@DissonanceBeauty That's not mylar. '91 was the first year Pearl's FFX snare hit the market, and corps went all-out kevlar starting a couple of years earlier. A notable exception was Star of Indiana in '92, which marched Premier drums and Premier Marathon heads. The heads in the video were black, so were almost certainly Remo Falams. The only other kevlar snare heads on the market then were Premier Tenduras, and they were only available in white.
@mathproof Is "wrist" such a bad thing? It's how I was taught and these older lines sounded absolutely awesome without extraneous movement. I've got nothing against using all-out forearms every once in a while, but this type of technique certainly rewards rudimentary precision over visual art.
No, it is not. By "All Wist!", I meant it as a good thing. In fact, I abhor playing that doesn't utlize economy of motion. As a technical note, there is a little forearm being used here.
If you are interested in observing the proper transition from forearm to wrist, please type Jeff Prosperie into the YouTube search engine. This is the same snare tech guy in this video(with the blonde mullet).
@mathproof Thanks! I fully understand the physics behind forearm and wrist playing. What I was really alluding to was the overuse of high-sticked forearm playing around DCI and competitive high school lines. Somewhere around '94, visual impact was rewarded the same as playing precision. Perhaps its roots began earlier when the "tick-based" scoring went away (not a bad thing, BTW). Regardless, drumlines are almost as much colorguard as percussionists these days, and that's a bit sad to me.
Understanding the physics and being able to execute are two different things. You should find that video. I didn't get along with Jeffy when I marched next to him, but I can't deny his rudimental eminence.
As for the visual aspect, I completely agree with you: very sad. I wouldn't march a line these days if they had to divert attention away from their playing by joining the colorguard. Have a good night!
I wish that I could remember where this was. Just another park on tour. I can vaguely remember the park. I just don't know what town that was in. It seems as if it might be first tour. We had a fun tour that year. Thanks for posting.
I worked with those drums and they were and still have a beautiful sound! They are flexible in there sound characteristics, contrary to popular belief. You definitely have to be perfect to play them because you are hangin' yourself out there with the sound. I also have another original Phantom Ludwig HV as well. Nice to see the "Power V" again.
Damn.....this is 20 years ago, tomorrow. I feel old.
nr132386 9 months ago
Black bass heads <3
johnpaddie 1 year ago
was this the last mylar line?
DissonanceBeauty 1 year ago
@DissonanceBeauty That's not mylar. '91 was the first year Pearl's FFX snare hit the market, and corps went all-out kevlar starting a couple of years earlier. A notable exception was Star of Indiana in '92, which marched Premier drums and Premier Marathon heads. The heads in the video were black, so were almost certainly Remo Falams. The only other kevlar snare heads on the market then were Premier Tenduras, and they were only available in white.
ColemanGasGrill800 1 year ago
All wrist!
mathproof 2 years ago
@mathproof Is "wrist" such a bad thing? It's how I was taught and these older lines sounded absolutely awesome without extraneous movement. I've got nothing against using all-out forearms every once in a while, but this type of technique certainly rewards rudimentary precision over visual art.
ColemanGasGrill800 1 year ago
No, it is not. By "All Wist!", I meant it as a good thing. In fact, I abhor playing that doesn't utlize economy of motion. As a technical note, there is a little forearm being used here.
If you are interested in observing the proper transition from forearm to wrist, please type Jeff Prosperie into the YouTube search engine. This is the same snare tech guy in this video(with the blonde mullet).
mathproof 1 year ago
@mathproof Thanks! I fully understand the physics behind forearm and wrist playing. What I was really alluding to was the overuse of high-sticked forearm playing around DCI and competitive high school lines. Somewhere around '94, visual impact was rewarded the same as playing precision. Perhaps its roots began earlier when the "tick-based" scoring went away (not a bad thing, BTW). Regardless, drumlines are almost as much colorguard as percussionists these days, and that's a bit sad to me.
ColemanGasGrill800 1 year ago
Understanding the physics and being able to execute are two different things. You should find that video. I didn't get along with Jeffy when I marched next to him, but I can't deny his rudimental eminence.
As for the visual aspect, I completely agree with you: very sad. I wouldn't march a line these days if they had to divert attention away from their playing by joining the colorguard. Have a good night!
mathproof 1 year ago
Well....the video camera says June 14. According to corpsreps this show was on June 14
1 Star of Indiana 72.300
2 Phantom Regiment 71.000
3 Glassmen 56.400
4 Colts 48.800
5 Limited Edition 42.500
6 Pioneer 38.600
stretch45g 2 years ago
I wish that I could remember where this was. Just another park on tour. I can vaguely remember the park. I just don't know what town that was in. It seems as if it might be first tour. We had a fun tour that year. Thanks for posting.
OndrausCissell 2 years ago
Gotta love those Pearl snare drums
jadebrew 3 years ago
If you take care off them Pearl snare drums are bullet proof!
OndrausCissell 2 years ago
I worked with those drums and they were and still have a beautiful sound! They are flexible in there sound characteristics, contrary to popular belief. You definitely have to be perfect to play them because you are hangin' yourself out there with the sound. I also have another original Phantom Ludwig HV as well. Nice to see the "Power V" again.
OndrausCissell 2 years ago
great roll quality
MADROCKS212 3 years ago
he says "Mark time mark" or at least that's what i hear
virtuosity7 3 years ago
Anyone notice that guy say "Mark. Time. Hut?" You certainly don't hear that anymore.
danthemanpatrick 3 years ago
True!
jadebrew 3 years ago
Good Point! Jeff did that all year.
OndrausCissell 2 years ago
Chris Hestin!!! What's up man!!!
InnerBeatDrumSchool 3 years ago
ouch! my hands would be so sweaty. amazing!
Jiffybob47 3 years ago
is that guy at :15 ok? he looks like he was gonna throw up
Jiffybob47 3 years ago
he's preparing to run away.
fragglesmackdotcom 3 years ago
That sound right there is why everyone hates ebony amb/emp on bass drums!
Ticker2 3 years ago
BADASS UNIFORMS! :-)
chutdigadut 3 years ago
Somewhat sounds like Latin Lover?
LAWL!!!
1OOYears 4 years ago
Friggin' cutaway Pearls.... Haven't seen those in AGES!
tendura 4 years ago
lee hansen!!
Dudeman91 4 years ago