Marching Band

**Sigmapolis** · 09-02-2012, 08:59 PM

I'm tempted to go into, "Back in my day, we actually had to high step" mode... screw it. Back in my day, we actually had to high step!

**00clone** · 09-02-2012, 09:28 PM

Ahhh....band people, pretending like what they do matters....it never changes.

Not trying to be a jerk (but probably doing a good job of it despite that), but people are there for the football. The band is there to enhance the atmosphere, not change it. The band shouldn't try and inspire everyone to link hands and sing kumbaya or bells of ISU. Y'all are like referees...if we don't *notice* that you're there, you're doing a good job.

**wxman1** · 09-02-2012, 10:42 PM

And thereis there the neighborhood *******.

**Jarrods79** · 09-02-2012, 11:06 PM

Originally Posted by loki8838

In case you were wondering, this is what that might look like.

Thanks...and yikes. Now I'm wondering if you dug that up to scare us all away from the idea. Not that it wouldn't be cool if done right (get all that clutter out of the middle)...but there is a lot of depressing visuals going on there.

**Sigmapolis** · 09-02-2012, 11:13 PM

Anyways, in response to myself, I'll look forward to seeing it live in a few weeks.

I actually like the new formations and the idea of a new sequence. Anything that adds character and individuality to our pregame, music, and our band is A+. I just think taking away so much high-step is a major downgrade, given our step was unique in the country, and looks really badass when done correctly.

**Jambalaya** · 09-02-2012, 11:26 PM

Originally Posted by alarson

Bells is ISU's alma mater and is one of my favorite songs the band plays.

As far as Call me maybe.... it's been at the top of the rankings all summer... its going to get played. Beats playing only a bunch of 20 year old music.

I love the ISU marching band but prefer traditional rousing marches...etc

I loathe the last 20 years we have to listen to Deep Purple, Jethro Tull, Or some movie score the ISU band director seems to think will sound good. They aren't inspiring, and sound awful

**alarson** · 09-02-2012, 11:54 PM

Originally Posted by Jambalaya

I love the ISU marching band but prefer traditional rousing marches...etc

I loathe the last 20 years we have to listen to Deep Purple, Jethro Tull, Or some movie score the ISU band director seems to think will sound good. They aren't inspiring, and sound awful

Marches suck.

**cy4prez7** · 09-03-2012, 12:01 AM

Originally Posted by 00clone

Ahhh....band people, pretending like what they do matters....it never changes.

Not trying to be a jerk (but probably doing a good job of it despite that), but people are there for the football. The band is there to enhance the atmosphere, not change it. The band shouldn't try and inspire everyone to link hands and sing kumbaya or bells of ISU. Y'all are like referees...if we don't *notice* that you're there, you're doing a good job.

The band isn't trying to change that. We are just playing it because it's the alma mater. It should be played.

**Cybirdy** · 09-03-2012, 08:30 AM

Originally Posted by CyFan61

After seeing that picture, I am thanking God for the opportunity to be an ISU student now instead of then

If that picture was from any years from 1993-1997, I was on the field as a student in the band. Thankfully I am a life-long ISU fan and have been there through the ups and downs. Yes, it is much more fun to watch games now. We used to call ourselves a marching band with a football problem. Our youngest was 4-5 months old during football games last year--she saw more wins at Jack Trice in three months than I did in three years.

And yes, in MY day all we did was high step.

**Jambalaya** · 09-03-2012, 08:33 AM

Originally Posted by alarson

Marches suck.

so does trying to play "Stairway to Heaven", or some other song meant for a drugged-out kegger

**cy4prez7** · 09-03-2012, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by Jambalaya

so does trying to play "Stairway to Heaven", or some other song meant for a drugged-out kegger

Marching bands would not be nearly as popular at games if they played marches at every game. Boring...Save it for the municipal bands.

**WhatchaGonnaDo** · 09-03-2012, 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by loki8838

In case you were wondering, this is what that might look like.

That is absolutely pitiful. Ouch.

**theshadow** · 09-03-2012, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by cy4prez7

Marching bands would not be nearly as popular at games if they played marches at every game. Boring...Save it for the municipal bands.

You're saying the student section wouldn't respond to Washington Post in the same manner as they would to Basket Case?

Pepper Brooks is shocked by this news.

**isucy86** · 09-03-2012, 09:27 AM

The pregame is all about building excitement up to the kick-off. I can appreciate the "tradition" aspect, but the Bells of Iowa State was a total downer when it was played after the National Anthem. I thought so at the game on Saturday and watching the video this morning- I still feel the same.

Play it before the national anthem, play it after the game, I don't care. After the national anthem it's a wet blanket.

**gwoodclone** · 09-03-2012, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by theshadow

You're saying the student section wouldn't respond to Washington Post in the same manner as they would to Basket Case?

Speaking of, I think this is the first game I've been to where I didn't hear the band play either Basket Case or All the Small Things. I was disappointed.

While I like the Bells of Iowa State, I've honestly never heard any of it during pregame. It would be hard enough to hear on the east side even if everybody was quiet, but people in the student section don't even try to shut up while its playing.