Guardguy89 Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 I still think BD should have won it all. That show was flawless. I didn't like the random draw that year - although I think that it kept us above Phantom (as they went on so much earlier than we did). Phantom really nailed their show at finals. Later, Mike Cavaliers '88-'89 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCFKING Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 THe Scouts should have won that show and they did. Devils were not on, and lacked the visual show that Madison and SCV had. Coloring a non visual show gray sure didn't help matters. Watch the video and listen to the show. The right corps won that night. RF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertPi1ot Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 What Randus said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMichael1230 Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 THe Scouts should have won that show and they did. Devils were not on, and lacked the visual show that Madison and SCV had. Coloring a non visual show gray sure didn't help matters. Watch the video and listen to the show. The right corps won that night.RF I disagree, and I also disagree regarding view of the BD visual show and their coloring of the show. First off, BD brass alone provided more color than any corps that night. As far as actual GE ? The use of color by the guard, the staging of the colors used, the impact of colors, use din tandem with the musical highlights were unmatched and blew the Scouts away. Again its a case of BD being so perfect, so smooth, it "apeared" to be easy, but as far as drill design goes, none that night was better at taking the music and offering it to the audience with visual accompaniment. No drill offered better staging, better transitions, and greater impact that night the the Blue Devils. Too bad they never get the credit they deserve for this show, its one of the best of all time. ~G~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsBusDriver Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 I disagree, and I also disagree regarding view of the BD visual show and their coloring of the show. First off, BD brass alone provided more color than any corps that night. As far as actual GE ? The use of color by the guard, the staging of the colors used, the impact of colors, use din tandem with the musical highlights were unmatched and blew the Scouts away. Again its a case of BD being so perfect, so smooth, it "apeared" to be easy, but as far as drill design goes, none that night was better at taking the music and offering it to the audience with visual accompaniment. No drill offered better staging, better transitions, and greater impact that night the the Blue Devils. Too bad they never get the credit they deserve for this show, its one of the best of all time. ~G~ '88 BD is one of my all time favorite shows and I agree 'G that the Guard equipment was colorful enough to counter the grey of the uniforms and complimented each tune. What about those pin wheel flags. That was a nice touch. Their uniforms (costumes) also had that metalic blue lining that stood out nicely too. Traveling cross country to different shows that Summer, we caught BD many times and thought they probably had the winner. I've got to admit however that even though it was a "perfect" show for them execution wise, it fell flat for me emotionally when compared to what I had seen throughout the season. Don't know what it was. Something was just missing and I can't put my finger on it. Were they "too" perfect? Or, maybe their attitude of total confidence with their incoming position (undefeated), wasn't enough to put it over the top. Compared to Madison and especially SCVs pure emotional production, it didn't move me as much. Eh, we'll never really know now because the DVDs can't show the true emotional impact of a show that seeing it live does, ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boo Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Without mentioning a specific corps, did anyone else notice a large amount of phasing in an opener only at finals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PR_ducky Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 88 was my third year in Regiment. We got hosed with the screwey drawing for finals performance order, but with our show I think 6th was reasonable. I loved BD but I think they peaked at Drums along the Rockies Loved Madison but thought they only had half a show (Malaguena), but what a killer half they had. Thought SCV should have won. BUT THE THING I REMEMBER MOST ABOUT 1988...... is the fact it was 110 degrees every day that summer. I recall we had a practice day in Arkansas that summer and the thermometer at the field read 127. again, these are just my opinions and I have been known to be wrong. Overall it was a great summer but thought 89 was better. I will always hold the opinion that 1986-1993 was the golden age of DCI Out of the tick system things took off, but since the early 90s I think its declined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxwellNotes Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 I have always liked 1988 SCV much more than the 1989 version. I also thought Madison was spectacular all season and BD was awesome. I would have been happy with any one of the three corps coming away with the title, but Madison was a nice change from the BD, SCV, Cadets domination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvdc Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 (edited) I disagree, and I also disagree regarding view of the BD visual show and their coloring of the show. First off, BD brass alone provided more color than any corps that night. As far as actual GE ? The use of color by the guard, the staging of the colors used, the impact of colors, use din tandem with the musical highlights were unmatched and blew the Scouts away. Again its a case of BD being so perfect, so smooth, it "apeared" to be easy, but as far as drill design goes, none that night was better at taking the music and offering it to the audience with visual accompaniment. No drill offered better staging, better transitions, and greater impact that night the the Blue Devils. Too bad they never get the credit they deserve for this show, its one of the best of all time. ~G~ If you make a few more posts that agree with me I might begin to respect you. Be careful as mature thought leads to maturity. :sshh: BD was amazing in '88. DCI Champsionships through secret draw. But then it is still about the kids. Edited February 4, 2006 by iluvdc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdjazz93 Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 I think Bd should have one, hands down. That is my all time favorite show and is what got me hooked on drum corps adn the Devils. Later I became one. No, I'm not bias. :P BD, the the Scouts and the Vannguard. I love all three of those shows...but Bd should have one IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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