Pinwiz Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Denver - Minneapolis: The opening. Minneapolis - San Antonio: The ending. San Antonio - Atlanta: The middle? I love how people say that "item x needs to be fixed" without realizing that there's still time to fix it. There's days off next week and two days off right before Allentown. We'll see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaboo1 Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 The 3 minute ballad is boring.Also, it's not so much about buckling down it's about catching what you throw in the air. The opener...great. The end of the show is getting there. That middle...is killing me. Boring me to death. Mr. Tom Brace, When is the last time you viewed this show? If you have not witnessed the program "Wanted" post San Antonio, I believe your opinion perhaps may be a bit distorted . Please revisit this program post "Texas Swing" and feel free to discuss your "boredom." Thank you for your thread and discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimedrummer Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 I didn't vote because I don't think the Gmen are a lock at 12th. I could see them catching Madison based on the depth of design. IMO, they might have the most room to grow in the next few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCFan Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Troopers. Academy's guard is WAY too weak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loudandproud Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 11 glassman 12 scouts 13 troopers 14 academy 13 and 14 getting closer to 12 in the end. Oops, you didn't even include Madison in you poll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimedrummer Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Interesting that a similar poll earlier this week really favored Troopers and other corps ahead of Academy.The Arizona Red team is for real. I agree with this. The Arizona Red team is the real deal. They are very, very good. But frankly, I don't see the Academy catching Madison. (The Glassmen, IMO, have a more sophisticated program than Madison, with more room for growth) I like Madison, but I don't quite get their program concept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Brace Posted July 25, 2010 Author Share Posted July 25, 2010 Ok, so I am a bit confused. Not directed at you at all, just using what you have posted to see if I can understand. You could insert any corps . Anyyyyyyyways... On so many other threads, people opine that there are no more meoldies, the "chop and bop" rules and how nice it would be to hear complete melodic thought. In this instance, Troopers are not attempting this and instead playing Copeland for a period of time. Yet, at least in an opinion, it is tha bane of the show and boring. So, my question is, which is it? Does the consumer desire (or are they conditioned) to hear the chop and bop, or is the consumer so conditioned that they cannot appreciate say Copeland for more than 2 minutes and be not bored? I'll take this....it's about momentum for me. How does the show flow. And to me...move the ballad up 4 clicks and cut maybe 24 to 32 bars and guess what? The Troopers still get to show off their musicianship..look at Bluu's ballad for an example. Also, look at Regiment's reversal thing...they open and finish with a ballad with the more aggressive portions of their show moving from one to the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Brace Posted July 25, 2010 Author Share Posted July 25, 2010 Mr. Tom Brace,When is the last time you viewed this show? If you have not witnessed the program "Wanted" post San Antonio, I believe your opinion perhaps may be a bit distorted . Please revisit this program post "Texas Swing" and feel free to discuss your "boredom." Thank you for your thread and discussion. Mr. Jaboo. I could not see the show post San Antonio as it is tonight and tomorrow. I cannot yet view the show because my time machine is in need of a flux capacitor and a Delorean which can reach...was it 78 miles per hour? I forget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayM Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 I think Glassmen are a lock for finals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Brace Posted July 25, 2010 Author Share Posted July 25, 2010 I think Glassmen are a lock for finals. I tend to agree...at this point, 12 places seem to be locked. Not maybe the exact order...but, the corps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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