MikeRapp Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 So, I just want to say that I have come away from Indy this week with much respect for the members and the staff of the Cadets. The fact that they got that mess of a show to the point where it actually finally came together (albeit not perfectly) is a testimate to the work ethic and the desire to be better that the Cadets are known for. I have nothing but respect, and I think that is what the take away from this year should be. Take that same effort and talent and start from a better place next year. The sky is not falling! On a side note, I actually have to say that this show could actually have used some narration at the very beginning to at least set up what we were about to see. The question thought is whether the narrative was ever clearly conceived enough to even draft such narration. Who knew, the one year they decide to not talk is the one where it actually could have been helpful! Oddly enough, I am among those who have detested so many recent Cadets narrations, but I was thinking the exact same thing about two weeks ago. Take the narration out of the BD show, you'd struggle to know what most of the guard work was actually acting out. This show was off the rails long ago, and I doubt anything could have made it a medalist show, especially this year. But narration probably should have been considered when the show was conceived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommeee Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Hop blamed judges on fb This is a false statement. Hop did not blame the judges for anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppycock Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 YEA is down a marketing person and looking for help in the social media front, so I doubt that it has anything to do with a lack of class, and more than likely is a staffing issue. Don't read anything more into it. I'm sure it will take weeks to go through the stacks of resumes. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packetslave Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I'm sure it will take weeks to go through the stacks of resumes. Something tell me they're going to have much bigger hiring priorities than marketing and social media... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowtown Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 A lot of posters in this thread will be read with a massive grain of salt next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanceengland Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 (edited) I've been listening online to many of the 2016 shows while I work (disclaimer: I will be purchasing DCI media when made available). The two shows that I keep going back for multiple listens are SCV and Cadets. Both shows just beautifully performed. No real point to make, just wanted to throw some love the Cadets way. Edited September 14, 2016 by lanceengland 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garfield Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 I've been listening online to many of the 2016 shows while I work (disclaimer: I will be purchasing DCI media when made available). The two shows that I keep going back for multiple listens are SCV and Cadets. Both shows just beautifully performed. No real point to make, just wanted to throw some love the Cadets way. Absolutely agree. I listen to these, and BK, more than any other. Well, Academy, too, just because it's so fun to remember the visual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KVG_DC Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 I was listening too (same disclaimer) and yesterday realized that I've been listening to BD, SCV, and Academy a lot just for the ballad solos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleran Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 (edited) And for anyone else that wants to watch the 2016 show again, here is a complete video on YouTube Edited to reflect that probably not actually posted by DCI themselves. Edited September 14, 2016 by Eleran 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garfield Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 And for anyone else that wants to watch the 2016 show again, DCI's posted a complete video on YouTube LOVE IT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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