jjeffeory Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Probably because their battery wasn't necessary during the ballad. Most corps have their batteries sit out during ballads. Having people ram notes just doesn't blend with lyrical ballads. Unless you're Phantom, then you try and shove a ride cymbal part into New World Symphony. There's Cadets 2005 Dancer in the Dark is calling to disagree with you... Starting around 1:46 of the video I don't think there's a hard and fast rule on this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsthnds Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 All 3 categories -BD 92 "When a Man Loves a Woman" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsubone Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 There's Cadets 2005 Dancer in the Dark is calling to disagree with you... Starting around 1:46 of the video I don't think there's a hard and fast rule on this... That one was a very good usage of it, but those are pretty rare examples. Cadets did it in 2002 as well. Looks like more groups use percussion for very small parts in their ballads, or not at all. Just isn't a necessary thing when you go for subtlety and lyrical quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjeffeory Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 That one was a very good usage of it, but those are pretty rare examples. Cadets did it in 2002 as well. Looks like more groups use percussion for very small parts in their ballads, or not at all. Just isn't a necessary thing when you go for subtlety and lyrical quality. Totally agree, BUT when you can do it well, it really adds to the show. It's the exception and not the rule for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeke Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Probably because their battery wasn't necessary during the ballad. Most corps have their batteries sit out during ballads. Having people ram notes just doesn't blend with lyrical ballads. Unless you're Phantom, then you try and shove a ride cymbal part into New World Symphony. Oh Snap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KakkoiiOtaku Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Musically: Santa Clara Vanguard 1989 Phantom Regiment 1991 Madison Scouts 1995 Santa Clara Vanguard 2001 Carolina Crown 2007 Carolina Crown 2008 Carolina Crown 2010 Carolina Crown 2011 Blue Stars 2011 Madison Scouts 2013 Carolina Crown 2014 Visually: Cavaliers 2000 Cavaliers 2003 Cadets 2012 Overall: Star of Indiana 1991 Star of Indiana 1993 Madison Scouts 1997 Cadets 2000 (But the music too ... WOW!) Blue Devils 2003 Cadets 2005 Phantom Regiment 2008 Carolina Crown 2009 Santa Clara Vanguard 2009 Carolina Crown 2012 Carolina Crown 2013 Santa Clara Vanguard 2013 Bluecoats 2014 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsubone Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Totally agree, BUT when you can do it well, it really adds to the show. It's the exception and not the rule for sure! For sure it can. Just seems like it requires expert writing and performing to sell it. It certainly is the exception. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brichtimp Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 For sure it can. Just seems like it requires expert writing and performing to sell it. It certainly is the exception. Silence for 25-30% of the show, especially considering the excellence of Coats' percussion, was excessive IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HornTeacher Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Also... Visual: SCV '88 (I liked this ending much better than '89) Star '91 (cross to cross) and '92 (some people think it was cheesy, but seeing it live the first time was one of the most amazing thing I'd ever seen). Musically: sorry, I'm gonna have to go with Devils "When a man loves a woman" '92. Made me stop being a hater. A second vote for the "91 "cross to cross" ending (whole last 90 seconds, really). I had no idea that it was seen by some as cheesy. To each their own, most certainly. That's what makes personal opinion a wonderful and justifiable option. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsubone Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Silence for 25-30% of the show, especially considering the excellence of Coats' percussion, was excessive IMHO. As excessive as Cadets' banners and flags and giant people and multiple uniforms? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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