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Nice score bump! Welcome to the 80s

Nope. I'm not the show designer, but I see a show written similarly to BD shows, and that works for them. So why not other corps? The choppy musicial issues will get worked out. The performance level is limited to the members ability and the show design.

Go all corps!

...and they're NOT. Seriously. So many haters for the Cavaliers. The most "rehashed" part of the show is the Gloria stuff, and it's NOT even the same arrangements as '89 and '90. The other stuff is just hints of things they've played, not full-out pieces. They're deconstructed melodic highlights. They're mixed in with entirely freshly written material. To all, hate on it if you must, but let's get real. The hate isn't because of the music as much as the performance level not being there yet.

I don't think they have a high-powered visual design staff, I think they have a competent visual design staff in their first year with a big-name corps. It is impossible to follow Gaines, and Henshaw always seemed to write for other groups better than this one, so that's a can of worms I shouldn't even try to go into. You also realize that a lot of their staff went to Phantom Regiment, BK, Pacific Crest, and wherever else. Those corps are all going gangbusters this year too. It's just not appropriate to worry right now with so much season left.

I hate having to come in and defend them, but here we are. You're doing a good job of it. They haven't had time to make changes to the music, so I'm sure that's planned. Everything is planned to peak at finals. They're going to be fine, and if they don't place as high as we all want ( or not), they're having a great experience. They're going to tweak and change and bring out the show vision.

I mean, they're right there with the Cadets in score. Anything under 2 points is an even match. What are people saying about the Cadets? Top 5? Top 6? I don't think it's alarm time really. This year 6-9 are all VERY close, and 5th isn't out of the question with Regiment just yet. No biggie.

Worked for Blue Devils in their anniversary show....

Not surprised. They're still ok.

Too bad they Americanized Mazinger Z to Tranzor Z! Lots of good music there.

LOVE IT!

I'm rooting for them too! It's time for SoCal to have a finalist corps come to Indy again. There's soooo much talent in the area, and it needs to stay home and build a champion!

I wish the BD students health!

U huh.

Sounds like some the Cavaliers would yell before a show! Blu EEEEEEEEEEEcoats

Sorry, I just wanted to put an Abbot and Costello meme here. I'm still looking for a chance to put in a "Slowly I Turn" meme. If this were another "sport", I'd say that's nonsense, but you're probably right.

I lived in Washington, DC. I've literally been in a loft business park ( aka open floorplan building) near Capitol Hill in the SE portion of the city and listened to a "think tank" strategize how they could spin the news in the favor of their congress critter. There were no doors between their office and our office. So, maybe the average person is too busy, but there are businesses that aren't, and there are lobbyists, and there are people in non-government businesses whose job is to spin and control the narrative in their favor. As far as the judges are concerned. I've read Don Warren's memoirs where he talks about trying to break the stranglehold of the East coast corps back in the day, and a judge suggested he should grease some palms to get a better score. So, if it happened then, it can happen now. Time to put my tin foil hat back on, but just saying... The world isn't always sweetness and light.

I agree with you about Crossmen, Academy, and Colts. I'm going to be pulling for PC over BK, but I think SOA is out of it right now until they clean. Madison's show doesn't connect with me. I'm trying, I'm trying... Maybe some more viewings live. Much of this stuff doesn't work on video for me anymore. Much also doesn't work for me in person anymore either. This year seems like a transition year for these corps, or maybe just me. I dunno.

Wait, Who's on First?

The BD reach is far and wide. USBands and Western Bands are both big circuits. BD influences will be here as long as marching band is a thing...

OK, I quoted ChapGPT, not an article. I've been watching anime since the 80s. The music is varied, but most of it is instantly identifiable. Have a great one!

Cool. The point is when they clean, their design is going to garner more points than corps currently scoring ahead of them.

I don't agree with that, but interesting that they only have a few opportunities to showcase their show.

We just want him and the other members to be healthy and safe! Glad they're making good decisions on member health and safety at the Mandarins! Truly world-class! We appreciate your updates!

One. Can. Hope. I'll grab onto the last third of the show for hope. Honestly, I still like Bloo, but most of the other corps aren't being as creative as they could be in the design department for me to get too excited about their chances of defeating BD other than Bluecoats.