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Uh oh guys....crown is doing another story show...watch out 👀 In all seriousness, crown has the percussion talent, the guard talent and writers, and of course the brass talent, and now they have been given the type of show that crown historically excels at with a powerful music selection. This could bode very, very well for them this competition season. I can't wait to see how this concept develops. I'd put money on many people in tears on finals night this year - and babies will be thrown. By the way, for those of you who haven't heard it on the field, Lacrimosa will send shivers down your spine when done justice on the field. Go check out Vandegrift HS (Texas) in their national championship show from 2019. Their ballad was Lacrimosa.

Spamalot!!!

First (blurry) look at the prop(s). This was just posted on Crown's facebook.

i don't think it cost them the championship...maybe they woulda overtaken BD for silver...but it was still a hell of a show that won them their first color guard award and taken back the ott they lost in 2014 and 2015.

So…nude and tattooed?

Good luck in 2023, Blue Devils!

'Twas another cold night in Vermont, but it looks like the cold is behind them. The local forecasts are calling for 70s-80s, cloudless skies and no rain now for at least a week. I'll be heading up there with Max Tuesday morning, and one of us will post updates once there.

i'm complaining about the complainers because everyone needs a complaint

Oh. My. Gosh. Definitely looking forward to THIS SHOW!

I for one can’t wait to read Max’s posts.

I know some will disagree but given that this show was the same summer as one of the worst shootings in US history (PULSE nightclub in Orlando), and given the activity’s close ties to the LGBTQ community, I’m ok with the more peaceful ending.

While understanding their rationale for it, there’s no denying the original ending had the GE. Sure the new ending was as nice as they could make it, but it didn’t pack the punch.

Then there are those that only look at props.....

The following statement has been used many times in the last 10+ years, but it bears repeating: "If all the people who only see the show once all respond with 'What the hell was that???' then you might have a problem." It's not the MM's or the parents or the judges who need to "get" the show concept. They all will because they'll see it a dozen or more times. It's the people paying $15 or $30 to see the show in July in East BumbleF who don't know when or if to clap. And for the record, I'll bet 99% of those people don't know what the #### "Exogenesis" is either.

I know right. And i love Caroline Shaw’s original piece, but even beyond that specific line, that one piece of music has been SO overused in TV, movies, etc. Saw a french movie a little while ago, heard that familiar Caroline Shaw sing-moaning, and thought God, she’s invaded France too?? Heard it on a German netflix show a few years ago too. Enough!!! (That said obviously intrigued to see what BD is gonna do with this.)

Hell is empty and the Blue Devils are headed to Wyoming University for move ins! Safe travels to everyone. Let's get that three-peat! Leave no doubt! DO IT UP DEVILS!

Oh *that* Grand Canyon. Wow. What a throwback. Haven’t seen or thought about that movie in ages.

It all comes down to show design. it's time for another gold medal.

How sweet.. Thanks for the bonus. I can just hear in my head the percussion line going crazy with this piece..

The Blue Devils 2023 Full Playlist in the order the songs are listed on the official show announcement (with a surprise bonus at the end 😉) THE RISE — Dave Glyde CAVES — Cody Fry JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE — Tominaga, Fujibayashi, Tanaka STARDUST CRUSADERS “JOTARO’S THEME" — Yugo Kanno RESISTENCE — Dave Glyde BOTH SIDES NOW — Joni Mitchell OF ENERGY — TesseracT INCIDENT IN JAZZ — Bob Graettinger GRAND CANYON FANFARE — James Newton Howard

DCA plans to move their championships to Saturday AM in Indy for 24 and 25.! Details to follow

I felt Crown could do it, jumping a few places in percussion wouldn’t have made up for much. The fine margins in all captions led to the top three being where they were, GE being the least malleable in changing on finals week if I’m being honest, along with it having a larger share of the pie, losing Music on finals night definitely hurt Crown’s chances as well. They couldn’t keep that edge that very well would’ve had them sandwiched right in between Bloo and BD realistically. I would’ve been fine with either approach they went with for the ending too, liked both🤷‍♂️ Sue me😂

Looks like a knight or King being carried on a prop with a crown.. Giving me 2016 vibes!! Looks exciting!

Maybe this will help? https://mailchi.mp/regiment/introducing-exogenesis?e=72095a330d

I’ve talked to Leon and Keith about this because I’m a big fan of the show. Both claim that the ending was always planned to move towards the “spare him” Yes it loses some emotion but I think it’s still the right choice

And I stand by that, even if it did cost Crown a championship. But FWIW, I firmly believe Bloo had a show that no one was going to beat that year. I believed that from my first viewing.

Happy Move Ins day. May the weather be nice and opposite of normal Forest City weather 🤣

Don't forget when they did a story show and absolutely ruined it by rewriting the ending. They don't change relentless ending they win and you can't change my mind.

Noting that many corps have themes that are not obvious unless you watch a video from the designers. And even then, it may not be that obvious (or not so well designed). While I certainly have had some "what the hell was that?" reactions over the years, if the music is great and performed well, I can look past my confusion. That's not to say well-performed music can't be confusing due to the design/arrangements.

That’s video from 2009.

Had you taken the time to tune into the Phanathon the designers discussed at length the show concept and why they chose the material they did. Sorry they haven’t put it up on their website for your browsing pleasure. Perhaps your “world view” needs a little expanding as well.

For some reason, the video segment for "Supremacy" (in conjunction with the show title) made me think of this:

Should be an interesting show...but if I have to hear "the detail in the pattern is movement" one more time... It has been stuck in my head now for four years....thanks Crown 😆

I did the same and have similar thoughts! Very powerful list of songs and lots of emotion behind them!

I've listened to all of the music in the order in which they put it on their show reveal, and it just seems to flow so well, so I hope the show itself does as well. As far as repertoire goes, this is one of their best in a while. Super excited to see how this show comes together and competes this year.

Funny enough, I am reminiscing myself in those titles (I worked a couple of overnights, so I had about 3 regular days off). I still love them. Just imagine The Muppets "Rainbow Connection" feeding into the Wizard of Oz's "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" would be awesome.

Sorry for laughing LMAO

Please God, I pray this is true. I'm fat... 🤭

It was the drill and standing around half the show that hurt last year.

Crown’s article about the show: https://carolinacrown.org/index.php/news/item/92-the-round-table-echoes-of-camelot

WOW! What a powerful repertoire!

For indy this makes sense. Perhaps not the Thursday but friday and Saturday for sure. Give people lots of time to mill around and buy sovies.

Words out that it's supposed to be our coolest summer since 2007 across the country.

It's only a model....

Well, whatever the show is about, I am just hoping they're successful and the crowd is THOROUGHLY entertained.

Glad a decision was made. Some of us were getting a little worried.

Hello everyone! Its almost the best time of the year...drum corps season! Super pumped to see what Crown puts on the field. I am planning on going up to Gardner Webb sometime soon. Maybe Friday or Saturday depending on the weather. I used to go to camps all the time, but I recently moved down to Charleston and it is not as easy to go to them anymore. Depending on what kind of "royal" show this is, I would not mind at all if their uniforms look something like old (early to mid-2010s is apparently old to me now) Academy uniforms for a more 1800s British look, but we will see since uniforms are getting lighter and more breathable as the years go on. Anyways, hope everyone is doing well and that we are in for a good season. Go Crown!

What is established is that Vanguard spent faster than they could afford. Unless props/electronics were supplied, designed, transported and operated completely free of any cost, you cannot say they had "nothing" to do with it.

Nobody cares about the little guy. The big dog always eats. #### everyone else. What a noble philosophy we have cultivated. “Youth organization”.