Michael Boo Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Another part that hasn't been discussed, the water itself. Right now the southeast is in a drought. Water restrictions are up. How would corps handle this in these areas? Now this can only can be discussed if the same area is still in strict water restriction. Afterall, corps don't carry a lot of water, I can't see the corps leaving water in said instruments. Lot of issues that Hoppy always seems to miss when he makes ANY proposals. If the water is being used for a glass harmonica or water gong, it can be recycled several times until it evaporates. Or, it can be used after the show to cook hot dogs, wash down the food truck kitchen, poured into horns to give them a bath and wash out the crud, etc. The amount of water used for a glass harmonica wouldn't equal the amount of water one kid would use in taking a shower. And if the water is used for bird whistles (something no one has brought up yet), the amount of water would be equal to a shot glass...something the southeast can probably absorb without shutting down. Dang it, we're talking about art here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kac Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Having water around electronic pit equipment just sounds like a bad idea. Didn't everyone learn as kids that water & electric don't mix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boo Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Having water around electronic pit equipment just sounds like a bad idea. Didn't everyone learn as kids that water & electric don't mix? It's all about stretching the envelope. As a kid, I was taught that one drinks milk for ulcers, no one would ever buy a Japanese car, and matter was non-transmutable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 ... because, surely if it would alter the conditions enough to make it unsafe for any corps following them, it would render the field unsafe for their own corps that is currently on the field...that is unless they used water at the conclusion of a performance as the performers were leaving the field. Flashdance, perhaps ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Are you saying that the Cabs bass drum thing with water originally came from STOMP?[/ The Blue Man Group actually takes it a step further. They light the water with colored lights, making the splashes all different colors. Awesome affect. Of course, that wouldn't really work in drum corps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Oz Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 If the water is being used for a glass harmonica or water gong, it can be recycled several times until it evaporates. Or, it can be used after the show to cook hot dogs, wash down the food truck kitchen, poured into horns to give them a bath and wash out the crud, etc. The amount of water used for a glass harmonica wouldn't equal the amount of water one kid would use in taking a shower. And if the water is used for bird whistles (something no one has brought up yet), the amount of water would be equal to a shot glass...something the southeast can probably absorb without shutting down.Dang it, we're talking about art here! Well that settles it … legalize the glass harmonica but ban showers! Artists aren’t big on personal hygiene anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 The Blue Man Group actually takes it a step further. They light the water with colored lights, making the splashes all different colors. Awesome affect. Of course, that wouldn't really work in drum corps. It's paint they use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MArchingTrumpetier Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 http://www.dci.org/rules/pdf/2008/03_water.pdf Haha its nice being part of the show who caused this rule to take effect. Woo go Magic '04 "Yo Ho Yo Ho A Pirates Life For Me" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjs4484 Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Haha its nice being part of the show who caused this rule to take effect. Woo go Magic '04 "Yo Ho Yo Ho A Pirates Life For Me" WHAT ABOUT THE RUM?!?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyRyder_FMM Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Is it just me, or are MikeD's comments about this proposal going backwards and being a waste of time sorely absent from this thread? Reversing a rule isn't progress MikeD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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