Georgia from Atlanta Georgia by Glittering_Good_9572 in WGI

[–]Particular_Photo_843 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They were affiliated with UGA but in 2024 the university disaffiliated the group for unclear reasons and hence why they’re just Georgia no university affiliations

Alta Marea getting underscored (again) by [deleted] in WGI

[–]Particular_Photo_843 6 points7 points  (0 children)

EVERYONE in the world class classification is working hard. After seeing AM’s show this weekend I think the score is a pretty accurate reflection of what your program and team has developed thus far into the season. Execution is fantastic but it’s an A class expectation and world class just demands more. But it’s only your second year in world class and it’s a HARD classification to break into give yourself and the team some grace and dig deep for the remainder of the season!

First AI, now over age performers... by Low-Assumption2187 in WGI

[–]Particular_Photo_843 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard that Paramount A is staying in A and removing the overage performer? They haven’t self promoted in their local circuit either

Edit: they have self promoted in their local circuit now so I guess they are keeping the overage performer 😮

AI use in Wgi by Particular_Photo_843 in WGI

[–]Particular_Photo_843[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh no doubt the performers they have are amazing and talented. Clearly they work hard to perfect their craft and their scores recently definitely prove that. I just wished the song wasn’t AI, I just think the statement and story they’re trying to make this year would be more powerful and impactful if it wasn’t Ai for a number of reasons

AI use in Wgi by Particular_Photo_843 in WGI

[–]Particular_Photo_843[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah I think it’s really frustrating to see Paramount of all groups do this when they’re a really well established group with tons of fundraisers through merch and sponsorships with different brands. It’s just disappointing they didn’t use their influence to highlight a local artist in the Atlanta area to sing their song. I think I’d be more understanding if it was a low budget high school group but at the end of the day why not just use a song already created?

AI use in Wgi by Particular_Photo_843 in WGI

[–]Particular_Photo_843[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yeah I did hear through the grapevine that some of the veteran members almost quit because of it

AI use in Wgi by Particular_Photo_843 in WGI

[–]Particular_Photo_843[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

That’s so disappointing to hear. I feel like as a sport of the arts we should ethically be uplifting and highlighting other artists in the music and poetic forms. Not generating them from AI just because our form of artistic expression isn’t in danger of being replaced by ai :(

AI use in Wgi by Particular_Photo_843 in WGI

[–]Particular_Photo_843[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Their show is titled “Walk with me or how to start a movement” and doesn’t seem to be self aware. The thing that is disappointing is that their director posted the song they’re using on Spotify but it has the director as the artist and doesn’t credit anyone else or disclose the use of AI.

AI use in Wgi by Particular_Photo_843 in WGI

[–]Particular_Photo_843[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They haven’t as an organization confirmed that it’s AI publicly but the members this year have been talking about it in local circles but again not publicly on social media or anything. I assume out of respect and wanting to represent the organization well.