BandHead REACTS to Southern vs. FAMU | 5th Quarter (2021) 

I’m so glad you used another media team on this one. I’m a SU fan!!! However Fam Fans have been talking about how they think Garrett was doctoring the footage to make SU sound louder. What’s the excuse now??? Great Footage Marching Sport!!!

FAMU's first song is something they play every time the football team wins that particular game. Tradition.

My personal preference is FAMU’s sound. I like being able to hear every instrument as opposed to just a few. FAMU doesn’t have to change its style, neither does Southern! They are completely different styles. If you are waiting for FAMU to sound like Southern… you gonna be waiting forever.

Wow! Southern REALLY gave us a peek at the depth of their songbook! Keep up the great work KB. These videos take me back to my band days at Alcorn back in the late 80's/early 90's. Great...times.

FAMU is one of the CLEANEST bands on Earth!! They have a symphonic sound with power behind it. These two bands have met in the past, last time being in 2019 - and their battles are ALWAYS worth it. One thing though, if you don't like marches FAMU is not for you.

FAMU is very clear and defined... SU is clean and brass forward. They both represented who they are.

Too excellent bands to different styles, I appreciate hearing from a band head. The Rattlers will never try and sound like a SWAC band or anyone else. 🐍🧡💚

The ending of “Spend My Life” 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

The first song was for the football team it’s something we do when the team wins

FAMU is definitely geared toward Old School songs. Bring me back!! Love It!!

The 1st song was their fight song directed by the football coach, It's actually not apart of the 5th quarter

First Time watching you KBT . Loving your commentary

I love FAMU to my core, but I can admit their stand battles are very methodical. I've always felt like they make up for it with their field shows and marching drills. Aint NOTHIN pwi about that!!

Shot out to ANYBODY that is at SU right now that watch KB. I see the work y’all put in to play FamU. Welcome again I say welcome to ANYBODY at FamU right now.

Im New BUT from the old school….…I enjoy bro…..I’m subscribe….I’ve seen some battles….old and new….keep rolling my brotha …wit your channel 💪🏿🙌🏿👍🏾

I understand the different styles argument, I understand the musicianship argument, I understand the " I want to hear every instrument that's why I like FAMU" argument.... but where is the energy? 👀 where is it?

Always bank on SU to be top heavy on the brass. 🎺 And I loved that 'Heartbreak 💔 Hotel' - FAMU and 'Spend My Life With You' - SU.

Great Job FAMU.

Spend my life ….🥶🥶🥶🥶

Man after Power....yeah just wrap it up and head to the bus Famu that sounded amazing SU my Gawd!!!

Trumpets was ringing shit! But this was actually a good battle

The last song SU played is Man of my word by Lil Baby and Lil Durk .

Southern MasterClass.

Yes Lord!

OMG SU came to EAT !

Black Excellence both programs 💪🏾💪🏾

S.U and FAMU have had some great battles in the past. I agree with KB, FAMU’s song arrangements were kinda bland. Since FAMU traditionally doesn’t crank, they should have picked better songs for this battle. In this battle, FAMU was good, S.U was great.

Yo... I'll be honest.. FAMU has some great selections.. but you can see the difference in arrangements, chords and utilization of instruments. That anniversary sounded airy. Vs SU reply. It was fuller because different instruments played parts that filled in gaps. So it wasn't as empty if that makes sense. Still SU is a different beast. But FAMU is trying...

The 1st song on the video is a traditional fight song played whenever we Win! I understand you aren't checking for us but we have been playing it all year. That was the head football coach conducting. Also, FAMU has never had dancers... those are the Flag Corp in front.

I would love to see your top 5 or 10 bands of this season. Please Please do that.

Power 💥

Bruh!!!! Southern is a powerhouse a force to be reckoned with. Dey blow Famu out da water!!!!!

Can't wait for the Boom Box Battle between JSU and SU this weekend.

Southern makes sure that you can see the bell openings of each Sousaphone meaning you're hearing all that bass. FAMU's Sousaphones' bells aren't as consistently spaced...which means they're not projecting all the bass that they're producing.

SU uses a rusty box cutter & FAMU a scalpel end of story.

I like both bands but KB I agree with you regarding Famu needing groove and that's one thing I like about SU they give you a groove and funky tunes. Famu sound is better and more clear and crisp but they're arrangements could use some pizzazz. They're taste is a bit too conservative for my taste but they have a good program just the same. For that reason I'm gonna give this 5th to SU with the W. Side bar tuba's are eating

FAMU’s first song isn’t a 5th qtr song. That’s what they play after every win. Have a coach, school pres, etc as a guest director

What’s wrong with DCI tho?

Nothing like the BoomBox‼️

Let's get this right,they are called the Human-Junk-Box

Band Head you are right. FAMU will probably never come to Southern bringing a knife to a gun fight in Mumford Stadium. They got to get that travel budget money together, if they are going to visit other SWAC games.

Like we have to tell everybody that does not know FAMU’s tradition...the first song was not even part of the 5th quarter. It’s one of our fight songs after a win and when they let the Head Coach come up and conduct. Also, FAMU does not and has never had dancers. That’s the Flag Corp you see in front of the band. You really do have to go and do real research about FAMUs style and traditions.

Southern tubas has been the best this year

Good calling!! I really wanted Fam to do/be better but they’re just not there in terms of a HBCU - SWAC Band Style. Can’t wait for JSU v SU!! I think that’s gonna be the #1 competition of 2021!! ✌🏾

At 22:00 luv the fact that Mr. Taylor spent 30 seconds on the end of the Eric Benet (?) song AND CLAPPED for the band. First time I've seen a college band director do that. Super cool!!!

It’s boombox classic time. The next react you do. Probably would be the best react of the year. The zero quarter Lawd it’s going to be amazing

KB u funny asf hit that note at 10:00😂😂

That first song FAMU played was their fight song cause they won the game.

Famu Low Key Tried To Get Under Southern Skin With Skin I’m In And Anniversary! If Southern Would Have Cranked Both It Would Have Been A Wrap! Power Sealed The Deal That’s My Favorite Southern Song From The Juke This Year! I Know This Gon Be The First Song Of BoomBox Classic! I Say Power from Southern And My Life From JSU Will Get Me Out Of My Seat In The Zero If Both Play It Back To Back!!

Southern just cranks that’s the difference. Other than that it’s ok

Haters gonna hate people used to say we had mics on the field!

I'm sorry southern allday I'm sorry I can't do it I have to watch and band battle just bring the jsu vs su allday.... yessss.......✌️

2:04 this was actually the least amount of band members at that game, bc flu was going around at the time n people got sick

Yeah man FAMU is basically that DCI and PWI sound you can’t expect them to play out of their style just to satisfy the SU and JSU crowds it’s about being dynamic and precise with them they not there to “blow on you” so if that’s what you want you will always be disappointed honestly. I like FAMU but SU however in this atmosphere is my preferred choice

They need to show the faces of famu band when SU played power 🥁🎺🎼🎷🔊🤦🏾‍♂️😂😂

When they played Power I thought Jesus was about to drop down from heaven. It’s over son

KB Why you didn't mention FAMU tempo issues on that Erykah Badu joint..Bag Lady..In the beginning 🤔

Back in the days before the incident FAMU was louder and bigger then

These are 2 different styles of bands..I enjoyed both bands..but famu sounds so Balanced in person.. this video don't do its justice.

"Com'on son!" 😭😭🤣🤣

Check out jsu bag lady if u wanna hear the swing lol

Power 🔥trumpets🔥staccato🔥 SU🔥

This is not the full FAMU Band. I have watched them to often to know it is not. The whole band is entirely to large to travel. The cost would be astronomical for them. They are short at lease ten tubas. The woodwind looks to be about 70%, and other sections are scaled down to travel.

FAMU , plays symphonic I've always like there style , but swac , another animal an SU , can do it all, so it's no seeing them 😂😂. I'm interested to see if they changed up. Can hate tho they always clean ,with a lot of beautiful arrangements, just no power

I wish u used da human jukebox media video it sounds better💯

FAMU music is like eating food with no seasoning.

Too quantized.... LOL

Famu sounds like they've never had soulfood before. No type of seasoning

SU!!

Southern is the bomb 💥 That sound is one sound and not many. Great musicianship.

FAMU=STERILIZED MUSIC=NO PASSION=ELEVATOR MUSIC. Marching band music for nursing homes. ONLY FAMU IS RESPONSIBLE FOR STARTING 5TH QUARTER W/A SCHOOL SONG. That was their choice.

I’m a FAMUAN but SU did a better job. Let’s go Rattlers!!

Outside Of The 2nd Round This Was A Landslide SU Jukebox All Day Long. The Juke Has Been Proving All Season That They Got The Juice. KB Once Again You Show Why You Are The G.O.A.T. My G Great Job As Always Bro

Famu never did like and hated when our band director retired and the new band instructor came playing famu noooo we went from jsu and southern drumline cadence to duck mouth never....high school days 2002

The southern song you thought was beyonce was lil durk & lil baby man of my word

KB you are always on point Su put that Swac in it! Both bands need to clean somethings up I'm glad you and other bandheads says that Su band plays with power and balance Famu bring back something different and I like that great song selections old school jams 👍

This was a lackluster battle.

FAMU is new to the SWAC and have a totally different type of style. Believe me you won't hear cranked up types of songs from FAMU. The truth remains that SWAC can play any type of song styles and genres.

Fam stay deep but don't ever push no type of watts.

FAMU sounds like my old high school band "Glide-Step"..... If they don't get their song selection down, and get some swag, they're in trouble.....Valley will pimp'em if they aren't careful 🤔🤣

In the SWAC I see loud =good. You'll never hear FAMU cranking.

Where was SU Drum Major I didn’t see him in a minute I’m this videos I don’t see him in the stands somewhere conducting

Just look at their numbers at home games.

I’m half way through. I’m at spend my life by SU. First of all. YOU A REAL BAND HEAD, SHOT OUT TO YOU. You all the way in point. But rewatch if you have time. Those SU directors knew who they was going up against. Lil old school history. You right. Nobody really checks for FamU stand battles. Why. Because they shit be bland. BUT. Back in the day from SU to anybody in the swac. They didn’t want to see fam. WHY. Because they would right the WHOLE DAMN SONG OUT. Key changes, all that. FAreal Lil Bro. It was a lil embarrassing (musically) cause you know in the SWAC we play wit a lot of soul and chop songs up. FAM new who they was going up against to. WHY. Cause SU done damn near mastered the quality and character for the SWAC as far as arrangements for power and quality of music. Aight. Back to the battle.

KB - WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE DRUM THAT HAS OTHER SMALL DRUMS ATTACHED TO IT? NO style bands & SU DON'T USE IT BUT I NOTICED DCI BANDS DO & JSU DOES. Thanks in advance for the info.

Clearly, you see the camera zoom in to FAMU and zoom out to Southern. Go back and watch it again. You ain’t got to lie Craig. Smh.

What’s the 2nd song FAMU played ?

KB, we call that Square lol. Famu always played soulful songs square like a PWC would play it.

Why does FAMU have 7 quints? They sound like clicks or like someone is knocking at the door. NOW, I'm not trying to throw shade but I thought the FAMU dancers where wearing turbans. LMAO Whenever I think of those dancers, they put a smile on my face.

This guy clearly doesn't follow FAMU. We all know FAM never had dancing girls. The one school that DOESN'T March dancing girls and he asks where are they??? 😆

Famu if you study yo art, you’ll know yo way in the darkkkkkkk

These comments are wild......just like Alcorn in the previous 5th..... they brought it out of SU....I prefer SU over many but it wasn't a landslide victory.....both sides had it's Miss cues.....all in all good battle

Bruhhhhh you like that sloppy sound. Lol

SU POWER

Director Taylor always starts w/a slow tempo AND you always COMPLAIN and assume it's AN ERROR of failure in the band's execution of the song. Count to 5 before you criticize...that rhyme?

This Place Hotel

Say what you want about tradition of FAMU. BUT 2007 famu whatever have dealt with this 2021 FAMU. KB if you wanna see FAMU check out SU vs FAMU 2007.... FAMU was big and they had power.... I'm from New Orleans, I graduated from southern, my high school band director was from FAMU. AND I Am a SU fanatic 💙💛💙💛💙 but check em out...

SU didn't have a tempo problem on da Marvin Gaye song go listen to the actual song both those parts are stacked on the song and then when the vocals start it clears up

Why is it that FAMU fans in the comments are full of excuses and reasons why they stink and soud out of date.

Does FAMU not have any dancers ?