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On 7/23/2018 at 11:58 AM, Jake W. said:
I rolled my eyes when I saw the topic name and thought to myself, godd*mnit, another dino clogging up the message boards with a thread opining the current state of drum corps when there is SO MUCH to love this season.
I'm the T-Rex from the original Jurassic Park movie and you're the guy that was eaten alive while hiding in the out-house.
Drum Corps T-Rex's and Raptor's feed on all you "Artsy Fartsy Sunshine Pumper" types that live and breathe current Marching Musical Theater International.
BTW, we're the one's rolling our eyes.
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On 7/23/2018 at 5:59 PM, BlueStainGlass said:
Cajun Stadium was a nightmare for me. 100+ degree Entertrainment clinic which meant shirts on all day plus that stupid hill to the field! But there is a Taco Bell nearby.
One of the best Po-Boy's I've ever had (That includes all the New Orleans Po-Boy shops) is right down the same street as the Southwest Louisiana Junior College at Lafayette Ramblin Acadian stadium. (Deano's)
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On 7/22/2018 at 10:24 AM, denverjohn said:
If you drink the koolaid long enough, you too will be enthralled by the king's fine invisible robes.
Lots of Fruit Punch Koolaid; maybe more like "Wine & Cheese" intermission fare from a Broadway Theater play or an Opera.
I'm still mystified on how the theatrical WGI/BOA mentality has so broken in and thoroughly taken over every aspect of DCI.
Nothing to look forward to any longer during the Summer except for Diving, Dolphins and the Beach.
"Marching Musical Theater" no longer part of the equation.
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It's like "Day and Night."
I've been going to DCI Shows since the early 70's, so there's a lot of "In Person" evidence to make a case.
70's, 80's and 90's Drum Corps crowds were like going to a hotly contested football game in the Southeastern Conference. It used to be like watching LSU vs Alabama.
Crowds were aggressive and loud. (Reflecting the Corps) There was lots of yelling, clapping and standing ovations. We got into the Music a lot more then than now. You could actually recognize most of the songs being played and loved a little "Squat and Blow/Park and Park" to some of out favorites.
Fast forward to 2000 and beyond, crowds have degenerated into something more resembling a Golf or Tennis match. Polite clapping is about all you get now, with rare exception.
Totally different shows. Totally different music. Totally different reactions.
Aggressive and "In Your Face" SEC Football has been replaced by "Artsy Fartsy" Ivy League Golf and Tennis. NFL vs Broadway Theater.
There's not even a debate either.
What many of yall think may be a great crowd reaction today, is really quite tame in comparison. (And you're not qualified to make a comparison if you weren't actually there in person for over 4 decades)
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On 7/16/2018 at 1:39 PM, gjramsey said:
Right there with you on the move to Katy. What was a 2 mile drive to the show is going to be 25-30 minutes, if I am lucky! grrrrr
25-30 minutes. OMG, the Horror!
The Berry Center was a nice facility. I presume they had a good reason for moving it.
Have no idea why the current incarnation of MMTI (Marching Musical Theater International) does some of the things they do.
It's always fun migrating through Houston at rush hour on a weekday...…...
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How many of you have signed up for the latest incarnation?
Are you satisfied or not?
What's the cost? (You have to sign up and register before they'll even give you pricing information)
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Hey, I'm sure you're going the Laffy show. Weak lineup, but I might go just to see the Stars progress and to get a Deano's hamburger po-boy.
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I'd have to access a Pleiadian time machine and go way back (70's/80's/90's) to access most of my favorite shows.
There have been a few post 2000 that I've really liked, (Mostly Cavaliers) but it's been slim pickings since the turn of the century for me.
What I like and what you like are in different dimensions of reality.
It's definitely an art form, but has so drastically changed that it doesn't grab me and hold my attention.
Symphony, Theater, Opera, Ballet, Marching Band. WTF is it?
I still like going to a few shows for the "Overall Experience", (Except for all the obnoxious high schools band geeks running around out of control) but the "Activity" doesn't really float my boat any longer. (It's more like the sinking Titanic to me)
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On 6/22/2017 at 6:36 AM, mjyaub said:
I may be just a tad biased.
Bama biased.
What with all the great high school and college marching bands in the State of Alabama, there should be the makings there of one great World Class DCI Top 12 Corps!
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9 minutes ago, MotoSurfBass said:
It's also a reason why I am in favor of corps ditching headgear as time goes on... it emphasizes a gender-neutral look for the corps proper. Most groups you look at with shakos, helmets, or aussies, and it (obviously) gives off a very uniform vibe, one that is typically more masculine in appearance. Take the headgear off, and you see the diversity and mixture of the corps members. There were almost certainly females in Phantom's horn and/or drum lines, but the uniformity automatically has your mind make the distinction that they are all male. Compare that to the Blue Knights, where one could see the variety in gender and other factors, emphasizing a personal connection with the audience while keeping uniform with the outfits and similar hair/makeup stylings. WGI figured this out from the start, to great effect.
Hey, I've got a better idea that would work more effectively.
Why not just have all the Brass, Percussion and Guard members go completely nude from the waist down!
Would be truly ground breaking to see the "Diversity and Mixture" of all the corps members "Inies and Outies."
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Band overload today.
Up at 4am to watch the live feed of the World Pipe Band Championships from Glasgow, Scotland and then the DCI Finals tonight.
I'm always regretting my decision to not go to Finals in person.
BTW, we're trying to get a SoundSport Team/Band/Corps going here in Baton Rouge. If there are any interested musicians anywhere within reasonable driving distance of BR that may be interested, just send me a PM here..........
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1 minute ago, AlexL said:
So.. next year the stream needs to include the encore.
Definitely!
I only went to the Hattiesburg show this season. (To mainly see my historically fav Corps [Cavaliers] and Runners Up. [BD]
Was also hoping to see a BD win so they would do the Encore with F TUNING!
Nope. BD won, but Cavies did the Encore.
I want my F TUNING!
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3 minutes ago, Cappybara said:
I agree with this completely. It's time to take a step back from the use of electronics. I don't suggest removing it completely, but some restrictions are certainly needed
Mic the Melodic Percussion in the front a little, then throw all the rest of it in the garbage. (Or resurrect the Velvet Knights Shark to come eat it all!)
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to see the "Activity" totally taken over and dominated by the Artsy Fartsy Candy A WGI/BOA flock.
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On 8/5/2017 at 6:03 PM, Just Here said:
To take THE cause to the loss of bugles and the addition of synthesizers is terrible logic as electronic means have been used in all kinds of music types for decades and its influence in pop culture has only grown with time and acceptance.
NOT on a fricking football field!
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On 8/5/2017 at 3:53 PM, GlassmenBtone said:
I KNOW SOME OF YOU MISS IT TOO, PRESS F TO REMEMBER SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE BUGLE LINES!
Please don't start off with a photo of old school SOA. Gets me depressed. (And angry)
SEC Football. (70's-90's)
Tennis/Golf matches. (2000-2010)
Marching Theater, Opera, Symphony, Ballet and Yoga. (2011-Current)
That's both the Corps and the fans in the stands................
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7 hours ago, PopcornEater1963 said:
My son auditioned for BAC for the 2016 season, and was in process of contracting when our local school calendar came out and we realized he'd have to miss almost 2 weeks of his senior year to march. So he marched DCA with Atlanta CV instead.
What's the approximate % of Ages in Atlanta Corps Vets?
Is it mostly 20's recent age outs or what?
Any older members?
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On 8/1/2017 at 4:03 PM, luv4corps said:
Anyone have a count on how many threads have been about amplification/electronics this year?
That's because all the sane people that aren't in the Marching Musical Theater & Yoga Corps Snowflake Sunshine Pumper Club hate it!
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12 hours ago, DrumManTx said:
Thanks for always being such a positive and friendly voice on here, we need more of that.
No, we need more people expressing a realistic and honest opinion of what they're seeing and hearing on the field.
Don't need more "Marching Musical Theater and Yoga" sunshine pumping where everything is "Rosy Alice in Wonderland Sunshine, Unicorns, and Lollipops" from those that spend 16 hours a day on here; only coming up for air to eat, sleep and go to the restroom...........
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On 7/8/2017 at 3:15 PM, mirrormen said:
Three issues on which I would LOVE to hear other’s opinions:
Do they care if the audience likes it? Should a show require multiple critiques for the judges to learn about the show design intent before they can enjoy/reward the show design efforts fully? What about me- the paying audience member that wants to like BD better, but too often feels shut out of the show too frequently over the course of the show. The park and barks are usually well executed and sometimes exciting. There are at times additional moments that carry engagement and some emotional value. As soon as these moments seem to be flowing well, bam, we are taken 180 into something unrelated. The unexpected turn or twist can be an effect. I do not ever think such is their ammo. If seeing a film, or play, or ballet, or opera, etc. the careful crafting of every moment seems the goal. If they want people to see, hear, respect, and hopefully repeat viewings, it is the careful and thoughtful crafting that elevates the effect and the second ticket or recording or DVD bought.
Different strokes for different folks.
As an "Old School Drum & BUGLE Corps" guy, I LOVE the "Park and Barks."
"Squat and Blows" were a strong component of 70's/80's/90's "In your Face" D&BC" and all of us from the Jurassic Era miss that.
Just rear back and blow those G Bugles SFZ. We wanted, expected and anticipated it at every show.
BTW, I notice very few Adults at shows today. It's 90% high school and college Bando's.
Most of us from Jurassic Park have been so alienated, that we don't go to shows any longer.
I still do, just so I can keep up with what's current in the "Marching Musical Theater and Yoga" activity.
Many don't waste their time anymore though because they have no interest in the entire "Film, Play, Ballet, Opera" on a football field thing.
I'm one of the dwindling few from the "S.E.C. Football" Drum Corps days that still attend a few shows over the Summer.
Blue Devils 2017 gives us a little bit of what we enjoyed.
Hey, throw us a bone every now and then because we're starving!.........................
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2 hours ago, Western Burger said:
I'm pretty sure he meant it as sarcastic
Speaking of being sarcastic, what happened to the Madison "Marching Mad Max's" in Atlanta tonight?
Didn't see them in the lineup.
It's Carnival time in Rio. ..............
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On 11/17/2016 at 6:48 AM, wolfgang said:
There are rumblings the new Falcons stadium may be cost prohibitive and the Atlanta event may be moved to another venue\city. I hope this is just offseason chatter that isnt accurate.
Does anyone have info one way or the other? It would be wonderful if the event could be at the new stadium, especially with the upward trend in attendance.
Move it to Grant Field at nearby Georgia Tech or UGA in Athens.
No reason to move it out of the Atlanta area and no reason to have a major DCI event like this at a high school stadium.....
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22 hours ago, Narrow said:
Madison could've easily updated their iconic style rather than trade it in for Mad Max.
Those Uni's are an ultra embarrassment to the organization.
Karma's a #####. What goes around comes around.
Hope they don't make Finals in those "Rio Carnival" get ups.
Couldn't believe what I was seeing on the field in Hattiesburg last night at the Marching Musical Theater and Yoga show.
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6 hours ago, DrumManTx said:
That percussion at the end is everything I need in my life oh my God. LOVE IT.
I had a great cheeseburger Po-Boy at a little sandwich shop across the street from the USM stadium.
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Of course it does.
Symphony, Ballet, Opera, Broadway Theater and Yoga classes are all conducted indoors.
MMT&YI (Marching Musical Theater & Yoga International) should be no different.
BTW, I bit the bullet and forked out $49.99 to Flo Marching for a month just so I could see what has become of DCI.
A few entertaining moments here and there, but overall, just not my thing any longer. (Especially Musically)
Slim pickings for me and what entertains me.
(I did like the Mandarins show and their uniforms)
BTW, what in holy name has taken over the leadership of the Madison Scouts? Somebody please call a real Catholic Exorcist to remove the Demons that are obviously possessing the Madison hierarchy!