Rifuarian Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I think the G7 event was the best thing to happen to DCI in since they switched to Bb. without the G7 event, 2011 would have been another lame year but the G7 event made 2011 one of the best summers for DCI ever. More G7 please!!! Well, except for those G(7)8 events down in Texas, right? I thought that was too hot for some of the more delicate corps in the G7, and the bus rides too long? And the shows sucked because the corps had only had a mere several months to prepare? Right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I think the G7 event was the best thing to happen to DCI in since they switched to Bb. without the G7 event, 2011 would have been another lame year but the G7 event made 2011 one of the best summers for DCI ever. More G7 please!!! it definitely forced DCI to take a long hard look in the mirror. Sure there was some compromise with the TOC, but DCi finally learned some hard lessons. Let's see if they keep learning. so far, so good 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bariman321 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Well, except for those G(7)8 events down in Texas, right? I thought that was too hot for some of the more delicate corps in the G7, and the bus rides too long? And the shows sucked because the corps had only had a mere several months to prepare? Right? Theres a difference between G7 and TOC, duh. :P 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madalumni Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Hey wait a minute there's no Birthday Party in here!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skajerk Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I think the G7 event was the best thing to happen to DCI in since they switched to Bb. without the G7 event, 2011 would have been another lame year but the G7 event made 2011 one of the best summers for DCI ever. More G7 please!!! G7 event? You mean the ToC shows? They might have been good at some of the venues but as far as the the Houston show, I have to disagree. It went from a 2 night show featuring ALL the WC corps (11 corps each night) to a one night show with 8 corps. For one night, that's 3 less corps than the year before and it was the same price. And, for only 8 corps preforming, the show went on waaaaaaay too long. I was also disappointed with some of the instant encores. However, the mass brass at the end was a definite highlight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skajerk Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Hey wait a minute there's no Birthday Party in here!!! OK, Spicoli. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perc2100 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Hey wait a minute there's no Birthday Party in here!!! Ha, no kidding: I'm starting to feel bitter that I missed out on cake and beverages... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bariman321 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 G7 event? You mean the ToC shows? They might have been good at some of the venues but as far as the the Houston show, I have to disagree. It went from a 2 night show featuring ALL the WC corps (11 corps each night) to a one night show with 8 corps. For one night, that's 3 less corps than the year before and it was the same price. And, for only 8 corps preforming, the show went on waaaaaaay too long. I was also disappointed with some of the instant encores. However, the mass brass at the end was a definite highlight. TOC= the shows that happened during the summer G7= powerpoint of doom sorry if I made that confusing :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmFlag61 Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 (edited) Let me make this clear...I have been "off my meds" for 5 years now, and was not "drunk" at the time I posted the DCI Birthday message. But some of you will always consider me an ########. Hey, I can live with that. But... Over the past few years I've spoken with many of you Classics, Alumni, and people from other BITD Corps who THINK what I SAY! In short, most of the men I marched with had neither the Talent nor Finances to make it in the current DCI "Activity". What we did have was an open door policy that excluded noone. What was once a Veterans Youth Activity for anyone who wished to participate has become Show Business; let me emphasize BUSINESS, a place to where, largely (but not all) wealthy Music/Arts students can flesh out their resumes (and never look back). Check YOUR Corps Alumni and see how many post-2001 FMMs remain active. I wish this were only my opinion, but I believe facts bear me out. Corps Directors making 6 figure salaries? DCI Staff ditto, "Designers/Caption Instructors" getting fat while the Corps sleeps on gym floors? Hell, in '61 we stayed at a beachfront HOTEL in Bal Harbor for VFW Nationals, '63 in a really decent MOTEL in Seattle after getting a chartered ride to & from on the Burlington Northern RAILROAD. Understand this, I've come to grips with the innovations now an integral part of DCI performances. While I didn't always agree with them I see now how beautifully they can enhance a performance. "Mad World" & "XtraaordinarY" wouldn't have worked at all without them. Still, I maintain, DCI has become a fat, greedy entity, feeding a select group of so-called "Adults" living off the sweat & blood of the "Kids". Disagree all you want, but don't lower yourselves to the point where you dismiss my beliefs as the Rantings of an under medicated drunk. And I still believe that The Cavaliers decision to join the G7 Insurrection, ("to keep an eye on the competition") while tactically wise, was strategically much more disrespectful to DCI than I could ever dream of being. Can you say "Combine" within the Combine? I wish you all the very best. P.S. ####### rhymes with glass pole Edited November 18, 2011 by AmFlag61 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrillmanSop06 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Let me make this clear...I have been "off my meds" for 5 years now, and was not "drunk" at the time I posted the DCI Birthday message. But some of you will always consider me an ########. Hey, I can live with that. But... Over the past few years I've spoken with many of you Classics, Alumni, and people from other BITD Corps who THINK what I SAY! In short, most of the men I marched with had neither the Talent nor Finances to make it in the current DCI "Activity". What we did have was an open door policy that excluded noone. What was once a Veterans Youth Activity for anyone who wished to participate has become Show Business; let me emphasize BUSINESS, a place to where, largely (but not all) wealthy Music/Arts students can flesh out their resumes (and never look back). Check YOUR Corps Alumni and see how many post-2001 FMMs remain active. I wish this were only my opinion, but I believe facts bear me out. Corps Directors making 6 figure salaries? DCI Staff ditto, "Designers/Caption Instructors" getting fat while the Corps sleeps on gym floors? Hell, in '61 we stayed at a beachfront HOTEL in Bal Harbor for VFW Nationals, '63 in a really decent MOTEL in Seattle after getting a chartered ride to & from on the Burlington Northern RAILROAD. Understand this, I've come to grips with the innovations now an integral part of DCI performances. While I didn't always agree with them I see now how beautifully they can enhance a performance. "Mad World" & "XtraaordinarY" wouldn't have worked at all without them. Still, I maintain, DCI has become a fat, greedy entity, feeding a select group of so-called "Adults" living off the sweat & blood of the "Kids". Disagree all you want, but don't lower yourselves to the point where you dismiss my beliefs as the Rantings of an under medicated drunk. And I still believe that The Cavaliers decision to join the G7 Insurrection, ("to keep an eye on the competition") while tactically wise, was strategically much more disrespectful to DCI than I could ever dream of being. Can you say "Combine" within the Combine? I wish you all the very best. P.S. ####### rhymes with glass pole Hopefully all those who think what you say are gone. Just like I hope you are. Go away from DCI. Don't want ya, certainly don't need ya! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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