shofmon88

Rough run. I really want to like this show. Really. The members are obviously putting in enormous effort and lots of soul into the show. But the designers need to let the brass and percussion shine, and not cover them with vocals. Hopefully as the Cadets move into the future, we’ll see them drop this aspect of show design. posted from the DrumScorps app

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. posted from the DrumScorps app

I switched over to a better amp for the back half of the show. posted from the DrumScorps app

Audio quality has decreased on the stream. Dynamics have been compressed, starting in the middle of Mandarins. Can’t hear the detail that was there previously. posted from the DrumScorps app

Judging from previous broadcasts this year, Flo seems to turn down the gain for the corps that are in the top 12 or so. posted from the DrumScorps app

I never notice guards. Mandarins guard caught my attention and held it. They’re absolutely fantastic. I’ve never seen anything like this show before. What a unique show. posted from the DrumScorps app

Well, SOA has improved a tremendous amount over the last couple seasons. Is this even the same corps? posted from the DrumScorps app

I do agree with this. Amplification aside, wonderful show. posted from the DrumScorps app

So top 12 can use mics that sound terrible but when someone else tries to play the game with mics they get burned at the stake? Wow, putting words in my mouth. You haven’t been paying attention. Brass amplification should go entirely. MAYBE an occasional wired mic for solos on concert-style instruments, but otherwise, nah. posted from the DrumScorps app

This show would be awesome. They can really play. Ruined by brass amplification. I feel sorry for the MMs, as the staff clearly don’t think their talent is enough to be competitive or enjoyable. posted from the DrumScorps app

Here we go.... They’re the first I’ve heard today. It’s completely, absolutely, unnecessary. posted from the DrumScorps app

You can actually hear the delay between when the sound from the speakers and the sound from the field hit the mics. posted from the DrumScorps app

Sounds like Colts high brass (at least) is mic’d full time. Super uncool, Colts. posted from the DrumScorps app

Madison is reminding is that yes, they can play. posted from the DrumScorps app

Was looking away for a bit, looked back up and saw a MM take a massive spill. It literally made my heart leap, and I thought OH $*** when he didn’t get back up. Then I saw it repeating across the field. Well played, Madison. You really had me there for a second. posted from the DrumScorps app

Also, this Troopers show is awesome. posted from the DrumScorps app

The quality in audio between hi and multi cams is quite noticeable. Multicam has way more fidelity. WAY more. I noticed this with DATR and SWC too. posted from the DrumScorps app

Are we missing audio on the stream? posted from the DrumScorps app

Why would you buy tickets to an event you can’t be fussed to drive to? posted from the DrumScorps app

That was my first viewing of Music City. The show lived up to the hype. Great stuff! Will be a favorite post-season. posted from the DrumScorps app

Gotta love radio interference on wireless microphone channels in a dome stadium. Maybe they shouldn’t be used. posted from the DrumScorps app

I have to say, the sound quality I’m getting over Flo is astounding. posted from the DrumScorps app

I did a little digging. The most recent comparable fall in score for Blue Knights was July 16th and July 18th, 2015. They dropped 1.5 points between Belton and the SW Championships. At Southwestern Championships in 2007, they dropped 2.6 points between prelims and finals (I didn't even know that show used to have those) on the same day. So basically, it's been 11 years since BK has had a score drop of this magnitude between two back-to-back shows.

Well, yeah, pretty much expected. Last night they were the top corps among about 8 or so; everyone else was at or below their tier. Tonight, by contrast, everyone else was at or above their tier, and -- with the appropriate nod to Music City -- they were first among that group to perform tonight. Last night they had nothing blue sky above. Tonight they had the weight of the top 7 corps above them. A drop was to be expected. Expected, yes, but I don’t think BK has had a point drop that severe in years. They’ve had almost constant upward trajectory since I started following the activity again in 2014. posted from the DrumScorps app

I know the discussion is usually which corps will break 90 at San Antonio. Has there ever been 4 to break 90 at this show? posted from the DrumScorps app