Kr Ro, Nov. 7, 2017
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Edited by Azizi Powell
Selected comments from this video's discussion thread are included in this post.
Meanings for certain African American Vernacular English terms that are found in some of these comments are included after those comments.
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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM THIS VIDEO'S DISCUSSION THREAD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kenPCFUoTRY&t=197s&ab_channel=KrRo
Numbers are added for referencing purposes only.
1. ikarooz, 2017
"The dedication to tradition, musicianship, teamwork and hard
work is evident. Your pristine uniforms and high step are impressive. Well
done."
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2. HE360, 2017
"This goes to show what a drumline looks like when they MEAN
BUSINESS!! And they're NOT playing around!! They came to play and fight! I love
this!!"
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"💯💯💯💯💯💯"
4. Uncle Monster, 2017
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5. Alexandra, 2018
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6. diva70smusic, 2019
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7. David Kemp, 2019
"I have some of these saved too. It is HBCU"s. Mostly in
the south but check out Howard U in Washington DC also."
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HBCU= Historical Black Colleges And Universities
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8. Aric Robinson, 2019
"you should to a HBCU football game to get the real
experience"
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9. uberfu, 2019
"@diva70smusic It's not just black colleges - it's definitely
a southern college thing."
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10. diva70smusic, 2019
"@uberfu I will agree that the Southern schools have more
"favor" and traditions. However, black college bands have traditions
seeped in military precision, showmanship borrowed from West African funeral
processions, black minstrel and vaudevile shows. Although Notre Dame is
credited with having the first college marching band, performing in 1887,
Tuskegee University is credited with bringing the showmanship and style to the
game. Since almost all HBCU's were formed in the South, those schools wanted to
outdo each other. The "Battle of the Bands" originated at the black
colleges. Other colleges followed suit. I am not taking anything away from the
non black college bands, there are some great ones at there. However, it is
important to note our college history and contributions that these black
colleges made and make in the collegiate world. Nothing and I mean nothing
compares to the pageantry, sharpness, strutting, drumline and drum majors of
the best of these bands."
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11. ava sane, 2019
"@uberfu yes it is its more awesome cuz we perform with heart
soul and rhythm"
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12. Kira 123, 2019
"@diva70smusic Thanks for actually getting right to
it...these are black bands and it's the same on the black high school level in
the South."
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13. diva70smusic, 2019
"@Kira 123 Thank you for the validation. I am very proud of
these students and band directors. This is a tradition that was perfected in
our culture. We all should be supportive and proud."
14. Donald Ham, 2017
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Another commenter wrote that the nick name of the Norfolk State University drum line is "Million dollar funk squad." According to other comments such as #27 and #28 in this compilation, "Million dollar funk squad" appears to be the nickname for the entire marching band.
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15. mos2, 2017
"Snare, tenor, bass are fine tuned...very nice...applaud
you...DCI drums sound!"
-snip-
Here's information about "DCI" from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drum_Corps_International
"Drum Corps International is a governing body for junior drum and bugle corps based in Indianapolis, Indiana. DCI is responsible for developing and enforcing rules of competition, and for providing standardized adjudication, at sanctioned competitions throughout the United States and Canada."....
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16. JE Jones, 2017
"When they lift up their instruments at the end its like they
are sayin "We done here"!"
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17. herbieberieherb, 2017
"dat be clean as the Board of Health."
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18. Vita, 2017
"OMG LUV THIS VIDEO!!!!!! I WISH I WAS THERE, N THEIR FACE
EXPRESSION'S ARE READY FOR WAR!!!! 😠 GET IT!!!!!!🎶📣"
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19. Al Welch, 2017
"Snares and Tom Tom's Funk this thing on out and don't
forget cymbals...Congrats NSU don't need 200 pieces to be great.. good as
anybody. "
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20. klouds, 2017
"5: 14 those are sousaphones"
-snip-
Another commenter wrote about the tubas going through the tunnel.
"Tunnel" here refers to the space in between the two lines created by the drum line. There are a number of YouTube videos of HBCU marching band "tunnel" performances.
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21. Drew Anders, 2018
"Tons of practice hours on these guys and girls, the
dedication is obvious. This is a program to emulate. Makes me want to go back
40 years to marching band and really commit! Thanks for sharing the video. We
used to call it military bearing, whatever it is is gooood."
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22. NKLnDime, 2018
"I'm loving the ole skool boots with the pom poms the flags
are wearing!"
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23. A Ceas, 2018
"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."
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24. Drum 2, 2019
"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."
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25. burdrchitect 1, 2019
"@Drum 2 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."
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26. Drum 2, 2019
"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"
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27. burdrchitect 1, 2019
"@Drum 2 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.
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NC A&T = North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro, North Carolina "Cold Steel" is the nickname for their marching band.
My guess is that "nice book" refers to the titles of tunes that the bands played.
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28. Kim Alexander, 2019
"@Drum 2 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!!!"
-snip-
"Spartan Legion" is the actual name for NSU's marching band.
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29. jayshooter 16, 2018
"The snares were on point perfectly hitting the drum at the
same time"
30. brina Jean, 2018
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31. Taheerah Chestnut, 2018
"Nothing like an HBCU🙌💖💪🔥🔥🔥NSU
KILLING IT💞🔥🔥🔥"
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32. Theo72 Bush, 2018
"Whole video was Fiya!"
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33. B B, 2018
"Soooo proud of my Spartans!! I marched on the 95-96 & 97-98 Silkette Squad!! And we were no JOKE! When we rolled into town, everyone took notice to the. Behold the Green and Gold!!"
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34. Pianoman42100, 2018
"White Chocolate is SICK on those Tenors (Quads!!!)"
-snip-
There are a number of complimentary comments in this discussion thread about the White drummer. The term "White chocolate" was used in a few of these comments. In those comments "white chocolate" is complimentary. One commenter mentioned that this drummer had graduated from a majority Black high school in Virginia (implying that he had become familiar with Black drumming performance techniques in that school.")
"Sick" = colloquial meaning "very good"
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35. educapro, 2019
"I just have to come back here to listen and watch NSU drum
corp kill it! This is the coldest DC to
date. Just love what I saw and heard rhythmically !!! THese boys are cold!!!!"
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"DC" = drum corp
In the context of this comment, I believe that the slang meaning for “cold” has basically the same complimentary meaning as the slang meaning for “hot” (i.e, "excellent"). However, "cold" probably also includes being highly disciplined, "tight", being "on point", and may also include showing no expression.
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36. ptoyman, 2019
"Hell yeah, bring that funk at 1:58. Straight up groovin’.’"
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37. Woolly65, 2019
"The only other HBCU drumline that will MAYBE give them a run
is BCU. In my opinion, NCAT has the funkiest cadences. PVAMU is nice also."
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BCU = Bethune–Cookman University located in Daytona Beach, Florida
NCAT = North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University located in Greensboro, North Carolina.
PVAMU = Prairie View A&M University, located in Prairie View, Texas
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38. Ramen Noodles, 2019
"When the bass cadence kicks in at 8:11 😍"
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39. Faunta, 2019
"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!"
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40. Greg R, 2019
"Black marching bands are SO extra! I like it! Fun to watch"
-snip-
"Extra" here means doing more than what is usually expected; being more dramatic than people or groups generally are, being "over the top". In the context of this comment (and comments elsewhere about African Americans) "being extra" is usually complimentary.
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41. MrsConnie 2You, 2019
"Y'all betta STEP!!🥰🥰🥰🥰...That
drumline tho🔥🔥🔥🔥"
-snip-
Y'all betta Step" is an exclamation of support and appreciation. "Step" here refers to African American marching band's high stepping styles. "That drumline tho (though)" calls particular complimentary attention to the drumline
42.
"NOW that is how you are suppose march in a parade, Got to
love the Drumline, Get down now Y'ALL🤗"
43. nostalgia dude, 2019
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44. Lamecia Butler, 2019
"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"
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45. Anigye SihmoNah, 2019
"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.👍🏿✊🏾👍🏿✊🏾✊🏾🎶"
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46. Stacy Edwards, 2019
"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 💚&💛!!!!"
-snip-
A number of commenters wrote "Behold the green and gold". This appears to be a standard Norfolk State University saying.
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47. Angilia Clark, 2019
"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!!!"
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48. Kim Bailey, 2019
"That's what's up. Give100 percent at all times. Bring back
memories for me. You guys gave me the chills. Keep up the good work, & let
your GPA speak for you as well.
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"GPA" = term used in the USA universities/colleges as an abbreviation for "grade point average".
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49. Jonathan T, 2019
"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."
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50. Jonathan T, 2019
"Lightning Style Kirin this is a real drum line"
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51. Always Learning, 2019
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52. Truth Hurts, 2019
"Stickmanship is sick 😨😨😨😧😧😧😧😖😖😖👍👍👍👍👍thanks for sharing this video awesome
showmanship ."
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53. Dr. Karen Hinton- Polite, 2019
"Straight up African yall! The drums, the movement of our
bodies, calling the ancestors! African!!!!!"
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54. Craig miller, 2019
"You all are sicker than sick brothers... give me chills!!!
God bless every one of you for sharing your talent you guys are awesome🙏
I have always loved this snare and you guys did a killer job. I have to admit
the quads are my favorite and you guys kill that you guys are so talented. Dont
know how y'all do it. TOTALLY IMPRESSED..."
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55. HalfLifeAMD, 2019
"How many hours a day do these people practice!"
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56. Gods._Musician, 2020
"We are in practice 6-7hrs a day"
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57. ROGER WOODS, 2019
"Only and I mean ONLY, in America. Bravo 👏"
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58. Wayne Morris, 2019
"aye aye...main...look...i couldn't be no drum major
today....dem cats be doing calistenics, i got exhausted watchin these cats
main...
-snip-
“Main” is another way of spelling the interjection “man”."
Cats= colloquial term for "men" (males)
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59. t.t Robinson, 2019
"whats the name of the cadence from the 4:30 mark"
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60. Abenzz, 2020
"Calypso Groove"
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61. arthur robinson, 2019
"What's the name of the cadence on 4:38"
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62. Abenzz, 2020
…"That cadence is called "CMP".
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63. SeoulVante, 2019
"I watched this in person and it was definitely the best
tunnel I have ever seen. I didn't catch a single person standing still on the
sidelines watching."
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64. Shirley Vinson, 2019
"SMOKING!!!!!!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤"
*️*
65. Thankful Ready, 2019
"After we beat they behind they marched out of AGGIE WORLD
lol"
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In the context of this comment, "Aggie World" refers to North Carolina Argriculture & Technology University.
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66. lucilla williams. 2019
"They BAD to the bone Dynamic"
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They're throughly bad (very good); all the way from their skin down to their bones.
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67. Morning Star, 2020
"They all play with the exact same technique,
stick heights, velocity, everything. This is what all drumlines should be like."
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68. Tize, 2020
"People. This form of marching band is the HBCU style aka the
"swinging-high stepping" bands. This is unqiuely a black american
marching band culture."
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69. Uncle Monster, 2020
"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!"
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70. Brandon Bridges, 2020
"that groove they layed down for the drum majors
is FIRE tho!"
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71. Art Gamechanger, 2020
"Them majoretts are HIIIIIGH steppn' !! Wow! Best I've ever seen!"
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