jjeffeory Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Well, took my son to see ensemble today. Was fun watching Hannum work with the kids. I will have to say that the corps feels like they're a bit behind where they've been in years past, but hey, it's only April. The music is solid, but don't expect your typical crown show. This gives me kinda a feeling of Crown mixed with 1992 Star. A little dark, some funky chords, and a fun drum solo. Horns are solid, and will be much better once Matt gets hold of them. Good stuff from Crown. Do I think the show is designed to win? Not where it's at right now, but it's only April. I shot video but was told we can't post until after they make their show announcement. Bummer... You had me at Crown mixed with 1992 Star and some funky chords! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobias Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 And thus part of the reason Crown does not release show details. They really don't finalize their design until very late in the spring. (yeah and the other part of the reason is they think keeping a lid on the show builds more excitement in the off-season) Anyway -- I think compared to last season's show they're in much better shape design-wise. I haven't heard anything from this weekend yet but based on previous camps they did not seem to be behind their normal progress. Last year I think they talked themselves into believing they'd be able to "figure out" a lot of design elements in spring training and -- clearly -- they never did. Corpsband steps in to reassure us all is well in the Crowndom. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cube Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 It's about Dante's Inferno, eh? Well, time to research! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFZFAN Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Corpsband steps in to reassure us all is well in the Crowndom. Did you expect anything less? Lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corpsband Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Corpsband steps in to reassure us all is well in the Crowndom. Um-- it's ALWAYS that way in Crowndom. It's the rest of the world that is occasionally off-kilter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Um-- it's ALWAYS that way in Crowndom. It's the rest of the world that is occasionally off-kilter Nah...that was just the 2014 Coats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corpsband Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 You had me at Crown mixed with 1992 Star and some funky chords! I know they've avoided the former Star repetoire but I'd really, really, really like to hear Crown take on Belshazzar's Feast ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat-a-drag-a-phonium Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Um-- it's ALWAYS that way in Crowndom. It's the rest of the world that is occasionally off-kilter WOW- it's just as if the kid was still marching For what has been leaked/ posted....it's easy to tell this IS going to be a much different show than the last bunch of years. One that nobody will be able to say they are following a "Formula" this year. This will be your year......IF you wanted to hear a Crown hornline to play dark/ evil music. Even the ballad (if you would call it that) is haunting. They have a ton of work ahead of them, but there is a renewed focus and determination along with a impressively beefed up battery. Now, what does that mean? Right now at the end of April after their last camp.....nothing and they will let their performance do the speaking come mid June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crownisking Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Not sure if if this has been mentioned yet or not, but Crown has a tumblr page now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjeffeory Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I know they've avoided the former Star repertoire but I'd really, really, really like to hear Crown take on Belshazzar's Feast ! If only. My favorite bit of drum corps music ever. Funky chords, wonderful fanfares, and positional sound. ....and those mellophones were especially sublime... Crown and club would most certainly do Belshazzar's Feast justice, AND a Belshazzar show could go well thematically as a transition from this year's show ( Hell theme) to a lighter show ( Heaven theme).... This recent incarnation would also be great with other Sir William Walton music, especially Walton's First Symphony ( which they've done before). The current Carolina Crown would sound especially wonderful with the Johannesburg Festival Overture and Richard III music. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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