DrumCorps2008 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 A few observations... There hasn't been a year that the DCP world hasn't complained about the format. So why should this year be different? The number of complaints after the ESPN2 show demanding full performances was pretty vicious on DCP. Many argued that show highlights didn't do the recent shows justice - especially those wanting to expose new fans or friends to drum corps. Now there ARE full shows from the last three years (the years ESPN showed highlights) and it's still not good enough? So what makes you happy? Complaining that drum corps is in movie theatres? If you have a better concept, contact your local theatre and get your own countdown going. Good luck with that. Think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumCorps2008 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Talk about distancing themselves even more... Every year that passes in time, history gets longer. You can't fit in all of drum corps history to satisfy everyone. I think the first three years of including leagcy shows was pretty fair. And they were enjoyable to an extent. Some of the old stuff just doesn't look or sound good on the big screen. To dismiss this as some sort of snub againt legacy fans is ignorant. DCI does a flash back feature every week on legacy corps to help keep their memory alive. Every year, DCI invites an alumni corps to perform at Finals. It's OK to change things up. Who knows...next year's Countdown could be to pick the top 12 of all time and select a champion. You never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewdude2 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 DCI's "Countdown" for 2010 = One corps from 2009..................$20.00 At least the show from 2009 will be amplified! Oh wait, the movie theaters do that already.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumCorps2008 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 The ability to judge the shows with a downloadable judging sheet is a cool twist this year. So is the "results" show they are doing after the theater show. And this could be cool.... "Additionally, drum corps enthusiasts will be able to “count down” the days to the start of the 2008 DCI Summer Tour with exclusive preview features from several top DCI World Class units." Wonder who they will preview? I'd love to get an early look at Phantom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran Haring Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 (edited) Nothing against the corps from 2005-06-07, but I'm not sure how "classic" this particular Countdown is, with corps only from the past three seasons.... and with only six performances...... But it still sounds like a good night out, especially with the previews of some of the upcoming shows for 2008. Anytime I can sit in an air-conditioned theater and eat popcorn while watching drum corps, I'm usually good to go. Fran Edited February 22, 2008 by Fran Haring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumCorps2008 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Nothing against the corps from 2005-06-07, but I'm not sure how "classic" this particular Countdown is, with corps only from the past three seasons.... and with only six performances......But it still sounds like a good night out, especially with the previews of some of the upcoming shows for 2008. Anytime I can sit in an air-conditioned theater and eat popcorn while watching drum corps, I'm usually good to go. Fran According to the DCI site it's not call "Classic" Countdown anymore. Just "The Countdown" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndzoneEric Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Oh, and by the way, I hate this new format. Don't be a hater. Life's too short to hate the fact that drum corps fans can go watch a 2 hour long show of relatively high quality video footage and surround sound audio. What the world needs now is love, sweet love. It's the only thing that there's just too little of. No, euponitone, not just for some... but for everyone. (Hal David is rumored to be my uncle. My dad has always been a little hazy with me about those details.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndzoneEric Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 blah....I vote for 90 minutes of silence... Exercise your right as an American! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndzoneEric Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 At least the show from 2009 will be amplified! Oh wait, the movie theaters do that already.... Bwaaaahahaa. Is there a "knee-slapper" emoticon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaddyt Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Not sure of my personal order yet, but: Phantom '06 Cadets '05 Crown '07 Cadets '07 Cavaliers '06 Phantom '05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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