Madison Scouts 2011 - Empire State of Mind (HD)

[guitarmansegovia]

I have the Finals CDs, and I must say, Madison's cut of ESoM definitely OWNS!

[TheChandlermann]

I listen to this every night before I go to bed, and I think to myself...How whenever I was in those stands. I almost died of shock of how beautiful and uplifting it was. And how NO BAND HAS SCREAMERS LIKE MADISON!!! Seriously look up their 1996 and tell me that trumpet isn't God's instrument!!!

[thematrix511]

@TheChandlermann i like your sentiments but prepare to be flamed for calling it "band"... i'm not sayin'. i'm just sayin.

[danieej27]

This is amazing. Bone chilling.

[mistertuba13]

ive listened to this at least 100 times and ive gotten goosebumps every time. amazing corps playin an amazing song

[L0R3N23]

@luisluvsblastbeats54 agreed lol

[drummerboy199fo]

did anyone else's jaw drop and heart stop when the big hit occurred!?!?

[viperx4wert]

me gusta

[kissersister]

2:30=instantaneous smiling

[GirlsPlayDrums2]

digging the thunder in the background

this made me cry at finals... best closer ever!

[miley49987]

Playing this next year. :)

[rachelroy28]

@miley49987 Me too! xD

[rachelroy28]

I.Cannot.Wait.To.Play.This...

[Mrimthatonedude]

Now to make the fireworks go off on beat....

[luisluvsblastbeats54]

air is free waste it

[tinam41]

my nephew joe moody is the 2nd trumpet player from the left of the 4 soloist,so very proud of him

[BDDANIE]

I like this better than the actual song... haha

[selenamoux14]

that nice.....

[drwaxmax]

instead of a closer make it this years opener....for 2 more years

[TheSWEETSWEETLOVE]

i think the fireworks make the video..hahah

so that was amazing it was even better seeing it live.

[Jkguitar96]

@2.28 all hair on my body rises

[PoliticalMuffin]

what the fireworks??? :)

[NCDrumKing]

im loving the trumpets at 2:45

[madisoncontra12]

i think i've found the love dci of my life

[Carsonsmisek26]

@rachelroy28 that's amazing!!! :D I wanna see it!!!! What instrument do you play?

[rachelroy28]

@Carsonsmisek26 Clarinet (: and bass clarinet during concert...

[CTMTuba]

JAW DROPPING PERFORMACE!!!! GREAT JOBBB!!! that was amazing made me get goosebumps and my jaw dropped in awe i applaud you guys, you guys are great!

[Carsonsmisek26]

I want to be able to play that high and clear at some point!

[rachelroy28]

@Carsonsmisek26 We're playing it next year (: Along with rolling in the deep by adele and thanks for the memories by fall out boy

[Carsonsmisek26]

It's gives me goosebumps every time I watch it. Trumpets kick some serious butt

[TheBritishGinger]

Every other soprano player in the world apart from those four need to sit down right now.

[ASnareM]

Early season

[rachelroy28]

Hey Uhmm second trumpet from the right...I caught your lungs and I think you might want em back :)

[avenged7xguitar]

this is perfect with the fireworks in the background.

[shepshep2424]

can't beat this right here

[HamstersInBlenders]

Conveniently placed fireworks.

[Athens018]

I hate the 3rd trumpet guy starting from the left, HE'S DARN TOO GOOD !! damn it..

[slvrslgr9]

I went to high school with Chance, the trumpet on the far left! He was so good, he could hit crazy notes

[KickinHIBeats]

@slvrslgr9 Before or after Chance moved to Hawaii? Because i met him in high school when he moved here and he blew away every trumpet i met so far. I'm with the University of Hawaii band and we just asked him to scream for us in a show, he screams better than most of the veterans here!

[gloriaa657]

@slvrslgr9 Chance Tobar, RBHS?

[bnsf812]

who cant like this shit FUCKIN AWESOME

[MultiX101]

you can pick your lungs up off the stands now - to the four trumpets

[that1p3rsonuknow]

This really isn't one of there better performances. I would never use this as a model for how good they really are cause that encore performance was Eh at best. I'm not in any way slamming the Scouts cause I'm quite aware of how awesome they are but this was not there highlight encore.

[ArcticEclipse]

2:26 hot damn that was wonderful.

[rbahner1]

I meant 3c

[rbahner1]

What sized mouthpieces are the trumpet using? You need ones like 3G or deeper.

[rbahner1]

I would love to hear this show on the G's. Aside from the piano...which I understand given it is an Alicia Keys song...only drum corps...sort of on the field in 2011. in 2011

[MyNameIsTuner]

The fireworks fit perfectly with this EPIC encore!

[tehxGuardian]

This was my birthday show. Couldn't have asked for anything better, man!

[KarnKrash]

the fireworks in the background make this epic

[TheTroopers08]

wow...........



[diddy93]

BTW I vote them for super bowl half time

[diddy93]

the Unison of the horn is phenomenal!!!!!

[Adamleesoldo]

trumpets slightly bright as an ensemble , maybe its just this recording, because when I saw them in July they were darker than darkness itself, love this hornline, I expect even greater things in years to come.

[MrTonyako]

truly epic!

[eddie4914]

wow!

[Carsonsmisek26]

5 people are complete idiots.

[Deltaflyer47]

2:29 : )

[FLANNNNNN]

Madison Trumpets performing a screamer moment it should be every time: without a microphone.

[asianst23]

My first drum corps experience was this year's finals.... my jaw dropped when they performed the ending.

[NarutoBoy201]

Its because it wasn't for the encore. It was a coincidence that the fireworks went off the same time as the encore. Which I have to say I was glad to of watched from the stands :)

[saxybeast13]

i thought the use of fireworks was prohibited in DCI.... GREAT SHOW SCOUTS!!!

[TheTroll18]

oommg

[brianbrianbrian10]

2:28 oh hey jesus... oh wait, it's just madison.

[austinjb555]

Madison Scouts are so good, they can even get the fireworks to explode in time with the music!

[wtfozlolzrawrx3]

2:39 yeah, id leave to. -.- lame

[flipflopie]

@wtfozlolzrawrx3 How, and why are you on this video?

[skiddlecrumms]

@flipflopie He is probably from the Cadets or something.

[wtfozlolzrawrx3]

@flipflopie im not on this video?

[Oberkapo]

@wtfozlolzrawrx3 Go away.



[jsk8drummer]

@wtfozlolzrawrx3 dude you have to be fucking joking....

[wtfozlolzrawrx3]

@jsk8drummer haha i am. herr derr

[BartleDoo2009]

Those four trumpet players make my trumpet skills look like a pile of shit.

[ishallcallhersquishy]

@BartleDoo2009 trufax



[ISammael]

@BartleDoo2009 If they do, you must be really bad... they have range and volume, but lacked control the more essential.

at least, in this performance.

[homeyg9]

@ISammael I totally agree. I mean they were cracking notes left and right the entire time.

[Scouts12]

@ISammael you see them finals night or in the videos.. they were unfreakin believable

[tinam41]

@BartleDoo2009

lol my nephew is second to the left,i am so proud of him

[Qsxcgyujm]

Not Gona lie. I did not like there show. It actually bored me a lot. Except this ending. Greatest ending in drum corps.

[spjc1023]

so great!!!

[00110011NL]

@2:29 Just awesome timing from the fireworks

[MCDCSop]

I got to see them a world class championships at prelims and semis i sat right on the 50 and like 5 rows up on semis and O Mah GOSH the soloist at the end made me feel a little bad...i was one of MCDC screamers, i got nothin on them

[ulises4567890]

why does it has so few views ? :s

[drummer6232]

I love the fact that the DMs are just watching, and everyone is still in perfect time

[maddinthecamel]

voll lahm

[kanko25]

I am so sad this is not in the video cause of copy rights :(

[masterofmusic321]

@kanko25 What do you mean? Are you saying this will not be in the DCI 2011 Bluray/DVD/CD set?

[kanko25]

@masterofmusic321 Unfortunately it will not be unless something changes. Even if you watch any show the scouts have that is recorded on the fan network the audio cuts out after the towers fall and says "Empire State of Mind has been cut from the Audio because of copy right restrictions"

[masterofmusic321]

@kanko25 I agree. Does Alicia Keys have ANY idea how many people love this closer? If she wear smart, she would realize this and allow them to have the copyrights so that way her song can become more popular and she can make more money off of it. But she's a pop star. and therefore dumb.

[xxzhoutaixx]

@masterofmusic321 ... not the most logical argument. Her song is already popular, and the fact of the matter is if you haven't heard this song then you must be isolated from the outside world. I would love for this closer to be on DVD but your argument just seems wrong to me. Also, DCI has a huge fan base, but it's not that huge to the point where she would care.

[TexSnare0702]

Chills man

[goldcrayon2]

Wasn't the melo soloist's night..

[MCDCSop]

@goldcrayon2 well after doing a full show his lips were just shy of dead too

[goldcrayon2]

@MCDCSop I'm aware. He also probably rehearsed all morning well into the afternoon too. I've heard him play it without fracking three times is all I'm saying.

[sokks]

Holy Shite!....*shivers shivers shivers*....I had loved you boys for SO long and every year...you cease to amaze me! *sniffsniff*....I need a tissue....xoxoxox

[littleprincess0827]

Every time I saw them live this summer on tour I WAS NEVER disappointed! It makes me cry every time! Such a powerful show!

[Sierrabelle]

I saw them in Indianapolis for semis. I've watched them live two times and I have not been disappointed. They rock my freaking world.

[Entity11790]

great arrangement and execution. gotta love a great hornline sound.

[gulicious666]

this makes me tear up every time.

Phantom's show and Madison Scouts show are my favorite this season.

[TheBalko371]

i get the chills every time i listen to this!

[aUbRiEandSiDnEy]

park and blowwww.!!!!(:

[naddles2012]

Why didnt they place higher?!?!?!

[FifthMallet]

They always play the best music. Their show in 2010 is currently my favorite of all time!!

[Tromb0ne22Dude]

Gives me chills everytime! How can you not love the Scouts?

[dcbandnerd]

That's Madison for ya: always reaching the highest possible notes their bugles can handle. Pretty incredible stuff.

[euphmmx]

@dcbandnerd Thing is....they don't play bugles anymore lol

[dcbandnerd]

@euphmmx Well, yeah, I meant it as kind of a figure of speech...as a romanticized term for the instruments they currently use.

Still, though, you seem to get the cut of my jib. :-)

[euphmmx]

@dcbandnerd Definitely. Just don't let the G-bugle fanboys see that comment...they'll rip you a new one :P

[Kern604]

Geez can the trumpets go any higher????

[koolboy4ugrls]

Bristol, RI Madison Scouts should go back to that show every year

[hardyboyz0]

Would anyone happen to know how to play that trumpet part at 2:50 ? I would love to know how

[sephirothtoon]

@hardyboyz0 Just listen to that part. Match the tones with the part you wanna learn on your trumpet. Write down the notes. :)

[hardyboyz0]

@sephirothtoon Im pretty horrible at matching pitches D:

[burcht92]

ooooooo chills :)

[BoHinman]

hearing this just makes me tear up its just, beautiful...not other words can describe it

[PredatorsSnare]

The Scouts were rewarded 10th place for 10......out of 10! Thank you Scout for the best show of '11.

[BeatlesFanatic98]

Chills is what I get when watching this video.

[Scouts12]

This was one of my favorite performances. I had no idea the fireworks were going off in the background when we were performing. great stuff. I miss it so much :(

[ndctenorsax]

Best damn moment of any dci 2011 show...

[jthrunz]

whats the song with the piano lick and baritone solo?

[daverdci]

Note to most other top 12 corps, the crowd actually likes long melody lines!! Thank you Madison for being Madison! Great memorable tour moment!

[MizzouKIdDrummer]

I saw this in Indy on Thursday! I cried. And making a 225 lb 16 year old is hard to do. This is by far my fav! I was big on Phantom, but after this I will always be a SCOUT fan! I love it. Gives me chills over the internet! :) I'm so excited for marching this year after this. BASS 2 LEGGO! Lol

[MrAfliction]

Everytime it gets to 2:30 I keep rewinding.... God I love this.

[gmarkcarr]

Both Madison and Carolina put things back into perspective this season...a bit of 'going back to the basics'. And it goes back to something our director instilled within us. It never mattered what the panel of 'however' many judges had to say, it was the response of the 1500 plus audience watching us. If we had the crowd on our side...then we knew that we did our job. And, because of that, we were always winners!

[bauercrue]

Awesome. I am speachless!!!!!!!

[jthrunz]

what is the song with the piano licks?

[BattleMaster1013]

Who cares about the scores? Madison Scouts made fuckin history this year! This is a show people will remember, almost like a new Malaguena.

[gmarkcarr]

@BattleMaster1013 AGREED!

[ThrowJ]

Best show of 2011

[TalRelious]

Scouts and Blue Coats are my favorite my favorite small corps for three reasons:

1. They have super clean fundamentals.

2. They have interesting and original show designs

3. They bring the fucking NOISE man.

[AndroidDesignsHD]

@TalRelious Small? I think both of them are underrated this year... Especially the scouts.

[psymaster1234]

Shivers down my spine. This is magnificent playing. Good job!

[rbliss999]

Dear Jim Mason,

Thank you for returning the Scouts to their proper place.

[hemeola]

... Goosebumps... 

[CFBLover3]

Jay-Z should do a live performance with these guys.

[GustavBruder]

Their performance at prelims last night made me cry, lol. Great Job Scouts!

[trojanwarrior55]

Outstanding Scouts.

[RealBamMargeraLover]

Chills. Speechless. This is incredible.. When I saw it last night, I didn't know what to say. The fireworks, what an odd coincidence, but definitely very neat.

[KARINAxz3]

should i be concerned that I get multiple orgasms while listening to this?

[RobotUnicornNazi]

They should have gotten a much better score at DCI last night in prelims...

[legofsam666]

@RobotUnicornNazi I know. whats up with 10th place? im thinking like 7th

[tinam41]

@legofsam666

 they should have gotten 1st place,the only reason why they didn't was b/c the didn't have scantily clad girl's with them

[pvhaxFury]

@RobotUnicornNazi Amen, just like the Cavaliers should have gotten a higher score :/

[Shakandara]

This has joined my list of favorite moments from any corps, ever. And the fireworks as a bonus? Too awesome.

[chozie7]

Saw this today in theaters and I thought they deserved a better score, especially for empire state of mind...

[narutojames225]

@chozie7 I agree 12th? They should have been a lot higher!

[Kidd8Kitty]

@chozie7 Me too! I saw the live streaming of DCI. I agree, they had an amazing show and deserved a better score. Though the one they got was pretty impressive.

[Marchingb]

Ummmm, well... this gives me goosebumps. SO RAD. So rad.

[steinmannrobert]

saw this at allentown........epic......big­ger applause than anyone else there



[jck1794]

This never fails to give me goosebumps

[thebeatlefan156]

goosebumps. omg i loved this arrangement. so much energy. and the fireworks in the background? um. holy shit thts frickin awesome?

[KauaiBallerof2012]

So epic with the FIREWORKS!

[CessnaPilot1B9]

Scouts are crashing G8! Saw them live in Lynn, amazing show!

[lilvamp97]

i got goosebumps! :D

[Phoxus]

I had never heard the Madison Scouts before until just now. I admit, I am completely amazed.

[tmurphy26a]

@Phoxus ditto. +1

[davidjordanisamazing]

Their show was literally the only show yesterday at Atlanta to leave me completely speechless. Just amazing

[darkdragon9900]

@davidjordanisamazing i cried when they played it as well at the dome i was on the 50 on the mezzanine and was blown away

[miller2497]

Awesome hornline!!!!!!

[TheFlo3596]

Holy crap.... I was like I can't find the tune and then there it was!! Soooo amazing!

[panchox0007]

I'm speechless

thanks Madison Scouts :)

[pshhitsvalencia]

why can't i be a man so i can be in madison scouts?!?!?

[wooley2000]

i march for Kidsgrove Scouts in the UK and one of our boys Chris Harris is on Madisons Tuba line this year. Wll proud of you mate, your show is stunning and this piece is one of the best things i have heard on a drum, corps field in a long time. See you when you get home dude

[MarlouieIMPACTDC]

If there's only a button that says 1million likes, i'll click on that...

[OMRebelJosh]

That trumpets goofed the end but thats ridiculously hard after a hard day of playing like that and an encore.  Mad props for the effort!!

[08kenna]

gives me chills :)

[LHZZ12MM]

sorry I wasn't there...just awesome! were the fireworks a coincidence?

[thematrix511]

@LHZZ12MM yes, the fireworks were a total coincidence, and a very cool one if I might say so myself.



[TheChandlermann]

I want them to go to NYC and play that in central park and have a guy recording it in Queens hahahaha

[vancemundegaar]

Gotta love Madison trumpets!