byline Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I just got my most recent "On Demand" DVD, and on it I ordered what I believe is St. Anthony's Imperiales' last year to compete (1988). I have to say that their 1987 program is one of my all-time favorites, but this one comes pretty close. St. Anthony's is one of the very few guards where my eye is not automatically drawn to one section (typically the rifle line). The writing and performance are so strong in all three sections, and the drill/body movement contribute to this feeling of a show that continually builds, almost without stopping, right till the very end. Subtle, musical, ethereal, elegant, amazing demand and breathtaking presence all combine to make St. Anthony's one of my favorite guards of all time. Hard to believe they never won the gold medal. (I feel the same way about Holley; the timing just never was right for them.) In terms of scholastic guards, I would pick 1986 Union High School. Center Grove was the better guard that year, but I still love the little bird "hops" and other movements that were part of Union's groundbreaking choreography that year. When I watch that show, I still feel like I'm watching a flock of birds in flight, not human beings. The effect is that strong. Your choices? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quegrawks Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Fantasia 2007. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byline Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 Fantasia 2007. That would be one of my choices, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capella Winterguard Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Phantom Regiment 2007 - Stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPINCYCLE Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 SCV 08............ should at least got a medal Mt Carmel..SA.......Wonderful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tansea Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 (edited) SCV 08............ should at least got a medalMt Carmel..SA.......Wonderful A-frigg'n-men to that!!! SCV "On a Breath"...took my breath away. Seattle Imperials...Stanley Knaub era... Edited August 1, 2008 by Tansea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHSmirage Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 (edited) Where to start?...... 2003 Pride "Stand Up" 2003 Patriots "Caravan" 2004 Northernlights "Road to Perdition" 2002 Avon "Bernstein" .....so many more....... Edited: because I'm a doof. Edited August 4, 2008 by MHSmirage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 MHSmirage : 2002 Avon was the Bernstein show and their first year in SW. And 2005 Northern Lights was the Shawshank show. None the less, I agree with both those shows! : ) Plus: Avon 2006 Fantasia 2007 Center Grove 2006 Patriots 2003 Crown Guard 2002 Miamisburg 1995 Northmont 1996 James Logan 1997 Carroll 2000 Chimeras 1997-2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quegrawks Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 (edited) Where to start?......2003 Patriots "Caravan" I don't know if they should have won gold, but they definitely should have received a medal that year! Edited August 2, 2008 by quegrawks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musical_Spinner Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Patriots 02 and 03 Crown Guard 2002, that was a great show. Pride 03 The usual suspects really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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