Lincoln Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I saw that guy, too, and I really do think it's Zingali. Hop was passing back and forth behind him, and that guy was "slight" in stature, as was Zingali. I didn't know that. I always thought he was quite tall but that may be based on the PBS video from 1980 where he is with the guard member from 27th who was shorter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsubone Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 SCV's 2011 was mostly based on piano music, specifically the Ligeti "Devil's Staircase" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garfield Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I didn't know that. I always thought he was quite tall but that may be based on the PBS video from 1980 where he is with the guard member from 27th who was shorter. The only way I know is because he came up in the stands when I was there and watched the show sitting next to me. It was fascinating to see him watch shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvphan Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 SCV's 2011 was mostly based on piano music, specifically the Ligeti "Devil's Staircase" Good mention (and I particularly enjoyed that show too). I suppose what I'm getting at is that a great piano show deserves some great piano playing now that synthesizers are in the mix. I know that we harp on poor use of synthesizers in the activity today (boo thunderous goo!) but what a great opportunity to make beautiful and tasteful use of it. This would be uniquely different to using the pit (or brass) for piano parts. I'm sure many think I'm crazy here, but I think it would be really interesting if a corps went so far as to have the synth/piano player be the feature element of a show. Of course with some rockin' brass and percussion along with it - it is drum corps after all. Trust me all, I'm a lover of the good old days, but I just think we can sometimes harp so much on how the activity has changed that we fail to embrace the new opportunities that the rule changes (e.g., synths, trombones, etc.) can bring. Ultimately I think that when good music is produced on the field we all win. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xandandl Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 re: I know that we harp on poor use of synthesizers in the activity besides your clever musical pun, if only the synthesizers sounded as lush and heavenly as most harps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 This led me to go to FN and watch the '82 show, and MAN, those were SOME DAYS. This was my reintro into corps after marching in the mid-70's but taking a few summers off to learn to fly. . Wow! VERY cool!! Is that you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xandandl Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Looks like those corps directors are about to impale him on those 990's when he goes to land! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Phantom Regiment bring back the Saint Saen's Symohony #3 with an Organ featured this time! (I think I suggested this on another thread). ...but (as always) only after they do the Janacek "Sinfonietta". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garfield Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Wow! VERY cool!! Is that you? Yes! In fact, that was Cavalier day, and I was landing into a huge swimming pool of melted Wisconsin cheddar. I heard Mike Boo was spotted rolling around in the spillage of my splash landing, but I never got a good look for myself. Blue Devils day and Phantom Regiment day were personal favorites of mine; the cape, you know, it really does help with aerodynamics. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xandandl Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Hey Garf. Be ready for the onslaught of all those Crossmen alums who will probably seek restituitive licensing penalties. You were probably too young to remember when they made famous both the cape and Superman. (cf. Bones.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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