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Procession Spring 2008 YouTube video
Submitted by torclausen on Sun, 04/27/2008 - 1:54pm.

I've lived in Olympia since 1989, and the Procession is the absolute pinnacle of Oly Life, in my humble opinion. Who can't feel at least a tiny bit of hope when ya see the samba dancers, in all their wisdom and glory. I want to marry them all and have flocks of dancing flamingos with them. I mean it.

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great video!

Submitted by earball on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 2:27pm.
of course, your soundtrack points out the need to have more brass bands in the Procession...
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Amen to the band comment.

Submitted by The Original Yoda on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 2:30pm.
The procession needs music - not just percussion.
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They are wonderful....

Submitted by torclausen on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 4:35pm.
....and the average parade viewer only sees them for a few minutes.... but some friends and I danced with them for over half the parade, and I would have personally paid for a tuba lay some phat luscious lines of bootie bass for the pagans in the crowd that want to acknowledge some technological advancements in the world of partying. I think a simple drum and bass type sound would do wonders. The band in the video is ReBirth Brass band, they have been in town here a few times. Tor Clausen - MusicalFurnishings.com - TorStudios.com
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Rebirth Brass Band....

Submitted by The Original Yoda on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 4:55pm.
...yes! They played at Tugboat Annie's. Was it two Mardis Gras(s) ago?
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At least,

Submitted by Rob Richards on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 3:19pm.
maybe they could learn another beat? Just one more, spice it up some. Don't be afraid to add a paradiddle, I always say.

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