SFZFAN
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I don't care how successful they have been, and have proven to be time and time again. 20 tubas is ridiculous, and unnecessary. It is just going to cost the corps more money for those tubas, and it makes it that much harder to clean. And even though they have a great staff set up, they need all the advantages they can get. If you know how a horn line works, you know 20 tubas doesn't make sense. 16 is even too much IMO. More does not equal better. I may be many years younger, and less experienced than the people making the decisions there but I still know a lot about brass playing, and ensemble playing, and how things work.
Hell I wouldn't be surprised if they end up plugging peoples horns at some point in the season. There is no reason to have 20 tubas. None what so ever. Even in a 300 person marching band it isn't needed.
Lol!
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Irrelevant.
I comes down to talent attraction. I worked with Southwind. We typically finished in the 18-15 window. And where did Madison finish last year? 15th. In 2007? 16th.
I'm pretty sure the talent levels are pretty similar.
Actually totally relevant. I know exactly who you worked with. Even in their worst season (2007?) They attracted FAR more talent. They are the Scouts, they have history and traditions that go far beyond just the musical aspect of drum corps. Talent has not been their problem the last few seasons.
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20 tubas is ridiculous. So is 84 horns.
Good luck cleaning all the #### out of the sound. Not to mention the #### in the feet. Tuba is a visually handicapped instrument anyway.
When I was cleaning 10-12 person lines, we ended up with 3-4 solid guys, 3-4 mediocre guys and 2-3 that were total crap. Using that logic, anyone who attempts 20 man tuba lines is in for a treat.
For me, bigger hornlines just mean more dirt. You're not gaining an significant volume.
64 was perfect for me.
You were not working with the Madison Scouts. No offense intended, but factual.
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Bluecoats writing was incredibly interesting, i thought.
And you are correct! They had an awesome line, as usual.
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Phantom had an incredible book, and performed it better than any line performed theirs. Unfortunately DCI judging put them much lower than they should have been because of the corps overall placement.
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You'd kill to have the kind of stuff I could share!
I have all the information on all the corps. I'm very important. I'm not telling though.
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if it were a "real bulge" (sic), it wouldn't have any valves.
Come on, We all know the best "Bulges" in drum corps are hidden behind snare drums!
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I think I have some aged cheese for you Mike...
Here's the equation: Hopkins Proposed = Mike agrees.
Just that simple.
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Most pointless thread in DCP. Ever.
Not even close but it is fun to watch!
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The more corps, the better
Agreed!
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That's me with the gloves, actually. The reason I covered them up being that they started bleeding pretty readily with pus and such.
My guess is it's well worth it! How often do you get to work with the master, Heffe Lee?
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Regiment will be great this year. They always have been.
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I'm good with the 150 member rule.
I'm good with the asymmetrical drill as long as they throw in some symmetrical patterns here and there
I'm good with returning to G Bugles
I'm good with reducing the prancing and dancing, adding more actual precision marching and tossing from the guard
I'm good with the grounded pit, but make it smaller (no more than 6 people)
I'm good with eliminating amps, electronics, mikes, synths, bunnys, and such
I'm really good with no themes - just kick butt music and marching
So there's lots of changes I haven't liked through the years but I still love drum corps, and probably always will.
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I love the way Yamaha drums sound in drum corps. However, I have heard no high school or college with the standard drums sound anywhere close to the way the corps lines sound. I'm going to blame it on tuning, for the simple sake I love the way the Yamahas are built, though expensive, and how good they sound when tuned right. I am now looking into trying to get a custom order sfz snare from Yamaha, but really not sure if it will be like the ones corps have or just a super nice looking regular drum. Is there really any difference between the corps' drums and the standard drums?
Yamaha uses maple shells on the current DCI world class custom lines. These are Yamaha professional drumset quality shells (nothing to do with Pearl). The ordinary drums have birch shells. I'm not sure about the new custom finished drums but I would imagine they are birch as well. If you send them an email at percussionquestions@yamaha.com they can answer that question. They also sell used and new spare drums manufactured for DCI lines. They were advertising those on facebook a few months ago. They may still have some available, and they are able to sell them directly to the public, instead of going through a dealer. Doug Steinmetz (Former Cavaliers Bassline) is the man to talk to at Yamaha. He's a good guy and will be able to answer all of your questions.
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I called ticketmaster today and they still think the show is on the 17th of July. DCI really needs to get this settled cause I needs me some tickets!
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DCI is thinking of moving the event to Dallas to the new Jerry Jones memorial stadium. They are just waiting for an answer back from the Cowboys.
I call BS on this one!
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Ticketmaster still has no idea what's going on either. They originally said Thursday the 21st but now nothing.
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I voted for not RELOVENT.
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"SFZFAN" likes Yamaha drums? Really?! You don't say... ;)
I'm a little partial to Pearl's maple drums myself, with or without the carbon fiber.
Yes, but it's only because they manufacture the very best quality marching percussion on the planet.
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Ok, so there is a blizzard going on, so I am a bit bored........
When will be the next "wide open" competitive year in DCI? How do I define "wide open"?
I would consider a "wide open" year to be one when......
(1) nobody goes undefeated
(2) several corps at the top have beaten each other
(3) there is no "clear cut" favorite
(4) there are more than 2 corps who have a real chance at the title
I like seasons like this, but it's been awhile. At least in 2008, a "non-favorite" came from behind with a great, crowd-pleasing show to eek out a win..............
I think it would be outrageous if we went into finals week with 5 or 6 corps with a real shot at it, and scores as tight as can be.
We have had some real "wide open" battles for making finals, though.
GB
Honestly I don't think it's possible with the mindset of today's DCI judges but one can hope!
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Interesting that with all the experimentation with carbon fiber, mahogany, maple combinations they still haven't come up with drums that sound better than the custom maple lines yamaha provides the DCI world class corps.
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I know some have, but I know many others that have stayed with the stock birch shell. There is nothing wrong with it.
Of course theres nothing wrong with birch shells, but all of today's Yamaha DCI world class lines use maple shells. That's straight from the
Yamaha rep.
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I think the deeper cut of the Pearl drums and the amount of notes BD rams into a bar, it could possibly come out sounding muddy. I absolutely love Blue Devils style and have been a big fan since I started, but I just can't image them on Pearl tenors. I have heard some really muddy sounds come off Pearl tenors from top DCI lines in the past. Its the deep maple shell. Yamaha have a smaller depth and are birch for more attack and articulation. No doubt they will sound good, but I'm curious to see if those small nuances will get lost.
DCI World Class Lines have Maple shells. Not Birch. Fact. They are not the same drums you purchase for high school lines.
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You just brightened my day with laughter.
I do try!
2010 Brass Lines
in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
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I wish that were true but I'm pretty sure you're wrong on that. While Jeff Lee is one of the best pit directors of all time he also specializes in
electronics. He is still doing SCV's synth writing as well. I'm sure whatever he does for the scouts will be tasteful.