RnBeans Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Uh huh...actually, I don't disagree... I'm a bit of a daydreamer at times, and I sometimes muse over the fact that really and truly, there's zero point to what we do (those of us who do Band or corps) and love (Drum Corps)...then I slap myself in the forehead..because I realize that: 1) there is a point - it brings people together and teaches what is truly a performing art in-and-of itself, with no real relation to symphonic, pop, dance, jazz music other than its passing resemblance through arrangements...It's why a GOOD original show always gets me pumped. Corps (and sometimes band) are wonderful unexplored media. They are also a wonderful teaching tool through those passing resemblances I mentioned. I would not know MUCH of my favorite jazz and orchestral/concert band music were I not introduced through corps shows. This year is no exception. That Elvis Costello Midsummer Night's Dream stuff is way cool. And BCoats' music this year is amazing! And I dig BStars' show, too, speaking of original music. 2) if there is no point, I still love it, so why am I wasting time thinking about it when I could just go and WATCH SOME! Point of interest...I'm JUST young enough I don't remember the exact beginning of the BBS services that predated the WWW. Could people have been BBSing about the SCV '89 show? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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