iceman Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Don't feed this guy... he's bitter because his opinion is not that of the majority of DCP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzycat1 Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Don't feed this guy... he's bitter because his opinion is not that of the majority of DCP. "I believe" you hit the nail right on the head! :lolhit: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAMystreaux Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 (edited) Don't feed this guy... he's bitter because his opinion is not that of the majority of DCP. Yeah, and we all know how powerful and important opinions on DCP are. Edited July 9, 2007 by TXMystreaux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillygwm Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Does it suck? Is narration good for DCI? I wish they would just shut up and let me hear the music! I agree, it sucks, especially during the drum solo. It's not as horrible as the Cadets because, as others have stated, it's used more sparingly. But I wouldn't be disappointed if they cut it back to the first few seconds of the show or eliminated it entirely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madscout96 Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 I don't like Bluecoats narration. I don't hate it either. I could definately do with out it. The show doesn't need it. It does avoid talking over music, which is good. At best, it's cute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmurrey74 Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 I agree, it sucks, especially during the drum solo. It's not as horrible as the Cadets because, as others have stated, it's used more sparingly. But I wouldn't be disappointed if they cut it back to the first few seconds of the show or eliminated it entirely. There's no narration during the drum solo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwillis35 Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 (edited) Does it suck? Is narration good for DCI? I wish they would just shut up and let me hear the music! Let''s get something cleared up here. You are starting this thread because you are unhappy that a similar one was started about the Cadets and their narration. So in order to make sure equal blame was thrown at others using narration, like the Bluecoats, you start this post and are hoping to 1) divert some of that negative attention on the Cadets, and 2) you feel equality has not been served. This is both childish and unnecessary and it makes you look like a 16-year old teeny-crybaby who has no ability to rationalize or to fully understand the historical context that has brought forth the existing order in DCI in which amplification and narration have been allowed. There is bound to be more discussion of the Cadets use of narration than the Bluecoats mainly because it is their director who seems to think that he knows what is best for the industry, or at least this is how many perceive him. And his constant proposals for electronics, woodwinds, and other debated issues has made people very leery about Hopkins, which rightly or wrongly has turned many on the Cadets. While I don't always agree with Hopkins and I personally think he is too manipulative, I try to be mature and honest about seeing what is really there, and to truly evaluate what the hard-working kids of drum corps are doing regardless of what I feel for their director's political/institutional views. I do not allow my bias to distort that which is not all that controversial. The Cadets are really good this year, and yet I can't stand their narration. That's all. Nothing more than that. If you wish to start these ill-advised, retaliatory threads because you feel equal punishment must be administered to the Bluecoats, then you have mis-judged the political environment that led to this debate in the first place. I understand that there are those who do not like the Bluecoats' use of narration as well, and I can understand that, but your post comes across childish and self-serving in the same way a child can be when he gets a spanking from his father, yet his brother does not. JW Edited July 9, 2007 by jwillis35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THX 1138 Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 It's cool. He tells them to remain silent, so they do. It's not mawkish crap. Agreed. It actually is cool and it really isn't narration. He just says "STOP!" <pause> "DROP YOUR WEAPONS!" <pause> "YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT!" <longer pause> "ANYTHING YOU PLAY CAN AND WILL BE USED AGAINST YOU!" It really is cool and probably my favorite use of amplified voice in DCI yet. Well done Bluecoats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THX 1138 Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Yeah, and we all know how powerful and important opinions on DCP are. I can't comment on that. :sshh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoFan Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 It seemed to me that on Saturday night in Michigan City, Bluecoats actually ADDED a few snippets of narration to the show...things I hadn't heard (or noticed) before. Can someone confirm? As others have mentioned, the "narration" used by the Coats is not really narration so much as a few key words and phrases interjected into the show at strategic moments. While I don't find it offensive, I don't really think it necessary. The only one that is really crucial to the program is "You have the right to remain silent," which sets up the silent drill from the guard. It's also been my experience -- particularly on Saturday night -- that the voiceover has been difficult to hear. It gets lost underneath the drums and horns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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