GrumpyBrassBander

Brass band medium, reviews and opinions

[GrumpyBrassBander @BanderBrass]

After a certain Mars loving guy took over everything I have at last regained control over my account. That means that the world of brass banding may again enjoy the facts from a grumpy brass bander. Maybe we'll kick off with a trip to Stavanger?

[GrumpyBrassBander @BanderBrass]

Congratulations to @briggusbb with your fabulous performance. MD and band in top shape. Thanks!

[GrumpyBrassBander @BanderBrass]

Overall prediction EBBC 2022
The winner? A coinflip!

1. @TredegarBand
2. @Coryband
3. @Valaisia_BB
4. @StavangerBrassB
5. @fodensband
6. @3BA
7. @BBS_ABC
8. @HFBrassBand
9. @Oberosterreich
10. @cooperateband
11. @gotabrassband

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[GrumpyBrassBander @BanderBrass]

Own-choice

1. @Valaisia_BB
2. @TredegarBand
3. @Coryband
4. @fodensband
5. @StavangerBrassB
6. @HFBrassBand
7. @3BA
8. @BBS_ABC
9. @Oberosterreich
10. @cooperateband
11. @gotabrassband

Soloist prize: trombone, @fodensband

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[GrumpyBrassBander @BanderBrass]

#11 Other Lives
What a way to end the day. Full of power and drive like every Waespi piece needs. Solid from start to finish. Brilliant ending!

@3BA
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[GrumpyBrassBander @BanderBrass]

#10 Sinfonietta No. 2
Beautiful bright sounds from the cornets throughout. Dramatic sequenses where the composers inspiration shines through. A dark horse!

@HFBrassBand
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[GrumpyBrassBander @BanderBrass]

#9 Turing Test
Lots of lovely details to admire. An inspired MD leads his band through drama and storytelling. Will it be enough today?

@StavangerBrassB
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[GrumpyBrassBander @BanderBrass]

#8 Fraternity
Some beautiful moments, though some intonation scars the overall impression. The magic is missing.
Very nice from principal.

@Schoonhoven
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[GrumpyBrassBander @BanderBrass]

#7 Dynasty
Nice playing and solid soloists. A bit over the top from soprano.
But what can you expect when the piece itself lacks value apart from the paper it's printed on.

@oberosterreich
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[GrumpyBrassBander @BanderBrass]

#6 No Man's Land
Not the most difficult on show today, but a performance of drama and sound quality. Bravo, principal!
That last note will live on for ages.

@Coryband
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[GrumpyBrassBander @BanderBrass]

#5 Eden
Rock solid from start to finish. Great sounds throughout. Ensemble playing in cornets and trombones are exquisite.
Bravo, solo trombone!

@fodensband
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[GrumpyBrassBander @BanderBrass]

#4 Journey of the Lone Wolf
A varied listening. The fast sections could be tidier and the slow sections lacked those special moments.
Bravo, flugel!

@cooperateband
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[GrumpyBrassBander @BanderBrass]

#3 Gabrieli Fantasy
Where to start? Truly a performance of immense technical and musical quality.
Virtuosity throughout. Breathtaking!

@Valaisia_BB
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[GrumpyBrassBander @BanderBrass]

#2 So Spoke Albion
Brilliant from start to finish. Exceptional!

@TredegarBand
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[GrumpyBrassBander @BanderBrass]

#1 From Ancient Times
Overall an impressive performance. Some technical details remain, but it was exciting from start to finish. Bravo, euph!

@gotabrassband
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[GrumpyBrassBander @BanderBrass]

Ready for the own-choice!

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[GrumpyBrassBander @BanderBrass]

Set-test Saints Triumphant

1. @TredegarBand
2. @Coryband
3. @StavangerBrassB
4. @fodensband
5. @Valaisia_BB
6. @3BA
7. @BBS_ABC
8. @Oberosterreich
9. @HFBrassBand
10. @cooperateband
11. @gotabrassband

MVS: trumpet section, @oberosterreich

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[GrumpyBrassBander @BanderBrass]

#11
A lovely atmospheric opening, dynamically perfect. Some unsecure moments. Technique at display, but it lacks some form and phrasing. Such an homogeneous sound. Huge ending, with plenty left in the tank.

A bit boring?

@Coryband
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[GrumpyBrassBander @BanderBrass]

#10
Such an atmospheric opening. The best opening today. Beautiful phrasing.

The clip count may cost them dearly.

@StavangerBrassB
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[GrumpyBrassBander @BanderBrass]

#9
A messy performance from start to finish. Some quality individual contributions.

@cooperateband
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