BRASSO Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Yet another show from last years 6 - 12 that seems really strong on announcement. All going to come down to how they're presented. So true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emc2 Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 So true. Should be up from the past few years at the start. ( IMO 4 to 6 points at the beginning). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumManTx Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) Was trying to think today about what I liked so much about the announcement. I think focusing on the essence and message of the story they have chosen to portray rather than focusing on the substance and characters is incredibly smart. They are not limited by what the original is trying to directly portray, but are still working with what makes the book what it is. I think that's what made Blue Devils in 2014 so great, they focused on the essence and tone of Fellini rather than focusing on the story of one of his movies is what made that show work so #### well. They didn't limit themselves with a concrete story, rather a feeling and take on things inspired by him. Think that's why I made the comparison earlier. Like I said, this show has my full attention. Every show has some of my attention, but there are a few each year, two or three, that I get a gut good feeling about. And this is one. Either that or they're just really good at selling a show. Boston is a corps I always end up enjoying, but I can't say one that has ever had my attention at the beginning of the season. They're on that list this year. Should be up from the past few years at the start. ( IMO 4 to 6 points at the beginning). Looking at the past two, do not see why not. They kinda started slow out the gate and then really caught on in August last year, if they can start a week or two ahead in scoring, that'd help out quite a bit. Edited May 13, 2016 by DrumManTx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Looking at the past two, do not see why not. They kinda started slow out the gate and then really caught on in August last year, if they can start a week or two ahead in scoring, that'd help out quite a bit. It's always tough for any corps to start the year knowing they need another 25 points to make top six. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabMaster Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Was trying to think today about what I liked so much about the announcement. I think focusing on the essence and message of the story they have chosen to portray rather than focusing on the substance and characters is incredibly smart. They are not limited by what the original is trying to directly portray, but are still working with what makes the book what it is. I think that's what made Blue Devils in 2014 so great, they focused on the essence and tone of Fellini rather than focusing on the story of one of his movies is what made that show work so #### well. They didn't limit themselves with a concrete story, rather a feeling and take on things inspired by him. Think that's why I made the comparison earlier. Like I said, this show has my full attention. Every show has some of my attention, but there are a few each year, two or three, that I get a gut good feeling about. And this is one. Either that or they're just really good at selling a show. Boston is a corps I always end up enjoying, but I can't say one that has ever had my attention at the beginning of the season. They're on that list this year. Looking at the past two, do not see why not. They kinda started slow out the gate and then really caught on in August last year, if they can start a week or two ahead in scoring, that'd help out quite a bit. I too am so looking forward to Boston's show this year. For many of the reasons you pointed out. I like that you mentioned the BD show philosophy. There is that BD connection this year to Boston with Jay Murphy and Tony Smith's programming input. Although Tony is a long time Boston guy he has spent many years with BD, bringing some east and Boston attitude to BD those many years ago to add to all the great stuff BD already did. Now there is some BD influence coming to Boston. IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BRASSO Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 (edited) Speaking of " I, Don Quixote" ( From The Man from La Mancha), I thought of the great trumpeter, Arturo Sandoval, and Linda Eder when together they teamed up with the Boston Pops Orchestra one year on the 4th of July. Nice rendition here of the song : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRtEa0cXGMw Edited May 14, 2016 by BRASSO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Speaking of " I, Don Quixote" ( From The Man from La Mancha), I thought of the great trumpeter, Arturo Sandoval, and Linda Eber when together they teamed up with the Boston Pops Orchestra one year on the 4th of July. Nice rendition here of the song : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRtEa0cXGMw Ah, love Linda Eder, ever since I saw her in "Jekyll and Hyde" on Broadway. Thanks for posting! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emc2 Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 Speaking of " I, Don Quixote" ( From The Man from La Mancha), I thought of the great trumpeter, Arturo Sandoval, and Linda Eder when together they teamed up with the Boston Pops Orchestra one year on the 4th of July. Nice rendition here of the song : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRtEa0cXGMw Good turn out, unloading all new brass and percussion equipment. ( thanks BAC). (Thanks Yamaha). Looking forward to here the new sound. The best sound so far is BAC Giant the corps song (on FB). Overall production should be great and will push BAC forward from last year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCIroxx Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 I can't help but think that Brandt Crocker is going to need some help to pronounce the show title this year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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