SFZFAN Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I've loved the Scouts over the past few years. Hell, I was one of the only people who defended their super hero guard uniforms....butThis year's show just isn't doing it for me. When I come to a drum corps show I wanna see things I don't see elsewhere. I want louder then I've ever heard (wall of sound? so far it's more of a fence.) I'm sorry. If I wanted to hear a so-so arrangement of Gershwin played decently well I can go to some BOA dvds and hear it performed better. I have never been disappointed by the Madison Scouts. This year I have. And let me tell ya it's a no bueno feeling to have. There's always at least one...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmfootworks Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I've loved the Scouts over the past few years. Hell, I was one of the only people who defended their super hero guard uniforms....butThis year's show just isn't doing it for me. When I come to a drum corps show I wanna see things I don't see elsewhere. I want louder then I've ever heard (wall of sound? so far it's more of a fence.) I'm sorry. If I wanted to hear a so-so arrangement of Gershwin played decently well I can go to some BOA dvds and hear it performed better. I have never been disappointed by the Madison Scouts. This year I have. And let me tell ya it's a no bueno feeling to have. To quote from your own signature, " . . . but in the end it's just music. And music should never be this stressful." What is your point then, and what is the point of making it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byline Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I have never been disappointed by the Madison Scouts. Well, I have. And this year ain't it! (NOTE: I've never been disappointed in the corps, itself, but there have been some less-than-stellar programs in the past few years that I did find underwhelming.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrinkinOuttaCups Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 There's always at least one...... More like two. Yeah, it's grown on me a little, but still... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 More like two. Yeah, it's grown on me a little, but still... that picture made me laugh a little i like Madison this year, especially the last half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bawker Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I look at this year as what it was intended to be, a back-to-basics,"here we go establishing the Madison Scouts identity and brand" year. . . and that's precisely what they've given us. If you're underwhelmed this year, give it time. I have a feeling next year (especially if the Scouts hold firm and make Finals this year) will be a "step up" that some people might want. Myself, I love the show and look forward to blowing out my speakers listening to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbandguy Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 All the guys I know said how much harder they're working, but they're also having much more fun. Attitudes were great. 6pm rehearsal started at 6 on the button. Guys were individually being held accountable for mistakes. I really haven't seen that in the past 8 years of watching Scouts rehearsals. I have to wonder if you were really watching many rehearsals the past 8 years. I got to see MANY during those years and being held accountable for mistakes was not a problem. The 2005 corps had some very "intense" sessions...and some great shows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acn Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I have to wonder if you were really watching many rehearsals the past 8 years. I got to see MANY during those years and being held accountable for mistakes was not a problem. The 2005 corps had some very "intense" sessions...and some great shows! Please see my other post on this matter, I believe I cleared things up a bit. And yes, I watched many '05 rehearsals at UW-Whitewater - very intense. Keep in mind these are just my opinions. You don't have to wonder is was really watching. I was there, and I was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1offine9 Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I've loved the Scouts over the past few years. Hell, I was one of the only people who defended their super hero guard uniforms....butThis year's show just isn't doing it for me. When I come to a drum corps show I wanna see things I don't see elsewhere. I want louder then I've ever heard (wall of sound? so far it's more of a fence.) I'm sorry. If I wanted to hear a so-so arrangement of Gershwin played decently well I can go to some BOA dvds and hear it performed better. I have never been disappointed by the Madison Scouts. This year I have. And let me tell ya it's a no bueno feeling to have. I marched in 89' and played Slaughter. I like this version better - drill and music. The first time I saw it (on Fannetwork) I wasn't sure what to think. The second time I picked up a lot more on what they were trying to do. I think this is a great year for the Scouts and I'm really proud of the work they are doing. Go Scouts!!!! BOA - - BAHHH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cop Posted July 3, 2010 Author Share Posted July 3, 2010 (edited) I've loved the Scouts over the past few years. Hell, I was one of the only people who defended their super hero guard uniforms....butThis year's show just isn't doing it for me. When I come to a drum corps show I wanna see things I don't see elsewhere. I want louder then I've ever heard (wall of sound? so far it's more of a fence.) I'm sorry. If I wanted to hear a so-so arrangement of Gershwin played decently well I can go to some BOA dvds and hear it performed better. I have never been disappointed by the Madison Scouts. This year I have. And let me tell ya it's a no bueno feeling to have. My Advice: Light up your face with gladness, Hide every trace of sadness. Although a tear may be ever so near That's the time you must keep on trying Smile, what's the use of crying. You'll find that life is still worthwhile- If you just smile. ~C. Chaplin~ Now then, I'm off to see SCV and BD and the rest, This will be my 25 season of viewing these guys live, and more corps later in the season. I consider myself lucky, no matter what these shows are like, I will be very happy and Muy Bueno. Edited July 4, 2010 by Cop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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