MikeN Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 I still wish they'd used neon plumes and cummerbunds. Yes, they'd have looked like Oregon football, but it definitely would have fit in with the guard and the overall visual, and would have maybe given them a little more pop. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Dixon Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 When few people will bother to even look at them once the season is over. The point being we will be discussing the recaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobias Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 This has been bugging me for years with DCI The idea that there is one correct style that will be rewarded. Im amazed that the corps staffs have the judges enforce these trends; well not really as self-serving hypocrisy is the bread and butter of corps staffs. For years, corps have had DCI changes rules for artistic freedom and variety but to achieve good scores, they all have to do the same type of showsso much for variety and freedom. Stupid stupid stupid. Im not into the current trend which has grown stale anyway, watching the Cadets trying to be Blue Devils will be pathetic Hmmm, Cadets will modify their approach, not completely change it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAZZER Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 And this is why it saddens me. I appreciate the Blue Devils' style only when THEY do it. I appreciate The Cadets' style because THEY do it. I think drum corps is much better appreciated when there is variety. I kinda agree. I think the late change to the black uniforms gave the members something different to which they had to get accustomed. There were noticeable drill cleanliness differences between the black uniforms and the traditional uniforms. Although I was initially excited about the change, in retrospect, I wish they hadn't waited so late in the season to change. Yes. Identity of style should be maintained as much as possible IMO. MM's that are fully & truly understanding of whom they have invested [emotionally, financially, educationally] may have to concede this year if design elements dictate a shift or stylistic change that is more emulative of competitive peers. Visual color palette scenarios/varieties undoubtedly affect both MM's ability to perform requisite alignment skill sets, as well as the visual judges' perception of proficiency. I prefer Cadets performing in their traditional uniform. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Dixon Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 so - this video, the snare drummer with the blue water jug (light grey shirt) is so awesome it's not even funny playing that aggressively and that deep into the drum in January I guess he's a vet? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7LMiAY-Iig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Dixon Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 apologies if this has been shared 2016 opener in 360 degrees https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEFiAq2kGKA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garfield Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 so - this video, the snare drummer with the blue water jug (light grey shirt) is so awesome it's not even funny playing that aggressively and that deep into the drum in January I guess he's a vet? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7LMiAY-Iig I don't know, George, not taking anything away from the two centers, the guys on the end are the ones that impress me. That book appears to be written for the centers as usual and the guys on the end are as easy for the judges to pick off as is the last plane in formation. These two bookends - the skinny kid on the far end and the bearded muscle man on the near end look to my eye like their chops are darn-near as good as the centers. Sticks are straight up on the rolls, the inverted fla-fla's are all down at the 6-inch heights, and their musical control between dynamics and accents or slams is just stunning. That book is written at 140 even though the rest of the corps' footfalls are at 70. Those hands. Those hands. The only thing that bugs me is that I said the same thing about them in their Feb vids last year. Then I saw BD in SoCal's early shows and their drums came out smokin'! Now, wouldn't you like to know whose drums are keeping up and whose aren't during the season? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Dixon Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I don't know, George, not taking anything away from the two centers, the guys on the end are the ones that impress me. That book appears to be written for the centers as usual and the guys on the end are as easy for the judges to pick off as is the last plane in formation. These two bookends - the skinny kid on the far end and the bearded muscle man on the near end look to my eye like their chops are darn-near as good as the centers. Sticks are straight up on the rolls, the inverted fla-fla's are all down at the 6-inch heights, and their musical control between dynamics and accents or slams is just stunning. That book is written at 140 even though the rest of the corps' footfalls are at 70. Those hands. Those hands. The only thing that bugs me is that I said the same thing about them in their Feb vids last year. Then I saw BD in SoCal's early shows and their drums came out smokin'! Now, wouldn't you like to know whose drums are keeping up and whose aren't during the season? I agree there's a lot of talent on that line from end to end - some great talent and serious chops Cadets and BD drums were both spectacular last year - the tenors of BD is probably what gave them the edge in the end Remember SCV & Cadets I believe were tied heading into finals night. Coats were also very strong Regarding the recaps - Sure. I would like to know. But I'm not going to lose sleep over not knowing - frankly it can be frustrating night to night to watch the swings and the "judges that hate corps X or Y" doing the same thing they do year after year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2000Cadet Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 so - this video, the snare drummer with the blue water jug (light grey shirt) is so awesome it's not even funny playing that aggressively and that deep into the drum in January I guess he's a vet? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7LMiAY-Iig He is indeed a vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2000Cadet Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 apologies if this has been shared 2016 opener in 360 degrees https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEFiAq2kGKA That's a cool vid. The sound is actually much better in that vid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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