2muchcoffeeman Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 (edited) In my armchair-designer moments, I like to imagine a very angry, ######-off Troopers corps stalking onto the field, cigarette stubs clenched in their teeth, tobacco stains on the uniforms, the guys with 5 days' stubble -- to the "House of Cards" theme as pre-show music: . . . and then the moment the show begins, go immediately for the jugular -- to hell with a soft buildup; we're going with closer-level megaballad intensity from very start -- with a great recent cover of "House of the Rising Sun" by the Heavy Young Heathens: . . . or maybe use the first 1:45 of Rising Sun as the pre-show music. Ballad: "I Will Rise Up," Lyle Lovett & His Large Band: Edited June 7, 2021 by 2muchcoffeeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2muchcoffeeman Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 On 7/3/2017 at 8:08 PM, higher faster stronger said: This would be a glorious ballad. O Magnum Mysterium - Lauridsen The fortissimo section at 3:30 would be amazing on the field. This has been suggested at various times and places around DCP forums over the years, for the obvious reason that it is magnificent music, and would be transporting in the hands of a capable, and loud, DCI brass ensemble. Sadly, as has been reported at those same times and places, Morten Lauridsen is very tight with permission to O Magnum Mysterium, as this composition apparently has very personal meaning to him, connected to loss of family/friend. So it's unlikely we'll hear this, though if a corps manages to obtain permission, I make the motion that they automatically win DCI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 2 hours ago, 2muchcoffeeman said: This has been suggested at various times and places around DCP forums over the years, for the obvious reason that it is magnificent music, and would be transporting in the hands of a capable, and loud, DCI brass ensemble. Never caught the post by HFS when posted before, but this is beautiful. Some day maybe it will make it to Finals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 (edited) highly derivative of nimrod, but i've messed around with this, and the viola solo on french horn would be f'ing amazing in a ballad Edited September 2, 2017 by Lance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cappybara Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 I want corps to explore movie soundtracks more. I loved Boston's take on How to Train Your Dragon, would really like to see some of James Newton Howard's works get played on the field. And I'm not sure how many Game of Thrones fans there are on here, but Ramon Djawadi has just been getting better and better every season, the 7th season soundtrack is phenomenal, plenty of music that could support a full show with a wide range of musical and stylistic variety 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv4corps Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 (edited) On 9/1/2017 at 9:06 PM, Cappybara said: I want corps to explore movie soundtracks more. I loved Boston's take on How to Train Your Dragon, would really like to see some of James Newton Howard's works get played on the field. And I'm not sure how many Game of Thrones fans there are on here, but Ramon Djawadi has just been getting better and better every season, the 7th season soundtrack is phenomenal, plenty of music that could support a full show with a wide range of musical and stylistic variety Yes! But not just the obvious ones. One of my favorite high energy symphonic pieces of all time is 'The Ride to Dubno' or 'Ride of the Cossacks' written by Franz Waxman for the 1962 movie Taras Bulba. I looked at DCX/Corpsreps and saw that Madison used something from the overture in their show (haven't checked the show out yet) which may or may not have included elements of Dubno. In any case, it is a piece and soundtrack with a TON of low hanging fruit. Just great stuff. A LOT of good music from the movies - new and old. Rich place to dig. Edited September 5, 2017 by luv4corps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumcorpsfever Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 (edited) This one hasn't been in a while. The fanfare potion is incredible! This was featured in Family Guy! (By the way, some incredible music from FG! You coulld do an entire show(s) on some the great FG tunes! Edited September 7, 2017 by drumcorpsfever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.E. Brigand Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 It would need a little fleshing out probably, but: "Driver's Seat" by Sniff 'n' the Tears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdaddy Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 If I could pick a show title for Phantom Regiment that a good design team would have to design a show around, it would be The Beethoven Machine. (I have no clue what such a show would look like, but I like the concept) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadevilina Crown Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Spirit, Bluecoats, or any other corps that doesn't mind doing this sort of style. Bonus points if the rapping section is included. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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