Most folks don’t think about how physical these young men and women have to be. Stand in place and mark time high step style for a minute and then think about marching, performing and band uniforms are not the lightest of clothing. Hats off to y’all!
Yeah, this would’ve been after 4 or 5 hours of marching, dancing, and playing in the stands. The only thing that can compare to marching in an HBCU band is training for a Triathlon or being the Navy SEALS. Lol
I agree! They are all so STRONG physically and mentally disciplined too. The amount of training required for this kind of performance is hard to imagine.
Marching band ,means just what it says which takes a lots of physical endurance and coronation keeping in step with cadence of the drums.I served time in the army and knows all about drill marching standing up for hours in parade ceremonies. I always envied the WW2 German army soldiers goose stepping in their parades at times with rifles and combat equipment ,I believe it takes more energy goose step marching than what it takes marching in the U S army, of course soldiers are conditioned,taking nothing away from theses college students who must be in good physical shape as well.
I don't think military precision is the right term to describe this band/line. Definitely no where near what military bands look like and the style they march, play, and preform with they're instruments couldn't be any more different from each other. But I assume what you mean by "precision" is how professional, neat, and clean this drumline is and I'd agree with you there. If you want to see high class drumming but in a more military manners/style, I'd suggest checking Drum and Bugle Corps international (DCI)
I live about 7 mins away from NSU...i open my bedroom window when the band performs if i dont attend the game. It's like having a radio on there sound is so crisp and clear...God Bless them babies and there healthy lungs! BEHOLD THE 💚&💛!!!!
I feel u, I grew up less than a mile 4rm Grambling State campus and I can even recall being in class one day and they were onda field practicing. This was b4 Robinson Stadium, so school was right next 2da field. We're tryna concentrate and suddenly the drummers start with Housequake by Prince!!! Now imagine being in high school, black, and expected 2 ignore and concentrate. It was sooo loud and funky that our teacher said "ok guys, put ur pencils down and relax 4 a minute, ha ha ha!" We all laughed and starting jamming in our seats 😂 That was sooo cool!!!
I’m so, SO far from any kind of expert, but RU-vid had taken me down multiple band rabbit holes, and this is easily the best band I’ve seen. That doesn’t mean I don’t still want to do filthy and raunchy things to that justrin kid from ASU, but this band is definitely superior.
I attended NSU from 74 - 77 and loved every crazy powerful exciting second! To be immersed in that culture of excellence unity and love changed my life! I really wish I could see Angel , Laureen, Lewis Simon Earl Jones and all the crew one more time! I'm 62 now but it seems like just yesterday! I'm a Spartan til I die! Go BIG NSU!
I guess you have never seen a DCI drum line then? This line is very choppy at best. Ultimately however these kids are having fun and really that’s all that counts.
Wow. They are fabulous. They've worked so hard. Their work and dedication shows in their performance. The university they represent should be proud if them.
I was stationed at Portsmouth Naval Hospital back in the early 80s. I come from a Jazz/Big Band musical family background. Anyhow there's Julliard, Rochester and Berkley. Been to them all in one form or another. (My wife and her sisters were Berkley, Rochester and Julliard products.) Then there is Norfolk State's Music Program at the top of the heap when it comes to putting out the finest working musicians to be had. The only Non-Blacks I knew there were in NSU's Music School, myself included. From Rock to Country music was represented. Imagine that! The greatest artists gave Clinics at Norfolk 'Soul' University as we knew it and I made it a point to attend as many as possible. Free and open. My wife said it was the BEST musical education to be had. Then again, she and her sisters had quite a few awards playing in Russia and Eastern Bloc nations before the age of 13. Norfolk 'Soul' University, says it right. Norfolk State University, where everybody was an equal regardless of race, color or creed. Best damn music education to be had. I look at this video, the white dude killing it at the toms, a couple more within the band's ranks says it all. They're kings among kings and queens. That band is tops!
Because they are not. They are third rate. Look up Drum Corp International. Corps like Crown, Blue Devils would not take any of these guys - black, white or any color.
You all are right. This drumline is the best black line I've heard yet. They are pretty much on the caliber of a professional DCI line. The snares are so crisp like one man is playing. And the tenors or basses start going up and down the line so fast. I was more than impressed. WOW!!! To see this band is on my bucket list.
A Ceas i agree that they are the best “black line,” but i’m gonna have to disagree that they are on the caliber of a DCI line. All DCI lines are much much cleaner, while playing complicated music and doing absolutely ridiculous stick tricks. So much more attention to detail is put into a DCI show, and while this line is straight-up funky, they are playing very repetitive and simple book paired with very simple visuals that many high school lines could pull off with no problem.
@@dbnois3 They actually had an alumni that marched with the Blue Devils for I think 2 or 3 years on quads. Marched when they won in 2009. So their line has alot of DCI influence. My close marched in MDFS and tried out for a couple of corps.
burdrchitect 1 yeah, nothing against the individual players. I’m talking about the line its self. you know? like there could be a very simple drumline with someone like miles kenobbie, but the like would still be simple. But i do agree, this drumline is sick, and the funk is wild
@@dbnois3 I'm pretty sure if they would be up there with them if given a book. But they just have there own style, that's why they are call the Millon Dollar Funk Squad. Take a look at all the other HBCU drumline like Southen U and JACKSON state. Now those are simple drum lines. Also check NSU MDFS battle with NC A&T Cold Steel a couple years ago.. nice book.
@@dbnois3 I agree with you, MDF$ has the best drumline out of all of the HBCUs. They have been playing like this for years. I graduated from high school in 1984. I remember the NSU drumline putting on a show at Armstrong - Kennedy High School in Richmond, Virginia. They even played beats with the drum sticks in their mouths. The show was amazing. Also check out MDF$ 2015 Warren County with the stick toss. Another amazing show by MDF$. Often imitated, but never duplicated. Keep up the great work NSU Spartan Legion!!!
They are third rate, you understand. Look up Drum Corp International. Corps like Crown, Blue Devils would not take any of these guys - black, white or any color.
BEHOLD.....THE GREEEN....ANNNND.....GOLD!!!! my entire family of 7 and my parents graduated from NSU and I have danced to the beat of thier drum since childhood watching my family in the band over the years and I take great pride.👍🏿✊🏾👍🏿✊🏾✊🏾🎶
@@teka1720 Hmmm I don't get why the fuck would this be Black culture.... This a costume every American school haves even if the school haves a majority of white students or etc... This ain't black culture
I've easily replayed this entire video 20 times back to back and I'm STILL mesmerized by the precision and pageantry of it! If this display doesn't stir your soul then you might need to check your pulse and make sure you ain't dead!
That's days, more like weeks of practice and tradition. You gotta have the mind and memory, and the drive to want to do it. Never thought I'd remember my marching band show my freshman year but it comes to you as time goes on and then you're sitting there wondering how you did it at the end of the season.
Material looks ok but too stagnant and stiff put a little more showman ship in their cadences and they’ll be on Cold Steel level this same material from the 90’s they added a couple of new cadences but not all that appealing making a tunnel
Absolutely love it😍 The drumline is a powerful weapon in any band!!! Them drums will make you get up and dance even when you're having a challenging day💯💯💯 #Somethingaboutthedrums
EVERY BODY that came down that line was STEPPING! The big, the tall, the short, the skinny! Tuba's marching tall carrying their 'heavy' instruments up in the air! DRUM LINE! Drummers Bangin! Wish they could have shown the bass drummer as s/he was holding it ALL together! Playing instruments, marching, all in precision!!! GREAT JOB! SO PROUD OF YOU!
Although I’m white, I really wish all colleges were more like this. You can tell the atmosphere is built around the community and just being there for a good time, and doing something they genuinely love. It’s fantastic how people are supporting everyone there too, no matter what race they are. Love to see it. :)
I love this video. Watch it almost everyday. I’m 60 years old but played the drums in High School so this moves me. And I’ve tried to find other videos of the sane tunnel March but for some reason this one I like the best.
This is PURE PRIDE!! All these Musicians in one place WOW! This is One Marching Band that take their craft Very Seriously!! The Musicians Marching in the middle HONORS their Instruments! This was friggin AMAZING!! NYC🤍
Wow, Norfolk University's band is incredible. I love, love, love, their obvious discipline and marching style. Very high knee and militant. Also, l loved watching those Tubas push through. I can't believe how long this super entertaining video has been in circulation and l just noticed it like a year ago. Go Spartans Legion!!
These kids should be very proud of themselves!!Team work makes this Dreamwork.Great skills and dedication from each section..Hardwork and discipline is what has these kids looking Amazing.Kudos to all the schools parents...educators and contributors of this talent we see before us.Ty.
Absolutely unbelievable. I've been on this planet for 82 years and this presentation is the pick of the pops for me. Is is so good that words fail me. BRILLIANT. Thank you
Love watching great bands do their thing. This is awesome. Whether its this great HBCU style, Ohio State's march in, or The Texas A&M Aggie band Military style. It is All Good. A good band is a good band. I love to watch anyone that is great at what they do, whatever the style. Music and Marching and Showing out!
Things have changed so much! Our 1960s-70s bands did little, compared to this show! These people are super trained and talented ! It’s a beautiful show!
Izzy Hardley okay this is an age old argument but still, for all intents and purposes the sousaphone and the tuba are the same instrument, outside of their orientation. Yes they may be different, but it’s like saying an acoustic guitar and and electric guitar are different instruments, if just doesn’t hold water
2edgy4u - but the acoustic and electric guitars have been referred to as very different, even so much as to say that they shouldn’t be classified as the same, so your argument doesn’t hold water either!
So proud to have these talented young people in my life.Although I'm white, I still love having this black/African culture kept alive and respected by our FAMU students. You rock, guys.
