ohwiseone Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 (edited) Oh man... It's awesome! It's the piece I've been looking forward to the most out of every corps, but I was a bit skeptical that it could be pulled off and work well with drum corps. I'm proud to say that I was completely wrong. If you're not a fan of Mackey, or more specifically Asphalt Cocktail, then you probably won't like it. But if you are, well, it's killer. Okay good, I love his (mackeys) pieces, and asphalt was the first score if his I ever bought ( I still find stuff new stuff in his orchestions every time I see it, it seems) and I'm glad that the coats treat it well, I can't wait to hear it I must know is there a trash can, please say yes, please Edited June 24, 2010 by ohwiseone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbandguy Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Okay good, I love his (mackeys) pieces, and asphalt was the first score if his I ever bought ( I still find stuff new stuff in his orchestions every time I see it, it seems) and I'm glad that the coats treat it well, I can't wait to hear itI must know is there a trash can, please say yes, please Not an actual trash can, but I believe the part is covered by some very trashy sounding china cymbals. I hope John Mackey gets a chance to see the corps perform this. I think he will be very pleased! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeN Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I watched the on-demand video tonight, and I can honestly say I have no idea what they're trying to portray or how. I have no idea what "Metropolis" means with this show. The music is discordant, jagged and punchy. But they do it so well, and with such a great understanding of an underlying funky beat to it, you can't help but like it. I may have to use both feet to tap along with it, but my goodness is that a catchy and entertaining program. And they work in such great little touches - a horn snap here and there, just a *little* movement here that reorients everyone - that they come off looking incredibly slick and professional. I know there's been no doubt the last few years, but this is clearly a "big boy" program in design and execution. Even if I'm still not sure what I'm supposed to be taking from it! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohwiseone Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I would think that it would be more of a "Rock-out" or a "stop and blow" piece, but I get the feeling from reading here, that there doing some fast drill during it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmathis Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I would think that it would be more of a "Rock-out" or a "stop and blow" piece, but I get the feeling from reading here, that there doing some fast drill during it Oh yeah... It's definitely not "park and blow." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohwiseone Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 That what is was called, I knew it was something along those lines. Well it appears That the Bluecoats just made another fan happy with there show selection (I have loved the Coats since "Connexus" (Which i still say is an amazing show), and so far they have picked really well in there shows ( expect for last year, though it did grow on me, after i saw the Finals DVD) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorph31 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Just had my first viewing of this show on fan network and I must say I think this is the most positive I've felt of a show in a couple of years. To me this show doesn't feel forced like a couple of others in the past have seemed to me. The theme is there, but it isn't slapping me in the face, which I appreciate. I feel that there will be a lot more development visually, but I like what is there right now. I think the music is kicking and the horn-line is playing!!! Love the show Bluecoats! 6 words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btracht Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I attended several Bluecoats ensemble rehearsals during spring training and the vibe was very good. I left most rehearsals just feeling "Wow!!! This is going to be a great year: an exciting show, great member attitude and maturity, and a staff that is really is good." On Saturday the corps did put on a somewhat lackluster debut performance (5:00 step-off, hotter than hell, 5" grass,etc.) but so what? Look what has followed. Their final run on Sunday before leaving on tour was back on turf and was simply amazing! I attended Lousville and I could not believe the progress in the execution and performance level since Sunday afternoon! I thought Tuesday's performance was excellent, they got a great score, and made a bit of history. I am looking forward to seeing the show tonight in BG after two more days including one full rehearsal day. I think it is going to be a great year for the Bluecoats. Go Blooooo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bawker Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Sometimes, I wish the Bluecoats wouldn't rely so much on electronics and effects . . .they tend to distract a bit from the overall production. That said, there's a lot of other things to like here. . .the closer definitely lets the horns loose. I imagine they'll probably stay well ahead of Regiment and probably fight with the Cavaliers most of the season. I wasn't familiar with a lot of the source material, but, I was drawn in to the vibe of the show much more than with Phantom Regiment . . .even despite the miked solo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WPGuard Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I have watched this show on FN about five times now and I am really impressed with what I am seeing so far. The fluidness of design and the execution are both pretty impressive for this early in the season. I didn't know what to expect after everyone dogged their debut performance but that was an awesome surprise. This is definitely one of my favorite shows of the season so far - I can't wait to see it live! Bloooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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