GUARDLING Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 (edited) Funny. As much as I despise the marching band label being applied to drum corps, this idea crossed my mind last week: What if it was George, himself, who requested his group be called a marching band? It is no secret that GH feels this way, and his actions to incorporate instrumentation that validates his opinion. Isn't it possible that he found a willing partner, who didn't know any better and could be duped, to promote his vision for the activity morphing into his marching band vision? Just pouring my second glass of wine... you need to get over it...gezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Edited September 26, 2011 by GUARDLING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garfield Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 you need to get over it...gezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Never! Drum corps is NOT marching band! Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Black helicopters are flying around like fire-flies. Besides, it's September. Have you seen how boring DCP is this time of year? Just trying to Boo-wasabi this place up a bit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUARDLING Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Never! Drum corps is NOT marching band! Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Black helicopters are flying around like fire-flies. Besides, it's September. Have you seen how boring DCP is this time of year? Just trying to Boo-wasabi this place up a bit... drum corps is marching band always has been....like that or not we drum corps people are just snobish about it...well some are..lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Other Mike Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 The Dalai Lama could refer to drum corps as "rhythms of the drum circles with lotus blossoms in B-flat" and I wouldn't get bent over it. The Dalai Lama has a much deeper appreaction for "rhythms of the drum circles with lotus blossoms in "G" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boo Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Geez what is it with corps people. Back in the 70's on tour we stopped at a decent resturant. One of the drummers thought the scoop of butter was ice cream. I can only imagine a big gob of wasabi...... Japanese guac? HaHaHa! Funniest darn thing I've read in a long time, Boo, and you write lots of funny stuff. Would have loved to see your face as that taste kicked in. Here's the full story. In 2001, I was brought to Japan to write an article about the drum corps and marching band movement. I studied up for the trip, including reading a wonderful book titled, "Culture Shock: Japan." I fell in love with the sidewalk noodle houses that are all over Tokyo. In front are displays of plastic food of what you can order that look absolutely real. You then go inside, put your money in a machine, push the number for the dish you want and are given a receipt that you hand to the cook. No money changes hands. I got a big bowl of noodles and the wasabi was sitting on the inside of the bowl. I honestly did look at it and think "Oh, Japanese guacamole." So I picked it up with my chopsticks and put a good sized chunk of it in my mouth to see how it tasted. In all my studying, I never came across wasabi. For several seconds, I tried to keep my cool so the others in the noodle house didn't realize I had made a major mistake, but at the time, I thought my toenails were sweating. I instantly developed an impressive respect for wasabi. What I went through I wouldn't wish upon those people who rented that airplane towing the banner that destroyed Madison Scouts' ballad (and impacted a couple other corps' performances) at the 2001 Finals in Buffalo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrunchyTenor Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 (edited) Here's the full story. In 2001, I was brought to Japan to write an article about the drum corps and marching band movement. I studied up for the trip, including reading a wonderful book titled, "Culture Shock: Japan." I fell in love with the sidewalk noodle houses that are all over Tokyo. In front are displays of plastic food of what you can order that look absolutely real. You then go inside, put your money in a machine, push the number for the dish you want and are given a receipt that you hand to the cook. No money changes hands. I got a big bowl of noodles and the wasabi was sitting on the inside of the bowl. I honestly did look at it and think "Oh, Japanese guacamole." So I picked it up with my chopsticks and put a good sized chunk of it in my mouth to see how it tasted. In all my studying, I never came across wasabi. For several seconds, I tried to keep my cool so the others in the noodle house didn't realize I had made a major mistake, but at the time, I thought my toenails were sweating. I instantly developed an impressive respect for wasabi. What I went through I wouldn't wish upon those people who rented that airplane towing the banner that destroyed Madison Scouts' ballad (and impacted a couple other corps' performances) at the 2001 Finals in Buffalo. Found a couple of sinuses you never knew you had? Garry in Vegas Edited September 27, 2011 by CrunchyTenor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boo Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Found a couple of sinuses you never knew you had? Garry in Vegas No; the sinuses abandoned ship as soon as the wasabi hit my tongue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralTsoChicken Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 spoken as someone who is insular and does not wish to obtain a larger fanbase. Noted. In your mind then, drum corps demise is imminent. It is controlled mostly by actuary charts. We are the WGN Radio of activities, still doing the farm report at lunch. Noted. You don't have to become Marching Band to have a larger fan base. Drum Corps isn't KDKA broadcasting farm reports to the outskirts of Pittsburgh. Drum Corps, as an activity, is just fine, without being marching band. The biggest problem we've had since the VFW/AL tear, is that no one knows what the heck a drum corps is. If I own a fast food restaurant that serves hamburgers, I don't become McDonald's so people understand. I build my brand so that my fan base/customer base is knowledgeable about what/who I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
contrajedi8 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Drum corps is marching band. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Marching: 1) to move along steadily usually with a rhythmic stride and in step with others; 2) to move in a direct purposeful manner; 3) to make steady progress. Question: Does this describe all units involved in DCI? Yep! Band: 1) a group of persons or things; 2) a group of musicians organized for ensemble playing. Question: Does this also describe all units involved in DCI? Yep! Since the answer to both questions is Yep, then by definition, all units involved in DCI are... wait for it... Marching Bands!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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