Posted by 'expert' on October 31, 2002 at 08:49:55:
In Reply to: US vs Brittish band 'cultures' posted by Tim Kelly on October 30, 2002 at 19:54:33:
Caveat:
I am an expert -- Translation --
ex = has been
spurt = drip under pressure
Given that, and a totally amateur status, I have observed that British Brass Bands (at least on the recordings I have heard) make use of much wider dynamic ranges than do US wind ensembles. At least the ones I have heard. This to the point that I am aurally put off by some BBB recordings because I can't find a volume setting that lets me hear the pianissimos without being deafened by the fortissimos.
John (the 'ex-spurt') Breyer