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  1. Catching Crown’s guard in person tonight was such a drum corps gift. Thank you staff and performers alike
  2. Walking back to the stadium from the lots. Caught SOA and was very proud of what they fielded after a year off
  3. Thoughts on Crown after last nights show: Some nice additions and tidying up over the past several days. Still a little extra umph missing from a GE sparkle perspective. Brass is definitely the Ott contender with a fantastic book. As I’ve stated before and on other platforms, biggest gripe is the lack of varied drill design beyond curvilinear forms in front of the tables. I think the other thing that gives me a little irk is that their forms essentially all have the same interval- compare that to some of the tight forms that Bluecoats put on the field. Guard is killing it, achievement out scored content last night which leads me to think they need to and will add a little more meat to their already tasty work. Compared to BAC, Crown has better flow/transitions between their sections that will continue to be rewarded over the season- particularly in GE. BAC show is very much here is the next song we picked to play and think it fits with our theme. Comparatively, a cohesive storyline is present in Crown's show and I think will become more apparent as the season progresses. I foresee some uniform color changes for the main characters, red maybe so they can pop? Congrats on the win CC. I think cream team still has some nice additions up their sleeve to keep them in the fight till the end of the summer.
  4. Preview show is up on the tube. Killer music book, clean up the drill and I think it's finals worthy!
  5. THIS. While I applaud Crown for taking a risk and trying something pretty innovative, I realized by San Antonio that the show’s design was plagued by issues similar to recent years. Rick Subel took over the reigns in 2017 and to be honest, I have not been thrilled by the production quality of his designs at Crown. He has done great things for Paramount (WGI IW group from ATL), but watching the 2022 productions for both of these groups led me to realize they share the same shortcoming in terms of design. Both were uber fan friendly, but they did not have the fine polish that judges reward come finals. Till the World Ends and RHRN (like other recent Crown shows) had the everything but the kitchen sink mentality- which detracted from the quality of what the performers could achieve. Both of these ensembles under Rick’s helm had the talent to medal, but were hindered by lapses in design choices. For example, the props used in Crown shows from 2017-2022 have detracted from the visual program more so than enhanced. “It Is” with the torn apart field and ballad singer’s turf skirt, the seesaw half pipe in Beast, the chunky triangles and stage in Beneath the Surface, and RHRN’s excessive fabric and abstract sculpture are not comparable Blue’s set pieces and BAC’s cones this year, Babylon’s nesting towers, etc. Crown’s music book has saved all of the 17-22 programs from the deficits and clutter in the visual programming. Jeff and the drill are great, really want him to continue writing for CC. Other than 2019, have not been a huge fan of Crown’s uniforms either. Not saying that Rick needs the boot right yet, but simplifying and refining visual elements and the overall show concept should be the number one goal of next season. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a huge fan of this organization. They have been my favorite corps since 2006 and I’m very appreciative for what they’ve done for the marching arts in the Carolinas.
  6. CrownGUARD and CrownBrass on FIYA tonight. Really felt that performance from everyone. The ballad is finally at a place where I am content. Agree with an earlier commenter about tense feeling of getting started tonight and wanting show they deserve a medal. That being said, did anyone else feel that there were a few small musical tears early in the opener when the brass entered? Could've just been me and Flo. Also, don't come for me if this has already been answered- I am a busy resident who spent last night in the hospital and couldn't watch prelims- but they are marching a hole? Is this new for tonight?
  7. Just tuned in to prelims and all I have to say after that performance is SUTA! Very happy to see PR with that show in August.
  8. I too love Crown’s 2006 In.trance.it show. First year I really followed drum corps and Crown because a few kids from my HS marched. I rewatched it not too long ago, that drill is insane - those kids were booking it the entire show. Music is very catchy, especially that opener/closer!
  9. Also one of my erks. I wasn't in guard, but I miss the awesome flag designs that were sewn together with the different colored fabrics. They would really pop on the field and you could actually make out the designs. Go back and check out Crown 2007 to see some great detailed silk designs. Overall, digitally printed fabrics are cheaper and easier to produce.
  10. It was great to see live drum corps again! Humid, but cooled off at the end. I’d been to the venue a couple times for shows. It’s nice for a SC HS, but a little small. If they could bring in a few more corps, I think they could fill a larger stadium pretty well. I would love to see them at Williams Brice Stadium (U of SC) in the future!
  11. Thoughts after watching that video a couple times.... Show Design/Concept: Somewhat perplexed with the original online announcement, but found it translated to the field well. The voiceovers set things up nicely and weren't overbearing, nice touch with the accent. Crown stepped out of the comfort zone and really went for it, I think it will pay off nicely come August. Great music selections and the drill has some meat to it, mmmmm tasty. App: Most innovative use of visual electronics/technology I've seen on a football field. Much preferred over the various iterations of screens used in DCI and BOA over the past few years. The prompted crowd engagement will grab them some extra points in GE come Indy as well. Uniforms: Both the corps proper and guard uniforms are my biggest gripe. Similar to 2019, the guard's uniform causes them to be lost in the color of the field at times. I'm assuming it will pop a little more against the turf at Lucas Oil. Kinda wish they went for a neon pink or purple guard uniform. Corps proper is fine, not the best and not the worst. Missing the unique Crown Shako this year! Orange sash in the ballad is a nice touch. However, I feel like the plain white top with black pants is a visual missed opportunity when compared to the excitement of music in the back half of the show. Watched their video describing the uni design and they mentioned the white several times- so not really expecting them to add anything? Guard: They are COOKIN for June! They were my biggest question coming into the 2022 season and what I've seen has squashed any qualms I held. Guard book has the content to have them competing for the caption title. I was skeptical when I heard the 50 number, but it really adds to the show concept and draws the crowd into the performance. Cool use of the colorful fabrics between the guard and corps. The skinny flags and ribbons on the sabres bring an extra element beyond the standard equipment too. Brass/Music Book: Brass isn't cutting any corners in this book and has a few more notes than in the last couple of years. Potential for another Ott trophy to go to the cream team this year. Has some memorable tunes that will polish up nicely. Anyone else get a little chuckle out of the vibraphone jazz elevator music in the closer? Percussion isn't my forte so I can't say much other than the diddles sounded good to me. Visual: Couldn't say much on the drill without a hi camera angle, although they do appear to be booking it at times. Guard is integrated into the forms and drill fairly well. Abstract center prop wasn't that attention grabbing or distracting from the video's POV. Overall: Super pumped about 2022's production and found it pretty refreshing- can't wait to see the layers added throughout the season to make it something really special. Predicting Crown will finish with the gold or silver in August.
  12. I first started following DCI in 2006 because a few friends marched Crown that summer. I instantly fell in love with the activity and frequently rewatch two productions from that year. Crown: A step in a new direction, both programming wise and really highlighting their strengths in the brass and guard. The visual's level of demand always stands out to me (beyond some questionable drill forms), field coverage and actual marching at those tempos needed some insane endurance. I miss the purple and cream uniforms on the field! PR: Everyone always talks about 2008 being the year of story telling and is everyone's favorite Phantom show, but Faust is the real GOAT. This show consistently ranks in my top 5 of all time because of the music book and emotion on the field. Very hopeful after last year that they will return to programs similar to 2006-2008 and 2011. Also loved the ESPN coverage around this time. If you have a full copy of the 2006 ESPN broadcast, it would be greatly appreciated!
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