NeutralNovice Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Okay, so I am still relatively new to DCI; however, this year marks the first year I have been keeping major tabs on everything as well as going to as many shows as possible. This years ballads.. maybe with the exception of 1 or 2 corps, gets me to lose my attention :( (ADD maybe?) Anywho, what do you think about ballads in general? What do you think about them this year? Here are my 2 cents on a few shows that I have seen live this year: BD - I love their beginning and end.. but the ballad in the middle... I have a short attention span :(. SCV - Their show is just amazing, with the exception of the ballad... Coats - They probably have one of the more interesting ballads this year, but I don't know, I still lost my attention a little bit. Cavs - I don't remember their ballad. I remember the rest of their show though! I think I'm developing a fear of ballads: balladphobia (corny!) I think what would be best, at least for me, is to have the ballad in the beginning then speed up.. or.. just not have one at all! :) I know, corps need a breather :). Help me understand more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feathers Up Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 (edited) Crown has a great ballad. Phantom Regiment has a great ballad.. And if SCV works on their ballad in terms of the build I would love it also..Right now it's just ok.. Also, I pray corps don't do away with ballads..Some have been my favorite part of the show..Few Examples-Regiment 93, SCV 00, The Cadets 01...Regiment 06...I could go on and on... Edited July 16, 2007 by ScvSpirit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoHmempho04 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 (edited) I like Spirit's version of Hide and Seek as their ballad. Bluecoats ballad is beautiful. Phantom's Flower Duet is almost as amazing as Bluecoats. Crown is pretty good too. Edited July 16, 2007 by CoHmempho04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeutralNovice Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 Ah okay, there are some shows that I haven't heard yet. I STILL can't wait to see Crown! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geluf Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I like Ballads, thanks. They can stay where they are. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon122 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 The Colts's ballad is amazing (As If We Never Said Goodbye)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hrothgar15 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Crown, Phantom Regiment, Boston Crusaders, Spirit, and Colts all have great ballads, especially Crown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryMorgan Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 This years ballads.. maybe with the exception of 1 or 2 corps, gets me to lose my attention :( (ADD maybe?) I can certainly understand how that happens with some folks, my younger son (just started percussion) loves the flash and fury of the fast loud tunes. Don't get me wrong higher, louder, faster is a kick for me too. But I really love the raw emotion of a well scored, well played ballad. Tugs at my heartstrings...and (see signature below) I am floored by Crown's Wild Horses, got goosebumps the first time I heard it at camp in January and continue to get them every time I hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dccorpsfan Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Boston's ballad just...got me right here *points at heart* Loved every second of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandman28 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 the ballads of coarse aren't as exciting, but can be really nice. Every show has to have some down time, not only for the performers, but the audience as well. If every moment was fast loud and high. The audience would lose interest. The slower more laid back moments in show are designed to make the big moments stand out more and be even more exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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