Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band wins tenth world title

BBC News ^ | 17 August 2014

[real saxophonist]

That's cool, man. After making Finals the last two years Spirit somehow ended up 17th this year.

[RckyRaCoCo]

Must admit, I have a hard time getting into modern drum corps. The Ole' Skool stuff just seemed more about the type/quality of the music and less about the choreography(difficulty)aspect. More military style/less hollywood-type theatrics.

That's not to take anything away from the current participants, the dedication/skill level required(particularly the drill)is pretty amazing to see.

Artists like the late great Jim Ott did wonders creating that crisp "wall of sound" back in the day for corps like BD & Spirit...I just miss that sound.

BTW, as a former 'contra player...just wondering if you've seen these guys?

They do a great job with this Don Ellis(& Madison)classic.

...the contra's definitely provide a nice burn ; )

[real saxophonist]

Hey man, anything Don Ellis is good to go.

I never met Jim Ott, but he was a big influence on us years later.

Freddy Martin once told me the only Contra louder than me was Sasquatch His real name is Mark. So I guess I'm the second loudest Contra in DCI history.

I hit 110 on the Db meter once...