Today has been a day filled with sad, bad, and disappointing news, so I thought that ending with a video of the Ohio State University Marching Band's "Hollywood Blockbuster Show" would be more than appropriate.
I am blown away by this band's precision.
Gryphen,
ReplyDeleteAs a Buckeye born and raised, I'm going to have to correct you. it's The Ohio State University marching band, fondly known to all of us as The Best Damn Band In The Land!
Sorry, I messed up the name.
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You bet. and in the early 70's my cousin was honored to dot the I. What I remember more than any thing is the number of marching shoes this band goes thru in a season. Funny , I know. ... I still get a tear in my eye watching them perform Script OHIO.
DeleteAnon 4:42 PM:
DeleteI was born and raised in Ohio as well. Super great band!!
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ReplyDeleteOhio State Marching Band Moonwalks in Michael Jackson Tribute
I really that one too.
DeleteVery little makes me say 'wow' anymore. WOW!! I had earlier seen the Michael Jackson tribute and now to know how huge their repertoire is I am awed by their amazing talent!
ReplyDeleteWe Mid-Westerners know from marching bands.
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It is a spectacle. Sadly, it is one more manifestation of glorifying the militaristic and equating sport and competition with deadly aggression. Many will respond with what the hell are you talking about. Try and watch a major sports event in America that isn't framed by beating the drum and seducing youth into thinking that uniforms, precision drilling and bombast are the measure of patriotism.
ReplyDeleteWell that is just ridiculous and you know it.
DeleteI would NEVER say "what the hell are you talking about" but lighten up a bit.
DeleteSometimes a marching band is just a marching band.
Yep, before you know it those kids will be trading in their piccolos for assault rifles! Happens every time.
DeleteI second the
I second the "lighten up"!
DeleteAnonymous5:45 PM:
DeleteYou're making more of this than is truly necessary to get your opinion across. Lighten up and enjoy!
It is so pervasive and a reflection of the American world view that even those thinking they are liberals will not see it. "Lighten up" is the attitude that enables the indoctrination of your kids and the subsequent engagement of them as dupes for enlistment.
DeleteYou have some good points Anon, at 5:45 pm. when you say..."Try and watch a major sports event in America that isn't framed by beating the drum and seducing youth into thinking that uniforms, precision drilling and bombast are the measure of patriotism."
DeleteI fart in your general direction
DeleteThanks, I needed that. And the Michael Jackson one was great too!
ReplyDeleteThat was spectacular! Thanks for posting, Gryphen.
ReplyDeleteOh they're good . . . But this is more my speed (Will Farrell as Tommy Trojan with the USC band):
ReplyDeletehttp://youtu.be/CRv13VT8OIU
Amazing! The precision is perfect, almost like synchronized swimming. They get a gold medal in my book.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter is a sophomore at Ohio State and yesterday was her first football game. She is now spoiled for all future halftime shows.
ReplyDeleteGo Buckeyes!!!
thanks for posting Gryphen! Great way to start the day.
ReplyDeleteNot only that, they sounded fantastic too. And they say kids today don't know from hard work.
ReplyDeleteYou don't roll out of bed being able to do this - decades later, my feet are still soggy from 6:30am marching band practice in the morning dew of October.