corpsband Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 That was a celeste patch on a synthesizer, and it was the single most magically serene moment I've ever experienced in drum corps. It was magical ! Seemed like the whole world stopped to listen to that moment. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msumello Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 I've only watched live since '08, but I'll agree with the OP. You could hear a pin drop during that moment in '09 Crown. thanks for agreeing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumcorpsfever Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 no crazy name screaming ... I hope there's more people like me out there that cringes when people shout these things during final''s night just to get on the recordings. That's a topic for another day... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schickmeister Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 CRYYYYYYYSSSSTAAAAAAALLLLLLLL!!!!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumguy50 Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 during a show when the crowd was utterly silent, The end of the last several years of Blue Devils when the crowd tried to figure out what had just been done to them and how it won...... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim K Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I would have to add "Claire de Lune" performed by Phantom in 1994. The beauty was in its subtlety, and given that I heard it at the old Foxboro Stadium, not exactly a venue for such an intimate piece, yet it worked so well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alankarls Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 (edited) Name memorable moments during a show when the crowd was utterly silent, no coughing, screaming,talking, whistling.......nothing but the corp on the field. Usually this happens during the ballad or solos. I guess I should add I work as a overnight stocker and we're allowed mp3 players ipods, so to make the time go faster I listen to drum corps on my first night back from my weekend and the last day of my work for a solid 8 hours. I've got all the finals performances from 2008 to the present, The best one I can think of is Carolina Crown 2009 the Grass is Always Greener. A little after 9 and a half minutes into the show, just the vibes or pit is playing a few notes while the players on the field were frozen during a movement, during the Somewhere Over the Rainbow bit. I personally find it amusing that one would speak of "complete crowd silence" as a good thing. In our day, we spoke of how loud the audience got. If the crowd was quiet, it usually meant you stunk. Edited May 16, 2013 by alankarls 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspaDave Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I personally find it amusing that one would speak of "complete crowd silence" as a good thing. The complete silence being spoken of in this thread is the kind that comes from a moment so captivating you stop everything you are doing for fear of disturbing what is going on. Holy **** moments begat thunderous applause. Beautiful moments command complete silence. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim K Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I personally find it amusing that one would speak of "complete crowd silence" as a good thing. In our day, we spoke of how loud the audience got. If the crowd was quiet, it usually meant you stunk. I personally am a fan of "How loud can you get?" One of my favorite all-time shows in Madison's 1999 "Jesus Christ Superstar," but there is a difference between an awed silence based on performance and sitting on your hands because the show stinks, but hopefully even the lousy shows get an applause for effort. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msumello Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 . Beautiful moments command complete silence. Thats what I was going for when I started this topic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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