Matt_S Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Time will tell, RECAP PLEASE Eh, it's not a complete recap yet. While the captions we get will be nice, it's only going to tell half the story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2000Cadet Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I'm sure things have changed since I march .. with the advent of internet browsing phones and whatnot .... but I serious don't think the YEA folks are paying attention to anything other than getting out, getting it right and fixing what's broken. I can honestly say we never had the chance to pay attention to where we stood until Mid July. But, when you get your bumm handed to you .... you notice. That hasn't happened yet. That is definitely accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 It makes sense that Holy Name's visual ensemble scores would be down considering how much new stuff they just put in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver_King Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 bad visual score.... hopefully fixed by tomorrow night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richburgher Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 (edited) My thougths on the show tonight (technically last night now): All the shows are good and they all performed pretty well tonight for 1st week. The one negative was that the pit amps were too loud for almost everyone and the bass enhancement from the synths is very annoying and distracting. Cap Reg's show about storms is a good one. The hurricane piece should look and sound really cool when it's cleaned up (was this their first or second show of the year?). I would like to think the Colts could definitely make some noise with their show. Unfortunately, I was distracted by the staff member giving instructions to the sound man DURING THE ENTIRE FREAKIN' SHOW! "Too loud." "More marimbas." "Take the marimbas down." "Bass is way too loud." "More marimbas." "Trumpet's too loud." (Why are they miking the trumpet solo? Unecessary.) Where was I? Oh yeah, "More marimbas." "Bass is too loud." And, of course, "More marimbas." He said that so often it could've been a drinking game. That aside, Colts have a good show. Seems like a lot of drill in the front third of the field with a couple company fronts early. I think this is Glassmen's best show since Beethoven. It has teeth and an energy (maybe urgency is a better word) that they haven't had the last couple years. Volume is definitely higher. The new uniforms look ok on the field but I don't think they're as good as the last version. Boston's got something going with thier show. Lots of seductive play between the colorguard members, especially with the apple. The apple bite sound effect was too loud and sounded really cheesy. The silver accents and sash on the uniform make it a little too light but the tassel is a great old school touch. Crown: Wow! It's a show that I got the "must see" vibe about already. More big sound and they keep getting better. Guard performed better than at Annapolis. Cadets' show is classic! The ending will be unreal when it's clean. I think they had the least intrusive synth moment with the jazz piano spot (I feared the worst when I heard about this being in the show) but the bass groove throughout the entire show was too loud and annoying. The spread over Crown shrank again to .7 but how much of that was Crown gaining vs. Cadets performing the end for the first time? Crown's encore includes Boogie Wonderland and a major soul/r&b hit from the late 60's ro early '70s (the title escapes me and it's killin' me) that they just turn the brass loose on at the end. Great night all around. Edited June 23, 2009 by richburgher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesdrum007 Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Great night all around. An excellent and insightful review. I appreciate you, richburgher, for your thoughts and opinions. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Lugo Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 (edited) A few short thoughts on Pittsburgh: Star Spangled Banner - Dreadful! I feel bad for the HS girl who "sang" this...yikes. Sadly, I didn't get a picture...nor a recording. Capital Regiment - Great to see the team back on the field! I felt the beginning and ending impacts of "The Storm" were very good, but the drumline (IMO) was the obvious strength of the corps...I mean...the line even picks up flags! Talk about multiple responsibilities! Cap Reg has a LOT to fill in, but I'm just excited to see them back! The Colts - I love the corps proper's uniforms...just incredibly striking! Opening impact of "Fathoms" knocks you back a bit! I actually enjoyed the use of electronics tonight from the Red Team. Added a lot of bottom where needed, but not overdone. "SOS" was very cool! It's going to be fun watching this show develop this season. Boston Crusaders - Really digging the new uniforms, which are a throw back look with white plumes, white sashes. "The Core of Temptation" starts with a wonderfully articulated statement from the horns. This line is LOUD! Thought there were a bit too many "risque" moments with the guard character...but heck, the show's about temptation. Got a bit trashy, I thought. I liked the apple bite...audience thought it was funny. Great push to company front toward end INT - Long show this year...I wonder if they will have time to clean? Glassmen - Not buying the corps proper's uniforms...nor the guard's uniforms...might just be me. Corps proper's uniforms have interesting triangle detailing down the left upper leg, but seems to accentual hips and distracts my eye. It's one thing to have a clean line, but triangles...hmm. Corps starts end zone to end zone, starting with a snare solo...motivating movement across the corps. "The Journey of ONE" becomes very clear with many guard solo moments, as well as horn visual/musical solos. I thought the impact at the end of the opener was very LOUD, but with some loss of control. The drill design and staging was very intuitive, and seems better than recent years. Crowd got up for biggest standing O of the night (up to that point) at the end. Great vehicle and keeps to the Glassmen roots we all know and love. Carolina Crown - After a 20 minute delay, or so, Carolina Crown takes the field with "The Grass is Always Greener." Now, this isn't the same show as the past two years. I was skeptical after viewing on Fan Network this weekend (maybe the poor camera work/craptastic streaming quality), but this corps translates extremely well live! Some entrance issues in Promise of Living intro, but overall this intro really sets the mood. Announcer timing was on tonight, with the Promise hit really showcasing Crown's unbelievable timbre and tone quality, as well as sound PROJECTION! One (of the MANY) thing I appreciate about this show, outside of the ridiculous musical qualities and transitions, is the level of visual demand and responsibility represented in the hornline. This corps' incorporation of dance into the entire visual program is impressive, and I would have to think that dance is a serious part of the visual technique. Now, this does present somewhat of a clarity issue now...but come August it will be crystal clear, I have NO doubt. I really dig the "storm" section (after Promise). Be sure to watch the hornline doing some crazy, hurricane-/tornado-like drill here. Very cool! I got my only goosebumps of the night during the Somewhere/Over the Rainbow hit. Maybe it's because I'm a Cavalier alum and Rainbow has a special place in my heart, but I think it's because the corps just flat out PERFORMED! Just can't get over the musicianship on constant display during this show. Oh, and the morph back to Promise of Living at the end is genius! Well played, Crown, well played (literally, figuratively)! Holy Name - Initial impressions were that the corps wasn't on tonight. Music ensemble clarity issues, attacks, balance. I can appreciate WSS, but the opening is just blah. From a marching technique perspective, it's hard to beat Holy Name...the uniform helps display the great approach to their marching style. And boy do they march...especially at the end of the opener and closer (new, tonight was first time performed!). But when seeing Crown and Cadets back-to-back, I just couldn't help but notice that band-body appears to be an after-thought (enough hyphens...I know). Also, Cadets' hornline visuals seem very contrived and forced. Musically and visually, this show seems very piecemeal. Surely, transitions are to be worked out, but those bad transitions (almost between each mov't) are glaringly obvious. Does anyone else feel like Cadets are just trying to ram DRUMCORPS down our throats? Yes, they march and play well. But I get it already... Oh, and hearing Crown and Cadets on the same instruments, Cadets really sound harsh and "laser-like" compared to the finesse and power displayed by Crown's hornline. I can tell this is going to be a fan favorite, and the ending will be Classic (full of drill moves that SCREAM Cadets...err, Holy Name!). I might end up loving this show, but right now...third show of the season..."WSS: Celebration and Conflict" is not doing it for me. We all know how Cadets are known for pushing to the end of the season. This show will be a beast by August. Overall - I thought Crown should have edged out Holy Name tonight. But, as I'm sure HN will clean up the ending (and show) & Crown will get better and more developed - each will be a contender on my birthday...August 8. Edited June 23, 2009 by Chris Lugo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumrguy Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 (edited) Congrats all corps tonight. Enjoying following things thus far. :D I hope Crown's percussion continues to improve, as well as Boston. Congrats also to Cap. Regiment for fielding again. Excited to see what you've got goin' on. Edited June 23, 2009 by drumrguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpaul Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 A few short thoughts on Pittsburgh: Hey Lugo, Nice review. Way to plug your own birthday too. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Lugo Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Hey Lugo,Nice review. Way to plug your own birthday too. ;-) I hope to get lots of presents... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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