shofmon88
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7 minutes ago, 2muchcoffeeman said:
Judges cannot make up their minds on BK GE. No other corps has such a great degree of variation in the 4 subcap scores.
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This pretty well is the case with the entire fanbase as well I think. Their visual programs in particular leave a lot of people scratching their head, but even then they’re able to do whatever it is they’re doing effectively (whatever that means). Their GE scores certainly seem to reflect that no one is quite sure what to do with BK.
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These will be very interesting recaps.
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Ok, Bloo, your singer gets a pass this year. I can’t not like that.
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This tuba bit plays to my soul.
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I feel like Bloo this year is what Madison Scouts should have been, especially the back half.
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Alright Bloo, I want some phat tuba sounds tonight.
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3 minutes ago, jwillis35 said:3 minutes ago, shofmon88 said:
The broadcast mics for Flo don’t disappear between corps or move (the ones I saw for Crown certainly are absent for SCV). If they were mics for soloists, they wouldn’t be taller than the MMs by a head or more.
Crown seems to have used them for highlighting small ensemble work. There were times when sections, particularly high brass, were staged in front of the mics. I don’t know what it’s like live, but over the broadcast you can hear the time delay between the speakers and acoustic brass sound.
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Are you going to cry now...or just accept that you don't have the facts. Write Crown a letter and tell them how unhappy you are.
I’m not sure what you’re trying to provoke from me here. I wrote to DCI last season about this very thing. Obviously, they received enough feedback to address it in the rules conference, but that went nowhere.
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3 minutes ago, jwillis35 said:42 minutes ago, shofmon88 said:
Crown!!! WHY ARE YOU AMPING YOUR BRASS????
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Crown does not amp their brass. Those are likely recording mics for Flo/DCI to broadcast. There is a difference between a recording Mic and a projection Mic. Also, some microphones are placed in front for solos and can be turned off and on when needed. Stop throwing out accusations until you know the facts or do some research on these things. Your comments all night have been way off base and negative.
The broadcast mics for Flo don’t disappear between corps or move (the ones I saw for Crown certainly are absent for SCV). If they were mics for soloists, they wouldn’t be taller than the MMs by a head or more.
Crown seems to have used them for highlighting small ensemble work. There were times when sections, particularly high brass, were staged in front of the mics. I don’t know what it’s like live, but over the broadcast you can hear the time delay between the speakers and acoustic brass sound.
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3 minutes ago, jasgre2000 said:2 minutes ago, shofmon88 said:
The thing is, on a performance level, I can tell it’s a stellar year. Talent is soaring through the activity. It’s design that turns me off. Amplification of brass, unattractive costumes, sound bytes and prerecorded effects, singing (even though the singers themselves are excellent to exceptional).
All of these elements are usually so jarring that I’m no longer immersed in the experience.
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You’re not wrong.
Knowing this activity though, I’m not the only one with these opinions.
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6 minutes ago, DCIDADDIO said:6 minutes ago, shofmon88 said:
Just not a fan of the top 7 right now. SCV is ok I guess, and the back half of Bloo has a lot of energy, but otherwise music and design-wise I’m just not engaged.
It’s entirely the fault of the designers too. There’s no denying the talent and hard work of the members. But, meh.
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So you were being SERIOUS with this post? Oye! It makes me sad as you aren’t getting or are connected to a particularly STELLAR year of DCI.
The thing is, on a performance level, I can tell it’s a stellar year. Talent is soaring through the activity. It’s design that turns me off. Amplification of brass, unattractive costumes, sound bytes and prerecorded effects, singing (even though the singers themselves are excellent to exceptional).
All of these elements are usually so jarring that I’m no longer immersed in the experience.
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5 minutes ago, Cappybara said:Just now, MidWAmericanArts said:
This has to be the first Cavaliers show in a long while that I enjoyed the music more than the visual. That is no slight of the visual package, either. I love it all!
I'm really partial to their 2014 show as well but I agree. Their music book and sound stepped up in a big way this year!
Cavies 2014 is a joy to listen to.
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3 minutes ago, Cappybara said:1 minute ago, shofmon88 said:
Just not a fan of the top 7 right now. SCV is ok I guess, and the back half of Bloo has a lot of energy, but otherwise music and design-wise I’m just not engaged.
It’s entirely the fault of the designers too. There’s no denying the talent and hard work of the members. But, meh.
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Well you have been a negative nancy for nearly every finalist corps tonight except BK so I'm not surprised
I’m quite aware. At this point, I greatly enjoy the vast majority of non-finalist shows. Blue Stars, Crossmen, Mandarins, and BK I greatly enjoyed. Phantom needs... something... for their show, I’m not sure what, but I don’t dislike it. But there are so many little design decisions in the top few corps from 2016 on that just bother me.
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Just not a fan of the top 7 right now. SCV is ok I guess, and the back half of Bloo has a lot of energy, but otherwise music and design-wise I’m just not engaged.
It’s entirely the fault of the designers too. There’s no denying the talent and hard work of the members. But, meh.
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1 minutes ago, IllianaLancerContra said:5 minutes ago, shofmon88 said:
Crown!!! WHY ARE YOU AMPING YOUR BRASS????
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Same reason dogs licks their butts:
Because they can.
Hah!
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1 minutes ago, Terri Schehr said:Just now, shofmon88 said:
I see no fewer than 4 mics on the sidelines pointed toward the field.
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Well, those are shotgun mics. SCV had them. PR.
And I hate those just as much. Your point?
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1 minutes ago, Incognito365 said:Just now, Terri Schehr said:
When did that happen? I didn’t see that in St. Louis. Must be new.
I haven't heard ANYTHING all season about it, nor did I hear it at NKY. So, I would assume it's just their ears playing tricks on them.
I see no fewer than 4 mics on the sidelines pointed toward the field.
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Crown!!! WHY ARE YOU AMPING YOUR BRASS????
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3 minutes ago, brassboy said:
Awww, haven't seen a good corps disappearing moment like that since SCV did Phantom of the Opera!
https://youtu.be/pEiYxozQeeA?t=1m9s
BK ‘15 was pretty spectacular. The use of mirrors made the field look completely empty.
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I do have to say I was digging the tubas at the end there. Thank you Blue Stars for still having 16 of those.
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5 minutes ago, RedJazz1900 said:
See, I feel like Blue Stars’ hornline just sounds better than Blue Knights’.
Better? Nah. Just as good? Easily. Very different sound, less brassy and raw.
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5 minutes ago, Cappybara said:31 minutes ago, shofmon88 said:
This show is a bit of a hot mess with the mics cutting out. It’s completely lost GE because of it. Will the judges reflect this in their scoring? We’ll see, but I doubt it.
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I could be wrong but I think the GE judge with a music focus is on the field rather than in the stands so the mic issues may not translate to the field
Why in the everloving eff would you have a field-level GE judge?
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1 minutes ago, CAtenhut said:6 minutes ago, shofmon88 said:
Ok BK, show us that the 2.5 point drop was a fluke.
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The big drop was definitely a fluke, but I think the 87 the night before was too. They'll be closer to Cadets tonight but probably not an 87.
True enough. I’m seeing lots of visual issues. That’ll hold them back.
But I can’t get over their hornline. They’re punching above their weight for sure. There’s a raw, unfiltered power to their sound that nobody else has.
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Dat hornline tho
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Ok BK, show us that the 2.5 point drop was a fluke.
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DCI Southeastern Regional - July 28, 2018
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Who knows? I think other corps would have very different visual designs if given the same arrangements, and I would be the first to admit that many of those designs would be better.
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