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Finally got around to creating Crown's 2015 show as a google chrome theme...... https://www.mychrometheme.com/t/489jhyz5029bdf1g738zsbmg4

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Hopefully someone will upload the finals run like they did the semi's run later tonight.

I want to congratulate all the corps....but especially the ones not in the top spots....it seems they're passed over every year due to the hype for the top spots....the top spots are good, but I think the lower placing corps need a bit more recognition.

Though I don't agree with the placement Crown got, and especially not getting the brass award, I'd like to commend the members on the field for keeping their cool, especially after hearing the majority of the crowd boo at the 2nd place score. Well done, and look forward to next season.

not sure about the banner........but thanks for the link.....after watching the video I can kind of see how the scores landed....The little things that were off in prelims seemed to be fixed, but there were a few other things that were a bit off....some of the lines were as straight as usual, a couple of guard mistakes that I've never seen before....but saying that....I feel much better about finals....knowing those bits were uncharacteristic and shouldn't occur at finals, as well as improving by a larger margin than the other corps tonight, they could quite possibly take the title tomorrow. From the video you can tell the fans in the stadium will be willing them like they did in 2013. Plus....Crown wants to prove 2013 wasn't a fluke, which we all know it wasn't. This show has come from a 4th and 5th position in June and steadily improved, which I think kind of started at San Antonio, to becoming one that could win the title. I have faith in them, though I'm sure the other corps will be trying to do the same.

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I find it funny and triumphant that when you look back at Crown's preview show on youtube, how many comments expressing that this show would most likely only place them in the 4th and 5th, and even a 8 placement at finals......to say they exceeded those comments are a gross understatement.....look how far they've come from placing 4th or 5th at the beginning of the season and now have an excellent shot at winning the title at finals Saturday..

They were the only corps to get a standing ovation in my theater...They were awesome, but seemed a tiny bit off. Caught a couple of guard mishaps that I haven't noticed on any other viewing, so I'm attributing that to nerves. I kind of thought the front ensemble was a bit too loud, though I would say that about all the corps. I still think they have an excellent shot at taking the title...the GE points were very encouraging, same with brass and guard. I think they'll at least take the brass caption back this year, and wouldn't be surprised if they got the guard and GE as well. But seeing as they're averaged over the three nights it's not really set in stone. They just can't let up, and I don't think they will...they know that after tonight the three corps placed below them are going to be working just as hard to take that top spot, seeing as they're so close and one little mistake could mean the difference between 1 and 4. But, I have a feeling that Crown will pull it off. The crowd will definitely be willing them to win on Saturday, just like in 2013....of course, that's just imho

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if the Big, Loud, and Live broadcast begins at 6:30, what is playing during Academy, Troopers, and Colts? If it's live shouldn't we be able to see them? Never mind...the 12th annual...but we get to see the top 15

Most likely Academy....when they're on form they have great potential. A great brass sound, an enthusiastic color guard, a tight battery, and the drive to entertain the audience so affectedly they pull them into the show.

If you have Google Chrome, there's an app that will let you create your own theme. I've started to create my own themes. Mainly I do it because there are only three or four DCI themes available, and they're not that good. So.....I'm currently working on one for 2014 Bluecoat's Tilt. After that it I'll move on to another,...maybe BD 2014. Once finals is over this weekend I'll be working on the corps for this year..I've created two so far and you're welcome to use them, just thought I'd share. They may not be professional looking but they do pay homage to the activity with my own personal touch. Carolina Crown 2013-----https://www.mychrometheme.com/t/gigg4kvni0vyqnalk94haa82 (alternate 2013)----https://www.mychrometheme.com/t/6m3fnguprtl9tecxl0vcdjmzg Carolina Crown 2014---https://www.mychrometheme.com/t/93p4ju3roxo9z1eybdq914a8b Carolina Crown 2015 ----https://www.mychrometheme.com/t/489jhyz5029bdf1g738zsbmg4 Bluecoats 2014----https://www.mychrometheme.com/t/vac3r9esekdojyx6e03tb94b

figured it would be something like that.....I attended finals the last two years and it was amazing.....wish I could afford to again this year, the top 5 will be unbelievably close that anyone could take the title. But since I can't be there, I'll settle for watching quarters in the theater. So at least I can still see the corps for the start of the 3 day championship shows.

went to watch the opening show in June and had a great time....not too many were at the theater at all.....I expected to be fighting for a seat but that was far from the case. I'm going to the prelims in the theaters and just wondering....since there's an intermission, will the theater also have an intermission?

I'm wondering how Crown will do since they had a day off for cleaning yesterday....will they stay ahead of the Cadets...or possibly taking the lead again at least in points seeing as neither Cadets or BD will be at the same show tonight.....very exciting and hopeful

well....for the show to reach all those souls in hell, it has to be powerful. My heart always starts to race a few seconds before Crowns first mass impact, anticipating the power behind that horn-line of theirs. How I wish I could make it to finals this year.......I made it the past two, but can't afford it this year. I can only imagine what it will be like inside Lucas oil Stadium

Question....during the ballad at the Atlanta show a member tried to crawl out from under the red vale and then was pulled back in by another member...was that the first time that happened, or was it done at a previous show? I'll say this ....they sure know how to sell it, the crowd went nuts.

Way to fast! The only thing faster is my heartbeats right before Crowns first mass hit, anticipating the power behind that brass line

congrats on the silver tonight Crown

Congrats on the win tonight

Crown's flugel soloist during the ballad

imagine that by the time the championship rolls around in August

as I suspected.....drove 100+ miles to the show and another 100+ back and it was totally worth it. Cadets are just amazing this year.....not as good as Between Angels and Demons....but definitely better than the past three years. I thought their guard was great personally. I have no problems seeing Cadets taking the title this year. Blue Knight....very very nice. There were some moments that were just outstanding. Wouldn't be surprised at all if they make it into the top 6 at finals. Blue Stars....they were good...but was a little disappointed. They have a great brass sound...but I wanted more power from them. There were some excellent soloists too. Crossmen....I was pleasantly surprised....Love their new uniform and the props around the field...The brass was really nice, especially when they were massed together in front of the front ensemble. Colts...saw them last week in Bentonville and they've improved quite a bit in just a short time. I wasn't bothered at all by the narration...but that might just be because of the way they portrayed their voices to accurately put you in the time period and setting of the show. A very nice show all around.

very excited to go tonight....haven't been to the Broken Arrow show since 2012. I'm looking forward to seeing Cadets...I haven't liked any of their shows since 2011, but actually like this one. Blue Knights have risen through the ranks quickly this year, so they must have a good show. It's going to be a 2 and a half hour drive for me to e there, and another 2. and a half back. It's going to be totally worth it though