silvertrombone Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 I don't see Phantom catching Cadets this year. Cadets still have lots to clean as well and an overall better show in terms of design. Phantom is, no doubt, excellent as always, but they will not catch Cadets. Now, I think Bluecoats can catch Cadets and BD. I don't agree with the design thing, but I agree PR will most likely not catch Cadets this year. 4th tops, more likely 5th--Blooo just too amazing. But I have to say once again, and this is why I disagree with the design comment, Regiment, even with an off-night in SA (and a penalty someone said??) has the best, most seamless ensemble design between brass and percussion that I ever remember. The transitions between movements are just amazing, and I'm not totally sold on the show concept! And I bleed PR. I just don't drink any Kool-Aid--bad experience with Michigan water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nite_Maresz_25 Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Cadets - 92.5 Phantom - 90.050 Vanguard - 89.75 Blue Stars - 81.1 Academy - 80.75 Troopers - 75.2 just a guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn craig Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 I don't see Phantom catching Cadets this year. Cadets still have lots to clean as well and an overall better show in terms of design. Phantom is, no doubt, excellent as always, but they will not catch Cadets. Now, I think Bluecoats can catch Cadets and BD. I realize they most likely won't catch the Cadets this year. Howevery, I really like Phantom's show design. I thought it was very fresh, musical, and artistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decompressed Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 I think SCV is poised to move forward. I'm hoping Phantom really explores the musical possibilities of the flower duet rather then plow through it again like i saw in Atlanta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomPhanatic Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 I agree. I think the Flower Duet tempo is just too fast, and I'm surprised judges aren't saying the same (or if they are, I'm surprised Phantom keeps doing it). Tonight: Cadets on top Phantom 2nd - less than a point from Cadets SCV 3rd - between 1 and 1.5 points behind PR I do think that Bluecoats have peaked early, and you will se Phantom re-surge to the finish line with more added to the show, and lots more cleaned. For some reason, it seems Phantom has more to add to their show than any other corps still (and more to clean). I do think some of the transitions are not done and I feel like that we haven't seen quite all of the tricks for Phantom this year. This is such a great year for the Top 7. I can't wait to see how it all plays out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAMystreaux Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 I don't agree with the design thing, but I agree PR will most likely not catch Cadets this year. 4th tops, more likely 5th--Blooo just too amazing.But I have to say once again, and this is why I disagree with the design comment, Regiment, even with an off-night in SA (and a penalty someone said??) has the best, most seamless ensemble design between brass and percussion that I ever remember. The transitions between movements are just amazing, and I'm not totally sold on the show concept! And I bleed PR. I just don't drink any Kool-Aid--bad experience with Michigan water. There is much more to good design than a great, seamless music program although that is a good start. As far as overall designs go, meaning the marriage of the music and the visual, Cadets are easily ahead of Phantom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn craig Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 I also thought the Flower Duet was to fast. I saw them early. By know I thought they would have perhaps uped some other tempi in the show and slowed it down or else cut something to give them the time to slow it down. Adding stuff in and saving some surprises for championship week is fun and all that. I just hope Phantom hasn't waited to long to make their changes and add the final elements in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeWee Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 I hope it's The Cadets Santa Clara Vanguard Phantom Regiment (probably less than .5 under SCV) I hope SCV can PERFORM their way to at least 5th this year! ^OO^ (C'mon SCV - start performing your show for us!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Hopefully the rain stays away this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euponitone Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Hopefully the rain stays away this year! Ohhh man,....last year was one of the scariest skies I ever saw last year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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