Madisonscoutsfan Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share Posted June 24, 2014 A hornline that I think might be the most underrated in DCIs modern era (I haven't seen them all so I could be wrong) is crown 05. They were extremely clean and had a beautiful sound, yet they came in 7th. They seemed to have a better sound then they did in 07, 08, and 09. I'm surprised they weren't in the top 5 in 05, they had such a beautiful sound. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamarag Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Leaving 83-86 Suncoast off the list is criminal, as is leaving of 91 and 93 Blue Devils. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hostrauser Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Since I know it will be forgotten to the annals of history, forever in the shadow of Carolina Crown's first championship (and tremendously awesome hornline), I'd like to take a moment to recognize the Cadets' 2013 hornline. Year-in, year-out, Jay Bocook writes some of the most demanding stuff in DCI. Just listen to that show! The variety of demands his charts place on the performers... not just mastering 16th-note runs but incredibly exposed lines, wonderful intonation and blend challenges, ensemble tone and technique... The Cadets had the HARDEST book in DCI last year. I agree that Crown's PERFORMANCE was better, but I would argue that two of the Top 10 (maybe even Top 5) lines in DCI history were on the field last summer, but only one gets duly recognized. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCImonkey Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I agree, Cadets got overshadowed by the BD/CC slugfest last year. They were magnificent. By far the LOUDEST hornline last season but they also had some wonderful spots of true musicianship on display. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjeffeory Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 I have a hard time listening to shows with g bugles because the shows are so top heavy (except for phantom) and the pitch just sounds weird to me. Listen to to corps who were known for a good bottom sound. Phantom, Star. Actually, depends on when. It pays to listen to more than just the first or second place corps too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91FSU08 Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Leaving 83-86 Suncoast off the list is criminal, as is leaving of 91 and 93 Blue Devils. Being a member of Suncoast during that time period I could not agree with you any more!! The 91 & 93 BD hornlines were crazy! My favorite Open Wide from 1993 and also the finals video spotlight with Wayne Downey giving the explanation and responsibilities of each brass instrument in the orchestrations for the Blue Devils!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrownLeadSop Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Crown 13 set me back in my seat more than anyone I've heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cappybara Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Listen to to corps who were known for a good bottom sound. Phantom, Star. Actually, depends on when. It pays to listen to more than just the first or second place corps too. Any specific suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCImonkey Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Academie Musicale 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjeffeory Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Any specific suggestions? Star '90. Star '91 & '93 get all the hype, but Star '90 is my favorite. Star '92 ain't too shabby either. Star '88 Porgy and Bess. Powerful mid and low brass. Basically, similar sound to Crown. SCV '97 - Fog City Sketches SCV 2000 - Age of Reverence Blue Knights '99 - Suite for Brass and Percussion Glassmen 2001 - IMAGO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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