That arrangement was a masterpiece. Watching that crowd react to it seemed like I went back in time to the 80's. U dont really see reactions like that with the youtube generation. Still, this performance will go down as one of the best marching band performances ever!
Being a former member and section leader of the BGMM we were a constant rival with NSU but I have to give this organization their just due. Of all the HBCU Bands I've heard play this FAMU, SOUTHERN etc.. The Spartan Legion hands down has the best arrangement of this song. I remember when they played it against us at the band brawl in 2004 and 'til this day I still love to hear them play it. Good Job Legion.
This is a really good arrangement of this song. Lots of creativity going on here. Although FAMU's arrangement is a fine one, NSU's arrangement edges out in artistry.
IF U DISLIKE THIS VIDEO U ARE A TRUE HATER IM NOT A NORFOLK FAN BUT THIS RIGHT HERE DAMN!!! I MISS THESE TPETS OF NSU!!! IMO THE LAST YR THAT MANY BANDS WERE TOP
This is the announcer they need back..he's CLASSIC rather than ole dude hollin and shit. I luv this song by NSU..im a hater but they blew the hell out dis!
@a7u0g6boi I MARCHED for NSU. I'm sure pushing the slides in is considered tuning... but it's a regional thing. Playing a concert G on the bartiones and it coming off super sharp sounding almost like a concert Ab-A is done on purpose I'm sure.
dis is so sexi i freakin luv dis song i hope dey take it 2 honda but look at famu's 1 idk whose betta ima nsu fan i like nsu's a lil betta cause dey not as big and deres sound if not betta jus as good
no, it was fine. Best ballad ever played? Maybe not but definitely WAY up there. If you would have heard it in person you would see just how POWERFUL they were at the power section.
@a7u0g6boi *clap clap clap for you* I have a lot of respect for the jukebox so even with their tuning discrepancies and overblowing I still wont disrespect their program.
And im not hatin or anything but just wondering why yall tried yall flagettes with them old school mailman/safari hats they got on...i know im not the only one that think that
@mrsinister6 What school did you march with? It's strange that people talk so much isht about SU, BUT, when excellent HBCU marching bands are mentioned, we are in that discussion, but those OTHER schools aren't... Entertain yourself, and tell yourself what you need to to justify your schools mediocrity. I hope it helps you sleep well at night!
@silkaem It IS done on purpose, and like I said, we have a sound that MANY imitate, but just cannot duplicate. It will never happen.... Thats how JSU has lost there identity in the 2000's.... Tryin' "keep up with the Jones's". Hell, I'll say the same for Granmblin and Bama State too.
How could something as minor as the one drum major "distract" anyone from the song? Puh-LEEZE! That just seems like something completely nit picky to be even bringing up, just for sake of possible argument and to be called your "opinion."
I believe u are. They are the Silkettes, and that is what they wear. if you'd like to change that, you can try financially contributing to the band. Otherwise, keep watching and shut up
@mrsinister6 See, but what you fail to realize, is the end product that is the SU "Human Jukebox" is not based off of your vision or opinion..... It ALL fits into Dr. Isaac P. Greggs plan/vision perfectly. Purposely unconventional. Like I said, any school with a half-decent music program can imitate and pull off what 99% of you "other" bands sound like. None can, have or EVER WILL remake the sound that is SU. Not gonna happen, POINT BLANK
@silkaem You march somewhere? I respect EVERYONE's program, but, I am still entitled to my opinions though.... No matter how harsh they are. And, SU "tunes" the way we do for very specific reasons, to get a certain effect. Maybe we are doing something RIGHT though.... Plus, it's NOT hard to imitate a "concert" sound..... But, I have NEVER heard anyone pull off imitating THE "S". A marching band with all jazz/brass band/blues concepts. Its a regional thing.
Ok, not to be a dick or anything, but this is miami dades highschool all star band for the dade vs broward allstar foot ball game. And at 2:06 were playing this. And we sound better. I don't know if that means that miami has the best high school or if norfolk has no tone. ... Probably both.
Where is the Miami video so we kan listen to it for ourselves. I've heard the Legion play this song live a few times. It is a treat to the ears to hear them play this. You are the only one on this thread that says they are playing out of tune. It sounds just like the record to me.
I know nsu is decent, but for the love of fucking god, play like you're a fucking meac band and play in fucking tune! Normally I like your sound, but please, for the love of god, tune! That would have sounded so much better in tune. I mean, it sounded great at the end, but the beggining was so bad I nearly turned off the video entirely. I'm not trying to put yall down, yall raw, but please, don't play this out of tune. I love this song.
@silkaem Southern University "Human Jukebox" B!@+ch! Haha! Can't get more "traditional" THAT. Every band, with the exceptions of SU, GSU and FAMU are a spin-off of someone else. We are the 3 originators, so bow down. Don't get me wrong, the clips SOUNDS GOOD, the band is just LAME.
Everything is just so lame about this band..... From the bands uniforms, to the flags uniforms, to the DM uniform..... To the DM's moves/routines/whatever you wanna call it, to the way the trumpets hold their horns in concert formation. Everything is WAAAAY to extra, like a Madea movie.
Nobody understands that’s it’s even 2023 and they perform it’s still epic #nsualumni
That arrangement was a masterpiece. Watching that crowd react to it seemed like I went back in time to the 80's. U dont really see reactions like that with the youtube generation.
Still, this performance will go down as one of the best marching band performances ever!
Being a former member and section leader of the BGMM we were a constant rival with NSU but I have to give this organization their just due. Of all the HBCU Bands I've heard play this FAMU, SOUTHERN etc.. The Spartan Legion hands down has the best arrangement of this song. I remember when they played it against us at the band brawl in 2004 and 'til this day I still love to hear them play it. Good Job Legion.
This is a really good arrangement of this song. Lots of creativity going on here. Although FAMU's arrangement is a fine one, NSU's arrangement edges out in artistry.
You can see A&T's drum majors turn around when the trumpets take it up lol
trumpets took over this...this is beautiful
Great arrangement!!! Trumpets took over at bridge!!!! These are the Dizzies I rememeber!!!!!
I love the Tubapart to this ! Man Its amazing !
everything was just so tight
flags
muscianship
damn
Omg This classic BEAST!!! SO BEAUTIFUL.
This is a nice arrangement. Good job Legion.
Those Damn Bodacious Basses
I actually like what the Drum major is doing. It looks on in sync with the song. It adds to the effect.
Still amazing
This was my freshman yr on the 101 at scsu, we was like WHOA!
Best Arrangement of this song!!! Agains Southern and Jackson... NSU all day
IF U DISLIKE THIS VIDEO U ARE A TRUE HATER IM NOT A NORFOLK FAN BUT THIS RIGHT HERE DAMN!!! I MISS THESE TPETS OF NSU!!! IMO THE LAST YR THAT MANY BANDS WERE TOP
This is the announcer they need back..he's CLASSIC rather than ole dude hollin and shit. I luv this song by NSU..im a hater but they blew the hell out dis!
I'm not gonna lie though. I like their drum major. He got style
Hey thats me at 1:19 the trumpet player
Hell yeah wit Mr. B conducting! man they played their heart out on this one... love it.
LOVE IT!!!!!
Baddest Band in THe LAND
NSU best flagline hands down in the whole hbcu!
I Love This Band SOOOOOOO MUCH FUTURE SPARTAN
-Baritone ASL C/O14'
Tell me , tell me who has ever done this song better.No one!
@a7u0g6boi I MARCHED for NSU. I'm sure pushing the slides in is considered tuning... but it's a regional thing. Playing a concert G on the bartiones and it coming off super sharp sounding almost like a concert Ab-A is done on purpose I'm sure.
they should play this more
@a7u0g6boi U have a point. But in the Legion, we do things differently also and as u can see, our style is unique. Love it or hate it. Take care.
dis is so sexi i freakin luv dis song i hope dey take it 2 honda but look at famu's 1 idk whose betta ima nsu fan i like nsu's a lil betta cause dey not as big and deres sound if not betta jus as good
no, it was fine. Best ballad ever played? Maybe not but definitely WAY up there.
If you would have heard it in person you would see just how POWERFUL they were at the power section.
Norfolk state gosh🤯🤯🤯
TRUMPETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sounds good but please tell me what in the hell dat damn drum major doing on 2:29-30 lol woooow
...and I could've sworn I commented on this video MONTHS ago.
Maybe I didn't. lol
@a7u0g6boi *clap clap clap for you* I have a lot of respect for the jukebox so even with their tuning discrepancies and overblowing I still wont disrespect their program.
2:00 o my!!
And im not hatin or anything but just wondering why yall tried yall flagettes with them old school mailman/safari hats they got on...i know im not the only one that think that
I think he is saying he prefers Mr.Staten over DJ Kustom. I concur.
@mrsinister6 What school did you march with? It's strange that people talk so much isht about SU, BUT, when excellent HBCU marching bands are mentioned, we are in that discussion, but those OTHER schools aren't... Entertain yourself, and tell yourself what you need to to justify your schools mediocrity. I hope it helps you sleep well at night!
@silkaem It IS done on purpose, and like I said, we have a sound that MANY imitate, but just cannot duplicate. It will never happen.... Thats how JSU has lost there identity in the 2000's.... Tryin' "keep up with the Jones's". Hell, I'll say the same for Granmblin and Bama State too.
OK right... this is more dynamic than FAMU's version... um..NOpe.. just a different style....
They sound good just wished they cranked
My boy Marquelle at 2:48 lol
How could something as minor as the one drum major "distract" anyone from the song?
Puh-LEEZE!
That just seems like something completely nit picky to be even bringing up, just for sake of possible argument and to be called your "opinion."
I believe u are. They are the Silkettes, and that is what they wear.
if you'd like to change that, you can try financially contributing to the band. Otherwise, keep watching and shut up
Yeah, I think all the old school Legion heads do, lol
@bookercity Southern University HUMAN JUKEBOX, Fall 2k4
thank you wtf is he doin lol
c'mon now dont get mad at me cuz they got them safari hats on
@bookercity What?
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@mrsinister6 See, but what you fail to realize, is the end product that is the SU "Human Jukebox" is not based off of your vision or opinion..... It ALL fits into Dr. Isaac P. Greggs plan/vision perfectly. Purposely unconventional. Like I said, any school with a half-decent music program can imitate and pull off what 99% of you "other" bands sound like. None can, have or EVER WILL remake the sound that is SU. Not gonna happen, POINT BLANK
Thats the same announcer
they dont crank that much and becuase the ppl who underrate them are ignorant..
@silkaem You march somewhere? I respect EVERYONE's program, but, I am still entitled to my opinions though.... No matter how harsh they are. And, SU "tunes" the way we do for very specific reasons, to get a certain effect. Maybe we are doing something RIGHT though.... Plus, it's NOT hard to imitate a "concert" sound..... But, I have NEVER heard anyone pull off imitating THE "S". A marching band with all jazz/brass band/blues concepts. Its a regional thing.
I probably 1,000 of these views lol
What in the hell that drum major is doing at 2:29. FAMU's version is better.
Ok, not to be a dick or anything, but this is miami dades highschool all star band for the dade vs broward allstar foot ball game. And at 2:06 were playing this. And we sound better. I don't know if that means that miami has the best high school or if norfolk has no tone.
...
Probably both.
Where is the Miami video so we kan listen to it for ourselves. I've heard the Legion play this song live a few times. It is a treat to the ears to hear them play this. You are the only one on this thread that says they are playing out of tune. It sounds just like the record to me.
I know nsu is decent, but for the love of fucking god, play like you're a fucking meac band and play in fucking tune! Normally I like your sound, but please, for the love of god, tune! That would have sounded so much better in tune. I mean, it sounded great at the end, but the beggining was so bad I nearly turned off the video entirely. I'm not trying to put yall down, yall raw, but please, don't play this out of tune. I love this song.
drum major is lame
@silkaem Southern University "Human Jukebox" B!@+ch! Haha! Can't get more "traditional" THAT. Every band, with the exceptions of SU, GSU and FAMU are a spin-off of someone else. We are the 3 originators, so bow down. Don't get me wrong, the clips SOUNDS GOOD, the band is just LAME.
Doesn't sound rite.....listen to famu play then u know what I'm talkn bout
Their version is dry with no emotion
Everything is just so lame about this band..... From the bands uniforms, to the flags uniforms, to the DM uniform..... To the DM's moves/routines/whatever you wanna call it, to the way the trumpets hold their horns in concert formation. Everything is WAAAAY to extra, like a Madea movie.