mjoakes
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5 minutes ago, Dpsouthern81 said:
I feel like the guard got lost underneath all the white on the field. Might be better viewing in person.
Good point. I think I'd rather see the guard in white and the corps in the purple.
You know, because purple is one of those classic Vanguard colors.😀
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Nice show. Very anxious to see it in person. For me, the vocals can be tossed.
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Watching the re-broadcast. It will take a lot for me to stop wishing the Mandarins' vocal time had been devoted to some horn solos.
Couldn't get into The Academy show. I'm doing spreadsheet work, too. That's probably it. (But Mandarins pulled me away for their whole show.)
I think SCV is lining up. Or it's a Tide commercial
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33 minutes ago, IllianaLancerContra said:
Based on one contest, with 2 finalists from the previous competitive season, it is far too early to tell whether a show will be a championship contender. Far too many moving parts that we have not yet seen. We can say that Mandarins & SCV seem to be in a good position to make finals, and that Gold, Academy & PC have potential. But that is about it.
Don't make us be reasonable.
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1 hour ago, waliman4444 said:
The ballet like dancing by #### near everyone and the requisite lifting of a guard member to the sky..lol
Me, too. Overdone. But mostly: It just has no impact on me.
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8 minutes ago, Dpsouthern81 said:
I think I like them. But I’ll wait to see on the field.
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1 hour ago, jwillis35 said:
Oh, I know. So, Off Topic for a second:
Everyone is killing us today on the trade mark. What was really granted to them was not a trademark of the word "The" but when it precedes Ohio State University and specifically in marketing and merchandising. For years everyone and their brother sold OSU, Ohio State apparel to make a profit off the school. Most people got the story wrong, but in the end they trademarked "The" only when used prior to Ohio State University. Some thought it had to do with other state universities here in Ohio but this is not the case. Sadly most people will just think they are being pompous with their nose in the air.
And now back to the Bluuuuue Devils!
Not at all a bad thing for OSU to do. But it is definitely make-fun worthy.
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1 hour ago, jjeffeory said:
GO BUCKEYES! lol
TheTM
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Just now, mcjordansc said:
"Tour premier" is the theater name. The other shows are not Fathom events. The Detroit show is.
Thanks for that info. It still seems like something DCI can control and better frame.
And then how is Ford Field in Detroit is worthy of Fathom and theater and the Rose Bowl isn't? Maybe there are more technicalities I don't understand. I'm still asserting that this is silly thinking from DCI.
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All this sounds familiar. Like from every late June/early July.
Patience young (and old) grasshoppers.
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Why is this the "tour premier" and not San Diego or Rose Bowl? Isn't it blatantly disingenuous of the West Coast corps to keep the tour premier moniker for a show that happens after three competitive nights in CA?
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20 hours ago, Hook'emCavies said:
I just think folks shouldn't underrate this corps. Regardless, I won't budge. I will always cheer on The Cavaliers. If anything I'll cheer harder. I just hope that everyone can enjoy their production.
You cheer them on loyally, not demanding that others think the same way and then getting hurt when they don't.
For me, 2019 changed my attitude a bit. I wanted The Cavaliers to medal, but that show was so enjoyable – so powerful, too – it made me realize I'll gladly take something that actually moves me over a particular placing.
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4 hours ago, Poppycock said:
Stephan's crystal ball said:
1. Bluecoats (73.35)
2. Cavaliers (72.75
3. Boston Crusaders (70.40)
4. Blue Stars (69.81)5. Phantom Regiment (67.45)
6. Crossmen (62.30)
I'm clueless about the scores. But the order seems right. Maybe kind of interesting to me to see where Blue Stars, Phantom, and Boston end up relative to each other. I'd say Bluecoats and Cavaliers definitely. Then Crossmen definitely.
Mapped the driving route to Detroit! Inside a week now.
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21 minutes ago, OldSnareDrummer said:
time of your life
Also Billy Joe Armstrong, Green Day.
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3 hours ago, jwillis35 said:
No doubt it was. I think there is a lot of interest in the Blue Devils this year primarily because they did win the last championship and also because they have not fielded a show in 2 years. Despite how much I loved the Cadets show last year during a short exhibition season I think Cadets posts are quite a bit less because people are not sure what to expect as they try to rebound from their lowest placement (9th in 2019) since 1980. I am personally very excited to see everyone, but I think Blue Devils (who have been so innovative and always so sound in all captions) are drawing a lot of intrigue. And admittedly I am very interested to see where BD goes this year. As of now this show excites me. I have not seen anything but the concept seems very cool to me and I can't wait to see them. Of course, now that I got a taste of that Phantom Regiment brass line last night I am super pumped to see them too.
Good point about the interest given BD took 2021 off. I agree.
I don't think the skipped year for BD, SCJ, and Crown means much for those corps' competitiveness. But at this point, we're all just speculating about it. I could be a little or massively wrong.
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At 46 pages, this corps-dedicated discussion is by far the most posted. Didn’t that used to be a Cadets thing?
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Haven't paid attention to the music or show teasers. When I see them in Detroit, it will be (mostly) all new and surprising. Same for others, too. But Cavies are my favorite year end and out. Others come and go.
Plus, Cavies fans and posters are not usually obnoxious. You're a way big promoter, Hook'em, but not arrogant about it. Some others, geeze, if you aren't cheerleading about some show items and their "this is our year" promos, it's like you insulted them.
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4 hours ago, Poppycock said:
a few production’s have too much of a BOA flavor for my taste. No biggie!
Good way to express this. I like BAC. Just something about the show choices that does not tug at me the way others do.
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2 hours ago, DFA1970 said:
Wow...I guess BD should have been setting the June Wyoming field on fire with August quality performance standards. The season hasn't yet started but some on here are now experts on the outcome. Fine...makes you feel better but yeah...I'm waiting for the starting line.
It’s just good hearted fandom fun. And like this every pre-season. All corps camps are always wonderful, talent better than before, show great, moving up in the standings for sure. No one really knows until competition starts. And then, none of us knows much in any sort of objective way until San Antonio.
The only thing more predictable is that Hook’em will forecast the Cavies taking gold.
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I arrive home from a conference mid-evening Friday, which means I can catch this on Flo without hanging around a long time for the PT start.
Anyone here on DCP going to be there live?
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1 minute ago, Chief Guns said:
The ballad should keep BD as the "Ballad Kings" since 2014.
Except for 2019. That year's crown went to Cavies.
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4 hours ago, Terri Schehr said:
Next summer, we want to fly to Rapid City, SD, see the Badlands and the Black Hills, go to the Crazy Horse monument, Mt. Rushmore, Deadwood…. Then drive to Devil’s Tower, Yellowstone, the Tetons, Glacier NP, then fly home from Billings, MT. I figure that’s probably two weeks. We have to do it before we become too decrepit. 😂
Done all that in a couple of driving trips to that area. Well worth it. Not the flash and glitz of Vegas or NY, etc. But super nice part of the country to see.
Maybe there is a Trooper's show nearby, too. Or come back south through Denver and catch a Drums Along the Rockies.
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My take on it: anything in the four middle 200 section.
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31 minutes ago, IllianaLancerContra said:
I predict people will ask:
1. Corps X electronics failed mid-show - how could the judges award that number?
2. Judge - there was a major tear on side 2 in the closer - didn't you see that?
3. Corps Z - is all park & bark, why the high number in visual?
4. Can't you hear the thundering-goo overpowering the ensemble?
I'm ready to pounce on 1, 3, 4.
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Corps at the Crest
in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
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I liked moments in SCV's show. Really need to see it (and see it complete) a few times. Everything now and this next week is just first impressions. Mandarins get my vote for #1 last night (even though I know the scores already).