I really wish that band leaders would rethink Club Zen as a location for a band launch as it has to be the worst place ever to showcase costumes to the public! As I predicted, getting into Zen last night, for those not on a V.I.P. list, meant hours of standing outside patiently waiting to be let into the club. And while this might be the norm for the regular Glam Friday patrons, many people showed up last night for the sole purpose of Evolution’s band launch and they too had to stand outside and wait for hours like everyone else!
One would think that the obvious solution to the problem of having regular club patron and Evolution supporters, masqueraders, potential masqueraders, media and those interested in seeing costumes jostling for space and entry to the same location at the same time would be to rent out the club on a specific date for the sole purpose of the band launch. Luckily my wait was not a protracted one, even though there was a line to gain entry to V.I.P. Nevertheless it was a wait that was unnecessary in my opinion as I really did not care to party at Zen, my business was to see and photograph costumes.
We eventually get inside after having our names checked off on a list, at this time it was about 11:30PM, the launch was advertised to start “promptly at 11:00PM”; yeah right! At 11:45 the show began, a bare breasted body painted model enters a plexi-glass box on the stage and fog filled the entire area, it was then I knew we were in for some trouble! Another reason that Zen is so impractical for a launch is that the use of special effects like fog in an enclosed club means that it lingers in the air clouding the costumes in a hazy glow when photographed.
Not to mention the “runway” that the models have to walk on is too short and circles a bar; now the problem of not being able to get good shots of the costumes could be alleviated somewhat if the models STOPPED and POSED for the photographers. But no, they all marched down the runway with solemn, glum, unsmiling faces without one ever stopping and posing so that a photographer could get a great shot. I mean I would be mad if I were forced to wear some of those costumes too, but you are being paid to do a job so in future, would someone instruct the models to smile and act as if they are enjoying themselves and most importantly do not forget to POSE.
With the models racing on and off the stage the whole presentation came to an end in just about half an hour at 12:15! After all the sections were shown, the models came back for a second round, this time showcasing the male costumes. To be honest they look just as much as an afterthought as having them come out in a second showing while all the females were shown FIRST! Really, why bother to show the male costumes at all??? Maybe the idea of having the males in all white or whatever colour is a better one than having them in those hideous costumes, but wait they match the females!!!
As for the costumes, let me preface what I am going to say by letting you all know that for Carnival 2009 with all the new bands coming out and all the promises by band leaders of HOT costumes I am pulling NO punches on my costume reviews; you will be getting it straight, direct and undiluted! My first thought on seeing Evolution costumes… they were UGLY! The first section I thought was a teaser of better to come but it turns out to be the best of the lot. I don’t know what type of screening they had before showing these costumes to the public but anyone who said “ooh that is gorgeous” was LYING! Next time any of you bands want an honest and direct answer to “what do you think of this costume?” call me, I will let you know how it REALLY looks from a masquerader’s point of view and save you the embarrassment of presenting such UGLY costumes to the public. I know you designers probably slaved over the designs, but from what I have seen maybe costume design is not your calling!
And since no one saw the importance of giving out booklets I have no names to assign to the sections, but what does it matter anyway? None of the costumes look as if they fit any theme! So, unto the costumes by colours and order of appearance as pictured here:
Section # 1 Emerald Green – I am guessing the bigger headpiece is frontline, looked nice on initial presentation. Not much bead work or decoration on the bra but nice.
Section #2 blue and silver – For some reason this reminds me of Tales of Benguela (TRIBE circa 2006) I do not like the headpiece and as with many of the costumes this one looks unfinished.
Section #3 – Blue, black and silver – I like this one; like the working on the sides of the belt, I think it is an interesting detail. I also like the headpiece, not too sure I like the use of the black feathers on the back pack for the frontline however.
Section # 4 – Blue and Gold – Despise the headpiece and the few string of beads draped on the butt. Also not feeling the leg and arm pieces, another costume that is lacking something to make it look finished.
Section #5- Pink and Silver – A feathered mess! The feathers sprouting from bra and belt, in person looks worse than the pictures. It actually looks like a feathered butterfly on the crotch!
Section #6 – Turquoise and nude – I want to like this one, really I do especially since it is supposed to represent something from the Garden of Eden (I think) and maybe I like the fringe and hot shorts but I am just not seeing this working in real life. On the models, yes, on the road, NO. Ugh to the jeweled leg warmer foot pieces!
Section #7 – Copper, Gold, Nude formerly known as Lion Tamers – Well, I liked this one when it was Lion Tamers but it does nothing for me a second time around; been there, done that! The belt is cut too high and too wide.
Section # 8 – Fuchia and Green – These colours give me a headache! For the frontline I do like the bra and belt; the bra is a wired/caged bra if the detail is not pronounced in my photographs. The headpiece I do not like at all and the backpack needs more feathers, it looks a bit scrawny to me! The backline is ok, the bra is very well decorated, but why does it seem like several sections have the SAME sprouting headpiece in different colours?
Section #9 – Orange and Yellow- The only thing I like about this is the larger headpiece. The decoration on the bra is hideous, and the eight strands of ROUND beads (when last have you seen that used on a costume!) look too much like one of Evolution’s designs last year.
Section #10 – White and Diamante – What is up with the mini back pack for frontlines? It makes no sense having that bogus kiddie back pack parading around as a frontline, it needs more feathers!! They really skimped on the beads for the belt; it looks no longer than three inches not to mention the BACK of the belt has FEATHERS in lieu of beads. I wonder whose brilliant idea that was seeing as the feathers kick out making it look like a duck’s tail.
Section #11- Pink and Purple – Yawn, boring.
Section #12 – Black and Pink – For a minute there I thought I was looking at a Saloon girl from one of those old time Westerns! Horrible colour combination; it looks tacky and trashy; and what is up with the frilly butt on the backline costume, is Evolution trying to cut costs by using as little beads as possible?
Section #13 – Yellow and Orange (AGAIN) – Lets focus on the belt shall we, it is essentially three rows of beads/chain and TINSEL!!! This has got to be the most unattractive costume I have seen in a long time.
Section #14 – Red and Green – I did not get a good shot of this one from the front; however it is not that bad.. from the front. From the back the entire butt is outside, no beads, just a jeweled belt. Another frontline with another cheap looking backpack! Not to mention I despise the headpiece!
Section #15 – Red and Silver – I am not liking this headpiece at all, really did someone actually o.k. this design? The rest of the costume is some beads draped on a belt and bra with some appliqués; the end.
Section #16 – Pink and Green – This is the April Fool’s joke of the lot. I am thinking they borrowed a costume from one of those small island Carnivals and tossed it in just to see if we would notice; this is an atrocious mess! I don’t even think the colours in the headpiece matches the colours of the actual costume. And THAT is where all the beads went! A full skirt of beads finally, too bad the costume is so awful.
Something went horribly wrong in the selection of colours used with some colour combinations showing up more than once.It is as if the inspiration of vibrant and interesting choices of 2008 such as tangerine and blue, lime green, teal and purple went out the door.. or maybe the designers of those costumes went out the door as well! In addition the materials used look cheap and they were used very sparingly. Sorry to say when looking at these costumes I am also inclined to side with Soy Forde on her issue of the commercialization of Carnival; you can do bikini mas but do it well nah man! Take a look at Island People, TRIBE, Harts and even what we have seen so far from Kaotic and Spice; Island People try to think "out the box", TRIBE stepped up their costume designs and details, Harts has set a standard of costume quality, Kaotic is looking good and Spice has blown people away with only two costumes!
I am really hoping that when Evolution's website launches we would see some new and improved costumes .. please!
Here are some male costumes for your viewing pleasure:
One would think that the obvious solution to the problem of having regular club patron and Evolution supporters, masqueraders, potential masqueraders, media and those interested in seeing costumes jostling for space and entry to the same location at the same time would be to rent out the club on a specific date for the sole purpose of the band launch. Luckily my wait was not a protracted one, even though there was a line to gain entry to V.I.P. Nevertheless it was a wait that was unnecessary in my opinion as I really did not care to party at Zen, my business was to see and photograph costumes.
We eventually get inside after having our names checked off on a list, at this time it was about 11:30PM, the launch was advertised to start “promptly at 11:00PM”; yeah right! At 11:45 the show began, a bare breasted body painted model enters a plexi-glass box on the stage and fog filled the entire area, it was then I knew we were in for some trouble! Another reason that Zen is so impractical for a launch is that the use of special effects like fog in an enclosed club means that it lingers in the air clouding the costumes in a hazy glow when photographed.
Not to mention the “runway” that the models have to walk on is too short and circles a bar; now the problem of not being able to get good shots of the costumes could be alleviated somewhat if the models STOPPED and POSED for the photographers. But no, they all marched down the runway with solemn, glum, unsmiling faces without one ever stopping and posing so that a photographer could get a great shot. I mean I would be mad if I were forced to wear some of those costumes too, but you are being paid to do a job so in future, would someone instruct the models to smile and act as if they are enjoying themselves and most importantly do not forget to POSE.
With the models racing on and off the stage the whole presentation came to an end in just about half an hour at 12:15! After all the sections were shown, the models came back for a second round, this time showcasing the male costumes. To be honest they look just as much as an afterthought as having them come out in a second showing while all the females were shown FIRST! Really, why bother to show the male costumes at all??? Maybe the idea of having the males in all white or whatever colour is a better one than having them in those hideous costumes, but wait they match the females!!!
As for the costumes, let me preface what I am going to say by letting you all know that for Carnival 2009 with all the new bands coming out and all the promises by band leaders of HOT costumes I am pulling NO punches on my costume reviews; you will be getting it straight, direct and undiluted! My first thought on seeing Evolution costumes… they were UGLY! The first section I thought was a teaser of better to come but it turns out to be the best of the lot. I don’t know what type of screening they had before showing these costumes to the public but anyone who said “ooh that is gorgeous” was LYING! Next time any of you bands want an honest and direct answer to “what do you think of this costume?” call me, I will let you know how it REALLY looks from a masquerader’s point of view and save you the embarrassment of presenting such UGLY costumes to the public. I know you designers probably slaved over the designs, but from what I have seen maybe costume design is not your calling!
And since no one saw the importance of giving out booklets I have no names to assign to the sections, but what does it matter anyway? None of the costumes look as if they fit any theme! So, unto the costumes by colours and order of appearance as pictured here:
Section # 1 Emerald Green – I am guessing the bigger headpiece is frontline, looked nice on initial presentation. Not much bead work or decoration on the bra but nice.
Section #2 blue and silver – For some reason this reminds me of Tales of Benguela (TRIBE circa 2006) I do not like the headpiece and as with many of the costumes this one looks unfinished.
Section #3 – Blue, black and silver – I like this one; like the working on the sides of the belt, I think it is an interesting detail. I also like the headpiece, not too sure I like the use of the black feathers on the back pack for the frontline however.
Section # 4 – Blue and Gold – Despise the headpiece and the few string of beads draped on the butt. Also not feeling the leg and arm pieces, another costume that is lacking something to make it look finished.
Section #5- Pink and Silver – A feathered mess! The feathers sprouting from bra and belt, in person looks worse than the pictures. It actually looks like a feathered butterfly on the crotch!
Section #6 – Turquoise and nude – I want to like this one, really I do especially since it is supposed to represent something from the Garden of Eden (I think) and maybe I like the fringe and hot shorts but I am just not seeing this working in real life. On the models, yes, on the road, NO. Ugh to the jeweled leg warmer foot pieces!
Section #7 – Copper, Gold, Nude formerly known as Lion Tamers – Well, I liked this one when it was Lion Tamers but it does nothing for me a second time around; been there, done that! The belt is cut too high and too wide.
Section # 8 – Fuchia and Green – These colours give me a headache! For the frontline I do like the bra and belt; the bra is a wired/caged bra if the detail is not pronounced in my photographs. The headpiece I do not like at all and the backpack needs more feathers, it looks a bit scrawny to me! The backline is ok, the bra is very well decorated, but why does it seem like several sections have the SAME sprouting headpiece in different colours?
Section #9 – Orange and Yellow- The only thing I like about this is the larger headpiece. The decoration on the bra is hideous, and the eight strands of ROUND beads (when last have you seen that used on a costume!) look too much like one of Evolution’s designs last year.
Section #10 – White and Diamante – What is up with the mini back pack for frontlines? It makes no sense having that bogus kiddie back pack parading around as a frontline, it needs more feathers!! They really skimped on the beads for the belt; it looks no longer than three inches not to mention the BACK of the belt has FEATHERS in lieu of beads. I wonder whose brilliant idea that was seeing as the feathers kick out making it look like a duck’s tail.
Section #11- Pink and Purple – Yawn, boring.
Section #12 – Black and Pink – For a minute there I thought I was looking at a Saloon girl from one of those old time Westerns! Horrible colour combination; it looks tacky and trashy; and what is up with the frilly butt on the backline costume, is Evolution trying to cut costs by using as little beads as possible?
Section #13 – Yellow and Orange (AGAIN) – Lets focus on the belt shall we, it is essentially three rows of beads/chain and TINSEL!!! This has got to be the most unattractive costume I have seen in a long time.
Section #14 – Red and Green – I did not get a good shot of this one from the front; however it is not that bad.. from the front. From the back the entire butt is outside, no beads, just a jeweled belt. Another frontline with another cheap looking backpack! Not to mention I despise the headpiece!
Section #15 – Red and Silver – I am not liking this headpiece at all, really did someone actually o.k. this design? The rest of the costume is some beads draped on a belt and bra with some appliqués; the end.
Section #16 – Pink and Green – This is the April Fool’s joke of the lot. I am thinking they borrowed a costume from one of those small island Carnivals and tossed it in just to see if we would notice; this is an atrocious mess! I don’t even think the colours in the headpiece matches the colours of the actual costume. And THAT is where all the beads went! A full skirt of beads finally, too bad the costume is so awful.
Something went horribly wrong in the selection of colours used with some colour combinations showing up more than once.It is as if the inspiration of vibrant and interesting choices of 2008 such as tangerine and blue, lime green, teal and purple went out the door.. or maybe the designers of those costumes went out the door as well! In addition the materials used look cheap and they were used very sparingly. Sorry to say when looking at these costumes I am also inclined to side with Soy Forde on her issue of the commercialization of Carnival; you can do bikini mas but do it well nah man! Take a look at Island People, TRIBE, Harts and even what we have seen so far from Kaotic and Spice; Island People try to think "out the box", TRIBE stepped up their costume designs and details, Harts has set a standard of costume quality, Kaotic is looking good and Spice has blown people away with only two costumes!
I am really hoping that when Evolution's website launches we would see some new and improved costumes .. please!
Here are some male costumes for your viewing pleasure:
To see more costumes check out these albums:
Evolution Launch Part 1
Evolution Launch Part 2
45 comments:
rofl rofl rofl
Oh gosh, they have plenty time for a do-over.
LMAO!!! Yes saucy tell it as it is let them know we masqueraders aint taking no bull from bands come next year. Well I already X them out even if they revamp these UGLY costumes...NEXT!!!
Maybe they are trying to market to the Zen demographic and decided to kill two birds with one stone. Keep the budget super low and get the word out one time.
well Goddess if that's what they did...they just shot themselves in the heart! Utter waste of time.
I am shocked. I cant believe this came out of thee Evolution camp.
Compared to this year, the designs are weak. There are a few that are ok, but nothing that has me drawling. Bring on SPICE...and ELEMENTS....!
I am through with Evolution. This year they not evolved but are on a course to be exstinct...as I was not tempted to touch!
NEXT....
Saucy are they serious???? I'm twiddling my thumbs until the 26th ;)
Waaaay! Nice review Sauce :-)
As I said before, I am sooo disappointed by this presentation. So much better was expected!
I really do hope that these costumes are revised by the time registration and the web site comes up.
Now I came on the blog this morning and read the two posts on Evolution and my thought was "Wheayy...boy Saucy being lil harsh dey!"
Then later this morning I went to buy something to eat and overheard two ladiesin line behind me talking about the launch.
From what I overheard, it seems that one if not both of them had played with Evolution this year.
Two of the commentsI overheard were "The white on e is nice, but tahts' about it" and then the otehr said "I doh want to be playing mas in no ugly looking band"
So I guess Saucy wasn't that harsh after all, but was simply telling it like it is.
Well Saucy,
I think you have gone way overboard with your views and critical comments. This really sounds like you are a very bitter person either about this particular band or you're just that way generally.
But from what I heard, you are described to be very large in size and maybe all the heckling and ridicule that went through when you were younger is causing you to express yourself in this way. So, I guess FAT people are allowed that sometimes.
But GEEZ what did EVOLUTION ever do to you?? Or Carnival Nationz for that matter, (and yuh still signed up to play with them this year...lol) You're a real joke yes??!!
Anyway, the point is ALL new bands start off rocky for the first 2 years or so, but if ppl like you & the rest of your 'bloggers' keep putting them down how does that help.
I'm pretty sure Curtis & the rest of his committee really don't take ppl like you seriously about anything, but I can tell you this: Feel free to go give Dean Akin, & Dane Lewis allyuh hard earned money, say "I had such a great time in TRIBE/ISLAND PEOPLE" and let them make some more money, buy new cars, off of your dumb-ass heads...lol!
You guys should learn to give ALL new bands a chance, be supportive of anyone making an effort out here and stop being so bitter & overly critical, because of personal issues.
"OH PLEASE" Allyuh bawling because you had to stand up outside and wait. Oh geez Trinis will grumble for any lil blasted ting!! That's why when you publish things like this, ppl have a right to back and say how 'petty and small-minded' we are...
*sigh* @ the troll.
I agree CB! Sounds like the bitter and cynical rantings of someone who got their feelings hurt!
That last comment is wrong on SO many levels. What the ass Saucy's size or perceived size have to do with the review of the launch? That is a shallow ignorant comment if I ever hear one!
And wiat...somebody tell you Curtis Eustace et al doh use dey money to buy new car too or what?
Last comment being "the's" comment that is.
Obviously "the" doesn't have any facts. This blog is Saucy's so she have every right to give her own opinion whether anybody else like it or not.
Now acting people's appearance because of someone else's opinion just shows that you should not be taken seriously "AT ALL". POOR YOU @ THE
THE is entitled to his/her opinion but to me it sounds like a disgruntled Evolution designer.Why attack someone personally, nothing in this review attacks Curtis by calling HIM fat and bald, why stoop to that level? Afro Chic made a good point all band leaders want to buy cars on our head or else they would be giving away costumes for free.Evolution messed up big time on the road this year, second year is to prove that they can do better not when the costumes look like this. I have been reading this blog a long time, when did Saucy play with Nationz or Evolution? Somebody needs to get facts straight!
"the" should be striken down by lightning to flickin' 99th power!! sorry, all, for my mean comment, as i know i usually express myself with diplomacy, BUT "the" just threw words that deserve petroleum jelly and blows from elbows....i'm just saying...ok, ok, i just got that off my chest...but really, "the" weakened their own arguement against saucy's criticsms by attacking her personally and NOT taking a look at the issues and the ramifications of the issues. this forum is about constructive criticsms, and these constructive criticsms are only to help you and yours see things that maybe you overlooked. i mean, really, those that are commenting and watching the commenting should still be considered as your potential masquerader... if you don't want to be criticized as much than DON'T do a piss poor job in designing your mas, implementing quality control of products, picking adequate venues and programming to best present your portrayal of your theme, etc. i mean, really, put yourself in the shoes of a potential masquerader at the launch: would YOU have been impressed with all that you have seen??? in the midst of the hiccups your band experienced for c2k8, a lot of people were really looking forward AT LEAST to your designs for ck29 because your designs for c2k8 were fresh and cool. what happened to you all?? we expect more of your talents because we have seen that you are capable of much more!! really, alot of people WANT to see you succeed. so, please take the constructive criticsms and re-think the execution of your mas. and as i quote tim from project runway, "make me believe!"
now you see "the" really showed his/her maturity level with that comment. You (the) are really the bitter person here because you stooped to a level below the line and attacked Saucy properly. Every1 was expecting Evolution to come out with some fresh and exciting designs, not copycats and look at me nots...so really try you bess and see the bigger picture because clearly you are the only small minded person here that can't see the point. You know, i don't even think you did well in English, because you sure as hell cannot read, understand nor read between the lines...
steupss
AND A NEXT THING... The next time you come on people blog to moleste them, try your very best and st least make some sense nah and not contradict yourself yuh damn jack in d box!
Since I am a believer in the whole if yuh can't say something nice concept, I will say positively that I agree with saucy when she says that the first costume, the Gold and Green one was the best one. There were one or two other ones, such as the baby pink and black one, which I think has a very cute appeal. It was very vegas showgirl, which coulg work as a temptation. I also liked the Teal and nude one as it seems like it would be able to cater to all body types. And I like the one with the whip cause it was a nice added touch.
Well that's it for now..... carry on!
Since I am a believer in the whole if yuh can't say something nice concept, I will say positively that I agree with saucy when she says that the first costume, the Gold and Green one was the best one. There were one or two other ones, such as the baby pink and black one, which I think has a very cute appeal. It was very vegas showgirl, which coulg work as a temptation. I also liked the Teal and nude one as it seems like it would be able to cater to all body types. And I like the one with the whip cause it was a nice added touch.
Well that's it for now..... carry on!
"the"...your comments were totally inappropriate. I believe a punch in the jaw is in order!!!!
I can’t believe that someone would have the audacity to write an ignorant comment like that. Are you friggin’ kidding me? Steupse. Who the hell is you to attack someone personally just because they didn’t like Evolution’s costumes. NEWSFLASH!! THIS IS SAUCY’S BLOG!! She has the right to say whatever she wants about the costumes and in my opinion she told it like it is.
Saucy, it’s obvious that everyone has your back on this issue. TALK DE TINGS DEM!!!
I read your blog because it is passionately dedicated to all things related to Carnivals and more importantly TNT Carnival; that includes the GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY. Saucy, without your blog many or most of us, (especially overseas masqueraders) would be clueless as to what is going on in the world of TNT Carnival. Your opinion on EVOLUTION was dead on the money. I reviewed each costume and could not fathom paying hundreds of dollars for any of those costumes; your review had no influence over my lack of excitement for the launch. You simply put the information out there for your readers to decide for themselves. Refer “The” to your disclaimer where you say “listen to me talk about mas and occasionally vent or speak my mind”.
well carnival enthusiast said right there. Refer “The” to your disclaimer where you say “listen to me talk about mas and occasionally vent or speak my mind”. Isn't he/she entitled to their opinion. And I believe 'The' spoke his/her mind.
Most Trinis are 'small-minded & petty'. It was way too negative and y'all are being the same way. So what if you had to stand up outside...Blame ZEN for that, not EVOLUTION. I'm not an EVOLUTION/TRIBE/ISLAND PEOPLE supporter but why speak SO NEGATIVELY about one band?? Is Saucy ever been/going to be critical about Tribe. What the f*%k people???!! Wouldn't that be interesting??
So what if he called her 'fat'?! Is she?? What's the big deal??
Btw, 'carnivalbaby' wants to punch 'the' in the jaw...WOW talk about stooping to a level?!
That's her/his opinion!
I've read some nasty comments before but this is getting ugly. You're making nasty comments to each other over bikinis, feathers and beads? People really!! It's quite simple, if you like what you see, buy your costume and play with Evolution. If you don't like what you see don't play with Evolution. Can't we just get along? :-)
kyser, which comments are mean?? the comments are not mean; they simply tell the truth. people are not going to look squarely in the face of something that is ONVIOUSLY WRONG AND UGLY and call it "a job well done." these comments should keep ALL bandleaders on their guard, so as to make sure they strive to offer the best quality product that they can produce; "be all that they can be." to all bandleaders: DON'T S#!T ON A SILVER PLATTER AND TELL US ITS GODIVA CHOCOLATE!!!
Pple are always "up in arms" about the lack of criticism of TRIBE on this blog. But if Saucy does not see much to criticize, then it's her choice because it is HER BLOG. If you want to criticize Tribe and you see things that about that band that you feel Sauce has overlooked, then go start your own blog and feel free to say whatever you want.
The thing that really disturbed me about "The's" comment, is the fact that he said the comments must have been made because the writer is allegedly "fat" and therefore "bitter". That's horribly awful! Does it mean that ANYTIME a person who is not "pencil-thin" makes a negative comment, it stems from self loathe or a need to lash out? That's offensive to many many of us who are not size 4 or 6. I would hope that when I make a criticism, pple dont look at my size first to see if said criticism is valid or not!
"The" has stooped to new levels of low on this one. When I think of it, it seems like "The" actually took the criticism of Evolution personally for whatever reasons, and decided to launch a personal attack.
"The" has only made him/herself look petty. And has offended many with those comments. What a shame.
Jaded T.
well said 'socajukie'!!
Who the f*@k are you as well as any of us to call something UGLY??!! Why are we reaching this level??!! How is that constructive criticism?? And what the f*#k, "be all that they can be"?? Listen we not in the ARMY here honey?! They makin costume for you to go get drunk for 2 days & jump up in.
You, Saucy & the rest of them who said the costume UGLY, was that the best/intelligent critique y'all could come up with?? Y'all ever make a costume in yuh life or even design one for that matter?? Or do y'all just jump up in dem?? Cause I never have and I was there. They need some work & improvements, that is a fact! They are a new band on the scene, so give the people some credit for makin an attempt.
The point is if yuh doh like the costume, go f%$kin' play somewhere else then!!
Listen your right Chris, 'the's' comments were pretty harsh. So he took a swing at her?! So what big deal?! Like I said before, is she fat?! Cause I don't know what she looks like. People forget the comments, read what he is saying before you start attacking someone else again.
I came to this site because I heard all the negativity being thrown at a band...Geez, a carnival band?! OMG. Like I said before fair is fair. Did they really deserve all that negativity...really?!
Yes it's her site/blog and freedom of speech should not be denied or hindered here. Everyone is entitled to his/her opinion.
So what you're saying is that her blog is solely dedicated to paint EVOLUTION in a negative way, and somebody should start a negative one for TRIBE.
Read the disclaimer...
kyser you ever hear of freedom of speech? saucy said her first impression was that the costumes were ugly then she went through one by one and said what she thought of each one, that was constructive, she say what was lacking beads and needed more feathers as a designer take that to heart and make changes. We talking bout costumes, not people, who feelings get hurt cause she said the cosutme ugly?. And if all we deserve is a cosutme to get drunk in then they should just give us a paper bag and charge for drinks then. the costume is VERY important for plenty masqueraders, I doh know when last you play mas but for me I like a pretty costume when I paying a pretty penny! Last I check no band was giving away free costumes!To answer your question I design and make costumes before and as a designer I will say that some of them costumes are really just plain ugly. You using obscene language and then vex when people reach the level to use the word ugly?
I been reading this blog a long time and never thought to comment until yesterday cause like people have short memories. Saucy doh criticize tribe?? You now start to read this blog cause you obviously yuh ent read far back.let me point out some examples and FYI she has been jammin all the bands hard LONG time not only Evolution so get over yuhself!
http://www.trinidadcarnivaldiary.com/2007/03/dear-tribe.html
http://www.trinidadcarnivaldiary.com/2007/02/feedback.html
http://www.trinidadcarnivaldiary.com/2007/04/where-is-prize.html
http://www.trinidadcarnivaldiary.com/2008/01/one-of-these-things-looks-somewhat-like.html
http://www.trinidadcarnivaldiary.com/2008/02/carnival-tuesday-recap.html
http://www.trinidadcarnivaldiary.com/2008/02/are-you-satisfied-with-your-costume.html
http://www.trinidadcarnivaldiary.com/2007/08/petition-to-tribe-for-redesigning-male.html
http://www.trinidadcarnivaldiary.com/2007/07/saga-of-tlc-cards.html
http://www.trinidadcarnivaldiary.com/2007/01/keep-that-prize-please.html
http://www.trinidadcarnivaldiary.com/2007/05/model-debate.html
http://www.trinidadcarnivaldiary.com/2007/03/did-you-see-difference.html
RIA, you are a real f@%kin trip yes?! I read 5 of those links and nothing in them were as negative as what she said about EVOLUTION...
I'm sorry where did she say that TRIBE's costumes were 'UGLY' or 'the worst thing they ever came up with'?!
Geez if you're gonna defend what she's saying do YOUR homework properly and 'get over yourself'!
Where in all that has she ever been overly-critical or negative towards TRIBE?
Then call it what it is: According to Saucy, TRIBE is the best & all other bands are crap/second to them
What the f*%k ever y'all!
RIA, you are a real f@%kin trip yes?! I read 5 of those links and nothing in them were as negative as what she said about EVOLUTION...
I'm sorry where did she say that TRIBE's costumes were 'UGLY' or 'the worst thing they ever came up with'?!
Geez if you're gonna defend what she's saying do YOUR homework properly and 'get over yourself'!
Where in all that has she ever been overly-critical or negative towards TRIBE?
Then call it what it is: According to Saucy, TRIBE is the best & all other bands are crap/second to them
What the f*%k ever y'all!
kyser u asked if she was ever critical of tribe not if she ever said tribe's costumes are/were ugly. I pointed u to direction where she was critical of tribe now u have an issue that she didn't say the costumes were ugly? hmm maybe because tribe costumes were NOT ugly. sense!thanks for all the expletives in your argument,way to show the level of intellect in your and the type of people defending Evolution! Curtis should be ashamed that you and THE are on his side, allyuh not making it better for Evolution, just making things worse!
ditto squared at ria's comments!!!
RIA for the 19th million time, I am not a supporter of EVOLUTION... fair is fair. I did say that before and get over the explicits nah?! I don't think anyone is a baby here!
Geez Ria obviously I would want a comparison to what she would have said about EVOLUTION, and you gave me none!
I don't think Curtis needs me as a supporter. He could tell you to kiss his ass, on his own if he wants.
Btw, I normally jump up with Island People anyway you idiot...
yeah let Curtis tell people to kiss his ass, how many sections sold out this year? I wonder how many selling out next year. That is the problem with these bands too much ego, they don't need us we need them, yeah right!I don't care who you support, but you rush in defending Evolution as if you have shares in the band. Fair is fair,dey can't expect people to play mas and pay money for ugly costumes point done.. idiot.
Shame on allyuh...name calling and swearing over bikinis, feathers and beads? This is turning into a free for all!! Let's keep it about the costumes and Carnival and not about each other!!
Ria, you real funny yes?! Whatever! Cool!
Handle your stories yes?!
I laughin' too much at you right now. I can't comment anymore...LMAO!
Yeah RIA, listen to 'socajunkie' nah??!! LOL....
All readers of this blog share one thing in common and that is WE ALL LOVE CARNIVAL. The band launches’, costumes, etc. With that come critiques and compliments of bands, band leaders, costumes, government (for no stage) etc... Can’t we all just agree that sometimes we will disagree? That's what makes great conversations/discussions. Criticisms and compliments are welcome and needed, but can't we keep it civil? Not pointing fingers/cursors at anyone in particular. Let’s just get back to the fun and excitement. Lot’s of bands launching soon, boots to be picked out and painted, fete outfits to be coordinated, airline tickets to be purchased and the list goes on and on….ONE LOVE PEOPLE!!!
The costumes are rather lacking in material and presentation. That pink and black number needs some serious rework. I haven't seen any of this past season's costumes, but if these are any indication, I'll pass. I'll leave it at that.
now kyser and the the only reason why we may be so critical of evolution is because this is not Curtis first time producing a band. He is the leader of a Caribana band for the how many years...whats the name of it? Carnival Nationz. Just because this is the second year in Trinidad doesn't mean it's his 2nd time ever. He is a veteran. e supposed to know what he doin! And as we all read, saucy is not spearing ne1. so evolution is the 1st launch and the rest will be critically reviewed also. This level of argument going on here is not necessary. Every1 here loves mas and apparently too much love on the topic for it to reach this far. Lets all just be normal and peaceful and leave Saucy with her opinion...
I OUT dis d last time im commenting on this.
Seems ;The' Can't get their head out of the clouds...The ONLY costume that got a nod from me is : Erotic Bondage. The Silver Blue and Black. Really and truly I will continue to give Akin and Lewis my money. Because Evolution last year had all you radio groupies standing outside in the hot sun Carnival Saturday awaiting a PIECE of costume that you had to retrieve the balance for on Sunday.
The other costumes..Puh-LEASE!!!!
COme again...even your people said that you guys had to go back to the drawing board.Only reason any of y'all have any loyalties, is because is Akil, Umba and Candy..nothing else. In additon to which do they ahve any training in desgin etc..but they desgining costumes..For what? Thanks? yeah Right..they doing it for teh money too..so THE..think about it before you talk. I admire your loyalty..but it is misplaced. EVERY Evolution masquerader I knew did nto enjoy themselves last year. Not one bit. Maybe you should do a survey.
In any case when you pay for a costume..You pay for Drinks, costume, food, security, Monday wear, and other additives..Tell me what did you waste your money on Evolution's costomes? eh?lol To pass on and play on Charlotte street to stick for the Goontas to prance and wine up on ya? Then again 'The' may be a man..steups... check yourself, and facts and OPINIONS before you post something so silly again..
Well, you say the thing eh hot but allyuh on fire. Bottom line no IP mas for me they robbin ppl 4 2 long man oh gosh... They getting mad sponsorship 50k and 100k to on board free food, free scotch, free water, free tops and they still busting price on ppl. Please plese be mindful of your 'FRIENDS' who play for free and call themselves Carnival Babies IP forever they eh go tell you that ...that is a marketing strategy. As for Tribe they on a diet they slim down so all allyuh who feel you is somebody by playing with Tribe they eh really need your money so here comes Spice and Element same marketing strategy I already got the offer from one ah dem for a free costume to bring my 'people' I taking it and leaving it home f@#k dem and that shit they eh go use me I eh getting no new car next year.. Allyuh argue over headpiece and arm pieces I don't mind getting a costume for less than $3k I have a car and house to pay for and I eh no Band Leader with nasty, stink money to spend. So I glad for who going and fork out they big money for costume then when the mas finish beg for a ride to go in they mudda house. Times are changing and Trinis refuse to we are allowing the commercialisation of mas in this place.Sounds like our politics eh.. Just imagine a small place like Grenada could change and stupid trins refuse to so pay $10 for bread and 5k for a costume not me... When I jump in my car(d bank's) Tuesday evening to go to my house (d bank's) I eh goin with no feather on mih arss no headpiece no arm piece and dem shit so Curtis hook me up with some body paint, cover mih arss, and I sure I drinkin 2k in scotch I in paradise .. Once is not a race to the drinks truck that closing at every corner and we taking every single f#@king corner to the stadium @ 4pm when I real hot & fired up to palance...
OH LAWD!!! I thought this thing done boy?!
"cassellberryfinn", 2-3 days pass & nobody ain't say a ting and u come startin dis ting up again....Geez! I think everybody had drop it since then...find ur happy place & LET IT GO!
"Stage 1", you are real kicks...lol! Yuh have some valid points. Same ting I was saying?!
But whatever yes?!
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