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True, but do those same individuals want to pony up $400 more to an ED and board they may not trust with their money? I keep getting PM’s in here and the book of Face saying things would be so much better with more money, but can people truly justify giving even more money to the same people that have failed to put a relevant group on the field, with a revolving door staff, and an inability to have additional programs under the organizational umbrella?3 points
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Yep. Disposable being the key word here. I just don't see how paying to be part of the voting elective brings any satisfaction to anyone.2 points
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OMG! We're in the WAY-BACK machine now! Oh, how we would wait in anticipation! So many watched football; we were a band geek family for sure. I went one step further. I bought a BETAMax new in the box to add to my collection so I can still play all those PBS recordings I made all those years. Still have it in storage with my A/V collection although I didn't need it because my everyday BETAMax still works just fine. Even after decades of pets and renovation dust, it's still a heavy-duty workhorse. Here's hoping everyone is still able to fit into their pants as they reminisce their first memories of drum corps.2 points
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Remembering when this weekend was the first time we'd get to see the DCI re-broadcast of Finals via PBS, etc., BITD.2 points
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They definitely enjoyed the experience! And Jon was a nice addition to the already-stacked lead sop/trumpet line. That was an all-star lineup. Monster players.1 point
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Funny guy from what I remember. Just having a ball riding up to Harrisburg area from NC to do a DC concert with his buddies.1 point
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Mixed vegetables-let's see: lima beans-Bluecoats(-Ohio-Lima-ok that is a stretch). potatoes-Colts, Jersey Surf-(the Garden State), and I guess your favorite-GREEN peas-Cavies-(ok that does it for me). This borders on succotash I know.1 point
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Jon "Big Country" Gifford was the high-note soprano/trumpet from Gold who sat in with 'Shore Alumni. Great guy... he's in the Army now, and we've kept in touch a bit on FB.1 point
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A little late, but Happy Holidays to everyone and be safe out there. Yep. Happy memories with my father and brother (mom wasn't all that interested.) I remember we would record the show on the old Beta Max and the years I marched Dad would play the show again on Christmas and give us all a critique. o_O I probably still have those tapes somewhere in the attic of doom.1 point
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The person who posted the video didn't indicate the date of the rehearsal. I think this is early season as there are a few differences in musical passages although the drill looks very much like finals. The hornline still seems to be getting comfortable with the difficult book they were given. I love the opener and closer. This is Phantom being modern yet still staying true to their roots.1 point
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K, you never fail to deliver: that’s the exact vid I had in mind. I’d be willing to pay the price of a seat at NightBEAT, to have had a chance to hang out on that porch! Even on my iPad, you can hear and feel the energy & enthusiasm. That was the opening track off of EWF’s ‘79 release “I Am.” Maurice White smiles down from the cosmos when he hears CrownBRASS’s rendition😇1 point
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Happy Leftovers Day! I hope everyone was able to spend quality time with friends and loved ones.1 point
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Due to the great winds (and Weds. night's lightning, thunderstorms, and rain, rain) we lost electricity for awhile at home although Mother Nature supplied lighting and some fires. Just saw this and love it! Bespeaks the new creativity at PR with pr. But have to talk with that new kid at the helm in the office, probably doing his first Thanksgiving turkey at the new digs: stuffing the turkey with PB&J's with pizza as the appetizer?? Must be some Southern tradition, ha, ha.1 point
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Proud dad here! You can see my daughter spinning her flag at the beginning!1 point
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Obviously they would spell out WKRP in their drill set, recognizing the infamous Turkey Drop from the helicopter......1 point
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The only thing I heard at camp was they will have over 3 minutes of music after the next camp in 3 weeks. They did learn a classic Phillip Bliss song though. Sounded really good...not part of the show though. The new brass staff is very impressive and the new brass caption head is the real deal. Clear to see why the Bluecoats were so good under his direction.1 point
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Some fast facts about the tour schedule: The average number of shows (including Prelims) is 25, same as 2018. Blue Stars have the most shows (29) and The Cadets the least (20). Crossmen and Seattle Cascades increased the number of shows the most (+3) and The Cadets decreased the most (-10). The first date all World Class corps compete on the same night is July 12 (same day on the tour calendar as last year). Due to the DCI Southwest change, all World Class corps will compete on the same night only once before Indy (July 25 in Atlanta). Last year's Gold and Silver medalists, Blue Devils and Bluecoats, will compete head-to-head for the first time on July 12 in St. Louis, MO. They will be joined by last year's Bronze medalists, Santa Clara Vanguard, on July 14 in Broken Arrow, OK. Seattle Cascades will be the final World Class corps to make its season debut on July 2 in Oregon. Full schedule spreadsheet available here. I did this quickly and manually so please let me know if I made any mistakes.1 point
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Yes folks, if you know who Mr. Kimber is, you would not be so quick to dismiss his opinion and observation on the sound of drumcorps coming through some of the sound systems currently in use. If I remember correctly, he came up with a special way to wind cables to shield them from almost any induced noise around them, allowing for much clearer recording and playback. Electronic sound is the man's business. https://www.kimber.com1 point
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Mr. Kimber, as a fellow sound engineer and mixer and a strong supporter of your ISO recordings of the Blue Knights and others released on the SACD format, I understand where you are coming from here. I also agree with you on the sound of drum corps on CD. Much like you, I also lament the shift from unamplified drum corps to amplified drum corps. While I have no issue with the use of sound "effects", I do have a major issue with deploying microphones all over the field to increase the sonic impact of the corps. It is overdone, poorly implemented, and takes away alot from the excellent shows on the field. While some may be critical of your departure from this activity, I am not one of them. Everyone has their reason to support drum corps, and leave it as well. Knowing your history as a audiophile and your accomplishments in the audio field, your reason for leaving makes perfect sense to me, even if it doesn't to others.1 point
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This, and what Jim said. Not a huge fan of some of the stuff going on with modern-day drum corps... but hey, it's a different era, different game. Overall, still a fan. If that ever changes, I hope I go out with the class shown by the OP here.1 point
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Started 1974 and walked away 1992-2002 and partially came back. Not a big a fan as before but my life is busier than before so fair trade. Everybody has their own idea of what is entertaining to them. And kudos for you to explain why you are leaving without getting insulting like others I’ve seen.1 point
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Now, to the substance, but SUCH GREAT GRANDSTANDING you do! Wow! Academy award-worthy! Nobody here needs reminding of what they SHOULD think drum corps IS. We each get to decide that, and a decision contrary to yours is not selfish. You have no idea how much money the OP has spent to support the activity. I'd bet it's many times the cost of show tickets or T-shirts. "For The Kids" has been demonstrated every year for 15yrs according to him. Respect THAT - don't denigrate his non-support in the future. The activity is not just about the kids. THAT attitude was dead LONG ago when as kids have found other ways to grow up besides cross-town rivalries. Today's drum corps, with its million-dollar productions (which obviously appeal to you) are designed AS MUCH to generate ticket sales and support as to give the kids a wonderful experience. The two are not mutually exclusive and today's kids get a WONDERFUL experience. But, what would that experience look like today if there wasn't a gate with butts in the seats, and screaming Moms and Dad's buying t-shirts? Surely, you're not that shallow. I hear musicians, see artistry... and I still support. The OP sees the A&E and can't stand it anymore. I get it. Flaws? Geesh, you're young. The current product is wonderful for you. Me, meh, but I still support. For the OP, it's "Meh, I'm done". The activity had better hear that. Remember, he's only been here for 15 years. Already, too much change. The average fan-tenure, according to Vaticinate last polled, is 3 years (I hear ya', Cixelcyd); I wonder if the type of disdain you show the OP contributes to the, apparently, continually decreasing average life of fans. You're not sorry to see him go. If you were, you'd be more sensitive to what draws money out of his pocket, not yours. The activity will go on without him, for sure. But plot the activity's historic path to maturity as it stands and it's a clear argument that the "magic sauce" that A&E promised isn't a solution. You may call this "flaws".1 point
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See, there's so much you could have said without punching him in the nose in the process. Daggers are not necessary. He has his opinion - you've been trumpeting your incredulous attitude towards legacy fans for a long time. You're consistent, if nothing else. Your opinion is as valid as his, but he didn't jab you, personally, or anyone else in posting his feelings. I value his opinion more as a result. "The older you get, the smarter I'll get" said every father and "Legacy Fan".1 point
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Your on the one hand, on the other hand post sounds like Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof. Do you owe copyright fees to SCV? They could use them for some much better garb than late.0 points
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