Bluecoats Narration

[CadetsFan08]

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

Let's get something cleared up here. I started this thread as a joke, not a retaliation. Thanks for the false speculation though, it was entertaining to read...especially the spanking part. :P

[Jazzycat1]

Let's get something cleared up here. I started this thread as a joke, not a retaliation. Thanks for the false speculation though, it was entertaining to read...especially the spanking part. :P

Careful what you ask for! B)

[Blueemrld8]

I agree with most on here that the narration is not the best, because the music and/or color gaurd should be able to convey the piece. If you need words then someone is just not working hard enough. (THIS GOES FOR ALLLL CORPS!) However, that being said, Bluecoats didn't need the narration, we all knew from the first note what the program was about. I think they did it more for entertainment purposes then explination.

[Nite_Maresz_25]

Does it suck?

Is narration good for DCI?

I wish they would just shut up and let me hear the music!

(my first reaction to thread)

but after reading further, seeing as its just a joke...

anyways,

I think coats narration is sweet. It fits their show perfectly.

Edited July 10, 2007 by Nite_Maresz_25

[JMS0527]

bump

[Krista]

It's pretty clear this was started as flamebait and has not turned into actual discussion. Therefore, it's being closed.

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