bmt2116 Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 So I've only been able to watch shows thus far on the Fan Network. I'm heading to Allentown tomorrow. I pretty much understand the concepts behind all shows this year...except for the Cavies. So what exactly is this show about? What are they exploring? I'm getting a very "modern ballet" sort of vibe and structure from the show, but I think watching it onscreen is inhibiting my ability to understand the theme/story and artistic direction of the show. The choreography and use of masks is very interesting. And obviously the recorded segment is vital to what's being portrayed. I also see of a lot of "solo" visual elements in the drill, where one, two, three, or four people will be doing something different than the rest of the corps. Help? Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowtown Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearwy Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I'm more confused than I was before I watched this. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BozzlyB Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Who cares what its about. It's freaking awesome. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmt2116 Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 Woah. And the show just got 10x more interesting. Thank you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaos001 Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Isn't it about becoming a supreme/extraordinary being? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomCav Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Woah. And the show just got 10x more interesting. Thank you!!! Agreed. Jokingly, a fan behind me at Show of Shows in Rockford commented the "true" message is how boys are "XtraordinarY" and girls have cooties. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiriusSoprano Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Why do shows have to be "about something" or have some sort of "story theme"?! This is why I love 80' corps shows. No stupid theme. Just raw powerful in your face drum corps!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YogiBear Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Agreed. Jokingly, a fan behind me at Show of Shows in Rockford commented the "true" message is how boys are "XtraordinarY" and girls have cooties. Theres some truth to that.. lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perc2100 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Why do shows have to be "about something" or have some sort of "story theme"?! This is why I love 80' corps shows. No stupid theme. Just raw powerful in your face drum corps!! Yawn... In answer to your question, shows don't have to be "about something" (see BK this year as far as I can tell). However, having added depth and multiple layers to a show design can be far more interesting than just 'powerful in your face drum corps.' I love 80's corps shows just as much as most, but I find the shows from a design standpoint to often be absolutely no more interesting than blasting a favorite pop chart on the radio. Music is nice; music with great drill is better. Music with great drill & a complex design that makes you think more something more than "that was loud!" is best, IMO (and in the opinion of the majority of fans & judges now-a-days). 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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