The History of Off the Beat (page 2)

At performances, our acclaim was that we looked like we were having fun (we couldn't believe that we were actually performing this stuff in front of people). We were determined to have the audience enjoy performances as much as we did.

We appreciated every performance, every song, every joke, as a badge of our accomplishment. "...and we dreamed of being a cutting edge group, not known only for its personality."

A new crop of members brought energy, ideas, and dedication. This generation set its sights on becoming known for its musical talent as much as for its screwball comedy and entertaining shows. People started to come sober to rehearsal.

Our arrangements became more complex. Our blend became tighter. We rehearsed with our eyes closed, and we developed the wall of sound. We even stopped humming after the pitch was blown.

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