Nishihara '00-'01, Best High School Marching Band Show Ever
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- čas přidán 1. 04. 2007
- Nishihara High School plays the season ending encore, Jan '01, after winning the Nationals at Christmas. Later in 2001 went on to win the worlds outside (for all that argues about this being indoors). This is the best show I've ever seen executed in High School Marching period (newly posted 2004-05 show might beat it although it was not as well executed, but it was a much more demanding show)! Highlights: The Horn's score is unreal! The Marching is More Unreal. The Guard Wow! {Missing a snare, Broken Hand, all else in tact}
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Almost 20 years later and it still brings chills to my spine! So glad I got to live in Japan at the time and witness a golden era of talent!🥰
I have been a championship Texas band director for years. This is one of the finest marching bands I have ever seen. What an inspiration and what a statement for the youth of Japan. I am sure you are very proud!
It is amazing that they have such a crisp and clear sound when facing away from the audience. Their transitions are amazing and great song choice.
I have been in High School band. I have competed, I have judged, and I have taught at multiple levels. This is the epitome of perfection at the High School Level. This band is amazing, and I give complete respect for the students, and instructors. Great sound, great technique, great show!
Still easily one of my favorite high school marching band shows
何百回見返したんだろう。この動画がもう15年も前なんて……。
I would have to agree in so far as this is the best performance I've witnessed live or on film. Hatake is correct in that Americans (we) do think we excel in everything, but not as many as one would generalize. There may be performances whose technical proficiency is better than this version of Nishihara's Marching Band. There are some amazing bands before 00-01 and since. In the US Drum & Bugle Corps have had some incredible levels of performance perfections especially in the 1980s and 1990s - epsecially the Band of Gold. [I remember seeing a recruiting film of Florida A&M's Marching 100 from the early 1970s. Although Florida A&M's Marching Band style is collegiate and considered a "Show Band," back then only males were allowed and a mere 100 persons actually earned a spot in the musical body. Their high steps, Rattler Stepping, was amazingly all in time (everyone on the same foot), the spacing and level of formations were impressive, and their music selections performed were from Pop Songs to Classical Music (nearly a Symphonic Sound Quality). They have since never been as good in my opinion, not even close.] Anyhow, I now have to say that this Nishihara's perofmance of Ardiente Sentiemiento is nearly Flawless and the level of musical and formation difficulty is the greatest I've seen (by a High School nonetheless). Even more impressive to me is the emotional power of their presentation. Upon their formation into a single formation moving forward nearly brings tears as for me it states they are 'One Unit at heart moving forward together' (8:13).' I found this performance back in 2011 and showed my son of James Madison High School Ban, San Antonio, TX. Soon, many of the 300+ band members were checking out the link (czcams.com/video/P6wALprnilY/video.html). Now, DCI bands are impressive - especially todays'. However, I would remind viewers that culture in the US High School Band programs is serious, but it is difficult to legally require students to put in the long hours necessary to reach the level of a Nishihara. I am amazed and grateful for this performance being posted twice on CZcams. THANK YOU!!!!
You should also add that this is indoor marching. Without sun glare, with good acoustics, and with air conditioning. The quality would obviously be better than say a band on a football field at night in front of screaming stands of people. The slick surface of the floor allows for easier marching than astro turf. Still an amazing performance - but there are major differences between this and DCI.
gave em chills like 5 times!! Unbelievable for a high school.
Awesome Performance. We should all remember we don't need to dampen someone else's light for ours to shine. There is plenty of room for great performances. Congratulations kids!!! Keep it up!!
これだけ激しく動きながら一瞬でピシッと決まるバンドは世界中見渡してもこの時期の西原だけだろう。
日本の歴代マーチング演技のなかで他校も含めNo.1だと思う
もっと橘ファンとかマーチングを知っている人に見て欲しい
外国人だけじゃなく
So crisp! This is amazing for a high school. Job well done. Congrats =]
All those negatives comment mostly are coming from Americans who think they're excel in everything. Well, this show was in 2001. By High school students. Why can't you just accept the fact that they're better than yours. This piece surely not easy to be played while marching. Just don't compared the high school band with DCI. Such an unfair comparison.
but BOA shows of the era we're about as good, plus the director was an Alumni of the Cavaliers, using drill and directing techniques from American corps.
american bands are sloppy, slow, messy and terrible. If you look closely at american high school bands, at least 80% are fat and can't even march. They need to learn from Asia and stop stuffing garbage down their throats.
Not compared to DCI. I'd match the Blue Devils with any day. And why not? Kids in DCI are the same age? Put these kids in a hot summer football field sweating like American Bands. The performance becomes much sloppier due to the rough terrain of grass versus a nice slick hard floor with Air Conditioning.
I found everything about it to be a bit boring, repetitive, and emotionless, the drill was a bit of a one trick pony, granted they probably practiced a lot more than the average high school marching band, I do however respect this program, it was kinda cool, even for an old DCI vet like me.
czcams.com/video/5Svw9oVp8YQ/video.html --- Same band. On an Football field. Massive differnce in quality.
Slept in Phantom's bus back in either '77 or '78 (can never remember) when The finals were in Denver and My Dad and I had no place to sleep due to all the inns being booked. It was an old tranformed high school bus with the old bench styles seats. Damn, it was cold in Denver that night, but it was nice of Phantom to let us have a place to sleep. I'll never forget it. Then the Vanguard went on to sweep it all with a compelling show.
Amazing! So much energy, great form and lines. You can just see all of the dedication.
The origins of WGI Winds. Now realized in America. Indoor marching band is awesome. :)
WOW at the flawless flag toss to the solo dancer towards the end.
Having been in marching band all four years of high school, myself, I can usually pick out mistakes in even the best routines, but honestly, I didn't find a thing wrong with this show. Fantastic!!
2019 & still watching.
Thank you! I look forward to seeing another of their performances.
What a fantastic show! I applaud all of them for their hard work and obvious dedication. The colorguard is TOTALLY workin' it out! Love it! :)
this is the best show i have ever seen in my whole life i go to james logan high school and i thought we were won of the best winning a score 95 and colorguard 99 in wba they are like 110% great job their marching techniques are very precise, :) i am soo proud of nishihara great job especially keeping in time with the tempo at a very fast pace and not losing potential in timing. this encourages me and my band mates at james logan that their is sooo much that we can improve on and to recognize
I bet this is normal for their culture, very disciplined. As a DCI HUGE Cavaliers fan I must say this show is SPECTACULAR I watched 3 times straight 👏🏾🙌🏾👌🏾✊🏾❤️ #LoveFromHawaii
I was an instructor for both marching band and Drum and Bugle corps and I have absolutly nothing bad to say about this performance, it was flawless. The spacing was amaizng, the tempo changes were unheard of on the field lke this. perfect show.
i cried. so much effort into creating something just so beautiful.
Totally gave me goosebumps. They're amazing!
Very clean marching. Music and guard also very good and clean. From a Jenison Marching Band fan and booster here.
Unbelievable but Fair statement. Just glad the judges at the 2001 World Championship's disagreed with you and not me :) I was totally entertained and was in shock when I saw this show for the first time, and I'm still in awe at how well this show flows with the difficulty both in score and in movement.
This video makes me cry. I can never get my band members to march this well in step for the life of me, but they make it look amazing.
MOST. AMAZING. BAND. EVER.
7:06 - You can actually hear the clarinets! OMG! haha. This band is amazing.
shadonite ya that is amazing
oh man.. watching it so many time and still gives me goosebump! awesome!
Watched this to get pumped for a High School competition I'm attending this afternoon. Amazing! This has gotten me all psyched! Awesome in every respect!
Great show. For all the haters on this page. Just think that these kids study their asses off and are able to pull this show off. Plus this isn't Precision marching. They're highschoolers.
This is high quality folks. Get over it.
Acoustics are everything. That sax solo is louder than an entire American band alone because of mics and indoor court acoustics. Air Conditioning means a lot too. Big differences here between your typical American Band. Marching will naturally become sloppier on astro turf in 90 degree summer heat. They're not spreading more than 20 yards total either. Standard marching bands march about 60-70 yards of a football field.
Thank you very much for sharing of a wonderful animation.
I think mortaring beyond this is also very difficult as for present.
This show is so clean with the complex drill that it actually cracks like lightning. Wow.
One of the cleanest shows I've watched from this Japanese high school band....
I wish they could compete in America.
those last few drill sets. Michael Gaines moves lol. Fantastic show!!!
YASS MICHAEL GAINES!
I’ve watched this video multiple times since it was published in 2007. I’m still blown away by this performance. Also I’m blown away by the negative comments.
Blah blah blah dci is better. Well duh, they practice more and hand pick every member. With that being said, look at the Blue Devils, they always have a ton of Asian members and they so happen to have more titles than anyone.
I’m sure a lot of these members have marched dci and aged out by now.
That's so true. Why are they being so negative anyway
Drum Corp? Aren't they all adults? If so, please don't compare adults to kids lol
This gave me goosebumps at the end! the last 10 seconds are awesome! the whole thing is awesome!
This is beyond one of the best things I've EVER seen in my whole life!!!
That was waaaaay too beautiful.
すごい。けど観客の拍手が少ないですね。これ最高のパフォーマンスでしょ。
oh my god i wanna see them at dci
I love it when the cymbols crash and the drumline goes on by themselves. And the tenors look like they invisible!
omg! everything was flawless! that was amazing!
なにげに神演奏なんすけど
I'm super jealous
The level at which these kids perform their show (which itself is incredibly difficult) is just astounding. An amazing performance.
this was awesome! i felt so breathless at the end
Guys look at the damn title. Best high school marching band ever not best marching band ever. There is a BIG difference.
OMG totally right- I hate when people mess up the two. If I say I'm in band, they are like, "Oh, so a marching band?" -_-
@chstrombone11 so............. im american. and im marching in DCI... but keep in mind. this is a HIGHSCHOOL and their lines are a lot better than most of drum corps today. so.. back dat azz up, booboo.
That was amazing !!! I loved the swift transitions , looks professional
gooosh. everything was so spot on. amazing. :]
Personally I think this is better than DCI
This is HS, can't compare them to Drum Corp
These guys are simply brilliant! Probably it's one of the best show with an epic and very energetic ending!
that was just incredible. kudos to those fine young people for a great well-rehearsed and inspired performance!
A very good band, but not as good as the Avon Marching Black and Gold.
+Newtkid304 No, they're better than Avon. The precision involved with this show is immaculate. Avon may have good drill writers and a good horn line, but these high school kids sound absolutely remarkable ON THE MOVE. The fact that you can clearly distinguish individual voices from one another while they're jazz running across that floor puts them on a whole other level than any high school marching band in the United States. Avon sounds amazing and they're a great marching band, don't get me wrong (they won Grand Nationals three times in a row for a reason, you know), but like most marching bands they show weaknesses when playing on the move. This Nishihara High School Marching Band shows little to no weakness in that regard and the transitions from playing while standing and moving are almost seamless.
This is not the best marching band
Of course. Kyoto Tachibana is.
I am shocked at how little the people clap!!! This is a jaw dropping show!! I would have been yelling my head off in amazement!
For now, this is the best; tomorrow, somebody will have a better show with some new thing that at this time we can't even dream of.
WOw! most impressive. Lots of people did lots of hard work. I'm pleased it paid off for all of them.
Excellent. I absolutely loved it!
Awesome! Thanks for the help.
that mallet work is so amazing it brings a tear to my eye
That is what we strive for. that was amazing. Near perfect execution and style. Technique was right on man! =D
amazing
perfect lines and everything
Spectacular! Definitely an all-around A+ band. Sound, marching and overall presentation was ALL spot on!! That color guard was probably the BEST I've ever seen in all the contests I've been too. Superb choreo and synchronization/execution was great!! I was dumbstruck why one A+ band (west coast) had a HUGE color guard (complete with all sorts of props) that was totally UNsynchronized and a hot mess! I was sitting next to a parent who was all upset they came in 3rd or 4th.
That is amazing!!!
their roll step is great. these guys are the best ive seen
Wow i believe this is a very awe-inspiring show :) good job nishihara!
this is really terrific!!!!
i have watched this video like maybe too times before and it never gets old hahah :D i love their show especially their drumline :)
This is so freaking awesome!!! =D
i love the guard and music...and i really love when they are in blocks
2020,Still the best performance for me. FC from Thailand
This is an absolutely extraordinary feat for a high school group. When a group of their age level and practice regime is outshining some of the strongest acts in DCI and WGI, it says something about the discipline and dedication Japan takes into the arts compared to the West. Simply outstanding.
もう何十回観たことかｗすばらしい！
The execution of this show...simply amazing!
those blocks are solid straight lines! can't believe it
the curves are almost as impressive as well
So Unique ...." Simply Amazing!....I Love it
i love the way they put the cymbals down at the end!
Wow, this is stunning.
Wow.... absolutely amazing.
good god... i will have to agree with being the best show ive seen... incredible.. you can tell they practice like hell... straight lines.. shapes... quick movement... precise timing... outrageous...
OMG this is the best i've seen to this day from a high school the guard is mind blowing
really love this....
Awesome Performance !!!
These formations are amazing.
this was freakin awesome i feel so darn breathless
beautiful intervals
man they're freakin amazing. i love this band.
WOW. I feel humbled.
:) They're fantastic!
This is the kind of stuff I want to do! I envy these folks, not only for their amazing playing skills but also for the chance to DO this.
It is great to see all the comments have been posted here. I am sure each every one of you has different oppinions and it is great to be shared. That is actually showing how great the band is and I am proud of them to be recognized so much through out the world now! Go Nishihara! Remember guys, they are still high school kids who love MUSIC and MARCHING!
That is awesome.. I love it
That's amazing! I wish we were that good.
jaw dropped.... and lovin the euphonium solo at the beginning
Wow!!! they sure do made a lot of works on this one....and a lot od disciplne!! well all it takes is just A mode of conduct, a standard of courage, discipline, fortitude and integrity can do a great deal to make a Marching Band Show beautiful.!!!
Legitly, I got goosebumps several times.
THANKS! i think it's band does a good interpretation of it!