MHSmirage

As I mentioned in CGP, they look like extras from a "Deelite" video. At this point, I'm over the neon phase that still plagues us. As always, too much of anything is a bad thing....I'm all for using neon in moderation. Otherwise it's like your trying to distract from something else (i.e. hornline feet/visual issues) not that I saw anything tonight. Again, blinded. Lets face it, the last two years have not been innovative from the BD guard design staff. Last year it was "return of the wings from drumcorps past"...although I loved the guard uniforms last year.

Until I'm banned or get a real life, I'll keep posting ;)

Hasn't SCV "Had a young drumline" for the last 3 years? Not knocking them, but something hasn't been the same since '04. Loved the plates tonight. As always those boys deliver.

As I mentioned in the other SA thread.... There's no major team playing at the Alamodome. The only other time they pull out the ratty turf is for our state marching contest and the BOA regional. They are in no hurry to upgrade.

There's alot of flaming on Crown's show concept, however no one is saying anything about BD. Am I the only one that didn't dig the Devils tonight? Crown I can follow......BD was like a bad acid trip with guard design stuck in the early 90's.

After watching the San Antonio regional and the Houston show, some comments: I'll start with the Blues.... Bloooocoats- It's SO obvious the staff are phormer Phantom phriends. The closing silk work from the crutchtip is classic Adam Sage....his kids obviously worship the guru and are passing on the signature look. Blue Devils- I didn't like this show. Mainly because I was so distracted by the costumes leftover from old "Deelite" videos. Blue Knights- Ok, I get that they have a "Look" that they stick to. The guard caption's best friend is a painter in the Denver area, thus explaining the fingerpainting year after year. But could you PLEASE put those kids in something flattering?! The previous 2 years were major improvements, then we went right back to the illfitting white uniforms. So sad because I don't see an obesse member in the bunch, but there was muffin tops and rolls all over the place like it was a bakery. So unfortunate as I do think they spin really really well. Design is lacking, movement is phenom. Blue Stars- I want whatever Shapiro is smoking to come up with these ideas. The handlebar flags are genius! That guard has improved ALOT. Kuddos to Michael and his staff. So musical, so beautiful. Crown- OMG. period. Great concept, great work. I think the vocab is rediculous and you are not getting the credit from the judges you deserve. Keep it up and I see "Best Guard" in your future. Crossmen- Respectable performance in San Antonio! Keep cleaning and work on extention with movement. Dig the concept....fun to see how many 'x's are in this show. Phantom- I'm hoping *fingers crossed* that the "Adam Sage additonal uniform and props" are comming soon. Every year since 05 about this time in the season is when extra bits of flare start showing up. I'm thinking that's why the guard for me wasn't as memorable as the corps was. Cavies- I don't understand how they are beating crown in content. Aside from that, I like the (I'm sure they are ubber expensive) uniforms and love that they used the traditional style warrior silks in the middle of the show. Other than that, for me it was forgettable. Vanguard- I don't get the show but they have some beautiful moments. Hot rifle and sabre book. Glassmen- The only guard that looks like it's literally multiplying during the show. 45 members with balloons everywhere and the gratuitous use of "Breakfast Machine" from Peewee's Big adventure always makes me smile. Dig the uniforms but theres loads to clean. Inconsistant weapons and a bit of a car wash in the flags in finals at San Antonio. Boston- Love the flags and creative use of those Air Blades.....I'm still unsure about 'em. Cadets- I wish the corps director thought you guys were doing your job as well as I did. You don't need all that script because the guard is doing a phenominal job getting the point across. Lots of presure April put on that girl to run 40 something yards to catch the sabre on the end. Just the top 12 for now. I'm sure I've stirred the pot enough. Just opinions ;)

Am I the only one that thinks the guard looks like Fly girls from In Living Color?

I got a hanker'n for some cow. Someone throw on the steaks!

I assume the chick actually caught it given the crowd response. Didn't show on High Cam or Multi. Funny at the Houston Show as the whole crowd went "AWWWWwwww!" when she missed

I just spewed rum and coke on my laptop!

Maybe the hashes aren't to George's liking.

Boxing is considered to be a sport and some form of entertainment. Cancer, on the other hand, is morbid. Most people don't like to think about tragic things.....mainly because all of us know someone who was affected by it.

they should have made it more interesting and have those boys spin around the flags, then run in time doing drop spins to the (gong).

Ok was the snare ment to fly off like that?

Awww.....he's a lightweight :)

Time for a cocktail.

I loath ill fitting uniforms. This ain't a bakery....put those muffin tops and rolls away!

THANK YOU! I knew it was from a family flick!

Someone help me here...what is the tune at the beginning of the Blue stars closer? Driving me crazy and trying to place it. Odd, because I can hum it note for note.

Stars guard is HOT

I assume because they are in a dome the girl popped her ballon instead of collecting the heaping amounts and releasing them like she did at the Houston show.

Gmen guard's got some tosses to work on.....drops all over the place.

I think the shows of Stars, Xmen and Scouts are far better in musicality and total package than Gmen. Just my opinion.

YEAH BONES!

WOW!