Talladega College Fieldshow - 2018 ASU BOTB

[@bubbles42188]

The Sound is Fantastic! I put them up there with Tenn. State, Jackson State, NCAT, GRAMBLING, SOUTHERN. I LOVED LISTENING TO THEM. WOW!!!

[@cmitchellmaed1955]

Patricia Roberts ... really??🤔🤔

[@jacquardknight2599]

@@cmitchellmaed1955 wys she gasssin em up too hard ni Jackson state n southern bs

[@cityboimellz8034]

This is the best I heard dega ...I been a fan for a while and I can honestly say they are improving ❤️💪🏽

[@snobbypolitics7792]

My condolences to the family of the young lady, the Dega Diamonds, and the Tornado Band. #PRAYERS

[@seanwilliams9533]

Snobby Politics what happened

[@quayquay34]

I watched this show live, they ripped asu ass, my personal opinion!!!!!

[@irsdrillteamirsperformance8568]

IDC WHAT NO ONE HAS TO SAY....THIS WAS A POWERFUL PERFORMANCE FROM START TO FINISH....THE WHOLE BAND WAS LIT!!!!! #MBC01

[@jurrydailey6316]

This sounds like the talledega that showed up a few years ago and had everyone on their toes. good come back dega

[@BJones09871]

TC Sounds good! Definitely tell they are growing towards the right direction. Between the sheets had me grooving

[@henrycampbell930]

I witnessed them in person and they were amazing, they have size, tone, and they damn sure was powerful

[@vante837]

The got a lot of dam cymbals

[@deniceworks6328]

Great formations. Dancers were great as well.

[@lexynorwood47]

Im not even gone cap nobody got nun on dega clarinets period😍

[@TheKnighttrain07]

As one of the underdogs TC is definitely the most improved NON-Swac band

[@soloserved1991]

Mad Props!🙏👍😉

[@vono2975]

Awesome TC!!

[@lordtake0ver454]

The sound of force

[@grantezjones8268]

Its getting goooooood!!

[@Ruth.Handler-Jr]

Between the sheets was 💣💣💣

[@zanford7809]

That's was pretty good.. they sound really good..

[@yungm498]

Is there someone who graduated from SU in their program? I'm only asking because they field show looks a lil bit inspired and it would be more understandable if there is.

[@cmitchellmaed1955]

Them lines living on a prayer to be straight!😂

[@504girl7]

They sound pretty good to me

[@CB-yd7ci]

Alrighty Dega !!! 👍

[@vante837]

They have a big ass percussion line lol

[@odh.brandon3819]

Brooo, i was there and it was amazing so all you haters and "critiques" have no idea what your talking about. The show was phenomenal soundwise. Even though they had a few mistakes in the drill, they still showed up and showed out.

[@aaliyahsims2500]

The 3 Nibblits i was too man tc puttin in work💙

[@alwayssmokealot]

Dude I see and hear SU from the band to the dancers..... isn't it a law against copycat? Ijs. Get your own style. You aren't to be embarrassed to copy someone else's style. The dancers too......not cutting them any slack neither......trying to look like something you're not.....dancing dolls!!! Smdh

[@StatiQTV21]

@@alwayssmokealot Can't be a hater all your life

[@aaliyahsims2500]

ELI Coates i swear😂😂but oh well he will be alright💀

[@alwayssmokealot]

Deonte Tyler that’s Bullshit and you know it! I’m going to tell you why. Most of the bands styles you see today are schools right here in New Orleans... including SU. Yes I said it. SU got their shit from high schools in the NO. Don’t care if you like my argument or not it’s the truth. KZbin it

[@JSUalum09]

WATTS!!! 😱

[@blkplaya9891]

And it seems that's all they have to offer......just being loud.

[@mooster7]

How you gonna play Livin on a Prayer and skip the modulation??! How? Lol

[@madisonjoseph24]

Proud alumni great job y'all

[@DevaJones03]

percussion is nearly a third of the band....somebody tell me whats going on?

[@jairocelly8046]

No need, it's not your band!

[@DevaJones03]

JaiRoc Elly that was a genuine question meaning is it recruitment or what? Knowing band dynamics I know that the only way you get that type of increase in cymbal numbers that you are either targeting percussion or something. It's not a critique people need to stop thinking a question is an attack when it's not. Stop being defensive it doesn't have to be my band for me to be curious. Now for the record all hbcu bands are my band because I promote hbcus and everything black unlike devisive people who try to be at everybody's necks for no reason other than paranoia. So for anybody that actually has an answer for a genuine question feel free to answer.

[@etgrider77]

I wondered the same thing. That is an extremely huge drumline even for that size band. Twenty snare drums and twenty cymbals is very unusual and no quad/quints. The powerhouse bands don't even roll that deep. It is what it is though. I would imagine with them being strictly a traveling show/competition band they just bulk up for sound.

[@DevaJones03]

Eddie Grider exactly. I must admit though the number if cymbals they have allows them to play more complex rhythms and they are heard a bit better. I do like that because often the cymbal part is a simplistic afterthought when the music is arranged for most bands.

[@TNFVLOGS]

Wow dega sound great I feel like they didn't wanna smash poor asu

[@Unknownepic6991]

@@mybro727 the lies u tell

[@Unknownepic6991]

@@mybro727 naw u just mad cuz every time dega see asu they get smashed

[@Unknownepic6991]

@@mybro727 why i need to log off for is it because you are butt hurt at dega and if ur not dnt reply

[@Unknownepic6991]

@@mybro727 since u in ur feelings #asugotsmashed

[@tiatate1797]

They sound great! ❤️ Lines are a little sloppy but they still killed it. 😍😍😍😍😍

[@lifeasnaya4856]

Tia Tate girl no ma’am that Was them getting crunk, they lines are perfect

[@tiatate1797]

Naya’s World I’m talking about at the beginning of the show sweetie

[@lifeasnaya4856]

Girl ion care what u talm bout ik they were great so whatever girl, u act like uk they moved tf move around my brother is apart of this band so just like and subscribe and keep it moving

[@lifeasnaya4856]

And I’m not your sweetie boo boo

[@tiatate1797]

Naya’s World k

[@JamesDShow]

I swear if the diamonds was a Swac Dance line ... a lot of dancers will have to answer to them ... I love how they move 😍

[@alwayssmokealot]

You like their moves because they're moves from the SU DOLLS.

[@JamesDShow]

alwayssmokealot lol I Love the Dolls and the GGs and the Diamonds are like a mixture of both ... ... They look nice tho 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@marcusdix5672]

why people keep saying the dolls sucks that show was lame on Saturday

[@alwayssmokealot]

JamesD TV you like what you like. To me it’s really embarrassing to see our young ladies graduate to be to pole dancers. Maybe that statement I just made was a little extreme.i wouldn’t like it if my daughter was out there dancing that way. Let’s go back to the copycats now pay attention to both bands and the dancers.and you’ll see what I’m talking about. Btw SU copies too! Lots of the band moves and song selection came from New Orleans schools. Not so now

[@JamesDShow]

alwayssmokealot there’s nothing wrong with bucking, many prefer that over the Doll style... I love the Doll style but I also love bucking cause it’s a natural drill dance and very entertaining... that was originated from the back Culture... So I appreciate the style of Dance that was created from our race.... Nevertheless, the diamonds are great dancers with a skills in jazz and bucking which makes them awesome...& Every Danceline take something from the next in my opinion...But they are great in my opinion

[@mcdonoghrahloh459]

Miguel likes some rock tunes!

[@musicjunkie2764]

They’ve had their eyes on Bethune 👀

[@baribone98]

Started like Grambling Then did SU drills it was a great execution finished like PV I cant wait till you develop your own style great show

[@bubbles42188]

That is their new style-it is called getting better. Perfecting their sound. WOW!

[@baribone98]

@@bubbles42188 lol new style what's the old style they dont have a style yet so they can do what ever this is entirely enjoyable

[@fountainmedia4683]

Good job TC! The band sound awesome, and the Dega Diamonds slayed that field routine to "No Parking On The Dance Floor" by Midnight Star! Well done!

[@lordtake0ver454]

Just nasty go head tornados

[@ariesmade90]

18 cymbols tho??

[@JSUalum09]

Quinton Knight I would take 6 of them off and put them on quints or something... That's entirely too many unnecessary cymbal players

[@bigp6705]

He had them hide well.. That's pointless

[@bigp6705]

@D C lmao

[@bigp6705]

Did you see that run at 6: 40 a mess

[@MrAljonadrayton]

That a lot of cymbals for real though. Even the 8 base drums might be a bit much.

[@terrancesneed3757]

Ok Dega is improving!! Drilling, Dega Dancers, and some musical blemishes can use some TLC. But this wasn't a bad showing for the 1st show of the year.

[@jamacarandall5863]

Thank you

[@SupervillainDW]

🔥👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿

[@rockdaultimate]

And of course they field show look like SU. Miguel Bonds is a Juke. Like most of your directors are. Of course the btones gone be there. Miguel played Btone. Duh

[@mbeffinger]

"Old Head Commentary & Critique" (HU Class of '88)...Is EVERY DAMN HBCU BAND "IN THEY FEELIN'S" THIS SEASON...?! Damn...I've watch 6 different KZbin videos and that was the dance routine for ALL 6. Did y'all have a meeting or vote on this? At least back in my day we changed it up (some MJ, some Prince, some Rick James)... Also, BAND DIRECTORS/ARRANGERS: EWF called - they want their song back (In the Stone). The LIMIT has been reached and y'all need a NEW arrangement - EWF has 100+ songs in their catalog. We should expect BETTER HBCU BAND Nation! One love!

[@JSUTrumpet]

Where was the drill?!?! Also, stop trying to be southern.

[@davisc1926]

They can't help it. lol

[@kouji9768]

Where are they copying southern at??

[@JSUTrumpet]

Kouji you’re joking right?

[@esquire05tiggie]

The Baby JukeBox lol..

[@JSUalum09]

I would only ask if that many snares and cymbals are necessary... Too much percussion

[@edbeezzy]

JSUalum09 All I can say is God bless them and hopefully they are on scholarship getting their education.

[@JSUalum09]

edbeezzy I totally agree

[@bubbles42188]

I disagree-you can never have to much of any band instruments stupid.

[@GVocalz3]

Keep in mind this band is still young and they're being compared to some of the the GREAT band with years of experience on them, and this field show is a lot better than some of the others they performed (I saw them center on the 30 yard lines). They have an overpowering sound, they can easily blow on any band right now. But if you're gonna take the field straighten out the lines and the spacing, don't be so quick to produce a field show that you miss the little things that are so critical. Go through this thing with a fine tooth comb and leave NOTHING overlooked, stop in mid formation when you see a crooked line or something off center, call the head DM over and get him/her to fix it. One other thing, get your percussion section to back off on sound/power so you can get a better balance with your sound. Other than that, good show with lots of energy.

[@blkplaya9891]

Just because the band program is young doesn't mean the band director recruited folks who played in a band for the first time. I'm sure they go to high schools and recruit like other programs. In addition, they come every year with somewhat of advantage over the other bands they try to compete with because they don't have a football team so they should have a lot more practice/preparation time than other bands because they don't have to create multiple shows for games. They are only being compared to Southern and not in the best way because EVERYTHING they have presented since their existence as a band has been copied mainly from SU from their dancers (who look like the sit and study video footage of SU's dancers), to the stuff they attempt on the field. Only thing not taken from SU is what their DM's try to do which seems like they studied a lot of what JSU's DMs do. They still haven't quite gotten the concept that loud does not equal good. Now I will say they are improving, but no matter how loud they play or good folks think they are, until they get their own identity as a band, they will continue to hear certain comments.

[@GVocalz3]

@@blkplaya9891 I never said they didn't deserve the critism - especially when it comes to SU, becoming a photocopy of a band is not a form of flattery when you try to (in this case) "out Southern" Southern - it just can't happen. I'm also not making excuses because truthfully every point you made is correct, but because they don't have a football team and to my knowledge they don't HAVE to do field shows their main focus seems like its sound (quantity over quality), and they're getting bragging rights for taking on the SWAC bands and winning. Now, because they're being prompted to do do more field shows and ACT LIKE an HBCU band on the field these little things wil be addressed - or at least they should be... We hope.

[@blkplaya9891]

You are right, no matter how hard they try and loud they are, they will NEVER "out Southern" Southern. I'm glad you said that part.

[@GVocalz3]

@@blkplaya9891 I just call it like I see it, I'm not a fan but truth is they been in a LOT bands asses since they hit the scene and you can't take that away from them. They needed that humbling experience SU, JSU and BCU gave them over the last 2 years.

[@jamacarandall5863]

FACTS!!!

[@WildoutWithDChris]

Sound great but them lines are trash

[@nocapzone46]

Leave field shows to BCU this was a unbalanced mess.. Yall are loud already stop over blowing... And the Drumline is playing too loud need to focus more on keeping a groove... Imagine a dj in the club trying to mix and blend 2 songs together but 1 song is louder than the other... That's how this shit sound.. Trumpets and Drumline loud the rest of the band just there

[@kentreallewis8192]

Something just don't look right with them idk what it is tho

[@bernardbradley6603]

Percussion too loud, phrasing, spacing, no real musical nuance... it's Talladega so at this point these concepts are not even worth mentioning.

[@bubbles42188]

It is called PERFECTION! THEY SOUND IS WOW. I loved listening to them. And I am a TSU GRAD. Stop hating and give them their just do-it is called just wanting to be the BEST.

[@BigBdaruler]

Patricia Roberts everyone has an opinion. Your entitled to yours. Talladega just doesn’t do it for me musically.

[@TravisCyprien]

Already seeing one of the Drills from SU, looks like they are on that kick of copying. And lord, someone get that damn Drumline in order. 8 snares, 8 Basses, 8T-Drums and a massive 17 Cymbal Players?????? Really? I just don’t know what image this band is trying create but surely it’s just to copy other bands.

[@organizednoise9614]

Travis Cyprien no dude....🤦🏾‍♂️

[@blkplaya9891]

Yes Travis, I saw that drill and it can't even be denied that it is one of SU's staple drills.

[@organizednoise9614]

Who cares.... it’s a drill.... yes SU does it the most but multiple HBCU bands has done this drill.... this copying BS is getting out of hand... just like people are saying SU stole JSU drill which another stupid statement..

[@blkplaya9891]

You obviously do with this passionate reply. If it weren't for the fact that the band director has had or has shown no originality since this band was created then folks wouldn't make the comments about blatant copying. The band has been in existence over the past few years and you think that by now they would be emerging into an identity of their own. Now if the director were an actual band director that came from SU, I could understand, but he was just someone who marched in the band at SU. The DMs reminded you a of JSU DMs especially when they first came out almost as if they went to DM band camp at JSU. The dancers remind you of SU's dancing dolls. The band as a whole still shows you almost everything we have already seen from SU. Until band director gets away from that, folks will continue to make the "copying" comments unfortunately. SCSU went through this same thing the first few years the legendary Mr. Eddie Ellis from Morris Brown became their band director. The difference here is SCSU had the actual band director who directed MBC so naturally he would teach his new band the philosophy he taught his former band, but after that first or second band season, he moved away from similarities of his former band. Folks eventually stopped making the comparisons of SCSU to MBC and hopefully the same will happen for Talladega.

[@marcusdix5672]

This past weekend did people say SU stole jsu Honda battle of the band 2016 field show? but great job T. C.

[@kentoncarter1103]

Them btones over powering the band good God. Turn down the microphones I hate SWAC bands I mean y'all really trying to make me think y'all louder than BCU or 2008-2011 FAMU with 450 members I just don't believe you you need more people. Nobody is louder than FAMU AND IM A COOKMAN GRAD.

[@mefool8575]

That stadium was empty is wasnt that many people at this botb those were echoes traveling around the stadium

[@mefool8575]

Bcu not loud either they dont focus on POWER they play FULL