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Posts posted by mjoakes
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There was a time I'd agree with you, but nowadays, the music for many corps is incomplete and is lost without the visual.
Same here. I listen to some of the classic jazz pieces, music only, and they still register some excitement (though the recording quality varies.) But it's hard to find separate segments in todays' shows that stand on their own. That isn't a complaint, or a whining of past vs. present. Just an observation. As noted before, it's the whole package I like, and the visual is essential.
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For me, it's the whole package. Sometimes, music clearly wins out. Other times, music is okay, but the drill or overall design fascinates.
Less often, there's a presence - maybe attitude is the right word - on top of music and drill and overall design that is thrilling and that makes me understand why I like drum corps. The 2016 Cavaliers had this presence (again, for me). Maybe, too, Carolina Crown.- 1
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It's time to get rid of all the unnecessary announcing. "Is your corps ready"? Have they ever said "no, we need more time"? Also, "DCI is proud to present The X" should be eliminated too after the corps is already performing.
A belated "agree" to getting rid of at least the corps is ready thing.
What's missing in today's DCI...
in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
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I don't so much mind some of the choreography. But I agree there really is way too much prancing. Gratuitously, it seems. Every tough spin or toss seems to be followed by a fake-smile, circus-like nod to the crowd. (Now after the Blooo wink, followed by the Academy wink and smirk, we're going to be overdosing on that sort of thing next summer.)
Also agree what's missing: Plenty of company fronts, but little of it translates to in-your-face horns.