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momto3

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  1. Bluecoats' lovely ballad in 2010 (both show and ballad titled "Metropolis") was an original composition by Thrower/Rarick . . .
  2. "who" vs. "that" -- http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/pronouns-for-people-and-animals-who-or-that just sayin' . . .
  3. Let's try this: Part One: We are introduced to a cosmos where we are forced to experience a brand-new perspective, one that is modern, edgy, and unexpected.. What does Tilt look like? sound like? We explore the possibilities of this world where things are out-of-kilter. Part Two (through the ballad): It is possible that individuals in this strange world can come together and resolve it into a place of great beauty, passion, and love -- but only momentarily. Conclusion: Just as we think we can understand this place, it becomes obvious that things here are tilted too far from the norm. Ultimately, "things fall apart, the center cannot hold." Try thinking of "Tilt" as a piece of abstract or impressionist art or poetry that speaks to each of us in a different way. If you take a great poem and attempt to dissect it by "explaining" the meaning of each line, you ultimately destroy it. It's not meant to be experienced that way, but it is in many ways more meaningful than a "story poem."
  4. Doug Thrower writes and arranges brass for Bluecoats; Tom Rarick writes and arranges percussion. Amazing work from both of them.
  5. Paid $17 in Mansfield, Ohio. Theater manager kept checking with us as we waited and offered free popcorn and drink refills.
  6. 1995: Perfect musical choices for the Homefront theme. Loved the pose of the "V-J Day Kiss" photo. 2001: Latin Sketches. No one has listed this one yet, so I had to chime in. "Red Cape Tango" was beautifully staged; can still hear those final haunting backfield notes. 2010: Metropolis. Relentless intensity throughout! Loved the belly flop at the end of the flash mob. 2011: Brave New World. "Creep" has been called "pure sonic bliss." I agree.
  7. Garfield, Tried your link, but it came up "survey already taken." Thanks for the attempt!
  8. I have attended all three nights of finals for the past five years, bought my tickets through DCI or at the venue, have bought DVD's and other merch at the DCI store. I regularly get DCI promo e-mail, but have never been asked to complete a survey. Does anyone know why? Do you have to be a "friend of DCI"? I have things to say . . .
  9. High temperatures, high winds, sunglare, pouring rain, tall grass, slippery turf -- corps deal admirably with it all, but conditions are often different as the evening goes on. Yes, we see no difference in the performance, but some corps have more to deal with to make it all look easy. No big problem for the outdoor shows; it goes with the territory. It's just an extra advantage when the playing field can be level for finals.
  10. The marcher in my family experienced five rain-outs this season. Finals night, had it been outdoors, would've taken the number to six. I also attended shows where early evening temperatures were more than uncomfortably high, and I worried about the safety of the oldsters in the crowd. Maybe it will be another 40 years before an outdoor finals would be cancelled, but I'd rather not take that bet. I love the outdoor shows, but Lucas Oil gets better each year for the fans and provides conditions that are equal for all the performing corps.
  11. I'm posting here (only once) to add a suggestion . . . If we stop posting on this thread, it will die a natural, well-deserved death.
  12. This excellent video from the Fan Network is one I would show to anyone who wonders what drum corps is all about; think it also comes close to answering the "life changing" question: http://bcove.me/mrlotnto Whoever put this together for the Oregon Crusaders -- great job!! Hope they have a great year!
  13. . . . and that solo in the original "Asphalt Cocktail" was , I think, played by a clarinet. Obviously, matching the original instrument is not necessary.
  14. I have to agree with Bruckner8 here. My son tried out for an upper-tier corps and was cut in the final round. The corps staff were very supportive and helpful. They took the time to suggest more than one other corps and discuss with him which might be the best fit. Then at least one phone call was made to pave the way. Bottom line, we did not lose money because the corps that took him (and where he had a wonderful experience) did not charge for the camps he'd already missed, and IIRC they didn't charge an audition fee, either. Yes, there will always be corps who are better than others, but lower-tier AND top-tier corps have staff who genuinely love the activity and care about the kids who love it, too.
  15. Keep in mind that some folks find "fan-friendly" can equal "cheezy". And "artsy fartsy" can equal "brilliantly entertaining." I loved the Madison show, but I enjoyed other shows that were a bit more "complex" even more. And I didn't enjoy the cheese factor in the Cadets' show. Drum corps is doing a good job of having "different strokes." I hope they keep it up!
  16. Not that it will matter to anyone but me, but I just did some "unfriending" . . .
  17. As she stood at the sideline, a corps member (hidden from view by the drum) removed her uni shoes and replaced them with green slippers. Then when the uniform was ripped off, the transformation was complete.
  18. I'd love to see a strong corps come back to central Ohio. There's a model for bringing a corps back successfully. It's called Troopers.
  19. There's no pre-show yet. They've been working on other things.
  20. The guard is struggling with the trunks as they portray a carnie trrop setting up their show -- they're supposed to be struggling (you'll see them move much more easily as hornline members move them at other times). If you watched just the trunks, you'd see many things (and people) pop in and out of them during the course of the show, plus they make an extra "platform" for the guard at times. Agreed it's hard to keep your eye on just one element as there's so much that's interesting going on.
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