If Glenn Miller’s orchestra and Tommy Dorsey’s band were touring together today, who’d win a live battle?
Here How To Vote: Drop the 3 songs of the band you think that would win the battle. MUST play to win BC and something extra! (Don't know what that extra thing is yet)
Is it going to be Miller’s smooth, arranged sound or Dorsey’s trombone driven swing
The Update:
The results are in abd who wins a live battle: Glenn Miller vs. Tommy Dorsey
Result: Tommy Dorsey 542 votes (54.2%), Glenn Miller 458 votes (45.8%).
Key reasons voters chose Dorsey:Trombone virtuosity/solo power — Dorsey’s instrumental fireworks energize live crowds.
Swing intensity — tighter hot‑band swing good for dancefloor showdowns.
Charisma & improvisation — perceived stronger soloists and hot charts.
Key reasons voters chose Miller: Polished arrangements — smooth, instantly recognizable orchestral sound.
Melodic appeal — broad crossover hits that win casual listeners.
Tighter ensemble — perceived consistency and display of lush orchestration.
Top 3 songs each band was most often nominated to play:
Tommy Dorsey: "Star Dust"/"I’ll Never Smile Again"/"Song of India"
Glenn Miller: "In the Mood"/"Moonlight Serenade"/"Chattanooga Choo Choo"
Typical imagined winning scenario for Dorsey: high‑energy set opener, extended trombone solos and call‑and‑response between brass and rhythm, sustained dance tempo, dynamic encore featuring a famous Dorsey hit.
Typical imagined winning scenario for Miller: lush, dramatic arrangements that win over judges with emotional impact and tight ensemble work; strategic mid‑set ballads to sway casual voters.
Is it going to be Miller’s smooth, arranged sound or Dorsey’s trombone driven swing
The Update:
The results are in abd who wins a live battle: Glenn Miller vs. Tommy Dorsey
Result: Tommy Dorsey 542 votes (54.2%), Glenn Miller 458 votes (45.8%).
Key reasons voters chose Dorsey:Trombone virtuosity/solo power — Dorsey’s instrumental fireworks energize live crowds.
Swing intensity — tighter hot‑band swing good for dancefloor showdowns.
Charisma & improvisation — perceived stronger soloists and hot charts.
Key reasons voters chose Miller: Polished arrangements — smooth, instantly recognizable orchestral sound.
Melodic appeal — broad crossover hits that win casual listeners.
Tighter ensemble — perceived consistency and display of lush orchestration.
Top 3 songs each band was most often nominated to play:
Tommy Dorsey: "Star Dust"/"I’ll Never Smile Again"/"Song of India"
Glenn Miller: "In the Mood"/"Moonlight Serenade"/"Chattanooga Choo Choo"
Typical imagined winning scenario for Dorsey: high‑energy set opener, extended trombone solos and call‑and‑response between brass and rhythm, sustained dance tempo, dynamic encore featuring a famous Dorsey hit.
Typical imagined winning scenario for Miller: lush, dramatic arrangements that win over judges with emotional impact and tight ensemble work; strategic mid‑set ballads to sway casual voters.
This was done with a computer simulation program to simulate modern times. I hope you all enjoyed this. I had help from my children with this simulation and we had fun listening to hours of music. I was really hoping more people would have posted more music, but that's okay - we still had lots of fun.
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