Guardguy89 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Musically, it's one of my favorites... especially the percussion. Visually, I hated the guard costumes and I don't particularly care for the drill, but found it to be a fairly entertaining show live, and became one of my favorite corps shows in iTunes. I agree, I love this show musically - but I agree that visually this show was sub par - from the panels to the drill to the ending guard costume. And that's to bad - because this is the show that I listen to the most - I just don't watch it, Later, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general_tsos_chicken2 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 not one of my fav PR shows, may not have been as good from an 'appealing' standpoint as the years surrounding it, but MAN they were GOOD! the guard was phenominal my favorite of 07 , and I agree they should have won drums and 3rd place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspaDave Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I agree with all those that say they should have won drums. The lot footage of that line reallly shows what intricate writing Rennick does for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NakedEye Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Great music marred by some questionable visual choices - guard costumes (Pocahontas mated with a sparrow, and then suddenly, white with chevron?), blue feathery sashes and gauntlets (Aunt Fran from Albuquerque's sofa), photo panels of clouds (me likey Photoshop). I also didn't think the "flocking" drill was as effective as they would have liked. Came across more as people running like crazy in a line. After the really beautiful detailing they had done the previous year with Faust, it just didn't cut it, and brought a great musical show crashing down to earth. For pure listening pleasure though - total A+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrnguy500 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Phantom has the best mello line year in and year out IMO. Last time I checked its hard to make a mello sound pretty and lush like a concert French horn, which it technically is supposed to represent. (Granted I wouldn't say they are supposed to sound the same since they are different venues.) But a mello line that rips your face off with massive runs and cool licks is what is supposed to be about. Cadets '00 know what I'm talking about. Cavies usally have the 2nd best mello line every year.....for what its worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaghatron Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 PR 2006 > PR 2007 > PR 2008 I know MANY will not agree with me on this, but hey, it's my opinion. PR 2007 grew on me over the course of the season, and then after listening to it once I got the Championship CDs. I can't watch it though. I didn't like the visual package at all. I didn't like the guard unis, the change in gauntlets (and the baldric? or whatever it's called). The music is FANTASTIC though. The Flower Duet is one of my favorite parts, along with the opening stuff from the pit. Phantom has put out some great shows over the last 5 years. So thanks for keeping us all entertained, Phantom Regiment! It's greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big old drummer man Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 love this show. great music that was arranged wonderfully from front to back. incredible percussion section. the fact that they didn't win drums blows my mind. don't get me started... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteenAZ Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I followed (some call it stalking) Phantom that year while working Food Crew for The Academy. I did njoy it from the stands and loved watching a rehearsal or two. It kept growing on me and and brought me to tears at Finals. That said I know why it did not place higher and most of us agree it was the visual elements. The funny thing is I would have never have thought I would listen to anything as much as I used to listen to 2003 and 2006. When it comes to pure listening pleasure I think 2007 is the ultimate example of what makes Phantom so Phantom. By far the best complete music book and performance I have ever experienced in Drum Corps. Other shows may have moments I like better but 2007 is pure DCI bliss to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rd_Star_Brigade Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I thought it was alright, but the Billy Joel fan in me was in awe of the Cavaliers (especially the closer) and I loved the Cadets show (narration gave me a headache) and Crown was especially fun, so I really thought it was an overrated show at the time. Visual was a bit dirty IMO, but a fine corps musically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspaDave Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 incredible percussion section. the fact that they didn't win drums blows my mind. don't get me started... Not quite a big a screw job as the '89 Cadets drumline got, but still an injustice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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