kyle520

Also, I DID like BD's music. That was not the issue.

I hated BD's show. I hated it so much it inspired me to sign up for this board. It also disgusted me so much that I will not be going to finals tonight even though I live here in Indy. Although I never marched in DCI, I have marched in high school and in one of the Navy bands. I just started going to DCI 3 years ago as the Cavaliers practiced 2 blocks from my house during finals. I liked what I saw in their show then and have been going ever since. What saddened me about the Cavaliers this year is that they were starting to do some of the same things BD has been doing. I hate synthesized sound and music. If this is the direction DCI is moving, I will just quit going. I can find better ways to spend $60. It cracked me up when I saw one of the groups wheel out their equipment complete with a Macintosh computer on top. Let's just push the button and listen to a recording. The core will just dance around and throw a few props around. If I wanted to watch Dancing with the Stars, I would do that, not go to a "Drum and Bugle" competition. Crown was the top show in my opinion followed by Phantom.

Crown was hands down number one last night followed by Phantom. I can't stand the style of show BD puts together, although musically, they sounded great.

I truly enjoyed Crown's show last night. They were much superior to BD in so many ways. I hate the style of production BD puts together. As I left the stadium I ran into a core instructor and friend. We were both like, 'what did we just see in the final show?' I think his words were "disgusting." I was not as nice in my description of BD.

As my band director always told us, 'if the judges get in your way, run them over!'

I have only been watching DCI for 3 years. But I totally agree that there is no need for synthesized sound and voice-overs etc. I liked the music in the Blue Devils show, but totally hated the overall design. Can you really even tell if someone is out of step or line when it is such a cluster.....? I also have to admit I have never been a big fan of major use of props and gimmicks both at DCI and in Bands of America etc. I want to see solid marching and music. If I want to see a theatrical production, I will go to the theater.