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I've mentioned that Phase 2 won the semi-finals by a point and a half. There is full listing of scores on the website on the right. Being on top is a precarious position. We could be too confident; possibly lacking the fear that drives one to push beyond their expectations. Either way we must work to hold the lead and take it to victory. I tried to record a run-thru from Sat. night, but it didn’t work. As I was up on the rhythm stand in a prime spot, I wasn’t really free to devote time to the technology. I was supposed to play!
As for other information about this trip. I'm sorry I cannot get more information, pictures, video and audio, online. First of all, taking pictures or video can be seen as intrusive; not for a player but expected of tourists. For example, the tuners were tuning before semis. However they don't allow photos or any interruptions. I watched last year as some filmmakers tried to get film of the tuners and they were essentially sent away. This would be very informative and (I think) interesting to see. The process of tuning is almost like watching magic. How they do it is incredible. BUT... I'll try and find sources for folks to get some experience of this. Of course in Aug. and Sept. at Mt Morris there will be live experience of this.
We started learning a tune “for the road.” That’s what we play during Carnival Mon. and Tues. The tune is much easier and we just learn it by watching the lead player in each section and joining in. It’s just a verse and chorus. This one is a Jackson 5 tune from what, 1970? Old R and B tunes are a big hit. They also work well on pan.