crashhelmi36 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 1. 2003 2. 2007 3. 2004 4. 2006 5. 2000 6. 2001 7. 2002 8. 2008 9. 2009 10. 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesleyrp Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I love BD at the end of the 00's not so much at the begininng... 1) 2004 2) 2008 3) 2009 4) 2007 5) 2006 6) 2003 7) 2001 8) 2000 9) 2005 10) 2002 Wes P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluublood Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 1. 2004 2. 2003 3. 2000 4. 2002 5. 2007 6. 2006 7. 2001 8. 2008 9. 2005 Not sure how 2009 is gonna fit in yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbkcdrums Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 1. 2003 2. 2004 3. 2008 4. 2000 5. 2007 6. 2002 7. 2006 8. 2001 9. 2009 (so far, we'll see after finals) 10. 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroughAJ Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I'll play this game. 1. 2000 - Methods of Madness: Maybe because it's dark. I loved Carpe Noctem. I guess this isn't quite the same comparison, but Bernard Hermann has some great music and this show highlighted this. The only thing to make this show even better would have been one part where a lead sop just ripped a screamer. That is a little selfish of me, however, because the show is just fine. 2. 2007 - Winged Victory: Again, dark. I only saw it live at Indianapolis and remember looking over to my dad and saying "it's theirs this year." Amongst the feel of the entire show, they pulled the "victory" part off perfectly saving the Beethoven clip for the very end. I thought it was clever. Actually, my first reaction to describe it was "heavenly." 3. 2004 - The SummerTrain Blues Mix: Quite possibly the best hornline I have heard. I may not be a brassline connoisseur compared to other's experience, but I was/am amazed. I believe there are still some warm-up videos on certain websites that show you what I'm talking about. The Walnut, Ca. warm-up video comes to mind...Dang. They were fun to hang with on Tour of Champions as well. That lead sop section had no fear. -The above could honestly be put in any order and never disappoint. Let's just call them Top 3- 4. 2006 - The Godfather, Part Blue: VERY close to being in my upper echelon. The horns were greatly balanced and I loved the show. My biggest complaint was hearing essentially the same melody throughout the whole show, but I got over that pretty quickly because the last 30 seconds of both the opener and closer always get me going. 5. 2008 - Constantly Risking Absurdity: I really do like this show. It took me all of June and July to grow on me, but by August last year I was hooked. The complaint here: The ending just didn't quite match, but that is strictly my opinion. 6. 2003 - The Phenomenon of Cool: In 2003 I would have said this is one of the best of my favorite Blue Devils shows. I'll have to think some more about it, but this is about where I have it. It was a championship show with just about everything I could want. Honestly, I think I simply dug the music more in my choices for Top 3. This coming from a guy who has played with Brubeck and fully respects his great contributions to jazz. 7. 2009 - 1930: I don't want to really judge this show yet since it isn't finished, but this is about where it is. I dig the almost all of it. I really would go for even more of the 1988 Blue Devils feeling throughout the "happier" parts. This show has actually made me appreciate and enjoy 1988 even more. 8. 2005 - Dance Derby of the Century: Possibly without the vocals it would be extremely high on my personal list. That hornline could play and the soloists were right up there with 2004. Again, I wasn't a fan of the vocals, but I also understand to tell this particular story it just couldn't be done many other ways. 9. 2002 - Jazz: Music Made in America: Two parts... House of the Rising Sun and the backfield sop solo. Other than that it was just a strong and entertaining show for me, but not much more. 10. 2001 - Awayday Blue: I honestly think I just need to listen to this one a few more times. I just don't recall enough. Basically, I went by gut feeling, but my iTunes pretty much tells the tale. I think 2000, 2007 and 2004 are at or near the number 30 in my play count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman1084 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I just realized that Blue Devils shows are completely hit or miss with me. I don't know what it is, but I usually just don't end up liking their shows too much. The first five or so on my list I really liked, but the ones that follow I honestly don't care for at all. 1. 2003 - The Phenomenon of Cool 2. 2004 - SummerTrain Blues Mix 3. 2001 - Awayday Blue 4. 2008 - Constantly Risking Absurdity 5. 2006 - The Godfather 6. 2000 - Methods of Madness 7. 2007 - Winged Victory 8. 2009 - 1930 9. 2002 - Jazz: Music Made in America 10. 2005 - Dance Derby of the Century Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizon Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 My favorite BD show is just outside of the decade... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do.it.up. Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 1. 2009- "1930"; I absolutely love this show for it's creativity and retrospect. What I see in this masterpiece is the pinnacle of inspiration and vision in DCI 2009. The music leaves me in awe, as does their completely compatible visual program. BD's guard this year is truly breathtaking, as is their percussion section. I am a pit guy, and IMO there is no other front ensemble on the same level as BD's. Not even in BD's past years. This show holds a level of professionalism and power that I see unrivaled. 2. 2003- "Phenomenon of Cool"; What really appeals to me about this show is BD's clever musical arrangement. Unbridled energy and entertainment. I also loved BD's battery this year. They were near flawless! 3. 2008- "Constantly Risking Absurdity"; I'll openly admit that I thought they were robbed last year. This show was quirky, and unorthodox without pushing boundaries. What I loved the most was the unique mood that was present the entire show. It was like a "sinister comic relief" kind of aura that BD brought in 2008. The rest are just about ties. However, if I had to pick a 4th it would be "Awayday Blue." Gorb's "Awayday" is one of my favorite pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euponitone Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 (edited) I dont know early 2000's bd that well....but why not 1. 2007 funny, because i dont think it should have won, but still my fav of the decade 2. 2004 Actually saw it live and enjoyed it, for the most part 3. 2008 I would take this show anyday over the 2009 show. 4. 2006 Mainly because I saw it a bunch at the time and could get it 5. 2003 Undeniably good 6. 2005 It really wasnt that bad, or that confusing 7. 2009 Actually in last place of the bd shows that I know 2000-2002, i didnt really follow much, so I wont rate. Edited August 2, 2009 by euponitone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueShades152 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I'm also not very familiar with 2000-2002, so I'm just going to rate the other years: 1. 2003 2. 2004 3. 2005 - I actually loved this show...I'm pretty sure I'm one of the few lol. 4. 2006 5. 2008 6. 2009 7. 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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