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CrownBariDad

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  1. Interesting coincidence: iTunes today announced the Frank Zappa catalog is now available.
  2. Yep--but unfortunately, with an 80-member brass line, they can only field 2 sopranos, 1 mello, and the "one and only bass".
  3. Legends -- yes! Especially when they toll the ship's bell at the end. Great other picks, too.
  4. OK, OK--I just talked to the DCI DVD production team and they said if they work things just right, they can squeeze Surf's entire show in as a Bonus Feature. They might even make it an "Easter egg".
  5. My wife (volunteer) saw their show before they stopped touring and said it was great. I was looking forward to seeing it on FN or in Atlanta, but never got a chance. :-(
  6. There are several threads on "best moments" or "favorite shows" for this season, but the majority of the picks are for the Corps who made Finals this year. Having seen all the World Class Corps (and many of the Open Class) live and on Fan Network, I know there are dozens of great moments in shows that you didn't see on Saturday night. Let's say DCI wants to add extended highlights of some of the non-Finalist shows to the Finals DVD (maybe to spark interest in purchasing the full set). And they are looking to DCP for some suggestions. (Yeah, I know--not likely. Work with me here, OK.) Pick up to 3 shows and around a minute or so from each show as your favorites. The selection can be a continuous selection or snippets from the show which demonstrates why you think this show is special. If you want to show some Open Class Corps some love, that's fine with me. I'll start with 2 of mine. I have more, but I'd like to hear your thoughts. Colts: "All By Myself" closer, DM Trumpet solo. Gets me choked up just thinking about it! Jersey Surf: NO, you can't include the entire show. So, I'd show the Bridgemen Shuffle and part of "Land of Make Believe" (it's one of my favorite tunes). Are there more?
  7. I think others have pointed out that many BD "rookies" are in fact rookies to BD, but not to Drum Corps. They may need to learn the Blue Devils way of doing things, but they have a leg up on true Drum Corps rookies.
  8. As much as I wanted Crown to win Best Brass, I can't imagine how BDs members felt. Congrats on the Championship and a great season!
  9. In 2008, Racine was using G horns. I don't know if they have changed since then or not.
  10. I would just give Brandt a set of index cards with the scores and awards. Just read 'em and drop the ones you've read.
  11. This! For the most part, where we were sitting up top was receptive to both Corps. The only boos I heard was when BD "won" best brass. I'm not sure that could have been prevented. Both Crown and BD got standing O's for their placements. And similar to last year, when BD's guard past by us outside in the lot by the busses, they got well-deserved applause. Congrats to all the Corps for a great season!
  12. From up top, the Cavies dub step looked kinda neat. White gloves against dark unis stood out nice!
  13. Go Spirit!!! <( Show them you've come to play!
  14. Of course Michael Boo is biased. He's 110% biased in favor of Drum Corps! Thanks for all you do for this activity!
  15. Go out and do GREAT things tonight!!! You are all super heroes in our eyes!!! Go Crown!!!
  16. Jerry Seinfeld hears about BDs show and puts the entire Corps under contract for a new TV special -- "The Return of the Show about Nothing". They fly off to NYC on Saturday to begin rehearsals. BDs spot in Finals is left open, but no one tells the judges. INT wins their first DCI Championship with a perfect score. Dada still wins. [Good luck to everyone tonight!]
  17. But what about Drum corps? (Sorry--I just had to.) But, I agree: some will love it; some will hate it; a lot won't care; we will argue about it on DCP forever; the 2013 Season will take forever to get here and be over just as quickly as this one. Best of luck to all the Corps tonight. Leave it ALL on the field!
  18. Due to the connection between Crossmen and Spirit, we gotta find some way to get them both side by side on the same end of the field at Retreat. Nice job, Xmen!!! Enjoy Finals!!!
  19. In the stadium, it seemed kinda neutral, just general cheering. No boos that I heard--thank goodness.
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