ohwiseone Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Well, considering i have 2008 on my head right now it would have to be From the DM being killed till the end, one of the best Parts ever to ANY Show ever. once i think some more i shall come back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washingtoncorpsfan Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 The end of New World and Canon in D reprise are my favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PR_ducky Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 OK, here we go: 78 ode to joy 79 elsas 81 opening statement 83 1812 85 whole show, very underrated, would love to see them gives symphonie fantastique another shot as a member: 86, rookie year, very rough, don't think we did a complete rewrite, but not far off. 87 the closer, tieing Cadets for first at DCI Canada, finishing 3rd at prelims, the white unis 88 the ensemble in the closer, winning colorguard 89 the whole show, especially the aforementioned sop entrance to the end still gives me goosebumps, performing with the Kansas City Orchestra, winning visual and brass 90 Bacchanale, winning visual, finally beating SCV after aging out: 91 Nessun Dorma 93 Fire of eternal glory, death hunt 94 white witch doctor 95 opener, another very underrated show, the black unis 96 opener is still one of the greatest 4 minutes ever put on the field in my opinion, was genius. also "and 2nd place... which is actually a tie for first place" 03 canon 07 1000 airplanes on the roof (I love philip glass music, always thought Cadets would do this one) 08 whole show, loved it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PR_ducky Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 one more "moment" in 87, winning the US Open when it still really meant something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louderisbetter Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Didn't survive the rewrites, but in the 2006 early-season closer (Mahler) there was a ###### mello run, stage center, double-timing around in a ring. Oh yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyushujet Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 (Sigh) No love for 2002? I loved that show, especially the running notes in the bass drum line and the hammer and sickle props in the guard. And here's a humorous moment from that year that happened in Casper, Wy. During retreat, the Troopers had the honor to lead America the Beautiful/O Canada. So the Trooper drum major is in the stands and counts off to lead only the Troopers in the opening statement. Well, on his downbeat, only a few horns play, so he cuts everybody off and tries again. On the second try, more horns are playing, but very badly and very weakly. So, all us Trooper fans are squirming in our seats. Then the part where the music transitions from America the Beautiful to O Canada and all the corps on the field play arrives and Phantom is in the block right next to Troopers. The WALL of SOUND that emanated from Phantom was hair-raising, made more so by the weak attempt from the Troopers. (Obviously Troop hadn't worked on retreat music much at that point in the season) Other memorable Phantom moments that stick out in my mind were the end of the opening statement in 1989 as the guard does a spin with their flags while doing a leg kick and grabbing their feet with their free hand. (Not really spectacular, but I always thought that was so cool) Toward the end of the ballad in 2000; the long, sustained note. Absolutely beautiful and for awhile brought tears to my eyes when I would listen to the CD recording from San Antonio in the off season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TealEuph7 Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 2007: The Firebird final push 2003: Opening Canon statement 2006: all of Ave Maria 2008: The Final push Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 (Sigh) No love for 2002? I loved that show, especially the running notes in the bass drum line and the hammer and sickle props in the guard. I gotta be honest- looking back, I'm not that thrilled with that particular show (especially considering what came right before and right after it). The opener was pretty strong and the last minute was impressive, but beyond that it left me wanting. I recall their hornline being a bit on the rough side even at the end of the year, and the drumline was a big anchor for them. Now that you mention the guard, I do remember the boots. Those must have been FUN to march in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_brandt Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Thanks for the 2000 shout-out. It's very rare that I hear anyone praise my years. Thanks! Toward the end of the ballad in 2000; the long, sustained note. Absolutely beautiful and for awhile brought tears to my eyes when I would listen to the CD recording from San Antonio in the off season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGuy1288 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 1989, the last chord of the opener. That is what mellophones were made to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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