t.a.r.b.
-
Posts
101 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Posts posted by t.a.r.b.
-
-
3 minutes ago, 27Socal said:
Right after Industry gave them the use a very big building.
Happy to hear that the city is supporting the corps, what a great experience for the members
-
1
-
-
Love hearing the corps song mixed into the opener.
As an alum who hasn’t seen their shows in well, a while… when did we start being from City of Industry instead of Diamond Bar?
-
1
-
-
7 hours ago, wvu80 said:
Nobody said she didn't earn the award. I certainly didn't say that and I don't think that.
I was giving my opinion about what I like seeing from a conductor on the field. I guess I'm not being specific enough.
The fact I like a particular conductor's style and performance does not detract from nor disparage anybody else. It's my PERSPECTIVE and my OPINION, not an official DCI award.
But it should be.
Sorry, I wasn’t trying to put words in your mouth. Read a little too fast and rattled that off. Both (and the rest) of the DM’s this season did a great job.
Didnt realize this would spiral out of control, I hadn’t even had coffee at work yet when this started.
-
1
-
-
11 minutes ago, wvu80 said:
Well, from my point of view with my butt in the seats, the conductor who impressed me the most waving his arms around and showing tremendous emotion and energy was the Vanguard guy standing on the podium, 30 yard line, left side.
If you sat on the right side of the 50 and disagree with my choice, that is a perfectly valid disagreement. It's about perspective and that's mine.
Amazing, no doubt. He was just as enjoyable as the marching members on the field.
He also didn’t have the unenviable position of leading and keeping together a corps who went through what the Cadets did, and still manage to defy all expectations of what their corps could do. She earned the award.
-
1
-
-
Tears of excitement in my eyes still... that was electrifying SCV, thank you.
-
3
-
-
This drumline is determined to drag Cadets up a slot! What a break
-
1 minute ago, Wog said:
Hands down this is the best Crown Battery ever!!!
Idk, ‘09 - ‘12 was nuts to watch and listen to, nearly got tendinitis just seeing them in the lot. Their writing is finally getting back on track lately.
-
1
-
-
How long has the tag ending been on?
-
Mad World laugh... welcome back
-
1
-
-
Cadets battery has been so much fun to watch this season, those snares are really selling what Aungst is writing
-
the tarps look like clip-art
-
2
-
1
-
-
Spirit... I can’t believe they were in 21st place just two years ago. What a difference! This is a completely different corps on the field.
-
6
-
-
Top 3:
2005 - the year I was introduced to DCI; never saw the actual video until a month ago, but the power and pacing of that show is what sold me on the magic of drum corps.
2009 - I'm always surprised that a fan base constantly asking for more melodic shows and a music program that allows the music to naturally progress would place this show in their least favorites. It is so not drum corps - except for a few 'aha' moments, there's no classic "peel your face off" moments until the company front at the tail end of the production. Just a gorgeous program through and through.
2016 - White and red uniforms + pure class. What more could you want.
-
Anyone headed to the theaters today?
-
1
-
-
19 minutes ago, soccerguy315 said:
many people would like to hear this fantastic-ness while they sit in the seat they paid for; not the distorted version.
I think only 12(?) members are mic'd throughout the show, although they do have mics along the front sideline. But having sat inside their horn circle at Pasadena, that brass line can peel paint off a wall. The sound you hear from the stands is almost entirely unadultered brass, and same goes for BD
-
...this thread is still going?
-
Much better crowd out here for the lots than last year. The lower scoring open and world class lines getting some well deserved attention.
-
2 hours ago, Narrow said:
Is PR really amplifying their hornline with mics upfront?? Is there something I'm missing there, like is there a purpose other than to fake more volume, cause that seems like a real bummer. That can't be a normal thing with other corps right? I know Bluecoats does it in their ballad when playing backfield but that's nowhere close to as sketchy imo since it's obvious and transparent.
They are and it's definitely noticeable, especially when snares are crabbing by them and they're magnified x1000 (unless that's part of the show, not sure yet)
At the Santa Barbara show, every corps had mics arranged across the front of the field and the amplification is pretty clear.
-
17 minutes ago, BassFanMom said:
Did that seriously happen?
He read it with conviction too!
You think someone in the press box would maybe double check while the show was going. But it was good to see the members loosen up and have a laugh, they had a great show!
-
1
-
-
"Presenting their 2017 program, 'Metamorph' under the direction of David Gibbs, the Blue Knights!"
MM's got a solid laugh out of that one
-
3
-
-
Took my seat at the 50 in the blast zone.
Just in time to be left confused by Blue Knights!
-
1
-
-
Just arrived, Mandarins sounding great as they finish their rehearsal before the show!
-
1
-
-
Making the long drive down from Santa Barbara. Can't decide whether to scope out the lots or see what PC and Mandarins are bringing this year...
-
1
-
-
6 hours ago, mboogey73 said:
Brass guys help me out. LOVE the ballad, but it seems like the main melody is done strictly by soloists, which is fine, but it seems to get drowned out by the rest of the corps as they blast the harmonies. I come away wishing more lead trumpets were on that melody. Maybe it's just the audio quality of the videos I've seen?
Having seen their show in-person 3 times within the last 24 hours, I could barely hear any soloist throughout the show. Now, that was all fine and dandy for me because there was a wall of sound coming my way, but at the moment the entire corps' projection and volume is just too good to allow the solos to come through.
So you know, silver linings? I'm sure they'll dial in the mic situation.
-
1
-
Hotlanta On My Mind - July 29, 2023
in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Posted
First time seeing Cavies this season. Loving the return of uniforms, especially those Aussies. The musical callbacks are fantastic.
Also… THE CLAW! This battery is hot 🥵