EricNewmanEd

That video is SWEET!

No, I understand. That's just mind-blowing, that's all.

Wut.

I'm glad to hear that he'll be OK. I didn't see him fall, but I saw him on the sideline surrounded by medical staff...scary moment for sure. Here's to a full recovery!

Ditto.

...and it therefore doesn't take effect until next year.

There are definitely less seats available for Finals, if that's what you're talking about. Whatever you do, do NOT let the Ticketmaster computer automatically pick a seat for you--it doesn't understand that for us, close to the 50=good. I don't even know how it works, to be honest. Make sure to talk to a real person, either via phone or at a Ticketmaster outlet. They can get you seats wherever you want.

Thank you for posting this. I can appreciate the show much better now, even if it's not my favorite when it comes to pure enjoyment.

What I meant was, the show makes the mirrors an integral part of the show design in a way that hasn't been done with other props...at least not that I know of.

Just to clarify...what exactly do you all think BD is doing this year that will cause this paradigm shift? Is it the crazy musical selections? Basing a whole show on a specific prop?

Yeah, BoxingFred missed it somehow. We both edited though.

Scores from Twitter: 73.75 pio 74.85 cascades 80.10 spirit 81.25 troop 82.05 academy 82.55 colts 86.80 glass 90.35 blue stars 93.45 crown 94.25 cavs 95.80 BD EDIT: missed cavs

After one read of the Cavies' new ending on the Fan Network, I'm not digging it, either. However, the old ending wasn't really satisfactory to me. Here's hoping for yet another ending!

On a lighter note, VOD's are up!

I'm thinking the Cavies' new ending might be a bit dirty yet...or, maybe the Bluecoats had a really good run. These scores are so close!

Miscellaneous comments: TheBrigade2012 Scores Coming Soon!! Thanks to @CorpsScores for setting the list up!! TheBrigade2012 Best drum line of the night will have to be BLUE STARS!! Movement while playing was just awesome!! TheBrigade2012 Best brass line will be a tie between SCV and The Cavaliers TheBrigade2012 Best guard will be Bluecoats!!

Comments on the Cavaliers: TheBrigade2012: WHO'S READY TO GO....... M A D? The Cavaliers now entering the field!! TheBrigade2012: Cavies got a brass line!! TheBrigade2012: ####!! That's all I can say!! You need to see this show live!! TheBrigade2012: The Cavaliers will beat Blue Devils!! TheBrigade2012: They get funky!!! Hell yeah!! TheBrigade2012: Smile is beautiful! TheBrigade2012: W O W @TheCavaliers the new ending is sick!! KSA!! Aimaphobia: OMG!!!! @TheCavaliers were mind blowing!!! Thank you for the Stripes reference!!! ---- Can't wait to see that ending on the Fan Network. (Edited to add a comment that came after I posted.)

Comments on Bluecoats: TheBrigade2012: Now entering the field - Bluecoats - Canton, OH!! TheBrigade2012: Bluecoats !! http://twitpic.com/29vxjv TheBrigade2012: Awesome opening!! TheBrigade2012: Great guard ensemble TheBrigade2012: Ahhhh!!! Love this show!! Bluecoats might take brass!! TheBrigade2012: Bluecoats can jam!! Aha! Imogean Heap!! TheBrigade2012: Contras!! TheBrigade2012: Horn solo is amazing live!! The use of electronics and amps make it awesome TheBrigade2012: Here it comes!! Asphalt Cocktail!! EPIC!! TheBrigade2012: Ahhhhh!!! Love it!!!

Comments on SCV: TheBrigade2012: Now entering the field - SCV - Santa Clara, CA TheBrigade2012: Hoover High School - Hoover, AL Graduate Andre Fegan is the Brass Caption Head of SCV TheBrigade2012: SCV Brass!! http://twitpic.com/29vs6x TheBrigade2012: Very neat music. Love the accelerandos!! TheBrigade2012: Awesome visuals!! Should be good for GE TheBrigade2012: Hopefully this drum judge won't cause issues and make the performers fall.. TheBrigade2012: Great ensemble sound and use of the whole field!! TheBrigade2012: Al la 2009 ahhhhhhhhhhhHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! TheBrigade2012: Very nice!! Bartok works for SCV!!

Comments on Boston from Twitter: TheBrigade2012: Now entering the field - Boston Crusaders! TheBrigade2012: Who needs a 12' tall throne?? Bostons got one! TheBrigade2012: Boston Crusaders http://twitpic.com/29vmfu TheBrigade2012: Bostons having electric cord issues.. Timing penalty!! TheBrigade2012: Good pre show and opening hit!! TheBrigade2012: Electronics are werking!! TheBrigade2012: Intense brass!! Throne is the center of the show. TheBrigade2012: Beautiful ballad. Soloists on the throne! Guard adds a lot of emotion with the work TheBrigade2012: Contra soli!! TheBrigade2012: Boston Crusaders!! http://twitpic.com/29vqf2 TheBrigade2012: Conquest!! At the end!!! ----- I gotta say, this guy gives good updates.

Comments on Blue Stars from Twitter: TheBrigade2012: Wait for it.... Here it comes.... Blue Stars TheBrigade2012: Can you say impressive!! Wow!! TheBrigade2012: Holy Cow Batman Blue Stars are EPIC TheBrigade2012: Blue Stars!! http://twitpic.com/29vjc5 TheBrigade2012: Ballad is very emotional. Awesomeness ozzing from B Stars TheBrigade2012: Drumline is S I C K!! TheBrigade2012: OMG that ending ROCKS!!!!

More from Twitter: TheBrigade2012: Blue Knights 2010 http://twitpic.com/29v7jx TheBrigade2012: Very very tasty arrangement of farandole!! TheBrigade2012: Very different BK!! TheBrigade2012: Nimrod might grow on me!! Beautiful ensmble sound TheBrigade2012: Blue Knights http://twitpic.com/29va7d TheBrigade2012: Nice!!! Drill with a side of music.. Looks like a cadets ending!! TheBrigade2012: Now entering the field - INT!!

Yup: # TheBrigade2012 Now entering the field - Blue Knights - Denver, CO 3 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® # TheBrigade2012 Not impressed with Crossmen. 4 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® # TheCavaliers DC-eye: From the field house (via @DCI_Tour) http://bit.ly/aynTWE 5 minutes ago via web # TheBrigade2012 Drill is very safe. Ensemble issues and timing issues and visual is very dirty not a fan of this show. Too many electronics. 9 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® # TheBrigade2012 Crossmen believe in electronics. 12 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® # TheBrigade2012 Dirty brass work on the runs. 13 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® # TheBrigade2012 Spirits drumline and brass sound was much better 15 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® # TheBrigade2012 Tempo issues to open the show 15 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® # TheBrigade2012 Crossmen 2010 http://twitpic.com/29v1vw 17 minutes ago via Twitpic # TheBrigade2012 Now entering the field - Crossmen - San Antonio, TX 20 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® # TheBrigade2012 Spirit http://twitpic.com/29v0ne 21 minutes ago via Twitpic # TheBrigade2012 OMG that was awesome!! Spirit is finals bound. The best Spirit I have EVER SEEN!!! 21 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® # TheBrigade2012 Wow.. Spirit is back!! Go baby blue! 24 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® # TheBrigade2012 Spirit http://twitpic.com/29uz63 26 minutes ago via Twitpic # TheBrigade2012 All I can say is wow. This show is great and why are they scored so low. Very demanding show 30 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® # TheBrigade2012 Visual is clean. Brass is awesome guard on fire!! 31 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® # TheBrigade2012 Ok love the opening!! 32 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® # TheBrigade2012 Spirit 2010 http://twitpic.com/29uwlw 34 minutes ago via Twitpic # TheBrigade2012 Entering the field - Spirit Drum Corps - Atlanta, GA 37 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® # TheBrigade2012 Great ending for Pioneer!! Impressive!! ---- EDIT: Here's the link.

Yes! I've been waiting for their "real" ending!