geluf Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 34 minutes ago, ConJam said: I heard there were only 5 judges at the Indiana show last night? Yes. Shortened panel. It's the standard now for a lot of non-regional shows during the year. Generally you get both GE spots, Music Analysis, Visual Analysis and then one more wild card spot covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConJam Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 28 minutes ago, geluf said: Yes. Shortened panel. It's the standard now for a lot of non-regional shows during the year. Generally you get both GE spots, Music Analysis, Visual Analysis and then one more wild card spot covered. So would that explain the instant spike in Crowns score? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumManTx Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 (edited) I am perplexed at Blue Knights. Parts of that show are the freshest and most amazingly performed things I've seen on the field this summer and some moments are...not. If they work out some kinks, get the back half of the show to match the front, and get the guard solid they could be dangerous. Lots of ifs though. Edited June 26, 2017 by DrumManTx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry7184 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 6 minutes ago, DrumManTx said: I am perplexed at Blue Knights. Parts of that show are the freshest and most amazingly performed things I've seen on the field this summer and some moments are...not. If they work out some kinks, get the back half of the show to match the front, and get the guard solid they could be dangerous. Lots of ifs though. I agree. I thought the beginning was so beautiful and the 1st half was fresh and interesting. They lost me in the ballad and never got me back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesleyrp Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 27 minutes ago, DrumManTx said: I am perplexed at Blue Knights. Parts of that show are the freshest and most amazingly performed things I've seen on the field this summer and some moments are...not. If they work out some kinks, get the back half of the show to match the front, and get the guard solid they could be dangerous. Lots of ifs though. Two trains of thoughts- absolutely agree with the thought- If they can get Hide and Seek to have the same connectivity that the Opener- (Beck) has I really see them doing major damage. It's feels like the back half is going to evolve and has the room to do so. I know they have a solid stretch coming up where in the past few years they'd learn drill (Lol) but now can tweak and work out the kinks. Also, the guard is a very strong unit for them even if scores haven't refuted it yet. I just wonder if some of the non traditional equipment maybe need to be turned into either dance or true equipment work. My wife who is a former guard instructor herself said that as well. I think in some respects you take minor risks that if they don't work or give you bang for the buck you tweak and turn into a little different. One thing we know for sure about BK- they've been able to make large things happen even when incomplete and now that they don't have that concern, it's time to turn the completed project into a masterpiece. In a smaller way it's how I felt about Phantom- Sparticus -When they first performed in San Antonio it was like- WOW that's great but with something different at the end that could be really special... Low and behold they completed their masterpiece. Just my thoughts Wesley P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumManTx Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 1 minute ago, wesleyrp said: Two trains of thoughts- absolutely agree with the thought- If they can get Hide and Seek to have the same connectivity that the Opener- (Beck) has I really see them doing major damage. It's feels like the back half is going to evolve and has the room to do so. I know they have a solid stretch coming up where in the past few years they'd learn drill (Lol) but now can tweak and work out the kinks. Also, the guard is a very strong unit for them even if scores haven't refuted it yet. I just wonder if some of the non traditional equipment maybe need to be turned into either dance or true equipment work. My wife who is a former guard instructor herself said that as well. I think in some respects you take minor risks that if they don't work or give you bang for the buck you tweak and turn into a little different. One thing we know for sure about BK- they've been able to make large things happen even when incomplete and now that they don't have that concern, it's time to turn the completed project into a masterpiece. In a smaller way it's how I felt about Phantom- Sparticus -When they first performed in San Antonio it was like- WOW that's great but with something different at the end that could be really special... Low and behold they completed their masterpiece. Just my thoughts Wesley P The Bjork lost me, Hide and Seek got my attention back SOME but the arrangement has lots of dead space right now. I'm definitely not saying this is it I'm not gonna like the back half but there's lots of stuff I could see changing/evolving. The Schwartner is FANTASTIC and the opener is great too. And when I say what I do about the guard, I just don't think they're nearly as strong as the brass and percussion which are absolutely top tier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry7184 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 I liked the opening few minutes the best. Just beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloospiritregiment9 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 All I'm going to say is watch out for Spirit this season. Definitely a different drum corps! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shewhois Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 (edited) New predictions: 1. Blue Devils 2. Bluecoats 3. SCV 4. Cadets 5. Crown 6. Cavies 7. BAC 8. Blue Knights 9. Phantom 10. Blue Stars 11. Crossmen 12. Mandarins - 13. Academy 14. Madison Scouts 15. Troopers 16. BDB 17. Colts 18. SOA (that's as far as I'll go for now) Edited June 26, 2017 by Shewhois 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRASSO Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 9 minutes ago, bloospiritregiment9 said: All I'm going to say is watch out for Spirit this season. Definitely a different drum corps! They have certainly been off most everyone's radar of late, so if true, that sure would be encouraging news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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