Congrats to all of the groups. (especially Brea. I'm so excited to see a new face finally getting attention) I can't wait to see how you all compete at Brea, and I also can't wait to see how we stack up against ya'll. I'm very impressed.
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Fun competition. I left before the awards and got there after Burbank. I was upset not to see them.
Arcadia, I have to say, even not seeing Burbank I believe you deserved first. Your guys are very nice sounding and the ladies have AMAZING vocals. Listening to some of the songs I was thinking just how good the girls sound compared to other years. Your second number, I thought was sung perfectly, maybe a little more dynamic contrast but theres one part where I think the alto's have a solo and everyone else is oooing, but they weren't drowned out, and you could still hear each note. It was well done.
Great job and nice outfits for your costume change...your choreography was clean too. Dang near perfect, I suspect you've been working on this stuff since September...
Burbank, I'm upset enough congratulations of 2nd. I heard you and AQUARIUS. I was very sad not to see it but, you sounded nice.
Burroughs, I really shouldn't judge you on this comp. It's your (not to be mean) but, "half-assed" set " border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> ... No, there was nothing Half Assed about your performance. Agina, who I thought was a senior last year sang her best yet for Shadowland. Your opener was artsy... and your ballad sounded hard, I'll have to listen to it again, as soon as I finsh uploading it to youtube. But your closer, I LOVED IT...Not because of Jesus, but because its the first group in socal I've heard sing a gospel esque song and sound....not....WHITE. I understand you took runner up last year against a group that had a gospel type sound, I think it would be fun to see you compete against that group again. The sounds I heard up there weren't your typical Burroughs. I'm just impressed with that closer, it sounded gospel but not muddy, clean and powerful sound and I congratulate you.
El Rancho, you remind me of my group at our first competition. A good show with lots of potential, not to mention we sang the same arrangement of shadowland. Almost the same costumes too. Sorry you didn't place but I think you'll place later in the season. Your wedding song made me laugh, thank you.
Brea, since its a different director than the old Brea, I have to commend the director. It had to be the most entertaining Willert show yet. Big improvement from last years group.
Serrano, I have to say. I really enjoyed you this year. I wasn't bored with any of your songs, except your closer. I'm sorry. You go from Thriller to Jesus, I understand its part of the set, but still, the weakest song, and you could have gone without. NONE THE LESS, Your opener was strong and I was VERY surprised with your sound in the beginning, you sounded totally different than previous years, just needed a little volume. Your ballad was the only ballad I REALLY wasn't bored with, It was different, and it hasn't been done before, I like the song too. I think thats where you lost most of your music points, from the quartet to the group going on stage, it's a hard ballad to keep together, IT DIDN'T sound bad all the way through, just the beginning...the rest was actually very well done. Zero to hero was entertaining, but the mics kill me at Aztec, good for nothing. THRILLER, I was laughing and excited and my eyes got teary seeing this song. It really was good, EVERY person on that stage had me convinced they were zombies. It was a perfect entrance to that song, the speaker was good to, but again the mics killed. The solos too. The singing for the group needed volume, and there was some cleaning up in the moves, but I really liked the way it was choreographed, and the costumes were outrageous. Props to the dead purple sequin girl. P.S. the people crawling on the stage scared the crap out of me, they were amazing.
OH...ONE MORE THING. I SWEAR!!! Where you even wearing shoes in the closer??? ::laughs::
~MY TROPHIES~
Most entertaining song- Serrano - Thriller.
Best Solo - Shadowland, Burroughs. Agina ( I hope I spelled that right )
Best A Capella - Arcadia
Most Improved- Serrano
Best Vocals - Arcadia
Best Moves - Burroughs
Best SHOW - Brea
Best WIGS - Brea
Best Sequins - Nobody likes them anymore...But El Rancho had the BRIGHTEST.
Best Shadowland - Burroughs, it just sounds better.
Loudest set up- Burroughs!!! Ithink the mics were on.
My FAVORITE GROUP OF THE NIGHT- Serrano, Vocal Point.
Some links to songs
Arcadia - Congrats, you have very nice sounding vocals. Nothing else i can remember from this performance except that your group does not use risers, which is sometimes effective and sometimes not. In this case i rather like that you don't use risers. A bit of old show choir flare still exists!
Burbank - Congrats to you as well, this group has grown tremendously visually and vocally since last year. Africa was a great choice as an opener, and there was so much variety in your show that made me want more and more! I would have had you guys in First, with out a doubt. Can't wait to see what else this wonderful choir has in store!! (PS. It seemed to me that as the night progressed , the choirs became louder and louder. I almost had a hard time hearing Burbank and that seems a little iffy to me, could there have been an issue with the sound system?)
Burroughs - I give you guys props for taking a risk and doing a Muse song, im sure that song had its challenges but the payoff was fabulous. Your singing had a nice dark tone that was appropriate for your opener but i feel as though the a capella was too harsh, maybe that was just me. Shadowland was forgettable but i very much enjoyed that soloist ( she's Amazing!!). Your closer was unbelievable, please never take that out of your show!
Serrano- Probably the MOST entertaining group of the night. Let me just say that thriller was by far my favorite song of the night. Im always rooting for you guys! Don't let placings get you down, just know that EVERY single person in the audience tonight cheered for you guys the hardest.
El Rancho- Very interesting opener, and the girls dresses were cool. Can't wait to see more of you guys throughout the year
QUOTE(MATechie#2 @ Jan 26 2007, 10:54 PM) [snapback]377436[/snapback]
RESULTS
4th- diamond bar
3rd-burroughs
2nd-burbank
1st-arcadia
music-arcadia
show-8rea
Fun competition. I left before the awards and got there after Burbank. I was upset not to see them.
Arcadia, I have to say, even not seeing Burbank I believe you deserved first. Your guys are very nice sounding and the ladies have AMAZING vocals. Listening to some of the songs I was thinking just how good the girls sound compared to other years. Your second number, I thought was sung perfectly, maybe a little more dynamic contrast but theres one part where I think the alto's have a solo and everyone else is oooing, but they weren't drowned out, and you could still hear each note. It was well done.
Great job and nice outfits for your costume change...your choreography was clean too. Dang near perfect, I suspect you've been working on this stuff since September...
Burbank, I'm upset enough congratulations of 2nd. I heard you and AQUARIUS. I was very sad not to see it but, you sounded nice.
Burroughs, I really shouldn't judge you on this comp. It's your (not to be mean) but, "half-assed" set " border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> ... No, there was nothing Half Assed about your performance. Agina, who I thought was a senior last year sang her best yet for Shadowland. Your opener was artsy... and your ballad sounded hard, I'll have to listen to it again, as soon as I finsh uploading it to youtube. But your closer, I LOVED IT...Not because of Jesus, but because its the first group in socal I've heard sing a gospel esque song and sound....not....WHITE. I understand you took runner up last year against a group that had a gospel type sound, I think it would be fun to see you compete against that group again. The sounds I heard up there weren't your typical Burroughs. I'm just impressed with that closer, it sounded gospel but not muddy, clean and powerful sound and I congratulate you.
El Rancho, you remind me of my group at our first competition. A good show with lots of potential, not to mention we sang the same arrangement of shadowland. Almost the same costumes too. Sorry you didn't place but I think you'll place later in the season. Your wedding song made me laugh, thank you.
Brea, since its a different director than the old Brea, I have to commend the director. It had to be the most entertaining Willert show yet. Big improvement from last years group.
Serrano, I have to say. I really enjoyed you this year. I wasn't bored with any of your songs, except your closer. I'm sorry. You go from Thriller to Jesus, I understand its part of the set, but still, the weakest song, and you could have gone without. NONE THE LESS, Your opener was strong and I was VERY surprised with your sound in the beginning, you sounded totally different than previous years, just needed a little volume. Your ballad was the only ballad I REALLY wasn't bored with, It was different, and it hasn't been done before, I like the song too. I think thats where you lost most of your music points, from the quartet to the group going on stage, it's a hard ballad to keep together, IT DIDN'T sound bad all the way through, just the beginning...the rest was actually very well done. Zero to hero was entertaining, but the mics kill me at Aztec, good for nothing. THRILLER, I was laughing and excited and my eyes got teary seeing this song. It really was good, EVERY person on that stage had me convinced they were zombies. It was a perfect entrance to that song, the speaker was good to, but again the mics killed. The solos too. The singing for the group needed volume, and there was some cleaning up in the moves, but I really liked the way it was choreographed, and the costumes were outrageous. Props to the dead purple sequin girl. P.S. the people crawling on the stage scared the crap out of me, they were amazing.
OH...ONE MORE THING. I SWEAR!!! Where you even wearing shoes in the closer??? ::laughs::
~MY TROPHIES~
Most entertaining song- Serrano - Thriller.
Best Solo - Shadowland, Burroughs. Agina ( I hope I spelled that right )
Best A Capella - Arcadia
Most Improved- Serrano
Best Vocals - Arcadia
Best Moves - Burroughs
Best SHOW - Brea
Best WIGS - Brea
Best Sequins - Nobody likes them anymore...But El Rancho had the BRIGHTEST.
Best Shadowland - Burroughs, it just sounds better.
Loudest set up- Burroughs!!! Ithink the mics were on.
My FAVORITE GROUP OF THE NIGHT- Serrano, Vocal Point.
Dave Willert directs Brea now. You werent here last year Junn! See what you missed??
great job to everyone who performed tonight! its always exciting to see the sets for the first time. my favorite of the night was Serrano!!!! goodnight
QUOTE(tHe Won @ Jan 26 2007, 05:05 PM) [snapback]377357[/snapback]
As soon as there is any word on results later tonight please post them ASAP!
Hey, everybody looked awesome at Aztec! Although, the official results were 1st - Arcadia, 2nd - Burbank, 3rd - Burroughs and 4th - Diamond Bar... Brea was actually tied with Burbank for second place. A time penalty was given to Brea because of a "messed up set up." A special thanks to Burbank, Serrano and Diamond Bar for lending Brea their risers... (It wasn't your fault the door to the stage was locked.) You guys were great! Congrats to everyone who performed tonight - see you all next week at Citrus for the Brea Classic!
QUOTE(priscilla @ Jan 25 2007, 07:41 PM) [snapback]377205[/snapback]
my feeling right now is bitter sweet, for the first time in 4 years i have to sit in the audience insead of performing on stage and i must admit its pretty sad but im super excited to come back and see whats new. of course ill be there cheering on db but as always im ubber excited to see burroughs and arcadia and see who is going to surprise everyone.
good luck to all and i cant wait to see all the alumni who are coming back
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i COMPLETELY agree with you. its weird to be sitting and watching, not performing. I'm waiting to see what my old alum will dish out... and to see how these songs that Burroughs and Burbank are doing play out. Seems like they have interesting sets this year.
my feeling right now is bitter sweet, for the first time in 4 years i have to sit in the audience insead of performing on stage and i must admit its pretty sad but im super excited to come back and see whats new. of course ill be there cheering on db but as always im ubber excited to see burroughs and arcadia and see who is going to surprise everyone.
good luck to all and i cant wait to see all the alumni who are coming back
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If i'm wrong I don't care...
If i'm right everyone in show choir owes me 20 bucks each... even directors and choreographers...
I understand that it's just your opinion, but I don't see how you can make predictions about 9 groups you've never seen before. 'Tis but a new competition season!
Azusa Aztec Sing XXXII 2007
especially Chanteurs. Comments later. its 3am.
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and your ballad sounded hard, I'll have to listen to it again, as soon as I finsh uploading it to youtube. But your closer, I LOVED IT...Not because of Jesus, but because its the first group in socal I've heard sing a gospel esque song and sound....not....WHITE. I understand you took runner up last year against a group that had a gospel type sound, I think it would be fun to see you compete against that group again. The sounds I heard up there weren't your typical Burroughs. I'm just impressed with that closer, it sounded gospel but not muddy, clean and powerful sound and I congratulate you. 
Nobody likes them anymore...But El Rancho had the BRIGHTEST.
