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The King of Europe.
David King talks exclusively to 4BarsRest about winning the European
title for the 5th time with YBS.
David King spoke exclusively to 4BarsRest from Bergen where he
described his feelings about the success of the band in claiming
a historic fifth win in six years at the contest.
Since first claiming the title in 1996, he has remained virtually
unbeatable at the European Contest and his personal tally now stands
at seven titles (5 with YBS and 2 with Black Dyke) How does he do
it and whats the secret of his success?
We asked him first what it meant for him and the band. “ YBS have
waited a very long time to be able to complete the hat trick at
the European. Everyone connected to the organisation has worked
so hard to achieve our goal and even though perhaps it has taken
us twice as long as it should have, the taste of success is even
sweeter – and we want to keep doing it again and again in the future.”
Asked of the importance of the contest David King was unequivocal.
“It’s a great contest to compete in and a greater contest to win
– not just once but especially five times in six years. We’ve had
to take on and beat the very best bands not just in the UK such
as Grimethorpe, Black Dyke, Foden’s, Glasgow, Cory etc in the past
few years but also the brilliant bands of Europe such as Eikanger
and Trieze Etoiles this year - that’s the measure of the achievement.”
And what has been the secret of the success at this Championship?
“You have to employ a very carefully crafted strategy to encompass
both aspects of the contest – it’s got to be the right mix between
both pieces of music, the right own choice piece to suit the strengths
of the band and to ensure that you are always giving the utmost
quality performances – only then can you compete with confidence”
And so - Does winning this contest now for the fifth time with YBS
mean the same as much as the first? “Every win is special. I’m so
pleased for those players who have been with the band and me for
the past seven years, but equally pleased for those who have come
in during the past year when we have had so many changes. The support
of the players and especially our sponsors has been immense.”
And the immediate future? “The band is having a bit of a well deserved
break and then it’s down to work for the Masters.” A hat trick again
we ask? “I don’t think of it in those terms. It’s another contest
we must go all out for to win and that is always foremost in our
minds. If we get the hat trick into the bargain that’s a very special
extra.”
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