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Jast45

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  1. Was there tonight and Bluecoats were great--so happy for them--and agree with a few other posters that there were some issues with the top three--the Bluecoats flugelhorn solo had something go wrong on the ending of the ballad--but overall a great night
  2. Anyone have the reason the recaps are not available--I mean the recaps they have shown all season. Are they waiting until Saturday to post them all. I would like to see who won visual etc.
  3. Congrats to an amazing show--I was there and it was overwhelming how great it looked and felt
  4. I also have to say that I think their opener is a part of their title-Downside Up-it has taken some of our assumptions of a show-like an opener with that first big hit--and turned it around--a Percussion opener and a slow build to the hit--keeps the audience a little off balance as to what is going to happen since it is different than most openings get. Just my opinion on what they may be trying to do as far as their show title--thwart our expectations
  5. Just saw BLOO got 1st in drums--SCV 2nd-Cadets 3rd. Devils 4th--posted in Atlanta thread!
  6. Here is a great review by MikeRapp--he posted it in the Nashville show thread--really great review of not only the Bluecoats but all thise that performed--check it out--a very thorough and balanced review of each shows strengths and areas of weakness. BLUECOATS All I can say is, HOLY SH**! I have never seen a crowd that electric! It was so cool to have that many people in the stands seeing this show for the very first time, and boy did they ever get it! That was the shortest 11 minute show in history! It never stops, it just grabs you by the throat and chases you to the finish. There were several times where half the crowd broke out in applause in the middle of the program. The good: This is a gold medal show. Period. I mean, really, you can pick apart things you don't like, but when this corps played as a whole corps, it was a rush of power. The way they fill the field for big corps moments was only matched by Vanguard and BD. And their lines were dead on. Everywhere. And I knew where to look. All of their company fronts were almost dead on perfect. And the audio hits were a blast to your face. The solo moments were mostly dead on, but I think there was a small miss in the ballad. The first big company front formation at the end of the opener was amazing. It was like the whole crowd just moved to the edge of their seats in total awe and blew up in excitement. The best three minutes of show design I've seen in a long time. What surprised me was how electric the section was where the guard traded turns going up and down the small ramps. The crowd started laughing with glee, and then it just built to a crescendo of applause! Surprised me. I heard people yelling in approval during that segment, something I only heard during the opening part of BD. They mashed a ton of stuff into that segment of the show and the crowd got all of it. The new ending really worked in Nashville, fwiw. The crowd cheered during the entire thing. And at the end, 20,000 people jumped to their feet and cheered. And I mean, cheered! It was truly electric. I cannot imagine this show not getting gold after watching this live. I only wish I could see it live in Indy, because it will bring the house down in a dome. I should add, I have never seen a larger pit. Holy moly, it stretched from one 20 to the other! It made the entire presentation even more impressive and overwhelming. The bad: there were three ramp slide timing misses that I saw, where someone was a little late. But the crowd didn't see any of that, they were just mesmerized by how much was happening at once. Not sure the ballad solo was immediately identifiable. They may need to have him be more identified somehow, even though I knew where he was I couldn't find him.
  7. Any word or insight into how they have changed/added to the ending?
  8. So glad for Bluecoats! First first at a regional--that has to give them a boost in excitement -- love the show and looking forward to seeing them in Allentown, Massilon and all three days in Indy--what a great year for so many corps and their shows!
  9. He was a Bluecoat for five years. Two as a brass member. Three as DM
  10. Bluecoats were awesome from beginning of the season to the end. Great show in a season of great shows
  11. Penalty for warmup. Using a dr beat with drums not allowed
  12. Bluecoats were amazing tonight on so many levels. Love this show
  13. Ok tonight,s the night. Come on Bluecoats! All the best tonight
  14. Ok thanks again. I really appreciate everyone being so helpful.
  15. Anyone know where Bluecoats are housing when they are in Dublin Ohio?Not for from where I live and they are there three days. Any help appreciated or where I can look to find this information.
  16. Thanks for the information. Time penalty on setting up or leaving field?
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