Alabama A&M vs Tennessee State (Drumline Battle) 2022

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[@headbussa0065]

Bass drums for Tennessee played mario bros for solo. NICEEEEEE!!!!!

[@Brian-hv3nn]

The Authority didn’t have to abuse those Bama folks like 😂😂😂 #AOBnation KK🔱🤟🏿

[@DrumLuv23]

I think it was actually pretty close.

[@patriciajonesdaly6159]

@@DrumLuv23 on

[@MusicManC]

Wasn't feeling this battle but thank Smash great clip

[@kelvinwoodsworship]

TSU got the W on this one for sure!!!!

[@Jayethekid]

That's the best tempo I've heard "Killa" played at in a loooong time

[@ccharlie05]

I'm not going to say that Tennessee State percussion section has fall off but in comparison to the percussion sections in the past it does sound a little off and slightly not in sync. Alabama A&m definitely won this one

[@DrumLuv23]

Ready for a review. Let's see what they've got!

[@mauricewatkins9617]

I’m going to give to the bulldogs here. I was expecting more from tsu but the bulldogs was a nice surprise. I think people are being over critical about the smiling. The bulldogs quads were definitely better

[@rhondawoods2526]

TSU PERIODTTT🙅🏽‍♀️

[@montypeterson2037]

A&M quints out here clowning TSU quints.

[@tommytom95]

Sure with all those rests in those cadences

[@DrumLuv23]

Okay. I wasn't "WOWed" by either section but I'll explain what I mean shortly. AAMU is not the STIX that I grew to love from the 90s and early 00s. That being said, I'll evaluate where they are now. Overall line is actually pretty good. I'd even call it very good. The sections seem to be established in their roles and carry them well. Snares carry the melody, basses keep the pocket, etc. AAMU- Snares (8.5) More visually satisfying than TSU Tenors (7.5) Timid playing. Quads (8) Not much overly positive or negative. Solid. Basses (8.5) Very good posture, presence and confidende Cymbals (7.5) Not much seen Overall presence- 8.0 (Took off 0.5 for smiling. You can't do that in a battle) Balance- 8.5 Degree of Difficulty- 8 Overall score- 64/80 TSU- I heard about how they were the standard of chopping back in the day. I keep seeing flashes but not flat out what I want to see. I feel like I should be getting more out of this section. I want to see them flat out disrespect a line with their chops. Speed, hybrids, complicated sticking, visuals, counterpoint...throw it all at me. TSU- Snares (8.5) Not as visually appealing but more intricate parts than AAMU Tenors (8.5) Very together Quads (8) Nothing overly positive or negative. Solid. Basses (8) Solid presence. Cymbals (7) Decent but failed to lock the pocket every now and then. Now as as together as other sections. I sensed some timidness as well. Overall presence- 8.5. Balance- 8.5 Degree of Difficulty- 8.5 Overall score: 65.5/80 Final score: AAMU- 64, TSU-65.5. Neither line was a slouch. Both lines did well and neither had a bad performance. I think AAMU's presentstion was better but TSU's material was better. Both had solid lines. AAMU's weakness I think was Cymbals and Tenors. Didn't get to see much Cymbals but the Tenors didn't seem to bring much power to the table. They seemed timid in their playing and not a good thing when you have a more powerful approach. Also. AAMU never ever ever smile when playing. I gave their presence an 8.5 until I rewatched it and it was egregious enough for me to dock points off. TSU's weakness seemed to be their Cymbals. So with one weakness as opposed to two and with the more technical approach I give the win to TSU. Great job to both lines!

[@DrumLuv23]

@Crowns Having the title "best in the SWAC" is very debatable until there's footage of him taking out MSD, WT, BCU, Funk Train, etc. Until then you're just the quint player for your school. If you manage to take out those heavy hitters then I expect you to be able to hold it together during a battle. No excuse. I'm sure he's a great guy. I'm not attacking him. But I'm just saying that's unprofessional during a battle. I know if I were on TSU's line I wouldn't have taken him seriously.

[@DrumLuv23]

@Crowns Dude....I'm seeing him talking during another cadence. UNacceptable. That stuff grinds my gears man. He'd have made everyone run the next rehearsal. I don't care how good he is. You're part of a team and that makes your team look bad. You just can't do that man. I don't see any other AAMU percussionist smiling and they've got some pretty good talent. This is college level.

[@Wbkersh2]

@@DrumLuv23 I feel what u saying .. i was jus exited and shid like brh said I had complete confidence in my section this Aamu first time being face to face infront of another drumline since 2014-2015 and my first time ever 😭I do feel wat u saying tho no cap 💯 definitely Noted✍🏽

[@DrumLuv23]

@@Wbkersh2 You're good man. I was just talking to my mentor who's an AAMU grad and STIX alumni and you guys are throwing it down, man. Great chops and I can tell you're working hard. I just want to see you guys at the top and you all have what it takes. Keep up the good work! 👍🏾

[@antoniogoins811]

It's clear that TSU the winner.

[@church288]

I’m glad someone told that mane don’t smile ..cuz that L they took sholl it ain’t funny ..😮‍💨😎🐭

[@shawnejackson9565]

The tone of a&m tenors gotta be fixed ASAP

[@jgovanproductions]

Tsu niceeee

[@DrumLuv23]

Anyone else heae that nod to DCI that AAM did?

[@JSVSXX]

Where at ?

[@DrumLuv23]

@@JSVSXX 14:04-14;07.

[@JSVSXX]

@@DrumLuv23 thank you sir

[@DrumLuv23]

@@JSVSXX No problem. Do you recognize the cadence? Very old school AAMU.

[@JSVSXX]

@@DrumLuv23 no not really b/c I’m still kinda new to the percussion game and I haven’t really listened to AAMU like that also I’m not even 21 yet

[@blackmane4942]

Tsu spanked them

[@DrumLuv23]

I heard a lot of dirt...

[@josephreese5883]

UD goes to Authority

[@flamtap4455]

Is this high school???😂😂

[@liquidlightz]

I had to keep scrolling to the title of the video to make sure that I read that this was two college drumlines. Yikes.😕

[@DrumLuv23]

Where did they fall short?

[@liquidlightz]

@@DrumLuv23 material from both lines was not at a collegiate level. The multi tenor player from a&m was talking and smiling, drum heights from TSU was not uniform, and snares from both lines were dirty.

[@FragranceNewb]

@@liquidlightznot every snare has to high pitched. Tsu is not corp style

[@liquidlightz]

@@FragranceNewb LOL I've taught showstyle. I'm not talking about the tuning of the drums. I'm talking about them being sloppy and the easy material. On the collegiate level especially in regards to discipline and material, there should be a higher standard and this ain't it. A high school line can easily play their material.

[@michaelburnett9393]

wack. both wack

[@tonyswrldxoxo]

You wack

[@_the0fficialcam]

Definitely authority with a the W 🫱🏽‍🫲🏾