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    2019 Phantom Regiment

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    1 hour ago, Rocketman said:

    Agreed! However, (IMO) Regiment has not 'fully' adopted this change and we are seeing the results of that decision. Do I think they will remain in the top 12? My heart wants to say yes however, as grotesque as I find Spirits show, it is more in line with the direction of the activity. so, it would not surprise me to see them leapfrog Regiment on Friday (guess it depends on the slate). I do not believe Regiment will best Crossmen. Though I loath the guitar, IMO the overall design is better.  

    May you be proven wrong......

    2019 Phantom Regiment

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    12 hours ago, kdaddy said:

    I'd argue that this year, the essence of Regiment has shifted quite a lot. They're playing quite a lot of stuff not in the classical repertoire, and what they play from the classics is pretty bastardized (and lacking effect).

    The Blue Stars La Reve show in 2016 was very much in line with what would keep the essence of Regiment - sustained melody from the likes of Wagner and Cirque. 

    I see it a as “darned if they do and darned if they don’t situation. One camp says try new pieces expand your repertoire while others say stick with only classical. How do you play to both?

    Unfortunately, the WGI approach to show design replaced sustained melody and musical development with pushing props around the field and staging for effect. I find most music used these days has been bastardized in one way shape or form. DCI judges are rewarding a whole different set of skills than what they used to. 

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    2019 Phantom Regiment

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    3 minutes ago, kdaddy said:

    Personally, I'd like to see the team behind 2011 to return. I don't think Rennick would ever be possible regardless of resources, but I keep feeling that Shaw could be possible for the right price given that he's an alum. Shaw, Jamey Thompson, KC Michel, etc. But it's unrealistic.

    I'll stay with likely unrealistic but not outlandish: I'd do whatever I reasonably could to get Michael Shapiro. Dude knows how to create effect. Let him hire whoever he wants across the board. 

    Thanks for a thoughtful answer. I’d love to see Adam Sage return. Michael Shapiro did some wonderful work with Blue Stars I think the “soul” of Regiment is their sound and story telling ability. If Michael can make that happen. I’m all for it.

    2019 Phantom Regiment

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    1 hour ago, Land_Surfer said:

    They desperately need a super experienced and successful show coordinator to oversee, direct and advise / council a senior level creative design team on staff selection and show concept, planning and execution, while keeping the essence of this corps alive and always front and center.  

    Agreed, but who?????

    2019 Phantom Regiment

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    2 hours ago, Rocketman said:

    As long as whomever they bring in has the final say on the music and the arrangement, I'm good with this. IMO, there have been a few questionable music selections and arrangements in the past.

    The days of Shaw, Sage and Rennick are long gone, so who would be the person to fill that role? 

    2019 Phantom Regiment

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    5 minutes ago, kdaddy said:

    It could be a reference to Myron Rosander, which produced an all-time fan favorite in 2010. And he had a lot more to do conceptually with the design than just drill.

    It could be a reference to Adam Sage, which produced some of Regiment's best integrated story lines involving the guard from 2005-2008. 

    I'd take two designers of that caliber in a heartbeat. Otherwise, I'm at a loss. 

    It’s none of these....though I would love to have Adam Sage return. I hope that narrows things down for you.

    2019 Phantom Regiment

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    29 minutes ago, kdaddy said:

    Will's role is program coordinator and brass arranger. To make sure, you're suggesting to hire a different program coordinator (someone with a visual background) and keep Will as brass arranger only?

    I'm 100% with you on the program coordinator role. I assume a program coordinator role is charged with hiring design staff (or making recommendations on who to hire), and he has done a poor job of that (e.g., after his own admission of visual woes after last season, he kept the visual design staff except for drill designer, who was let go mid-season). The overall design dramatically improved this season relative to last, but in my mind, not enough to convince me. 

    I'm 80% against you on the brass arranger role. Perhaps if he had someone who would veto his stuff that doesn't work (like a strong program coordinator), it might work out. But if my options are (i) get someone great or (ii) hope that Will can continue incrementally improving, I'm going to choose the former.

    A strong program coordinator is exactly what I’m talking about. I think Will’s best work is yet to come. Don’t bag on something that is connecting with fans. His potential is obvious. Pair him with a seasoned design staff and you have the best of both worlds....or at least a good start on the comeback trail.

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