Sutasaurus
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10 hours ago, Tony L. said:
You must be a Phantom Fan.
Huzzah! Give Tony a cigar.
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8 hours ago, TexasPRfan said:
I think Regiment has a GREAT team in place and it just needs to marinate. Hang on to this team, PR.
The turn around from 2019 is astonishing. And YOY improvement has been by leaps & bounds from 2021 to 2022 to 2023. The needed changes got made after 2022.
I think it was hard for the design team to fathom just how much the talent leaped up in 2023, and in combination of that with changing marching techniques, the team under-estimated how far they could have pushed demand. That said, I loved 2023 and can't wait to see the next leap in 2024.
Harvey
I agree with all your points Harvey. Let’s hope they have a great return rate so they can build on their successes.
I’m really impressed how the 2023 edition of Regiment surprised a lot of folks. Exogenesis really spoke to their reinvention.
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10 hours ago, Tony L. said:
My main issue with Phantom's show this year was the lack of marching while playing. They did the same thing Madison did last year: the section actually playing is stationary while the other member march/move.
To the OP, was this type of movement included in the time marching while playing?
It’s referred to as staging for a reason. I think Regiment played a lot whilst moving, they just didn’t parlay that movement into “drill” per se. They did a lot of scatter drill which I hope they address in 2024.
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Just now, KVG_DC said:
it seems some people just don't grasp satire.
Oh, I get satire…when it’s done tastefully. So far it fails the smell test.
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1 hour ago, kdaddy said:
More likely a total inability to grasp humor by the reader
Duly noted. But you’re wrong.
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14 minutes ago, Jake W. said:
Excuse me but this is not the relevant thread to be posting confirmed staff changes for the seasonal merry-go-round. Please try to stay on topic; there are at least four different conversations to choose from. Staff changes are not one of them, though.
Whaaaa? “Staff Merry go Round = staff additions, deletions, changes. Why is this off topic? Or is this a misguided attempt at humor?
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3 hours ago, PRomoter said:
I had to tell y’all about my wife the other morning. We were getting ready for work and she said, “I finally understand you and DCI; it’s your ‘football.’ Lots of guys love football and live and die by how well their team performs. They know all the stats, the inside information and secretly want to be considered a ‘special’ fan. They never miss a game and are sure the refs are against them when they lose. And, no matter how frustrated their spouse is over the maniacal, endless discussion of every aspect of their team, like a cocaine habit, they just can’t help it; they are addicted. DCI is your football. I get it now!”
I think she’s onto something.
Your better half is a keeper!
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1 hour ago, kdaddy said:
A few consolidated thoughts in anticipation of 2024...
Despite the tremendous improvements in competence with a show that I liked a lot, general issues that I had with the 2022 Regiment show:
- The props were lame
- The story (i.e., why we're doing what we're doing) was muddled
- The closer seemed slapped on and didn't fitI think they took care of all of these issues in 2023. Props were off the charts, used well, moved well. What I was seeing and hearing made sense relative to the program. And the music and pacing was perfect.
If I had a wish list for 2024, it would be:
- Somehow splitting the difference between "what music GE judges want" and "the Regiment of 10-15 years ago" with regard to music design
- I'd love to hear some more "classical" music but not to the detriment of creativity
- A couple big drill moves
- Keep improving the guard - I noticed the Regiment guard for the first time in years, and I hope they can take on more difficulty/exposure
- If the Rennicks become available and they were to consider involvement with Regiment, I hope it's only in a consulting role - let the Rennick proteges continue to lead
- Don't listen to meI’ll stick with “Don’t listen to me”😁
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3 hours ago, IllianaLancerContra said:
Lots of “stuff” = Lots of park & bark (with some swaying tossed in).
Yeah, but that seems to get rewarded.
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1 hour ago, TOC said:
Adele fan are thee?
Oui.
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1 hour ago, fighterkit said:
Heard from someone I trust with these sorta things. Wont be naming names. If I was misled Im willing to take the blame publicly
Rumor has it.
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14 minutes ago, KVG_DC said:
I got talking about flashbulbs in the Hornrank band forum remembering a Ben Davis (IN) show from the 80s when I marched against them and they were the "BD" of the ISSMA circuit.
The response back was "do they even make flashcubes anymore?" and... searching around it seems not.
Its probably one of those things you could give to current MMs and ask "what do you think this is?" and get some hilarious guesses.I suppose corps’ supplied smartphones would be a bit cost prohibitive.
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5 hours ago, PRomoter said:
I’m ready for another opera. So much to do prop and story wise. Their last medal was Turandot. It was solid and easy to follow.
How about John Adams’ Dr. Atomic? Seeing how Oppenheimer is doing at the box office…… The entire corps would need to set off flash bulbs, remember those, at the end of the show for full effect. Saw it performed at Lyric Opera around 2008. It was incredible.
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10 hours ago, fighterkit said:
There are a few things. I know in the DM circles there is talk about the award not being entirely unbiased.
Conspiracy theory or fact? You be the judge….pun intended.
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I would guess the award is given on the merits of an entire season and not a specific event. I applaud SoA’s DM for having the wear with all to get them through an unfortunate electronics failure.
Oh, BTW, Regiment hosts a Drum Major camp every year so maybe that has something to do with their success.
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1 minute ago, gak27 said:
Ha! The stupid chandelier trick failed miserably when I saw POTO at the theater.
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Ima gonna go waaay back to 1985. Would love to se a redo of Symphonie Fantastique. That was a killer show.
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4 hours ago, Sutasaurus said:
Not a child of the 70s huh?
No matter our age, we all have something to contribute. No?
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3 hours ago, Weaklefthand4ever said:
What a unique take it was on Debussy. I don't honestly know if anyone could have taken a better approach to an electronic take on that piece. I don't think I got turned on to that album until the early 80s though.
Youngin’! LOL!
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3 hours ago, liamallen4741 said:
Um
That’s actually really good. I might have to steal that.
Not a child of the 70s huh?
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2 hours ago, regimentlvr said:
Anyone know how long JD is here for? I have a hard time imagining life without him at this point.
I am also looking forward to building on to the progress the guard made this year and hoping to see the unit evolve to a higher level performer.
As well as the percussion! They were showing some great progress during the whole season.
Vet retention will play a big role in the success of PR 2024.
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7 minutes ago, PRomoter said:
Who is going to get the 2024 thread started?
It’s already been started
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3 minutes ago, regimentlvr said:
Final comments before moving to the 2024 thread:
Can’t help but wish the staff would have continued to add to the show. It ultimately ran out of steam or imagination while the other shows continued to evolve. Don’t get me wrong, I loved the show immensely, but as I reflect on the season I find myself yearning for more of a late season push.
I really enjoyed this forum and chatting with all of you this year. Looking forward to more to come!
👍👍👍👍
I was hoping for more big splashes of color. Oh well, I’m not on staff.
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8 hours ago, Tamborista Viejo said:
Buying:
- Pacific Crest - I'm liking the energy that's building
- Boston Crusaders - Made me a new believer
- more Troopers - They will resolve the Color Guard issues which held them back this year
Holding:
- Blue Knights - my local team
- The Cavaliers - Always loved Green Machine's drum line and always will
- Mandarins - Looking to medal next year
- Blue Devils - my second love
- Vanguard - my first love (I grew up as a Silicon Valley kid)
Selling: The Academy, Madison Scouts, Crossmen
You need to diversify your portfolio to include PR. You might be missing out on a big bump in your investments.
OT: Bob Barker died Today
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Posted · Edited by Sutasaurus
He outscored BD! RIP Bob.