ouooga Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Blue Devils - 2008. Everything except the closer was awesome with a capital F! 2009 is clean and entertaining, but doesn't do it for me. Cavies - 2008. I really don't care for either show THAT much, but the leap frog section at the end still gives me goose bumps. CC - 2008. One of the best/cheesiest (in a good way) shows I've ever seen. HNC - 2009. Welcome back to drum corps Cadets! SCV - 2009. This is their best show since 03 hands down! Bluecoats - 2009, only because the show designers from 08 failed hard core! 2008 should have been a more entertaining/exciting opener and have the guy win the first fight, thus earning a shot at the champ. Having our "hero" lose the first fight we see him in really disconnects you from the character. PR - 2008. I think this one's obvious. BAC - 2009. This show is awesome! BS - 2008, but it's close. BK - 2009. Blue Knights 2009 = the start of the climb! Glassmen - 2009. Much better show, and I love the uniforms. Troopers - 2008. I love last year's show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tez Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I like 2008's much better. Electronics are such a turn-off for me I can't really get around a lot of this year's programs. There's quite a few designs I can't stand this year either, regardless of electronics.Phantom Regiment: Definitely 2008. Even before all the mid/late season changes, this show was still a lot of fun to watch. Very accessible storyline and theme. The 2009 show has a storyline that doesn't even live up even to shows around it, and personally it just doesn't scream "Phantom Regiment" to me. I don't ever expect Phantom to be playing 'ball-room jazz' unless it's some recognizable piece (2005 Gershwin comes to mind). I'm almost completely positive the jazz sections are original or based on the movie soundtrack. This all doesn't even include the visual program. [/b] The jazz sections are not from the movie's soundtrack... just like most of the show. They are based on the same melody the opener is (Paganini Variations). This is one of the most famous melodies in all of classical music so I'm not sure why it's not "recognizable." Also, this was an actual big band piece played by Benny Goodman's band in the 40's I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayfallon Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Do you like the top 12 corps show this year or last year.Blue Devils-2008 This show just amazed me last year Cavies-2009 CC-2008 it amazed me more then this years. Last years was more powerful to me HNC-2009 they can move they can play and its amazing SCV-2009 more of an SCV show to me and the end Bluecoats-2008 Understood the show more and liked the ballad PR-2008 thats why it won BAC-2009 favorite BAC show. sounds and looks amazing BS-2009 BK-2009 because of the commentary Glassmen-2009 i marched last year but love this year alot more.IMO should be higher then where its at Troopers-2009 never really saw last years but this years seems alot better looking at the scores. Interesting post -I especially like that you marched last year and have such fresh "fan like" opinions. Gives one a lot to consider. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tez Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 BD - 2008. I really thought that show was more fun than BD typically programs.Cavies - 2008. There's still time, but at this point, 2009 feels a bit sterile. I like the 2009 music better though. Crown - 2009. I was getting bored with 2008 by the end of the year. Cadets - 2009!! SCV - 2009. Every time I watch it, I feel like someone's transported me back to the "golden age" of DCI Bluecoats - 2008. I like this year's show, but last year, er, packed more of a punch. Phantom - 2008!! Boston - 2009. First Boston show I've liked in ages. Blue Stars - 2009. Seems a little bit meatier than last year. BK - 2009. I loved Sully's commentary on the show, and think the avalanche drill move is awesome. Glassmen - 2009. Picked more out of a dislike of 2008 than any great love of this year's show. Troopers - 2009. Welcome back, guys! So that's 4 for '08 and 8 for '09 in my book. Ba-zing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Blue Devils-2008 / 2009 Cavies-2008 / 2009 CC-2008 / 2009 HNC-2008 / 2009 SCV-2008 / 2009 Bluecoats-2008 / 2009 PR-2008 / 2009 BAC-2008 / 2009 BS-2008 / 2009 BK-2008/ 2009 Glassmen-2008 / 2009 Troopers-2008 / 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skajerk Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 It's 50/50 for me 2008 Bluecoats Blue Stars Cavaliers Crown (actually, their 2007 show is my favorite) Glassmen Phantom 2009 Blue Devils (guess I'm in the minority on this one) Blue Knights Boston HNC SCV Troopers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watersling Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Blue Devils-2008 / 2009 Cavies-2008 / 2009 CC-2008 / 2009 HNC-2008 / 2009 SCV-2008 / 2009 Bluecoats-2008 / 2009 PR-2008 / 2009 BAC-2008 / 2009 BS-2008 / 2009 BK-2008/ 2009 Glassmen-2008 / 2009 Troopers-2008 / 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumcorpsfan471 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 BD - '08 Cavies - '09 Crown - '09 Cadets - '09 SCV - '09 Bloo - '09 Phantom - '08 Boston - '09 Blue Stars - '09 Blue Knights - Either Glassmen - '08 Troopers - '09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Glassmen-2009 i marched last year but love this year alot more.IMO should be higher then where its at Congrats! I loved your show last year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver_King Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 (edited) Interesting post -I especially like that you marched last year and have such fresh "fan like" opinions.Gives one a lot to consider. Thanks. Congrats! I loved your show last year! thanks to both Edited July 28, 2009 by Silver_King Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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