Norfolk State University - Halftime Show @ the 2023 National Battle of the Bands

[@burdrchitect1680]

The musicality of the legion is outrageous. They can play play. Alot of good writing in the arrangements. Woowee!! They are not just trying to play loud. They are playing the music given very well. I'm hearing a lot of good stuff. Let's go Legion!!!!!

[@DiwinDaley]

BEHOLD!!!!! Another beautiful presentation and sound. Of course, they held their own verse the competition. Outstanding performance!!!

[@sordidC]

They sound like a moving studio band to be honest. Their voicing between trumpets and euphonium is a lesson in arranging and counterpoint.

[@DevaJones03]

That trumpet screaming on please dont stop the music....omg....they can play. beautiful sound spartan legion. that i cant stand the rain by virginia's own that hit

[@901Rivaboi]

Yes i live around the corner from the school and hear them practice every day....they are not to be toyed with 😂 they are the TRUTH!

[@SayLess4more]

Now that's a damn MARCHING BAND!!!! 🔥🔥🔥10s across the board!!! Amazing sound😢 Balance and clarity top tier! Nobody touching that!!!! 👑🏆🥇

[@jiljwc]

1,000% Agree!!!

[@DelmusicLover]

I love their marching style! They embody the Spartan vibe‼️

[@peachypj3762]

Norfolk was the best band last night. PERIOD! The video doesn’t do any justice- their field and musicality was unmatched they were incredible!

[@mskden]

I really like their performance, FAMU blew me away!

[@legionnaire2U]

Exactly! Everybody ranting and raving about MVSU like what they did could ever rival the musical complexity and high energy drive of the Legion no matter what size they are!

[@the._.turman1284]

@@legionnaire2Ui heard mvsu messed up💀

[@420X42O]

They're so chill, like the cool ass stoner with no worries. ❤

[@WavesOfLight4]

ahaha yes, they've always been that way. love it

[@KeepIt1HuniTT]

Everytime I hear this band the sound is so crisp and clean. They can play they @$$ off!!!!!!

[@TomazHilton]

Feel so good to finally hear a strong trumpet section and screamers now.

[@armsreach46]

Norfolk sounds like a recording. They sound incredible on my Ultra HD system-excellent dynamics and balance.

[@courtneycuthrell4550]

Killa Kev, what a masterful video job my brother! NSU as always making the video so easy with another crisp and awesome field show. Dr. W. "bad man" Beatha and NSU staff. Not enough credit Sir!

[@chrisgray3641]

It's the attention to detail throughout the show for me. 🙌🏽💚💛

[@4kstar-ve3hm]

Those clean runs and little jazzy sounding licks at the drill will make you want to cry. The Legion is the truth. I dare another HBCU to outplay them. You have my respect. There are a few other HBCUs within 2 hours and i would imagine this is going to make it mighty difficult for the best band talent to bypass NSU for your band lol.

[@colbertpat]

First off I want to say that I'm happy that Killa Kev is healthy and back giving bandheads great content once again. Appreciate you brother. ✌ Finally Norfolk St. is showing everybody what they have been doing for awhile now. They are very underrated and never disappoint. Great show. BEHOLD 💚💛💯

[@swagthabeats]

Overall good to see Kev doing his thing again! Thankful for your healthy recovery and continued service to marching band programs nationwide. AEA!

[@xXRaigeXx]

All my people went to southern so naturally im a Human Jukebox fan my whole life but I got to give it to them. Especially their drum section.

[@lckmstr]

Gotta love HBCU BANDS!!❤❤❤❤

[@AKINGSKYD]

Legion has the Stadium SANGIN ! 💪🏾🤣

[@urbanprep87]

Oh yes! This is an elite, disciplined, professional organization! The clean marching technique, the seriousness of purpose, the phenomenal execution of every arrangement. There wasn’t a weak moment during this performance. Simply outstanding.

[@debbiebryant1463]

This Band is awesome ❤ ❤

[@joshuapoindexter7093]

💚 Let’s goooo 🟢 please don’t stop the music Them dizziesssss 🗣️😎

[@tevingadson860]

The videography is outta this world!!

[@313BlazeF]

😮 this was a whole experience! I appreciate the arrangements as well!

[@MB-xw3nr]

The most underrated HBCU marching band! That Many Men was crazy ! Hope JSU heard that one lol 😂😂

[@percywilson9399]

Nope, we were in Atlanta 😜

[@cinnamonstar808]

SWAC bands lives in their own world. ... anytime they meet another HBCU band outside the division = its hilarious I have said it for years now... SWAC schools think they are 𝒷𝓁𝒶𝒸𝓀 𝑒𝓍𝒸𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝓃𝒸𝑒 until they meet it because nobody is counting how many tubas you got... those bands are entertaining because they do get petty with the competition = but that division is the 'blueface and chrisean' of HBCU. lots of eyeballs for the drama. SWAC is just popularity even JSU football team was all drama and ride it to $$ cashville

[@K1ng-echoo]

Norfolk State and Southern University are both of my favorite bands.

[@raphealalexander6563]

HECK YEA NORFOLK. EXCEPTIONAL!

[@monicamakins]

They sound so clean!!

[@TailKlub]

Nice early season sound Norfolk! And nice song selections.

[@jagersc3398]

They sound GREAT!

[@organizednoise9614]

Take FAMU and Pine Bluff out the SWAC and put Norfolk and Tenn State in…. Norfolk is an Extremely underrated band program and Not talked about enough and my opinion!

[@greenlantern19]

I agree that both bands should be added, but take out the 💯! Nah, don't think so

[@ephraimpinckney2925]

Best drill of the night 👌

[@robertlooper5932]

They need to make you an official media sponsor lol.

[@rjones8259]

YES!

[@Magnuss0724]

The legion is on one. Great job!

[@jamalphillips9400]

Never heard them before but this band sounds amazing!!!

[@RNDiva33]

Thank you! I saw a very good close-up of my son on the MDF line ❤❤

[@gregorypridgeon1104]

Great sound, great look, great show. Congrats Legion. From an old school A&T bandhead

[@billthomas7601]

My Spartan Legions always shows up like in the Rose Bowl Parade, give it their Best performance!!😂😂

[@oddstreet11]

From a former marching 100 rattler, hats off to that trumpet section, amazing job on that first tune, unfortunately I don't the name. Very clean sound, the articulation was awesome.

[@jtisherenow]

I’ve had enough - Earth Wind and Fire

[@melvincollins5882]

​@@jtisherenowNo GET AWAY(Earth wind and fire)

[@j_y06]

@@melvincollins5882what’s the second one

[@phillipaustin2016]

Great show and the hip hop part had me hyped🙌🏼

[@coolgeorgiaboy]

Y'all sound great😮😮😮😮

[@arg1971able]

As always doing yall thing!!!! Never fail to disappoint.

[@OgWalker757]

🗣️ MANY MEN !!!!!

[@str84wd]

I wished they would've played it a lil longer to let the tubas ride the beat .. but as a fan i'll take what I can get lol

[@dddbrothers7435]

NSU Spartans dont play... Beep beep, who got the 🗝️'s to the Jeep❤

[@NathanBrooken]

Wow Amazing Superb Delightful Astounding no words to describe this performance way to go NSU. My Favorite HBCU Band never disappoints.

[@vkendrick904]

YES YES YESSSSSSS. THEY ARE PLAYING MUSIC, not blowing WHOLE NOTES

[@sheryltibbs7166]

ABSOLUTE FIRE!!

[@CaryClaytonMedia]

Nice week one sound!!!! Come out the gate swinging!!!

[@BluEyes757]

That "Many Men", Whewwwwww

[@deeprootedentertainmentgrp]

BEHOLD 💚💛 Thank You for capturing

[@corymitchell7325]

I want to hear more tunes from 757 missy elliott the neptunes Timbaland magoo and chris brown! 🔥

[@liquidlightz]

Yeah I wanted them to do the Clipse beat to Grindin.

[@anthonyphillips7374]

MD uses it as a transition at times during drum battles

[@singleton5885]

They coming out early 🔥🔥🔥🔥. Nice balanced loud sound

[@Dejai9]

Very impressive performance!!

[@keisathornton3319]

Yaas!! Baddest band 💚💛Sound🔥Proud alumni! BEHOLD

[@perkydoo]

Absolutely fabulous!!!!

[@packman0439]

Trumpet went off on that Rihanna. Great sound Legion

[@reginaldstephens1232]

Great song selection overall, always showing up and showing out!!❤

[@Southside757Virginia]

✊🏿💯🔥

[@ephraimpinckney2925]

You just gotta love the Silk's ability to pick great ballads this goes up there with the best of them.

[@tweaxk2674]

OH WOW ! CLEANNNN

[@HighestNOTCH]

I want to help coach these ladies. ❤ Good job and so so so much potential

[@mustafaabdullah9213]

NSU SPARTANS.... BEHOLD!!!! Great balance and sound from start to finish!

[@dwightallen7708]

Great job❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Shout out to Mu Phi Sigma National Percussion Fraternity Inc.

[@BurgersnfrieSS]

TT7!

[@burdrchitect1680]

12:21... Tubaaaasss🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kevinrharris1]

Trumpet scream at 4:10 dayum

[@Gee_J]

Another exciting performance 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🎷🎺🥁❤️

[@dawnbruce4103]

Behold the Green and Gold!

[@brandonwhitney2160]

Ayooooooo that trumpet player was on 🔥🔥🔥@10:42-10:45

[@Eliza27099]

Trumpet gets 🔥🔥🔥 from 10:39 to 10:49

[@redstrype101]

I hear the Lamentations of the band💯 😭🫡✊🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾💥🔥 Glory to God in the HIGHEST ‼️🔥🕊️🔥

[@copper9647]

If we talking musicality NOBODY was touching Norfolk I’m sorry 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@sheilalyle3657]

Ok ok y’all did The Superwoman cover right.

[@ma7mgte]

Behold 🔰

[@flp_jones8325]

#DphiZ'07....keep pumping. Guud fyha!!

[@TheMotivationalMisfit]

@4:10 the trumpets. SHEEEESH 🔥🔥🔥

[@madgodinyourrealm]

they had the audience singing😤🔥

[@Magnuss0724]

Kev this HD MEDIA🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@keenansmith1021]

Spartan Legion taking no prisoners

[@anthonyrobinson7783]

They sound good very good musicianship and discipline not a lot precision drill they have power drum major kind of got off step 3:50 but overall solid

[@BEAU2Full1]

I need a list..of ALL 1ST DIZZIES!!!💚💛😎

[@TheRational1inTheRoom]

Best I've heard NSU on the field since 07-08. Tip of the hat

[@str84wd]

'09 waa the best sounding legion period .. but I get your point .. '19 wasn't bad either 🤔 ...

[@j_y06]

When they were at queen city >>

[@AKINGSKYD]

02 and 03 👀 hands down

[@jtoobreezy8477]

Awesome

[@keithkelsawj.r2358]

Behold 💚💛💯👍🏽

[@alexeinorris9537]

Yes my school

[@KareemDaKing]

Perfect

[@riod7559]

BEHOLD!!! 💚💛

[@bonitaross7306]

😁👍🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@KareemDaKing]

Never heard, marching band "I can't stand the rain"

[@robinmartin3870]

BEHOLD!!!!!

[@alexeinorris9537]

NSU my college back in the day. Love the green and gold

[@yolandaosborne1848]

They sounded good

[@mike10011001]

757🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@thexngelic1]

What song was after the Missy Elliott section in the dance routine?

[@jewane1k952]

Ong they tuff asf

[@KareemDaKing]

The trumpets "please don't the music" 🚫🎶✈️

[@kilroyii2476]

💜💛🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@REPUBLICANSAREBEYONDSTUPID]

4:11 yes sir!

[@timhightower98]

I like that drill arrangement over MBC

[@Mztonyg]

BEHOLD 💚🔰💛!!!

[@Lena-Holley]

BeHold!🔰

[@lonnielonnie8643]

Love the Legion sound.

[@Avery-Mac]

Great band. Hot Ice is a good dance group, but I don't think fits the NSU style. This is a rigid and militaristic style band. They can really play. I'd like to see a head to head between them and SU. Definitely the best playing HBCU band on the east coast. Their drummers (MDFS) are likely the best drum group amongst HBCU's.

[@liquidlightz]

Not just amongst HBCU's. There's a guy who is an awesome and well respected percussionist who put MDFS's tenor section at #1 for this top 10 tenor solos of all time. This includes drum corps and PWI tenor lines.

[@othellosson1621]

Not likely, but ARE! 🤷🏾‍♂️ Nobody touching MDFS! Period.

[@musictipsreviewswithjg]

Behold !! Alumni 2010

[@dindonrapper1236]

6:00 what is the name of this melody?

[@koolkharisma5298]

Superwoman by Karyn White

[@joauto7572]

13:40🔊