MikeN Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 There is a warmup video floating around online that has them running through the drum feature, battery only. Well worth watching if you're a percussion fan - the entire second half of that drum solo was *way* more intense than I remember seeing on TV (as is usually the case, I know, but still... it's cool!). Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Les Etoiles 1998 ("The Chase" closer, with "Zero-G" drumming) - I have to say this is one of the most amazing and innovative drum features I've ever seen outdoors. And nobody's ever tried to duplicate it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4V-CTMtIfk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skajerk Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 http://www.youtube.c...h?v=z4V-CTMtIfk Wow! What division were they in '98 and what was the rest of the show like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallace Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 I definitely agree with the Bridgemen inclusion. Some I would have included: 1993 Scouts--Strawberry Soup Just plain sick! 1995 Cavaliers 1977 Oakland Crusaders 2004 Santa Clara Vanguard 2000 Cadets 1987 Cadets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perc2100 Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Wow! What division were they in '98 and what was the rest of the show like? They were Open Class (now called World). The rest of their show, IMO, wasn't as intense or exciting as the drum feature. But, to be fair, that drum feature was such a "moment," it's hard to have the other 9.5 minutes or so stack up to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamMan Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Mr. Boo, Great list! A lot of these I had never looked at in-depth, so thank you for that! One thing I'd like to point out: "Rather than push you back in your seat, it pulled the fans forward in rapt attention. I don’t think we’ve ever had such a moment since." Star '93? That feature had a full range of dynamics capable of drawing in the audience, then blowing them away, then drawing them in again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hostrauser Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Wow! What division were they in '98 and what was the rest of the show like? That was actually the second year they did the spinning drummers. Check out their 1997 show, too. I think that one was even better, because they've got a "running" rack before the spinning drummers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeN Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Yeah, the second year had more impressive spinning drummers, but the corps itself (and the show) wasn't quite as good, I think. They seemed much younger (and fewer), and IIRC the battery was switching folks from instrument to instrument on each song (a la Madison that year as well). Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Since nobody else has brought 'em up yet, I get to be the first... ...1991 Santa Clara Vanguard. Sick closer, and the helicopter roll to boot. 'Nuff said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommytimp Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 How bout 1984 27th Lancers? Awesome drumline!! Seconded. Thirded. Fourthed even. Maybe the best battery ever. Talk about the good cheese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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