Rocketman
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Well, I think it is time to Abolish the IRS and repeal the 16th amendment!
Rocketman - Rebel
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Dang. I find myself agreeing with Sam, 1990, WOW!
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Anyone have prelims videos of the top 12 from 78?
Rocketman - too old to remember
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Don't get me started!
Did like Bridgemen though!
Rocketman - Old Pharte
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Jump in man! Lets fight the 25 year old battles all over again! :P
Well, as I have stated elsewhere, 1978 was probably the most "open" season of all. Five corps had a legit chance at the top spot even going to the end of the season. All I know is, we went from .10 behind in Visual GE with a BAD prelim show to .40 behind with a considerably better finals show. Just who made that decision? You look at the recaps. Bias? Probably not (Sarcasm off)
Rocketman - I'm not bitter
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I would have to agree, "Legend" was a POOR choice for a closer in 78, and I still feel the same way 25 years later.
Dang! I thought it was great!
Rocketman - Legend
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Don't get me started!
Did like Bridgemen though!
Rocketman - Old Pharte
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And you are correct, if the Bridgemen finished in the top 3 ,scores would not be announced. Could you imagine if they did finish in top 3 and DCI could not announce the scores of who won regardless who it was.
I'm sorry. What is your source for this statement? I had never heard that from anyone, or read it anywhere.
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78 Phantom (Firebird Suite) - Sheer Power!
Of my 4 years, that opener was the ultimate. Even at rehearsal, we played that balls out. There really was no other way to play it. Even when we were given the "one more time" line, we'd want to keep rehearsing.
Rocketman - one more time, again
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Don't broadcasts come out MONTHS after finals?
In some markets, yes! In others it was shorter.
Rocketman - Broadcast Producer
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Well out of boredon last night, I decided to watch 1996 for the first time in a while. My first impression was, why did they show the Regiment last? Wouldn't it have made for must see TV if they showed them performing in the 3rd position and THEN winning (tie)?
And, do you really believe Stevie and Mikey actually made the "it could go one of three ways" comment BEFORE they actually knew the results. I DON'T! And I don't believe they thought it possible in their wildest dreams.
Post production manipulation of the Vids and telecast ruined what could have been great drama.
Your thoughts?
Rocketman - critic
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John Oscar Menosky - 1974-75 Sharpsburg Cadets
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75 Senca Princemen
76 Oakland Crusaders
77 Kingsmen
78 Bridgemen
79 Guardsmen
Rocketman- MEN
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Before inserting other foot in mouth, I assume that is done during the set up?
Rocketman - DVD Dunce
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Well, being an "alum", I though it only appropriate to watch the Regiment first. I hate to knock the product but, whomever was in charge of camera shots scored got a big fat F
Practically every major hit was missed, including near the end of the show when they were focused on the "guard" for most of the time. I am really p#####! If the rest of the corps were filmed this badly, I will consider sending this back.
Rocketman - Telecast Critic
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I'd have to agree with Jeff. The sops and contras pushed too hard in the opening hit. There were also a couple instances of individual sounds jumping out of the ensemble in "Wild Nights" and in the last chord of the show.
However...I will take a little bit of overhype anyday instead of the ultra-refined, not-willing-to-push-the-limits approach to brass playing that has become so popular. We have to remember which activity we're in. It's drum corps. Drum corps hornlines play loud. They also play with a little edge. We shouldn't allow ourselves to be defined by namby-pamby band directors.
So, yeah, Regiment's hornline could have displayed a little more control and still been RFL (really f****** loud). That is a fair statement. Overall, they were still fantastic.
SUTA, my brothers and sisters. B)
Michael Oldemeyer
No doubt emotion took over for technique and I have no problem with that. It was just surprising. I think 89's brass line was just as emotional and LOUD without blasting. That's just my recollection though. 89 was awesome!
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there's a very fine line between awesome-loud and ugly-loud. Sheer volume is important, but it should not come at the expense of a controlled sound.
Oh, I'd say this was belly-up to the line with just a slight overhang. Controlled sound? I wouldn't go there, it was blasting! Ugly blasting!
Sorry,
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Well, if you can't bash your own, you can't bash anyone. I too loved the show BUT, the sops during the "LOUD" part in Canon, to put this politically correct, where playing beyond the capabilities of the instrument, OR for those of you not PC, they were OVERBLOWING / BLASTING. Since they were pretty much standing still at the time, there really was no need.
Now, flame away!
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The only one I could think of would be the rule that said a corps could be halted only for x amount of minutes..anything more was a penalty. It was some like a show was 11 1/2 to 13 minutes long with 7 1/2 to 8 mintues had to be in motion--and those aren't the exact figures--but that meant the entire corps.
Frank, I recall that to some degree. So, to get around it, the tymp player could be marking time?
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In the 70's and early 80's corps were permitted to "ground" typmani during "concert." What rule would have prevented them from leaving them somewhere along the front line where one individual, instead of four, could play them?
Don't give me the "design" reasons for not doing it. If there was a rule, what was it and, how would you get around it?
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Variety of Crappy Horns For Sale
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Actually, crappy is probably being harsh. 3 2 valve silver DEG flugel horns (one needs a lead pipe. All have cases. 1 2 valve chrome Bari no case, 1 2 valve chrome Euph, and the best of all, 1 chrome P/R contra. That does not mean Phantom Regiment!
What would you pay for this beautiful set of six classic brass instruments? $10,000? $5,000? $1,000? No, nothing like that try $400 plus shipping. Will deliver in the greater Los Angeles Area.
Proceeds to Benefit the Black Knights Drumline and Winterguard!
Rocketman - hornsaplenty
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