Allegro89 Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 I like the Phantom Regiment usually but have become increasingly bored over the last few years with what I've seen from them. There is a lot of talent in that corps yet in my opinion (and I know not everyone feels this way) I feel as if I've been watching the same show since 2009. PR seems forgettable this year, and is a stagnant 5th place at this point. I don't see them making a move into 4th place. Now, I know 5th place is nothing to scoff at and the members should be proud. I just would love to see them do something COMPLETELY different from a design standpoint. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick Dad Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 I prefer they do not stray far away from their style. There are plenty of other corps to watch for something completely different. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashevillemurphy Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Regiment is no further back now than they were when they went on to win in 2008. I suspect there is more content to come in their show ... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbandguy Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 I don't think they'll stay in 5th this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general_tsos_chicken2 Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 the music is what loses me. They haven't grabbed me musically since JD's departure. While I really dig what they are doing visually, visual alone is not enough to make me really enjoy a show. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPinCAL Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Who is JD with now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g00fyg00ber Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Who is JD with now? And when did he leave? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincoln Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 (edited) the music is what loses me. They haven't grabbed me musically since JD's departure. While I really dig what they are doing visually, visual alone is not enough to make me really enjoy a show. I like their music this year. It's better than last year. That being said, the "concept" of Triumphant Journey and the reality of the show indicate a disconnect. I hate to say it, but Phantom should avoid stories for a while. This is Red Violin 2.0 So few other corps do a true story because it boxes in the group to follow the story. With this year, I see a disproportionate amount of time spent on "enchanted forest" with less time spent on the whole "dragon slaying" part. "Whomever" gets the sword in Nimrod, after a few minutes of drill moves we get to the dragon? Even the dragon slaying is not clear. If you do a story, it has to be clear. Edited July 14, 2013 by LincolnV 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srb30a Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Buick Dad, staying true to their style does not mean repetition or rehash of the same idea, theme, story line or whatever you want to call it. I'm sure you all are tired of me saying that, but that's why I think they are will not remain relevant in the activity. I have been a fan of PR since I first saw them in 1980 and have seen some great shows they have produced. And while they all had the Phantom trademark, they were all unique both musically and visually. In the case of this year, the show has sucked the life out of a tired theme. It's time to move on. And if the truth be told, the departure of Shaw and Rennick is due to the strangle of one egomaniac who is the whole problem. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srb30a Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 (edited) And when did he leave? JD is with SCV. He left year before last. Edited July 14, 2013 by srb30a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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