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19 hours ago, MikeZ said:
Florence, KY on Thursday
On the 50 in 640 on Friday
On the 50 row 4 of 140 on Saturday
It's like 3 entirely different shows over 3 days.
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See? this is what I wanted to do, but since we're leaving from Dallas at the ###-crack of dawn and will have a late Friday night in Indy...we decided BLL would run too late ion Thurs for us. But I'm still excited! Enjoy MikeZ! Love your 3-show plan
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1 hour ago, zmalsom said:
I'm anxiously awaiting whether the audience will put one in or not. It seems like the design staff planned for it to go after the mello sustain near the end of the show. In previous years when the yell was a "thing", I seem to recall that the audience would have been doing it for most of the summer vs. right at the end of the season.
I think that's completely accurate. People have been so absorbed w/ the show and waiting for specific moments like "here it comes" that the anticipation of elements has taken the place of the yell. There's just so freaking much going on!
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I do like the singing better than the narrative speaking! I think it just flows better. And like other statements within this thread, the mic and mixing makes all the difference. And remember corp...when possible, be live...not Memorex.
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12 hours ago, Cappybara said:
NOPE, because SCV will not win VP, Guard, or Brass on finals night.
Good hustle Cappy, but mistaken. Most recent VP score is a 19.500. I agree Brass and Guard are an uphill climb w/ BD, Boston, Crown, Bloo
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I doubt the record is in jeopardy. As others have noted, you need a LOT of captions locked at #1. The concerns in captions would be Brass (Crown has been winning), Guard (BD and Boston). But you can probably chalk up a w in Percussion, GE, VP ( were at a 19.500 most recently) MA, but I'm guessing a 98.85
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16 hours ago, BDCorno said:
Hahaha! No, it's not the same thing and my reference was NOT flawed. BD show concentrates on the stories of the characters in the painting. They take a literal painting backdrop and build that. The Tower of Babel thing is more figurative, and I don't see it out of their show. If they went to some huge and tall stage at the end, that would be cool...and maybe it will happen. Two great corps going at it. I like all of the top three. They all have their pros and cons. Not my favorite BD show lately by a longshot, but I haven't seen live since Riverside. I'll never count them out though. I love SCV's show, but was mostly getting across that it should be okay to NOT have a theme. You attending this week? Maybe I'll buy you a beer.
Will definitely be in Indy and excited to see what changes take place across all corps.
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Congrats SCVC! Well earned!
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20 minutes ago, BDCorno said:
You see, there you go. Talking about SCV's show IS NOT TALKING ABOUT BD'S SHOW, MAKING A COMPARISON OR OTHERWISE DOING ANYTHING BUT ANALYZING THE SHOW. I've judged for many years, and I'm breaking it down from a judge's standpoint. Obviously you take my analysis as an offense, and attempt to insult BD as some sort of retaliation. Well, it's DCP after all. Should expect this. Buh bye.
Not insulting BD at all. They are the best drum corps in the land and they have proved it 18 times! They know what they are doing and i’m Sure you know that too. But your Babel tower reference was flawed and my corellary although anecdotal, was accurate. We can just agree that there are different strokes for different folks.
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10 hours ago, tedrick said:
Vanguard's Babylon leaves me cold - it's a continuation of old snake eyes from last season - anger is it's main emotion -
I do like the clever use of the platforms - that is neat - and the baritone soloist -
the show is not life-affirming as most Vanguard shows have been in the past decade - it's just loud loud and louder -
but what the hell, if Boston can't win this year, SCV has earned it the title this year and they have waited a long time.
There’s always this:
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Not quite as loud. Enjoy!
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3 hours ago, skevinp said:
Not agreeing or disagreeing, but it is interesting BD's show didn't have that effect for you, as it literally involves putting a bunch a pieces together to create a work of art.
That’s a puzzle. The art is at the end and just a rendering of another’s creation. The music, mood and movement is the focus. Just like SCV, and BDcorno’s comment about the Tower of Babel being 6-8 feet high. That’s like saying there wasn’t a painter with a brush in the BD show.
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13 minutes ago, quietcity said:
Steve Jobs said: Creativity is just connecting things.
Picasso did not invent red. Stravinsky did not invent dissonance. Giacometti did not invent sculpture. Like any artist, they all took existing concepts and materials and put them together in innovative ways that play on our senses. The gestalt of this re-assembling process is what we experience as art, and not the viewing of individual pieces. And the gestalt is a mental processes. This is the "it" that other folks here have referred to.
Drum corps is a highly constrained art form, given the physical limitations, the high levels of skill required by the (young) participants, the logistics, the difficulty and cost of building a design team, and the need to entertain while also competing. There are a lot of great drum corps shows, but few truly transcend these limitations to create genuine art. Fellini-esque did. Downside Up did. And now Babylon does. Session 44 comes pretty close too. On the other hand, BD this year seems more like a collection of great parts that do not cohere into something larger.
I think this is a pretty comprehensive response to Cappy’s interrogative.
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2 minutes ago, fanman said:
What are we thinking for SCV tonight? 96.75?
(I’m not there so this is wild and irresponsible speculation) ;)
I predicted a 96.350 previously so we’ll see. Wasn’t there either...but i’ll See it on Fri/Sat
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Just now, Cappybara said:
Love how BD is on people's minds even when they're not at the show
They have to be Cappy. Just 2 digits and 1 letter....18X
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1 minute ago, Ghost said:
Thank you KG for your play by play tonight with pictures.
Yes, Bravo sir! Great work!
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Okay bloo...it’s your home turf! Play it out. Sorry you had to follow that SCV throw down.
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Just now, kevingamin said:
HORN F'ING SNAP!
Then feel the power of SCV !!
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18 minutes ago, kevingamin said:
Had some Internet issues there for a bit. Some early comments.
SCV's horn line is INCREDIBLE! They are light years above anything I've heard so far tonight, both in terms of volume and overall performance.
SCV's opener has an intricate stutter step due to the tempo pattern. It's actually fun to watch.That hornline is the schizznitt! And they can flat blow! Can you hear that BD?
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34 minutes ago, kevingamin said:
You're welcome!
29 minutes ago, kevingamin said:Did they cut back on the hourglass props? I feel like there's less of them on the field.
Agreed, great job on the play by play KG. Lit dancer? That’s new!
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1 hour ago, valjean said:
so dramatic how the last SCV - BD meetup was in Winston-Salem! Guess we'll hsve to compare scores against the bluecoats to see where they're at... how exciting.
posted from the DrumScorps app
True. BD was the first to pop a 94, and SCV skipped over the 94's and went to a 95. I think if all goes well in Massillon...perhaps a 96.350 isn't out of the realm of possibility.
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21 minutes ago, SNModdison said:
I don't see them on the schedule. What night are they performing?
I think its on Friday after Semi's.
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1 hour ago, Tim K said:
Thanks for the plug for FREE Players. Their performance in Allentown a few years back was one of “those” iconic feel good moments of drum corps. Those who follow them on Facebook know how excited they are about Indy and how hard they have worked.
I thought they were performing Friday, it DCI has them on Thursday. Either way they will be memorable and will warm our hearts.
Really cool and great dedication. There was a companion piece back in July of 2016 stating their intentions...and now it's that time. Awesome!
https://www.dci.org/news/special-needs-corps-sets-sights-on-2018-dci-finals
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19 hours ago, George Dixon said:
"most unique" - horseshoe design, no track, artificial turf - fans are literally right on top of the corps
Wow! That is different and probably unique to drum corps performers and fans alike. Thanks for the visual
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14 minutes ago, SCVMOM❤️ said:
I’m excited to see what they have up their sleeve (or in the baggy pants) as well. I don’t even know yet!! And I have an inside scoop. ???? I think lips are sealed though. Lol
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Agreed as I have a member there as well...and he's good at keeping secrets.
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On 8/4/2018 at 12:46 AM, NeutralNovice said:
Even MOAR memes!
GREATNESS! That was an enjoyable watch!
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"Big, Loud And Live" Roll Call
in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
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Well let us know what they think of DCI. I'm always curious about the thoughts of the newbies at their first show. I remember I was like....JEEZUS!