try not to sway your body so much, and stay within your plane! that final toss would've been awesome if you didn't have to reach for it. but other than that it was pretty cool.
@sammxanarchy Wow, that was both unrelated to the video and it was also stereotypical. A stereotype that I have never even heard before. I am an Air Cadet in my seventh year, and does it seem like I have bad grammar and spelling?
I will admit though... their spelling and grammar (I just read it now) is pretty nasty...
@MOTHforLife Despite the comment being a year old, I still stand by it. I don't mean to cause any tension or arguments, and I retired as a WO2 in a very well populated Toronto squadron so I hope I'm not coming off as an arrogant or ignorant commenter. But for the record, I was not creating the stereotype... I was stating that the previous comment which I was replying to was part of the reason it (may) exist. Sorry for any misunderstandings.
I've just become drum major of my high school band and am beginning to build a routine. Does anyone have any tips to share about what moves and techniques specifically make a good routine?
Good job. Despite the fact one person said you looked as if you lacked confidence because of your FACIAL EXPRESSION, I beg to differ. You did quite well. Lol...-sigh-@these critics with no talent
hmm id say about average as well, body control needs work, spin speed is inconsistent, and hand placement needs to be on the balance point. also try not to hop when you toss, overall is was average, i do thing you wraps and transfers were nicely executed
Good? Average at best. More throws are required, but they should vary in height, spin, and speed. The sunset was lame - granted it was indoors. To be really good you have to flirt with danger. Otherwise you're just a baton twirler.
The MACE goes back to the middle ages. The drum major's role was to protect the drummers and pipe players, not just lead them around. The mace was his weapon. I've been to museums in Europe that have really early maces, and they were more like street gang weapons.
The main reason for the mase, it's a weight that is on the paton or it give the Drum Major a challenge that, when it's tosed into the air, either it is droped and cought quicker than if it were light weight inside the mase itself and the blade, to symbolize for sharpness and disappline for the band itself.
im sorry but ive never understood the use for a mace. How does it possibly keep the band on beat. The marching band im in the drum majors actually conduct like the band director would
Speaking from one drum major to another (Top NB/PEI Air Cadet 2006) This was some pretty good stuff, but would look slightly better with less wraps and more throws...mind you the power throw at the end was well done...
Pretty good, you slowed down on the neck spin, and you looked up on the throw, I get hit in the knee's by my director if i look up... also, I really don't like your uniform... I'd gripe for some new ones if i were you
yeah... I've always had an uncomfortable uniform, but I was always like "eh, it looks cool, we're good" then I was in the Seattle Cascades (Drum and Bugal Corps) and those uniforms were VERY comfortable
All but one of his neck wraps are parallel with the ground (so wtf baribigbird06? stick to sesame street)
And he has "unclear plane changes" because he smoothly transitions from one plane of rotation to another except when doing deliberate sudden changes boldly saying 'I am now doing a different trick'
So - as the only other DM of similar age, and only other Canadian cadet - I believe I have the most valid opinion.
As the only other DM of similar age, and an actual witness at the competition, I believe I have the most valid opinion. Nam is a great guy he's 19 now and was part of the Canadian Sea Cadet program. He practiced a whole year with the soul purpose of taking home the Top DM award. He got third out of 20 or so. Well done.
Another DM here. In the "Jr. Military Program from Canada." (Cadets) I am an air cadet, he is part of the sea cadets. He is probably about 15-17. Most of what he does is many times better than what I have seen other DM's do at my age.
Is he the best DM in the world? NO! Has he been doing it for 5-6 years? NO! For either less than 1 year or UP TO 2 years MAX! He is spinning a 5 footer witch DOES make it harder. The "change direction" is harder than it looks (try writing with your left hand)
Shoulders move to much and he is trying things that are above his level of spinning, but i shouldnt be one to judge because i couldnt do any of that, probably because i spin American Military not Mace
The kids is only about maybe in his early teen's (13). Maybe from a Jr. Military Program from Canada. Saw them once and they are impressive. lots of them are around the age of 9-14
Actually he's part of the Sea Cadet program, which takes kids between 12-18. And he's around the 16/17 age range. DMs are usually those who are at least 14 or 15 however, as no 1st year cadet will ever b a DM
Speed inconsistency, unclear plane changes, lack of clarity in planes, bad posture. ie: neck wraps aren't parallel. Fast though... gotta give him props for that. By the way, I spin mace.
I agree w/ XitsDanny69X. I personally think he needs to work on spinning consistancy. He spins slowly in some parts and very fast in other parts. Spinning speed should remain the same throughout. Also alot of people are saying "Oh it's a premier british mace. It's longer and heavier than all the other maces" the length of a mace and it's weight should not be an excuse for poor spinning.
I don't think you should judge other people's comments unless you know for SURE they've never spun mace. How do you know? And I agree. He's got skills, but speed is not the most important. He need to slow down, clean things up and work on body control, too.
I agree that he moves a bit, but then as Dahonga said, it's longer and heavier then american 45 ect..mace, so it's harder to spin and rotate and catch, so why dont you try it before you bad comment about his skills
hes all right. nothing spectacular. because he is wobbling all over the place. and his free hand is all over the place too. you should always be aware of wat your free hand is doing. and then at the final toss, he steps forward to make the catch. but overall it was OKAY.
Are you fuking retarded? First of all thats not a stupid American 45" Military Baton thats a Premier 60" British Mace. It's longer AND heavier. And second of all I bet you can't do that shit either so shut the fuck up.
Not bad for a Sea Cadet :P
AlexMeadus 2 months ago
no skill xP
marchingband156 2 months ago
try not to sway your body so much, and stay within your plane! that final toss would've been awesome if you didn't have to reach for it. but other than that it was pretty cool.
zach460 9 months ago
try not to sway your body so much, and stay within your plane! that final toss would've been awesome if you didn't have to reach for it.
zach460 9 months ago
wow, you the kind of drum major that gives sea cadet a good name :)
go1pes 9 months ago
boring
dannyovtmoor 9 months ago
Try not to sway your body as much, and don't watch the mace as much. Other than that, fantastic.
MOTHforLife 1 year ago
i love how he drew the attention away from the shitty band:)
acro2008 1 year ago 8
im a drum major in the army cadets, this is bull crap compared what we get taught !.. your good, but u should learn much more tech kinda routine.
Runcie94 1 year ago
@Runcie94 dude.. dont be hating you army cadet newb, air cadets 4 life
CrazeKillen 1 year ago
look up arty mac it should help you
jewmajorj 2 years ago
@jewmajorj arty mac has a complete different style this is royal canadian sea cadets drum majoring i do the same stuff
DEFJAM959 1 year ago
i am a sea cadet drum major instructor and i must say you have some serious talent kid keep with it your a natural.
zzxzzxzzxzzxz 2 years ago
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allanjustone 2 years ago
nice i am drum major in air cadets and to me your pritty good
Darkevilwrath666 2 years ago
No offense, but you're kind of adding to the reputation that Air Cadets can't spell or use proper grammar techniques. :\
sammxanarchy 2 years ago
@sammxanarchy Wow, that was both unrelated to the video and it was also stereotypical. A stereotype that I have never even heard before. I am an Air Cadet in my seventh year, and does it seem like I have bad grammar and spelling?
I will admit though... their spelling and grammar (I just read it now) is pretty nasty...
MOTHforLife 1 year ago
@MOTHforLife Despite the comment being a year old, I still stand by it. I don't mean to cause any tension or arguments, and I retired as a WO2 in a very well populated Toronto squadron so I hope I'm not coming off as an arrogant or ignorant commenter. But for the record, I was not creating the stereotype... I was stating that the previous comment which I was replying to was part of the reason it (may) exist. Sorry for any misunderstandings.
pbicos 1 year ago
Excellent job.
keendog45178 2 years ago 3
big fail!!!!
abidubidubi 2 years ago
40-44 sec is fail
benruto 2 years ago
you have to send me a video on how you did that
western227 3 years ago
Hey Cam. C hit me with a PM
tngai84 3 years ago
I've just become drum major of my high school band and am beginning to build a routine. Does anyone have any tips to share about what moves and techniques specifically make a good routine?
Sapphiresque 3 years ago
Just make sure it's clean and if you cant do the difficult moves, then stick to basics.
darkstaryourmom 3 years ago
Look up the guy artymac and look online for that stuff. it's everywhere.
MonkeyWapadada 2 years ago
is this canadian sea cadets?
western227 3 years ago
of course it is
western227 3 years ago
nice job, its my first year im still trying to learning some moves
ThornOfTheDawn 4 years ago
You need some serious body control. And the tosses were weird. But it wasnt that bad :|
darkstaryourmom 4 years ago
fail
western227 3 years ago
Good job. Despite the fact one person said you looked as if you lacked confidence because of your FACIAL EXPRESSION, I beg to differ. You did quite well. Lol...-sigh-@these critics with no talent
llJ2ll 4 years ago
that is FREAKIN INSANE!!!!!!!!
71ppm4nn 4 years ago
so much body movement and facial expression shows lack of confidence
zbobsky 4 years ago
hmm id say about average as well, body control needs work, spin speed is inconsistent, and hand placement needs to be on the balance point. also try not to hop when you toss, overall is was average, i do thing you wraps and transfers were nicely executed
phatbob2045 4 years ago
Good? Average at best. More throws are required, but they should vary in height, spin, and speed. The sunset was lame - granted it was indoors. To be really good you have to flirt with danger. Otherwise you're just a baton twirler.
The MACE goes back to the middle ages. The drum major's role was to protect the drummers and pipe players, not just lead them around. The mace was his weapon. I've been to museums in Europe that have really early maces, and they were more like street gang weapons.
mous2000 4 years ago
while i respect you view of the historical significance, the MACE these days is more ceremonial. Could you please upload a video of what you mean?
I'm taking up mace this summer
aznjedi2 3 years ago
Mind yer toaster
woodwindwizard 4 years ago
The main reason for the mase, it's a weight that is on the paton or it give the Drum Major a challenge that, when it's tosed into the air, either it is droped and cought quicker than if it were light weight inside the mase itself and the blade, to symbolize for sharpness and disappline for the band itself.
fluteplayer 4 years ago
im sorry but ive never understood the use for a mace. How does it possibly keep the band on beat. The marching band im in the drum majors actually conduct like the band director would
kyubi2010 4 years ago
thats because your drum majors are corps style.
Its all for show and tradition.
jghsdrummer14 3 years ago
Speaking from one drum major to another (Top NB/PEI Air Cadet 2006) This was some pretty good stuff, but would look slightly better with less wraps and more throws...mind you the power throw at the end was well done...
l4zyd 4 years ago
Really good!
tom11b 4 years ago
this is freaking awesome !
i wish i can do some sort like this .
aha!
fikafreak 4 years ago
hahaha my friend Albert Choi pwns him.
Supercucu123 4 years ago
not bad im very impressed actually as a 3 time winner it was good...but its more challanging on drum and bugle...very good sunset though:)
Michellerrr 4 years ago
He didnt do a neck spin he did a Neck Wrap there is a big difference
echosaisis 4 years ago
Pretty good, you slowed down on the neck spin, and you looked up on the throw, I get hit in the knee's by my director if i look up... also, I really don't like your uniform... I'd gripe for some new ones if i were you
Jmartin7447 4 years ago
uh thats the canadian sea cadet uniform and i dont think there gonna change it anytime soon
nigelcottreau 4 years ago
really? dude... that sucks...
Jmartin7447 4 years ago
not really there actually really comfortable lol
nigelcottreau 4 years ago
yeah... I've always had an uncomfortable uniform, but I was always like "eh, it looks cool, we're good" then I was in the Seattle Cascades (Drum and Bugal Corps) and those uniforms were VERY comfortable
Jmartin7447 4 years ago
Precise planes. Needs a little cleaning up, but other than that, great performance :]
jjessicajay 4 years ago
Spinning isn't everything. But still, very nicely done.
anthonee1230 4 years ago
wow, your amazing., my drum major has been inspiered by you and is trying very hard for our next compition!
keep up the good work you are very talanted.
funkyloulou 5 years ago
i say: my band's drum major should do this
he's be smoking out the competition if you all think this is the best there is
:D
i love our drum majors, sorry
ahahahaha, but seriously
mace is the best
hmm...this could be more interesting...really...
marissalovesdino 5 years ago
All but one of his neck wraps are parallel with the ground (so wtf baribigbird06? stick to sesame street)
And he has "unclear plane changes" because he smoothly transitions from one plane of rotation to another except when doing deliberate sudden changes boldly saying 'I am now doing a different trick'
So - as the only other DM of similar age, and only other Canadian cadet - I believe I have the most valid opinion.
Opinion: That Sea Cadet rocks.
TsucasaKsumi 5 years ago
LOL My opinion is that Air Cadets rock, but that's a biased decision, just as yours is somewhat LOL.
as for his performance, damn he's good, especially since he's younger than 19.
ghazghkull 5 years ago
As the only other DM of similar age, and an actual witness at the competition, I believe I have the most valid opinion. Nam is a great guy he's 19 now and was part of the Canadian Sea Cadet program. He practiced a whole year with the soul purpose of taking home the Top DM award. He got third out of 20 or so. Well done.
DaHonga 5 years ago
Another DM here. In the "Jr. Military Program from Canada." (Cadets) I am an air cadet, he is part of the sea cadets. He is probably about 15-17. Most of what he does is many times better than what I have seen other DM's do at my age.
Is he the best DM in the world? NO! Has he been doing it for 5-6 years? NO! For either less than 1 year or UP TO 2 years MAX! He is spinning a 5 footer witch DOES make it harder. The "change direction" is harder than it looks (try writing with your left hand)
TsucasaKsumi 5 years ago
Shoulders move to much and he is trying things that are above his level of spinning, but i shouldnt be one to judge because i couldnt do any of that, probably because i spin American Military not Mace
Camarama 5 years ago
The kids is only about maybe in his early teen's (13). Maybe from a Jr. Military Program from Canada. Saw them once and they are impressive. lots of them are around the age of 9-14
krajecki5 5 years ago
Actually he's part of the Sea Cadet program, which takes kids between 12-18. And he's around the 16/17 age range. DMs are usually those who are at least 14 or 15 however, as no 1st year cadet will ever b a DM
ghazghkull 5 years ago
Speed inconsistency, unclear plane changes, lack of clarity in planes, bad posture. ie: neck wraps aren't parallel. Fast though... gotta give him props for that. By the way, I spin mace.
baribigbird06 5 years ago
I agree w/ XitsDanny69X. I personally think he needs to work on spinning consistancy. He spins slowly in some parts and very fast in other parts. Spinning speed should remain the same throughout. Also alot of people are saying "Oh it's a premier british mace. It's longer and heavier than all the other maces" the length of a mace and it's weight should not be an excuse for poor spinning.
ArtyMac 5 years ago
I don't think you should judge other people's comments unless you know for SURE they've never spun mace. How do you know? And I agree. He's got skills, but speed is not the most important. He need to slow down, clean things up and work on body control, too.
eternalbando 5 years ago
Look, its JJ89 in here. Lol, you posted the same Singapore NDP Deyi Secondary School band video. So you're a Singaporean. :D Me too.
MajorYT 5 years ago
the size of the mace and weight of the mace shouldnt be used as an excuse.
XitsDanny69X 5 years ago
I agree that he moves a bit, but then as Dahonga said, it's longer and heavier then american 45 ect..mace, so it's harder to spin and rotate and catch, so why dont you try it before you bad comment about his skills
sweetxcandix 5 years ago
hes all right. nothing spectacular. because he is wobbling all over the place. and his free hand is all over the place too. you should always be aware of wat your free hand is doing. and then at the final toss, he steps forward to make the catch. but overall it was OKAY.
XitsDanny69X 5 years ago
Are you fuking retarded? First of all thats not a stupid American 45" Military Baton thats a Premier 60" British Mace. It's longer AND heavier. And second of all I bet you can't do that shit either so shut the fuck up.
DaHonga 5 years ago
yeah DaHonga
pipernick 4 years ago
those tosses is too easy
JJ89757123456789 5 years ago
i agree, he sucks.
too much body movement, he keeps eying the mace after tosses, omg, the shoulders keep moving. *shudders*
thaiguy20fromla 5 years ago
he sucks
abda53 5 years ago
daaaaaaaaaaaang
aea1016 5 years ago
This kid is my DM GAWG!!!
TsucasaKsumi 5 years ago
gjgjgj nam
kwokerz 5 years ago
Thats fuking gangster man. He owned me thats for sure. And I got third last wtf. Anyways good job bud.
DaHonga 5 years ago
Nam has SKILLZ!!! xD LMFAO goodjob mang!!!
2S3XY 5 years ago