Hrothgar15 Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 Do you see a difference between "entertained me" and "top 3" in show design? Phantom is entertaining, and they have a sweet music book - no argument from me on those points. But in 2009 DCI, that gets you ... somewhere between 7th & 9th place. Reward entertaining shows in placement -> more corps program entertaining shows -> more fans in the stands -> more money for DCI. Everyone wins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexL Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Reward entertaining shows in placement -> more corps program entertaining shows -> more fans in the stands -> more money for DCI.Everyone wins. And we could invite some pop\rock artists out there with the corps instead and attract even more people, but it wouldnt be drum corps. drum corps is about having the whole package of music, visual, and execution thereof. Not just an 'entertaining show' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feathers Up Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Reward entertaining shows in placement -> more corps program entertaining shows -> more fans in the stands -> more money for DCI.Everyone wins. Everyone doesn't win though. Not everyone likes what you may like. A lot of people may enjoy Crown and Regiment the most. I enjoy SCV and Boston the most. And I'm sure there are many other opinions. And that's what it boils down to in this case. Opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do.it.up. Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Everyone doesn't win though. Not everyone likes what you may like. A lot of people may enjoy Crown and Regiment the most. I enjoy SCV and Boston the most. And I'm sure there are many other opinions. And that's what it boils down to in this case. Opinions. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hrothgar15 Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 And we could invite some pop\rock artists out there with the corps instead and attract even more people, but it wouldnt be drum corps. Nor entertaining. I mean entertaining to the drum crops crowd. People who come to a drum corps show to be entertained by the corps are generally entertained by the same things, for the most part. It's universal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Reward entertaining shows in placement -> more corps program entertaining shows -> more fans in the stands -> more money for DCI.Everyone wins. except not everyone finds this show entertaining Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAMystreaux Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Oh, Jordan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I mean entertaining to the drum crops crowd. And you're an auothority on that which is entertaining for "the drum corps crowd" why, exactly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 (edited) Nor entertaining. I mean entertaining to the drum crops crowd. People who come to a drum corps show to be entertained by the corps are generally entertained by the same things, for the most part. It's universal. Couldnt disagree more. Everyone has a different opinion of what's entertaining. One guy is entertained by Cavaliers and another by Blue Knights. There is no easy reconciling of those two stances. But even if every drum corps fan were "entertained" by the same thing, I also think that most drum corps fans can and do differentiate between being entertained and witnessing quality performance. This activity has always rewarded quality, difficult performance with placement and medals, and has always rewarded entertaining performances with standing ovations and throwing babies. Sometimes these two reward systems blend, sometimes they don't. But even when they do blend, I think most of the "drum corps crowd" (whatever that is) recognizes that they are two different things and both serve a purpose to the activity. (edited because I committed one of my own grammatical pet peeves ) Edited July 28, 2009 by Liam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortAndFast Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Reward entertaining shows in placement -> more corps program entertaining shows -> more fans in the stands -> more money for DCI.Everyone wins. Personally, I also find Troopers, Blue Knights, Boston, Bluecoats, SCV, Cadets & Crown to be pretty entertaining this year. And even if BD and Cavies aren't entirely to my liking, they are both pretty fun to watch too. So there doesn't seem to be much risk that entertaining shows won't be rewarded competitively in 2009. I'm sure the winner will come down to the same things as every year - a show with the "complete package", demonstrating high levels of excellence in many captions. Phantom had that in 2008, whereas I hope you'd agree they are much more one-dimensional in 2009. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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