b.hayes Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 What he said. I dunno, I did love watching them run lightning bolts up to the wall when IV hit a trey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NextYearBill Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I did love watching my buddy get in a fight with Rusty Lisch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlarry Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I'm not only talking about you. It just seems that the band has an issue with the Student Section. I agree. I think they like when the student turnout is awful. When its packed and rocking it takes away some of the attention that they feel they should be getting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juniorbill76 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Where's Band Legend tonight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I agree. I think they like when the student turnout is awful. When its packed and rocking it takes away some of the attention that they feel they should be getting. I have a feeling it has something to do with the Students being announced as the 6th man before the "Worlds Greatest Pep Band". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deutschkind Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I have a feeling it has something to do with the Students being announced as the 6th man before the "Worlds Greatest Pep Band". Save the best for last? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
For-DaLove Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I have a feeling it has something to do with the Students being announced as the 6th man before the "Worlds Greatest Pep Band". They're literally the 6th man because it sounds like there's only 1 person there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deutschkind Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 They're literally the 6th man because it sounds like there's only 1 person there I was going to stop commenting on this topic, but Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Deutsch, I really do like the band. I think their music brings a great atmosphere. Their attitude towards the students rubs me the wrong way is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwayne's_World Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 From my personal observations, the band doesn't have any bad feelings towards the student section, but many in the band have been discouraged by the lack of enthusiasm shown by the student section at many of the games this season. But when chaifetz is rocking (like it will be on Saturday) there is no better feeling! The idea that the band likes a bad student turnout just to garner more attention is completely wrong. I think many of us just wish chaifetz would be loud and enthusiastic for every game, but become discouraged when many students are not. But that definitely should not be the case on Saturday, everyone I know on campus is pumped for the game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUBillsFan Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 There is no band/students/joes off the street/alumni. We are all Billiken fans and we are all there for the sole purpose of supporting the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slubilliken09 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I dont understand the hate on the band. They are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 There is no band/students/joes off the street/alumni. We are all Billiken fans and we are all there for the sole purpose of supporting the team. Well said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny karate Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Add dj to band Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufan13 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 jock jams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicCityBilliken Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I dont understand the hate on the band. They are great. +1000 And I recall a lot of crappy years, incident year and several at the Scott Trade, where the band was one of the few loyal inspirations. They are volunteers and could easily walk. I think its unthinkable so many are tossing them under the bus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbizzle09 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Perhaps the band's slipping popularity has to do with Billiken Roy lending his 'talents' to them this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufan13 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I have 3 problems with the band. 1. I feel like the band tries too hard to separate themselves from the student section and they try to act like they're better than the students. Even if they are, you don't have to act like it. I know this isn't true across the board for all the band members, but I have gotten that feeling from some. 2. I just don't really like the music they play. It's not about relevant and new music. It's about music being good for a basketball game. Good for us being in a tight game with 5 mins left and playing a song to keep people pumped up. Not necessarily a song they recognize from the radio. 3. The time they chanted "overrated" when we beat Xavier 2 years ago. Worst cheer in sports. Only taking a shot at your own team. Haven't gotten over it. The band is great. They've done a lot for SLU and they've been at all the games. I respect them for that. But IF the piped in music adds something to the atmosphere then shouldn't we let that happen? I don't want all piped in music. All band is fine because that's the way it's always been and it's never been a problem, but at least for that one game, the piped music combined with the band made for one of the best environments I've seen at Chaifetz. Question. Do other schools just have a band or do they have piped in music too? I understand it's different because other schools might play different or better songs, but if no one else has piped in music then maybe we shouldn't either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 What if the band simply played along with the piped in music? Problem solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deutschkind Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I have 3 problems with the band. 1. I feel like the band tries too hard to separate themselves from the student section and they try to act like they're better than the students. Even if they are, you don't have to act like it. I know this isn't true across the board for all the band members, but I have gotten that feeling from some. 2. I just don't really like the music they play. It's not about relevant and new music. It's about music being good for a basketball game. Good for us being in a tight game with 5 mins left and playing a song to keep people pumped up. Not necessarily a song they recognize from the radio. 3. The time they chanted "overrated" when we beat Xavier 2 years ago. Worst cheer in sports. Only taking a shot at your own team. Haven't gotten over it. The band is great. They've done a lot for SLU and they've been at all the games. I respect them for that. But IF the piped in music adds something to the atmosphere then shouldn't we let that happen? I don't want all piped in music. All band is fine because that's the way it's always been and it's never been a problem, but at least for that one game, the piped music combined with the band made for one of the best environments I've seen at Chaifetz. Question. Do other schools just have a band or do they have piped in music too? I understand it's different because other schools might play different or better songs, but if no one else has piped in music then maybe we shouldn't either. This seems a bit petty. I'll place the others under "constructive criticism" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicCityBilliken Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Question. Do other schools just have a band or do they have piped in music too? I understand it's different because other schools might play different or better songs, but if no one else has piped in music then maybe we shouldn't either. 13, your post is good and fair. I just didn't like the some posts here treating the band as a piece of trash. I agree and probably most would agree that a mixture of electronic and the band would be fine. But you need good coordination between the band and who ever operates the electronic music. Suggest it comes from the band. Also, don't have Gus come over the PA, cut in when the music is playing with some stupid announcement, and totally kill the mood. We are probably different then the BCS schools. Many of those give band scholarships because of football and betting many of those play at basketball games. Also, they have band majors, either for the music or they plan to teach band at the HS level. Do we have that many music majors at SLU? I don't think they had a dept. when I attended. The point is they spend a lot time practicing which allows for more varied selections. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldo027 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I don't recall that actually happening either. Maybe a few uninformed people, but not the entire band. Neither team was ranked at the time and we were favored by several points in that game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastsidejoe Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Just think, the Backhand started all of this bs chatter. He don't know his a** from McDonalds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
For-DaLove Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 13, your post is good and fair. I just didn't like the some posts here treating the band as a piece of trash. I agree and probably most would agree that a mixture of electronic and the band would be fine. But you need good coordination between the band and who ever operates the electronic music. Suggest it comes from the band. Also, don't have Gus come over the PA, cut in with the music with some stupid announcement, and totally kill the mood. We are probably different then the BCS schools. Many of those give band scholarships because of football and betting many of those play at basketball games. Also, they have band majors, either for the music or they plan to teach band at the HS level. Do we have that many music majors at SLU? I don't think they had a dept. when I attended. The point is they spend a lot time practicing which allows for more varied selections. . Sounds like more reason to play jock jams. To be fair, this whole thing got out of hand when people started acting like just because some of us want more piped in music it was some knock against the band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufan13 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I don't recall that actually happening either. Maybe a few uninformed people, but not the entire band. Neither team was ranked at the time and we were favored by several points in that game. Yeah I didn't mean the whole band. My fault on that one. I just remember members of the band chanting that and acting like it was awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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