Posted by Leland on February 03, 1999 at 00:12:16:
In Reply to: Survey O' The Week! posted by TUBAdAMORE on January 30, 1999 at 23:41:51:
I've got the performance imprinted on my brain even if it's not technically a CD: the Army Band's tuba section on Saturday night at Ft. Myer. THAT'S how you use those horns! I was so happy to hear them, I often forgot to listen to the solists (sorry!).
As for this week's CD, it'd be the "Highlights From the 1997 European Brass Band Championships". If you can get your American ear accustomed to all the vibrato, it's awesome stuff -- these guys are PIGS! :)
Seeya,
Leland
PS - in this context, "pigs" is meant to describe the players' domination of their instruments, the airspace they're in, and the attention of the crowd. From where I come from, definitely a good term (similar to "glory hound").