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    2015 Guard Season

    in CGP General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by thedova

    I completely agree guardguy89!

    I think its complete BS there is no Fan Network. They can at least show this season shows and get rid of the archives. They better have a Champs webcam or I will be livid. We should all take and post videos when we go to shows or provide some reviews since we can only see guards near our areas. There are a number of shows online that I have seen.

    IW

    Frente- looks like a fun show. Lots of stuff going on, definitely entertaining

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRrFJP1UwY0

    Diamante- Strong show, such a talented group of people. They have hands for days. Good to see them come back strong after their equipment truck was stolen.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBcbTzRmbAY

    USF- A fun show, they are Bees and the show is called swarm. It's a fun show and they are wearing skimpy uniforms! They will be a lot stronger once the show is cleaned and workshopped.

    UCF Pegasus- Such a good show! Lots of great GE moments. They are doing a show about America, floor looks like its divided in three sections, section one is an American flag, section 2 is a military digital uniform print and section three is grass with goal post props. They throw footballs and use them while spinning. When I saw the show it wasn't finished, but they are off to a good start. Its gonna be interesting to see if they use red white and blue flags, considering they are using muse again this yr. Kinda reminiscent of last years show. Maybe its a continuation.

    Empire- They are using Moonlight Sonata, and the show is titled "in this shirt". The show has some interesting moments in it. Particularly the end which is great staging.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cesgn4WhQ1U

    Black Gold- AMAZING! simply amazing. Such a strong show. They are doing "wicked games" on floor that looks like wallpaper. They have a strong movement book and equipment book. I am hoping they make finals this year!!

    SW

    Seminole- A stronger show than last year on a pink/peach floor. They are doing music by Steve Reich I believe.

    Nease- Beautiful show. Its about butterflies. I think its called "set me free". They have a shadow box on the floor that moves on the floor. Great floor and use of color and flag design.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GjHHzT-A-A

    IO

    Unity- They have a strong guard this year. Good hands and are off to a good start. I think their show is entitled "in the box" or something like that,

    Black Crown- Interesting show. They have a pole (stripper pole) as a prop, they use this well. They are also doing Moonlight Sonata. Not sure what the show is about, but definitely worth watching

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVXhC2a8mmU

    Aria- The show is good. They are doing a show about being trapped in a room.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF_bWeavcoE

    Pride of Missouri- Beautiful show, set to Foolish Games by jewel. They have umbrellas and doing a theme about rain.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6tG3xq42IM

    Orlando Visual (OTV)- My fav show in IO so far. They are doing a show about chimney sweeps on a rooftop, They are doing music from marry poppins. Such a strong show. Def finals worthy.

    Redemption Guard- Great show. They use chairs and move them into different arcs. The show is called hear no, see no, speak no, and they are using Queen bohemian Rhapsody without the vocals. They show name doesn't quite make much sense with the show. But they have half the show on flag and spin it well.. GE for days.

    SO-

    Lyman- Strong show. They have a like a glass cage type thing which rotates on the floor. Only saw a clip but looks like and interesting show

    Bellbrook- This show will definitely make top 5 and likely medal. They are doing a show called "Harlequin" and it is about clowns. They do the first third of the show facing the back and then turn around to spin to Emelie Sande's "Clown". Byron Valentine has done a wonderful job with show design.

    IA-

    Purdue- Such a CLEVER show. Has amazing GE and great theme. Its like west side story but they are bellhops from different hotels. Red and Blue. Great use of costumes, props and flags. The door flag is a big highlight.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOA1Lx9x9Rc

    Well that is it for now. Lets keep us all informed.

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    2014 uniforms

    in DCI World Class Corps Discussions

    Posted

    I think the male BD guard costume is here to stay. I feel pretty bad for those guys. Looks uncomfortable.

    I think it would be comfortable. if you have ever performed as a color guard, body suits type uniforms allow you to move freely, and you have cleaner looking lines.

    2014 uniforms

    in DCI World Class Corps Discussions

    Posted

    All clothing choices are inherently sexualized. When we choose what to wear on a given day, we are making (consciously or not) a choice about how we wish to be perceived; we know how to dress to make us look either sexually attractive or non-descript (thus not worth paying attention to), and we make choices based on what we want.

    These clearly AREN'T wrestling unitards or yoga clothes (the fishnets kind of give that away), so there's no point arguing that they're not supposed to be read in a sexual context, when the obvious reason they went in this direction was as a nod to Fellini's libertine reputation, and the sexually-charged nature of most of his best-known work.

    From that standpoint, they're probably a good fit and the kids in the guard are no doubt almost all legal adults rather than high school kids, so I've got no problem with 'em.

    I agree! My biggest complaint is when people say these costumes are "too sexy" for some of the under 18 performers. Although these are clearly more "sexy" than yoga, track and field or wrestling uniforms, they cover the same amount of skin that those types of uniforms do . I think my comment was more about not seeing them as "risqué costumes" that are inappropriate and just understand that they fit within the theme and they are covered up appropriately for the show.

    If a someone wanted to do a show about the beach and kids were dressed in speedos and bathing suits, I would see anything wrong with that, as they are wearing costumes that fits a theme (besides a lot of members rehearse in that anyway haha) yet some people would think its inappropriate, and I just don't see why.

    2014 uniforms

    in DCI World Class Corps Discussions

    Posted

    ... or conversely, if the 2 Guard members were depicted side by side standing at attention, then maybe it takes on a different assessment by peope too, who knows. But when the pose has a female marcher in a sexualized pose herself and then her hand is shown on the chest zipper of the male guard member, others might think you are just being apparently temporarily blind to not understand how some people might view this pic in a sexualized way. ' just sayin. There is another pic of 3 woman BD Guard members standing side by side, smiling, and you'd be hard pressed to find any asssessment that their pose for that pic was of an intended sexualized nature by the 3 females... thus, no such assessment of THAT BD pic in that fashion was made here on DCP by any posters.

    I definitely can see how if they were posed differently there might be a different reaction from some people. I agree if there were side by side at attention there would be less "too sexy" comments! great assessment!

    2014 uniforms

    in DCI World Class Corps Discussions

    Posted

    Oh... looks like a shot from a cheap porno movie.

    If you would just see it as a uniform, instead of sexualizing it then you wouldn't have an issue with it.

    Mens costume is basically a more covered up version of a wrestling uniform, and the females uniform is very much like a dance costume you would see at any show. Shoot, make it all black and you have a common outfit girls wear to work out, or do yoga. SMH

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    Blue Devils 2014 Thread

    in DCI World Class Corps Discussions

    Posted

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    BD Guard Uniform

    People really are making a big deal out of nothing. This male costume is basically the same cut as Cavies "Spin cycle" show!! Besides, teens and young adults in other sports wear costumes as tight as these, and sometimes more reviling than this regularly. For example: wrestling, dance, cheer, cycling, ballet. If people would stop sexualizing everything and take it for what it is, a costume, in keeping with the theme of the show, then there would be no issue

    I see nothing wrong with the costume!!!!

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    First Flight

    in CGP General Discussion

    Posted

    So I love their show.. But I had a question for those who have seen it live

    Do they perform the show two different ways?? Like in prelims they set the floor to face the back and perform the show facing the back and in finals they flip it!

    Doe that happen or am I crazy!? Thats what people who saw them both days at the Western regional keep telling me!

    OK; spill the beans

    in CGP General Discussion

    Posted

    Love First Flight again this year with their Cloud Atlas themed show! Funny how the show I play over and over again from last year placed 13th...

    Southeast Ind. in IA is looking good, never heard of them until now.

    i LOVE First Flight! They are my favorite this season!

    OK; spill the beans

    in CGP General Discussion

    Posted

    While I am a big fan of Onyx and Pride, I just can't get it into this year. I am a much bigger fan of Cypress Ind and Blackwatch than the shows which will medal this year. I understand why the top guards will finish where they will, but I have been much more entertained by the latter two programs so far. Blackwatch live is just pure entertainment and very unique for the time. And is it bad that I enjoy O2 more than Onyx this year? Again I recognize how great Onyx is and I can't ever imagine trying to put something like that together, I guess I just don't enjoy where the envelope is being pushed to and at this point would rather watch the middle of World over the top clump of guards that are pushing to change the activity. I've started to feel like this over the last few years.

    And yes, I know that I sound like one of those older drum corps guys that long for the days of G bugles and little to no dance.....but I swear I'm not! :ph34r:/>

    I agree, those two are my favorites. The shows are hard to connect to, the music selections are just awful! I miss when groups were more like Blackwatch this year and less experimental, bc unfortunately everyone seems to be trying to follow the trend!!

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    OK; spill the beans

    in CGP General Discussion

    Posted

    Favorite groups so far this year -

    Greenwood High School (IN)

    Arcadia High School world (CA)

    Santaluces High School (FL)

    James Logan High School world (CA)

    Jamestown High School (NY)

    Liverpool High School (NY)

    Black Watch (NJ)

    Victor High School (NY)

    Interplay 'Open' (MI)

    I dont know how anyone could like Logan.. What is that show about, why are all the flags different!? Looks like they spilled bleach on half of them! I'm real confused. Love Arcadia!

    ohh fantasia!

    in CGP General Discussion

    Posted

    blue and orange are on opposite sides of the color wheel and west side story music to boot! i had a little chuckle watching fantasia lol ... i'm on my way now to watch more fn; i'm enjoying it; toodles : )

    My complaint isn't the colors.. It could have been any color.. it's the costume choice

    OK; spill the beans

    in CGP General Discussion

    Posted

    That's what I love about Black Watch, and probably why they were the fan favorites at the regional...it's just straight, pure color guard. You don't have to sit there afterwards, scratching your head, saying "what was that about?" It's accessible to the fans, it's fun, and it's exciting.

    I agree 100% Just great color guard!

    OK; spill the beans

    in CGP General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by thedova

    Onyx scored an...87.5?! I don't care who you are, no one should be that high at this point in the season. I'm guessing this might score in the 99.something.

    From what I saw on youtube, the show looks pretty good. I feel like they are a dance company, that has occasional moments of color guard,because those people can dance

    ohh fantasia!

    in CGP General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by thedova

    I saw them at the regional this weekend.

    The show looks interesting! Most their GE moments are created by tossed. But I found myself unable to enjoy the show due to the horrible costumes!!!!

    They are doing West Side Story

    Blue vs Orange.. but they are dressed like they are doing futuristic show.. like a mix between the Jetsons & a Samurai??! I just dont get the costume.

    I want to like the show, but i cant get past the costumes & they just ruin it for me!

    OK; spill the beans

    in CGP General Discussion

    Posted

    Saw POC and Zydeco this past weekend.Pride strong out of the gate as usual. Zydeco very entertaining show. Thought Zydeco had first show jitters. Many drops but a show that could be making a run to medal by finals. Should be another great year.

    Whats Zydeco's show about!?

    I was surprised and very happy for them when I saw how they scored this past weekend. They were only 3 points away from Pride and scoring within a point of SCV. Good job Zydeco!

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