! Expand This. All of this. And more. Toasted Almond 1 Quote
Barisaxking Posted October 7, 2023 Posted October 7, 2023 On 10/7/2023 at 5:24 PM, Tubalord11 said: Timber Creek: Aurora- Incredible performance from TC! That soprano sax soloist is absolutely cracked! Guard had a couple "big" drops at the beginning but was great the rest of the way through! Very big and impactful opening statement, really great sounds all around! Definitely see why they did so well at HEB last weekend! Really excited to see them live next weekend at Prosper, great job Timber Creek! Expand Yeah that soprano sax made 1st chair all state. I actually had a friend who was with him in his phase 1 region audition room Quote
Dallas Hobbs Posted October 7, 2023 Posted October 7, 2023 Flomo’s band is so big! That line of musicians coming onto the field is long! Quote
JFNDOWBFAN Posted October 7, 2023 Posted October 7, 2023 On 10/7/2023 at 8:04 PM, JFNDOWBFAN said: Can someone give a good report. On Rockwall. We were not able to make it to Bedford for prelims! Expand Any feedback? Quote
Knf102577 Posted October 7, 2023 Posted October 7, 2023 How did Waxahachie do? I missed the show today. JFNDOWBFAN 1 Quote
JFNDOWBFAN Posted October 7, 2023 Posted October 7, 2023 On 10/7/2023 at 8:45 PM, Knf102577 said: How did Waxahachie do? I missed the show today. Expand It’s been pretty quiet on this block… Quote
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