perc2100 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 It is clear you haven't seen a BD show since the 90s. Now the DCI season has officially begun: we've already had the "Blue Devils never do anything difficult" nonsense. In my experience, if something achieved by a high caliber musical group achieves something that seems hard, it's generally because they are talented enough to make it look natural/easy. In Blue Devil's case, they don't attempt crazy difficult stuff every drill chart (no one does), but when they do they do it well with incredible technique and proficiency. And on the flip side, there are a few corps who performed tonight in the Top 8 who have frequently performed relatively easy drum moves sloppily and making it look difficult due to their lack of control/mastering marching basics (for example, marching an 8-5 drill move while 'jazz running' to try to create the illusion/effect that what they're doing is difficult). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corpsband Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 LOL!! unfettered? sign me up (although I'm sure Plan's brew would be some blue color microbrew!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I had the same initial reaction as you but when you start plotting out the tour, TX sort of makes sense. well..kinda. but let's be honest, and I live in the East. Cali gets screwed so often. They deserve this. Granted, I'm no fan of the concept and how it still can hurt DCI if you aren't one of the top 8, but it's time the state with easily the most rings gets some kind of love besides finals 1 time in 40 years 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corpsband Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 (edited) . Edited June 19, 2011 by corpsband Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2000Cadet Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 lol - no score tonight ! (or tomorrow night) announcing them at the movies on monday night :-) WHAT??? SO WHY AM I SITTING HERE REFRESHING THE SCREEN??!!! I'm out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perc2100 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I think what you mean is "if a ton of homers stuff the ballots to tip the scales in their corps' favor, then they really need to get out of their parent's basement and get a life." Ha; that too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaddyt Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I never said anything about liking or understanding the show. It's like The English Patient. Great acting. Great directing. Great cinematography. Everything executed at a high level. ... Film still bored me to tears. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plan9 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 OH MY GOD! SCORES PLEASE!!!! Gotta wait til' Monday squid! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corpsband Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Now the DCI season has officially begun: we've already had the "Blue Devils never do anything difficult" nonsense. In my experience, if something achieved by a high caliber musical group achieves something that seems hard, it's generally because they are talented enough to make it look natural/easy. In Blue Devil's case, they don't attempt crazy difficult stuff every drill chart (no one does), but when they do they do it well with incredible technique and proficiency. And on the flip side, there are a few corps who performed tonight in the Top 8 who have frequently performed relatively easy drum moves sloppily and making it look difficult due to their lack of control/mastering marching basics (for example, marching an 8-5 drill move while 'jazz running' to try to create the illusion/effect that what they're doing is difficult). aw man the FUR is starting to FLY !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Directorofbands Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Personally, I want to see a season of shows that I enjoy. Period. There are always shows that are technically superior but downright boring. I want a season where I can pop the BluRay in and not have to skip a show! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.