OK its not really band camp but rather a contest. The prize? Your school Marching Band will get to be in an official music video for the Cake song, “Federal Funding,” which would be filmed later this year in the winning school’s hometown. Further details, including additional prizing, will be announced at a later date.
First of all this sounds rather unethical cuz a political titled song is that really appropriate? I'm not sure on the lyrics but Cake tends not to hold back. This idea was an idea from Cakes Trumpet player, Vincent DiFiores words:
“With all the brass, the album track for ‘Federal Funding’ already sounded like it was a great arrangement for a marching band. It has strong syncopation and a bouncy bottom-end. For the “Federal Funding March,” the electric guitar, electric bass, and drum kit were omitted. In their place are saxophones, low brass, flutes, and tenor drums. It is our hope that band directors everywhere will find this arrangement appealing for its rhythmic groove, melodic sensibility, and thematic timeliness.”
He said 'bouncy bottom', just saying.
"The USSBA is excited about exploring this unique collaborative partnership with CAKE,” says Sean King, Director of Marketing for Youth Education in the Arts and the US Scholastic Band Association. “Music is a universal language, whether on stage, in the club or on the football field and we want to reach each of these venues to promote music advocacy through the ‘Federal Funding March’ Contest. Our relationship with CAKE exposes us to a passionate new audience of CAKE fans, while the contest engages students from high school and college marching bands that participate in our programs in a groundbreaking way. We couldn't be more energized with the kick-off of this campaign.”
So get creative and get practicing its pretty cool but does anyone remember the video for "Tusk", by Fleetwood Mack.
Yeah top that.
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