Joined: 04 May 2005 Posts: 948 Location: Essex, England
Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 5:05 am Post subject:
Well obviously it IS good playing,...but it does not rock my boat personally and there are some fabulous players 'up an coming' here in the UK at the moment, but they are all in 'the devils' bands........
............What is it about the Sally Army people that so gives me the creeps?.....Why do they ALL have such dead eyes?........Discuss......
Joined: 04 Nov 2008 Posts: 136 Location: Godley, Texas
Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 9:49 am Post subject:
Hmm, this is a broad question. Everything from what is salvation to what is good cornet playing. Maybe you are referring only to who plays in the Salvation Army bands. I really enjoy all of David Daws playing. Bob you are a much better judge of good BBB music than I probably will ever be. I haven't noticed the faraway look only in the eyes of a Salvationist player. I do see it in other players though. I think it is a mental state between concentrating on the music and fully relaxing. I see it in Tine's playing for sure.
Bobby _________________ Ps 100:1 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord
Joined: 25 Aug 2007 Posts: 1043 Location: Andrews, Texas
Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 10:00 am Post subject:
trumpetup wrote:
Hmm, this is a broad question. Everything from what is salvation to what is good cornet playing. Maybe you are referring only to who plays in the Salvation Army bands. I really enjoy all of David Daws playing. Bob you are a much better judge of good BBB music than I probably will ever be. I haven't noticed the faraway look only in the eyes of a Salvationist player. I do see it in other players though. I think it is a mental state between concentrating on the music and fully relaxing. I see it in Tine's playing for sure.
Bobby
Can't HELP but notice this post came from Godley, Tx. What a coincidence!
While the music isn't exactly my style, it seems to be a tough decision for those soloing what to best do with their eyes. Close 'em? Keep the trumpet aimed in one direction and do the beady-eyed shift around the room? Walk around with your horn aiming at the ceiling, floor and everything in between (like Chris Botti)? Touch to critique... Maybe the blank gaze in this vid is ok after all.
One trumpeter from the Salvation Army that has hit it pretty large recently is Chris Jaudes. _________________ Jonathan Milam
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Joined: 20 May 2002 Posts: 4072 Location: Atlanta, GA
Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 10:21 am Post subject:
Daws is one of my heros. Wonderful phrasing...The simplicity of the melodic line really accentuates the way he spins the sound and propels the line forward. Breathtaking. _________________ "Every time I hear you play, you sound better than the next..."
Joined: 25 Aug 2007 Posts: 1043 Location: Andrews, Texas
Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 11:11 am Post subject:
AverageJoe wrote:
Daws is one of my heros. Wonderful phrasing...The simplicity of the melodic line really accentuates the way he spins the sound and propels the line forward. Breathtaking.
I'm sorry I failed to mention this but along the same lines - what tone quality. Hard to supersede, one would have to say. _________________ Jonathan Milam
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Joined: 20 May 2007 Posts: 2155 Location: Indiana USA
Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 1:09 pm Post subject:
Bob Stevenson wrote:
Well obviously it IS good playing,...but it does not rock my boat personally and there are some fabulous players 'up an coming' here in the UK at the moment, but they are all in 'the devils' bands........
............What is it about the Sally Army people that so gives me the creeps?.....Why do they ALL have such dead eyes?........Discuss......
Bob,
Maybe the "look in the eye" is "concentration," that's all.
Salvation Army band personnel may not be to your liking, but "creepy"...nah, I don't think so.
Joined: 13 Jan 2004 Posts: 193 Location: Townsville Australia
Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 2:39 pm Post subject:
Bob Stevenson wrote:
Well obviously it IS good playing,...but it does not rock my boat personally and there are some fabulous players 'up an coming' here in the UK at the moment, but they are all in 'the devils' bands........
............What is it about the Sally Army people that so gives me the creeps?.....Why do they ALL have such dead eyes?........Discuss......
Gidday Bob
What on earth does this mean, "but they are all in 'the devils' bands"?
Cookie
The Salvation Army musician is reaching down into his soul (some would say channeling) attempting to convey the Christian message of God's love. In other words its a personal act of worship. David Daws does a pretty good job don't you think?
And no I'm not a Salvationist or even a Christian but grew up in this Church.
Joined: 25 Oct 2004 Posts: 76 Location: Chandler, AZ
Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2012 4:40 am Post subject:
I like the playing and the sound quality a lot, but could tell that he was playing along with a track from his CD - synch with the recording is really good.
But, valves just a little out of synch at 2:43.
Go to the actual link and check out the youtube comment section:
Cornet player David Daws from the Salvation Army plays the title track from his CD 'A Light in Heaven's Window'.
page 2 comments:
Quote:
David is actually playing along to his own CD. So technically he's not miming. It helps keep the timing exact when filming numerous takes for the cameras. Good question though.
Joined: 16 Nov 2002 Posts: 1700 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 1:37 am Post subject:
I know loads of Salvationists and they are generally quite jolly. I have a SA horn player in my department at work and my old boss was a Captain on secondment (like a SA minister). He was a very funny guy. _________________ "I play as I please." (Humphrey Lyttleton)
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Joined: 13 Mar 2009 Posts: 491 Location: Cincinnati, Oh
Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 12:09 pm Post subject:
KingSilverSonic wrote:
I thnk that Phillip Cobb did OK playing for the Salvation Army. I believe he has another gig now.
And so did Phil Smith, maybe something in the name?????? _________________ Yamaha Xeno Eb Cornet
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Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Posts: 3571 Location: Orange County, CA
Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 8:17 am Post subject:
I had the pleasure of seeing Phil Smith with the Salvation Army Band many years ago when they came to town. I was completely unprepared for just how lively and entertaining it turned out to be. Every player, and certainly Phil, was very expressive. _________________ "I'm an engineer, which means I think I know a whole bunch of stuff I really don't."
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