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  1. Kevin great thread, 2 nites in a row. I have no idea how you have acquired so much repertoire knowledge, across the decades. Very cool. And of course expertise on all facets of the shows. I watched on Box5 and flipped to your commentary and pics as much as I could without going more multi-task insane, which I already am! btw, Box5 full screen froze every time after about 6 seconds, both Chrome and Edge browsers, hi cam and multi, 2 nites. Drove me nutty. Finally gave up. Anyone else have that happen? Need to follow up with Box5. Don
  2. Wow 1961. So I had just started to play trumpet in 4th grade in 1960. Full disclosure, he was always Mr. Angelica to me, director of Bergenfield NJ HS band, and taught at the summer music workshops where I learned scales (earn that Gold Star), and how to read, learned a great deal every summer until being in that HS Band. Angelica wrote the drill and gave us the circle burst that I understand he innovated at Casper. But even though I would not say he was a modest guy, we never heard much of his drum corps fame. I could go on, more another time. Drum Corps was outside activity. (I did join Skylines at age 17) The Cabs ’61 at a packed football game. The ferocity of the hornline esp. the baritones, wow. No contras then. Sops had that sharp attack, ala Arban I guess. With Skyliners in 1969, the same ferocity I’ll call it was the approach. Shall we say Pepe on French horn. Was this like a post WWII machismo, power of USA? Anywhere else on the planet had that sound (revert to Cabs ’61 for the model)? I lived by it summer of ’69 with Sky. Balls man, blow out the stands. I’ll listen more for the solos and duet a bit later. Hearing “the Rumps” at the open and close, I decided finally to try and educate myself a bit. Espana Cani – a few links https://youtu.be/bP67TwGWUh4 - this is hysterical. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0y8_4dQZC0 What references do the Cabs look to besides their own? <edit: removed Seymour CT Aug 26 2022 mini review, will post elsewhere>
  3. Thanks for this tribute and the link to recording and bio. Quick story - I sat in with Sky Alumni a few years ago, maybe 2007-2010 timeframe. There were many familiar faces in the horn line and instructing, me having been with Sky 1969- 1970, and 2003-2007. I was reading some charts on lead soprano, using a Skyliners spare 2 valve. It was probably Elks and I was not hitting the top line parts. All of sudden another guy sits down next to me and screams the parts with a real soloist sound that was just 10 steps above. So I introduce myself and he says “I’m Jimmy D’Amico”, all with modesty. It took me a short while to learn of the history. To check one part, was he in a famed duet with Don Angelica for Cabs? One does remember times in a brush with greatness.
  4. oh no. I'll have to fill in the comments. Nahhh that would be mucho biased. Joey and David interviewing now - fun.
  5. These Box5 interviews are a great addition. Joey and David serious vets with perspective. And Joey brings the humor. "outta jail" David right there on the jokes. LOL.
  6. As you reported these tarp changes, I was trying to figure out what science did the color change. LOL So these triangle flips are cool and changes the visual geometry. Overall color tapestry gorgeous. And the whole corps works in with those shapes - well done. Love the hornline, ever since Kingston 2017. A corps to beat.
  7. just wrote some lyrics... >>>"Purple mountain majesties" wow - gorgeous sunset and Box5 screen view is gorgeous.
  8. Interesting. Are you at stadium or on Box5? I had same thought when watching from Box5. On stream it is all carried to us by electronics (mics, amps, stream tech, networks, your computer, video and speakers etc.) So the effect of amplification at stadium when on Box5 streaming, I think is much less and compared to watching live. Ya know what I mean?
  9. Kevin, awesome play by play as usual. Suggestion: maybe turn off your signature for tonight, and get more posts per page?
  10. Thanks Box5. I joined for Prelims around 6:45 PM last night. Service was excellent. High Cam view was solid. Audio great. Now for Finals just joined for Sunrisers and on. All good. Using home wifi - no troubles.
  11. Actually, they won Kingston last year. I remember blogging out about seeing them warmup, looking strong, and the the victory concert was great. That nite was an arrival. Inside their corps there's probaby other perspective. Last year Fusion 2nd, Cabs 3rd. And 4-5 Bush-Sun as this year. Some perennial competition here folks.
  12. At Kingston White Sabers now in victory concert [1] 0.05 over Cabs [2] Sabers 2.85 over Fusion [3] Scores are up on DCA
  13. A great night for drum corps. Cabs have a great tradition here. Bought an unreserved ticket, floated around, visited souvies, had at least 15 conversations with folks I rarely see now. Watched entire show from stands (3 spots) last by right side 40, stands perspective right), or sidelines. Cabs alumni - sorry I heard it as I circled the stadium to walk a few blocks to car. A few comments, not nearly a review ... Encore – really groovy pit w/ elect kybd, and set drummer awesome in the pocket, he may have been 12 YO if that. A corps from college alma mater New Brunswick. Great energy on the field, lots to work with. Strong trumpet sounds. Full package, guard and battery. Great to see a 1st season corps. DCI circuit I believe. Saints – new uniforms and gorgeous. They have some big trips possible for 2020 – watch this space. Skyliners – rebuilding time. (same for alumni, but the repertoire is great to live on!) Hurcs – great sound, energy. Now the competition is ON. Bush – many examples of great musicianship, as always. Pablo panels apparently not ready. Tough choice to have blank very present panels on field. Will probably be very cool uplift when ready. Sun – sorry, distracting troubles with amplification. Buzzed out for last 5 mins or so. <side note on sound systems) Ain’t easy to compete with the sounds systems of all. Geez C2 had a huge stack with audio engineer on the track. Other corps I spotted with the really cool remote pad control. All corps using them seem to have impressive sound systems, represents investment, and effort. Some have double speaker set on each side. No limits here folks. On field and sideline mics for horns remains a big show attribute. Often featured. Fusion – spectacular display of large color guard silks at end, full rainbow of color. One drill set, probably inspired by Star Wars, of corps fading in like 3d perspective to backfield, for me breathtaking. Lots of potential. Some rebuilding. Horn line blend great, very unified line. Bucs – big brass sound lots of fun. The pit is huge and talented. Need to see then again and again. C2 – best big brass sound of the night. Perfect pyramid of sound, balance in 4 voices of horns. And powerful. Thought they took the show. This was sidelines view. Cabs – Open brass set best of night. Making you want more and more. Rest of brass pieces often struggled. Closer soloists very effective, very talented. Needs to lock in. But the stereo effect seemed quite unique, and appreciated. Cabs Alumni – this is their home. The 16 beat cadence alone, worth the price. Loved all the corps. All of these comments have other sides. Only offered to spark discussion and to say yeah we are out here enjoying.
  14. VOR, I am laughing at myself, not quite LOL, for totally appreciating your post. if I recall, you are quite good at kicking it up around here. I apologize world for not being on FB. As I used to say on the bus, under pressure, about FB ... direct inside experience with snooping, big data profiling in 90's served well. But I pay, as I know FB has the info. Sad that DCP is so quiet right now. Sad that Cabs at the Beach used to be a major event for competition kickoff. Sorry, no scores idea never hit it for me, even though my own corps peeps seem to have come around to it. Total respect and awe for those that put out a show, and continue to persevere in the activity. So please, how were those Cabs? Reading monster great again? Fusion, Bush - whatta lineup! Beat Regards All, Don
  15. good for you and DrS and others in this conversation as Bucs Alumni. Proud moment for sure. Last year, I really thought C2 deserved it. It was a shocking, crazy moment. Tonight, Bucs cranked out an awesome show. And so did Cabs and CV in particular. If CV wins I would look at recaps and try to figure out how they did it. But, it could happen and I'll say be deserved. Just thought I'd go on record about that. A little extra competition at this point, very healthy. The shows and the complete corps tonight, all awesome. Proud to have been in and be staying close with the activity. (don't look at our national and world news until next day - this is a true getaway!) And Moto, yah go for it. (easier said than done)
  16. prop panels, simple, effective guard colors wow
  17. french horns and trombones are working well ... embrace change! CV french horn moment just now, beautiful.
  18. trpt trio - cabs classic. and a High A maybe?
  19. C2: got to give it - big full brass sound at the close. Really fine. All proud as drum corps fans? (glad the judges need to mark it) (oh yeah, so most of season I was in there #####in' at amplification, and the related malfunctions. Well now here I am with the home sound system, all amplification LOL. Full circle. No acoustic horns and drums here! Levels the field. No amp comments tonight!)
  20. C2: phenomenal end to that last piece, big jazz band sound, swingin'. (before closer) And really knife clean drill formation at end.
  21. Really appreciated the WS drill from the cams - again Flo when you are on, it is great! (lol - personification of our friend Flo)
  22. agreed on both. Kidsgrove horn runs (all 16th's) for like 8-12 bars was awesome, all sections.
  23. Kids; final chord all Tonic (root, the 1). Do I have that right? Interesting power of unison note. Age contrast from prior corps is jumping off the screen! Good for Kidsgrove to have some serious "all age". Both body and physical marching skill attributes by age have their merit. The mature horn sound is a winner. Battle of ages. Great shows tonight all.
  24. Kids: That walkin' bass pizzicato synth very effective. Heard at Reading show and was not sure. Mentioned it to others - it is there. Very cool use.
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