Eric French been in the game since I was in school. He is amazing and his program is a reflection of that. Deonte Kennedy has been showing that he can compete with the GOATs, and the program he has is showing the passion he and they have. I am blessed to know them both personally and those kids are blessed to be under such amazing leadership. Great job from directors and both programs!
As a guy from the Carolinas nd former BGMM member I gotta say the band culture in Louisiana and Mississippi is incredible. All of these kids have bright futures 💪🏾
Don’t care what nobody say about craigmont I’m going to always give this group their flowers. Both groups sound good I don’t have an overall winner tho
@@ScreamDemon2010Craigmont got blew out by karr and carver and almost every Nola HS band since yall started marching down here buddy.. when are yall gonna learn 🤣
@@cuttaboyjayN.O. Bands could learn a lot from Craigmont. Their arrangements are nice. They are just planting their feet and over blowing. Dynamics, intonation, and just hitting the right notes are still important.
I feel like craigmont got the edge they have a battle playlist that versatile and compared to what I see out of New Orleans in this case I finally heard a decent response to clouds but where are the ballads New Orleans all I hear is marching tempo songs and rap it starts to sound the same …but the bands sound amazing this year fasho drive and the pressure y’all putting on the band world New Orleans kids are some dawgs and I can’t wait for the summer 💯‼️
The battles are not really long so we always tried steer away from ballads during parade season. Most songs are usually powerful or uptempo. That’s just the history since been.
BOTH bands did an AMAZING job 4 sure!!! Best battle this Mardi Gras season........my favorites were CARVER'S "Flowers" and OF COURSE, CRAIGMONT'S "Water." Geesh!!!!!!!!
Carver got the slight edge because craigmont arrangements was good but sloppy still good battle , carver on the other hand French getting them right the got the W especially with flowers but they also have good tongue and arrangements so carver got the W🧡💚
Deonte is funny and entertaining to watch in heated battles 😂😂😂😂😂 But he’s a dam good band director! Gotta give dude his props 💯👌🏾🙏🏾 But I got Carver winning this one. Craigmont had some fire arrangements, Carver’s execution and blend is just better 🤷🏾♂️🔥
Craigmount I've been coming to Two new orleans for the past several years With outstanding Arrangements on there Aplus game "Sorry" boy not this year We caught on . This Mardi gras season Actually showcases musicianship and younger talent This is the year of middle school and high school Musician is born here........ From the time that you take You take your first breath of air......
Seems like Craigmont had more finesse and Carver was more on power. Craigmont's versatility is obvious and I think they played more complex arrangements too. It was nice to hear some different songs for a change down here. I'm betting that they probably have a deep book. I expect most everyone will be biased with their picks based on pride and because that's just how it happens in these social media spaces. But if we're being honest Craigmont sounded good and brought something different to the table instead of the same old retread songs we hear over and over down here and that was refreshing. Carver was good doing their thing too but again it seems like they are limited in selections if we are being honest. Like they ran out of new material. I know that Carver folks will say that if they play Mary Had A Little Lamb clean as a whistle they should get credit for that so I won't even argue the depth in book point again. They were in that safe zone again as they tend to do and it is what it is. But overall nice battle. As always it will come down to preference. Props to both bands.
Carver has gained my respect...damn! Please stop bringing up Karr, Landry, and St Aug in this conversation. They're good bands but Abe and Carver are on a whole different level! Craigmont is musically outstanding as well which is why i can't call a winner in this one. Keep it up Carver coming from an Abe alumni, yall boys a monster too 🔥
Carver with the W. But Great Job from both groups. They were just overall cleaner. And more powerful. Craigmont wasn’t as clean as they were against Abe. Too many “bad” hangovers, trumpets missing and b-tones have bad attack and releases at times missing consistently. Craigmont Tubas and bones sound amazing though. Mellos are good too. Trumpets are a good group but had a bad performance. Carver Tubas are obviously their weak link. And everything else sounds amazing. I heard no missing with their screamers like Craigmont, no bad hangovers. B-Tone section sounds like one big b-tone. Mellos are solid. Bones sound good.
You’ve always been biased If it’s a NOLA band against an out of town band, you always nitpick what the out of town band but don’t do the same for NOLA band. Carver’s Water arrangement was of no comparison to Craigmonts Water arrangement. Your opinion actually sucks every time you give it so please stop.
@@Nahakukineare the other 6+ also biased? 🤣 When two bands are battling that are fairly close to each other in quality the only way to determine a winner IS to nitpick the mistakes. At this level the only way to determine a winner is to see who has the most mistakes.
The other 6 are biased too. Y’all NOLA folk don’t like taking L’s from out of town bands. Y’all summer band took an L and yall couldn’t accept it. It’s no different here, especially since one of the directors that gave you the L this summer is also the director that’s handing L’s during Mardi Gras season. Y’all make excuses all day long. Also Carver ran after 5 rounds. They weren’t jumping in the parade. They were out of steam and book. They battled St. Aug for 2 rounds and turned towards us, realizing they was out their depth as far as going at least 10 rounds with a beast like Craigmont. They’re so fortunate to have die hard fans like you to give them excuses for not being able to push forward against a real winning band. They knew they were losing, that’s why they ran. Y’all just mad that the hype of Craigmont was real and yall just didn’t have an answer for anything they threw at yall. Example: Carver’s Water arrangement was poo Craigmonts Water arrangement was far more superior due to actually having woodwinds to balance out the arrangement into a great hit. Carver has no woodwinds because the director doesn’t know how to utilize them in any arrangement. That’s why his Water arrangement failed horribly against ours. It’s sounds good to you NOLA folk just having straight power and that’s it but Craigmont got power and balance and you just didn’t have answers for it. So take this L and try again next year. Hell, since you so smart, why don’t you go help them be better. That way when they take an L next year, you’ll have no excuses.
I feel it was a tie because each band showcased what they do best, shoutout to both band directors for a job well done. Sometimes there's no actual winner. This was a very respectful challenge between two outstanding Titans, this is one of the best battles I have seen in years.
Craigmont with the W arrangements were sick… carver had amazing power both bands executed well. I love criagmont tubas and carver had great high brass. But criagmont arrangement where sweet af and them kids are gonna be prepared to go to any school and be the best there with the prep they’re getting with these arrangements
Great battle. And to me carver #1 in NOLA right now. Don’t worry about st. Aug. They not the top dawg. I would tie them with Edna karr for 2nd in NOLA. The aug has not returned to its pre Katrina self although they are close. Carver not only has returned to its former glory but are better then its pre Katrina self. Good stuff both bands
Bro, I marched before Katrina. Carver under Rollins was a PROBLEM. We was more aggressive back in the day, so ultimately damn near every band had a full grown sound. Salute to French and his current band though. Love what he’s building. As far as top dogs, it’s Carver and ABE hands down. Karr can ride out with all that country Mississippi stuff they got going on over there.
@@trumpet08 😂 this carver has balanced power in every section just like pre Katrina but with more technical arrangements and cleaner sound. I had crab brothers that marched at carver, st. Aug. Kennedy. And Warren Easton pre Katrina.
He was already there with Brian and cranked out a few good arrangements every year. I am not sure about last season or this season but he was there from Brian’s first year to at least 2022 football season.
That Clouds Craigmont played was nice but, whatever Carver responded with kind of canceled Clouds out. In my opinion. Both bands done really good. I would also like to see these 2 go at it by themselves without the surrounding chaos and distractions.
I wonder what happened to Smiley H.S. from Houston. Them mfs a dawg too, the reason I'll never forget Mardi Gras 2001. They slapped the shit outta us with "Down Bottom" (Ruff Ryders Anthem). We definitely fought back but just didn't could not match that power. I'm gon have to look up some Craigmont vs Smiley battles
Craigmont on this one! More wow factor, better song selections & better arrangements. Carver was nice tho. Craigmont & Abramson would have been interesting! Those were the best 2 bands. Karr & Carver were next.
Man i have come to really like this Craigmont School. This is a great battle. Craigmont with the W. I like carver power but the arrangements gets muddy and unclear in the voicing. It’s really hard to stop craigmont when they have so many weapons to push out a good sound. The wood winds, the TUBAS. Those sections make a big difference when you have good trombones. Now don’t get me wrong carver was Good but there were just as many intonation problems with them so to nitpick Craigmont and not them is not fair. The” Water “ comparison sealed it for me. Craigmont has the whole package. I see why they say that dude is arrogant. He can teach.
Facts I guess everyone in the comments went to carver or something.. yeah carver was good overall but Craigmont checked all the boxes for me they definitely get the W..
@@uptownbennybee3I agree on the smashing perspective alone.. if it was a power battle I would easily give it to carver but personally I like the finesse in the arrangements craigmont brought to the battle.. I also liked craigmont book and overall they seemed more versatile than carver..
I see a lot of Carver haters but who stood10 toes down ? Why Karr or da Aug ain’t battle em ? That’s who yall say da best ha? Man put some respect on Da University #1 in da city fasho💯 big up to both schools💯
Carver won, but Craigmont Director cancelled their battle against Karr & Landry because of a tragedy. St. Aug was called to get into the parade after battling Carver.
Round 1 - Carver Round 2 - Tie Round 3 - Carver Round 4 - Craigmont ... Craigmont BD almost took over dancing duties for the dancer lmao I love Craigmont's push for complexity in the arrangements. Sometimes rhythms get lost amongst all the call and response however, and sounds muddy.
Agreed on the Craigmont opinion. Granted, it's expected when you're a high school; bands comprised of kids with varying amounts of playing experience. Doesn't sound the greatest now, but they'll be some beasts in college with getting the work in now. Lol
Im sorry 😂Craigmont arrangements is on another level.. Carver sounds good too!!!!I would like for these 2 to battle by themselves.. to many other bands was playing..Ya better enjoy these battles is only a matter of time before these band directors get snatched up and become director over College bands, especially Deonte !
Gotta give the overall dub to Craigmont! Carver had the slight power edge but it was countered by musicianship. I think the water arrangements shows that. Craigmont overall caught my attention more. Carver sounds great no doubt but they ain’t got no tubas & they arrangements pretty straightforward. Them trumpets for carver got some dog in em tho.
you can barely hear carver tubas and they band director need a megaphone meaning the kids dont understand they band director hand gestures and craigmont just the better band. no other way to put it
