DrumManTx Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Well they announced so why not give them a thread? They're certainly deserving of one after their last 4 seasons. Love the thematic idea. If you didn't listen to it, basically it sounds like they're going to have a duality of insanity versus sanity going on throughout the show using the Rosarch Ink Blot Tests as a visual medium to convey that. These things you see in a bunch of movies: Mandarins have been on a roll lately, sans a slightly less entertaining show (at least for me personally) in 2014 I think they've been consistently putting out incredibly cohesive, smart, and intelligent designs that play to their capabilities incredibly well. Last year especially was cohesive and strong across the board. Their color guards improvement in recent years is nothing short of fantastic too. Very well deserved record high score for them in World Class last year. I'm very excited to see what they can do, they're definitely on my potential dark horses list. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv4corps Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 I have become a fan of Mandarins the past few seasons and always try to catch their performances. Last year I thought their show, esp. the visual package, was just lovely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flammaster Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 They have very good low brass. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterA Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I am really looking forward to Mandarins once again this year. I have really enjoyed them since the early 90s. The last few years, they have really improved which is so great to see. Their shows have gone from very good to great. Best of luck to the Mandarins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumManTx Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 Interesting picture posted on their facebook page: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbass598 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 I would expect something quite interesting considering Ike Jackson is the program coordinator. Watch any of his Ayala HS WGI shows for the brilliance that he has brought to that activity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumManTx Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 Just now, gbass598 said: I would expect something quite interesting considering Ike Jackson is the program coordinator. Watch any of his Ayala HS WGI shows for the brilliance that he has brought to that activity. Oh my God their WGI percussion show this year. LOVED it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbass598 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Just now, DrumManTx said: Oh my God their WGI percussion show this year. LOVED it. It was pure brilliance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumManTx Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 Just now, gbass598 said: It was pure brilliance. I didn't get it on first view and the oh #### moment when I did on the second view was pretty awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbass598 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 2 minutes ago, DrumManTx said: I didn't get it on first view and the oh #### moment when I did on the second view was pretty awesome. Flomarching did a nice little interview segment with Ike describing the show. It is so different and so effective. If he even brings 1/2 of that to the Mandarins they will be making a step in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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