Originally Posted By friendofdd (youtube) <a href="http://video.google.com/videosearch?hl=en&resnum=0&q=youtube+stars+and+stripes+trombone&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=SiUKS8eJD43ssgP99pnBCQ&sa=X&oi=video_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CA4QqwQwAA#hl=en&resnum=0&q=youtube+stars+and+stripes+trombone&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=SiUKS8eJD43ssgP99pnBCQ&sa=X&oi=video_result_group&ct=title&ved=0CA4QqwQwAA&qvid=youtube+stars+and+stripes+trombone&vid=-7459020638273449230" target="_blank">http://video.google.com/videos...73449230</a>
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo They are very much playing in the British Brass Brand Style. It can be quite nice. Though it lacks the pizzaz of US marching bands IMHO. I must find some other good examples to share.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Here is a good example of the traditional style (slower and ploddier than when music is played by US bands). It has it's place. What I love about these guys is they bring a smile to my face on my Friday evening commute. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nn8Z6ipA6pM" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...Z6ipA6pM</a>
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Here is a little snippet of the band my step dad's father was in at the close of WWII (well not this line up - lol) <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foUCPfRi7Wo&feature=related" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...=related</a> And here they are playing something linked to Disney for you: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqVk7o0vKkE" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...k7o0vKkE</a>
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo This is considered one of the better bands who do very well, started out of the mining communities: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4EI_x0qLS8" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...I_x0qLS8</a> British Bands are technically very capable, but the style is always quite slow and rambling. Very good, but lacks the pizzaz I love of a good American band. But all these different styles give us so much more to appreciate.
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Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I am not Vertigo. I am trying to converse and share. Something you simply do not seem comfortable with.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Some of us can only come onto LP in short bursts, and therefore some messages can get clustered together.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo As someone who lives in the UK and having picked up on the fact that a friend of mine who enjoyed the first group might enjoy a few more, I posted them on line to share. Sorry if this is seen as one up man ship. I thought most would find it helpful
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Besides, who are you really Vertigo, if you are too shy to post your real identity? I am never frightened to be who I am. Or stand up for what I believe in.
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Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Well if you are truly a long time lurker, then welcome aboard to Laughing Place, I was glad I could get you posting. Interesting that it took my posts today though. I am a bit of a snob, aren't we all? And yep, maybe there is some negativity in my posts at time. But I bet you rarely read the Paris threads where I try to help everyone have the best time. Nor the times where I do come out in praise. Not that I have to defend myself to you that maybe I am going through one of the roughest times in my life with long term conditions, 2 kid brothers diagnosed with dabilitating diseases that will leave them in wheelchairs, bailing my folks out when we are currently limping on in the recession, and a very hard new role that is designed to save lives in a very political environment. For 9 years I have had friends on these boards. Taking the rough with the smooth. On everyone's side. That's what a community is about. But rather than moan about individuals, I put myself out there. Some people like it, some don't, and when things get firey, the excellent admin team on this site bring it (and a few times me) into line. So if you want to debate, I'm up for it. Wanna make friends? It could happen. Want to ignore me? Go for it, it's your purogative. But as for the letting people vote, it was down to the fact I was getting the sense that some were not comfortable for me to be around. So I gave them a chance to speak up. Sadly, no one had the courage to or they are happy I am here. I don't owe you an explanation, but I thought it might help give some perspective.
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight OMGosh, all this over a brass band? To think what would have happened had FoDD posted the drum corps?! Oye vey! Way to go FoDD! ;-)
Originally Posted By Sara Tonin >>I am a long time lurker and have read many of your postings. You are boorish and filled with negativity in most of your posts. You also come across as somewhat of a snob. Good luck to you sir.<< I wish I was a snob so I could make people post...I have new respect for Dave... HEY!! No bashing our Dave...that's our job....
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter So I'm curious. . . is VERTIGO's identity blatantly obvious to anyone but me? I mean, it's as clear as the difference between night and day to me. Oops, I think I misspelled a word there.
Originally Posted By friendofdd Thanks for sharing those, DWB. The organization for which I worked has it's roots in England and is still into brass (no reeds) banding. I played tuba for over 35 years. Currently, my son plays bass trombone in a band here in SoCal. Even though they play some of the same music as British brass bands, there is a difference in their sounds. DW and I once took a rental car tour of England, Wales and Scotland. It was quite common, while taking an evening walk in villages to come across the local community band in rehearsal or concert. I especially like the "Bones Apart" quartette because it is women playing.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Lol. I didn't know you played tuba (I played for 2 years but moved on). Cool. Of course Dad was a drummer (his father, the Welsh Guard drummer started it) and Sarah used to play trumpet in Ampthill Town Band. I hoped you would enjoy these, it was worth while posting them. I was starting to wonder. Thank you dear friend, I was simply trying to point out the different styles. I am glad you understand. I think it is great to appreciate the different brass styles used in the US, compared to the UK, then the Prussian style or Italian Style, and the emerging Japanese school. All subtly different but very moving. But yes, hot, quality musicians are always great. I am quite partial to chellists.
