Guitar1974 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 I was at the Hamilton show and noticed- to my disappointment- that Cavies didn't play their bass cadence "Iowa" as they exited the field. When did they ditch it? And why would they? One of coolest hype moments of an entire DCI night is the crowd clapping along to Iowa as the Cavies left the field. I understand that corps don't troop the stands anymore due to all the props and stuff (too bad, I always loved hearing the cadences as a fan and as a corps member in the 90's it felt great to get the up-close applause), but why can't we at least get Iowa? Those lost elements are the very things that made DCI feel like the "big leagues" IMO, added a lot of entertainment and cool-factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStainGlass Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Shoes in a dryer is what I always called it but all drums are helping move stages after the show. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terri Schehr Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 7 minutes ago, Guitar1974 said: I was at the Hamilton show and noticed- to my disappointment- that Cavies didn't play their bass cadence "Iowa" as they exited the field. When did they ditch it? And why would they? One of coolest hype moments of an entire DCI night is the crowd clapping along to Iowa as the Cavies left the field. I understand that corps don't troop the stands anymore due to all the props and stuff (too bad, I always loved hearing the cadences as a fan and as a corps member in the 90's it felt great to get the up-close applause), but why can't we at least get Iowa? Those lost elements are the very things that made DCI feel like the "big leagues" IMO, added a lot of entertainment and cool-factor. How did I miss that in Michigan City? I love Iowa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar1974 Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share Posted June 30, 2017 It seems they could organize it so 5 bass drums could be left to play them off... Iowa was a tradition for decades. I'd think the current members would want to clapped off the field every night. I'm just surprised they ditched it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKT90 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 1 hour ago, BlueStainGlass said: Shoes in a dryer is what I always called it but all drums are helping move stages after the show. Lol...shoes in a dryer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gak27 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 To be honest, I had to click on the title to see what IOWA meant Now that I do, I'm a little sad and agree with @Guitar1974 about freeing up the bass drums to play them off... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E3D Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 2 hours ago, Guitar1974 said: I was at the Hamilton show and noticed- to my disappointment- that Cavies didn't play their bass cadence "Iowa" as they exited the field. When did they ditch it? And why would they? One of coolest hype moments of an entire DCI night is the crowd clapping along to Iowa as the Cavies left the field. I understand that corps don't troop the stands anymore due to all the props and stuff (too bad, I always loved hearing the cadences as a fan and as a corps member in the 90's it felt great to get the up-close applause), but why can't we at least get Iowa? Those lost elements are the very things that made DCI feel like the "big leagues" IMO, added a lot of entertainment and cool-factor. Agree with your post. Feel cheated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeZ Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Also, Pioneer did not play Gary Owen as they trooped the stands. Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowtown Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 They have their home show this weekend, you would think we’d get to hear it Hope so 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumcorpsfever Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 3 hours ago, Guitar1974 said: I was at the Hamilton show and noticed- to my disappointment- that Cavies didn't play their bass cadence "Iowa" as they exited the field. When did they ditch it? And why would they? One of coolest hype moments of an entire DCI night is the crowd clapping along to Iowa as the Cavies left the field. I understand that corps don't troop the stands anymore due to all the props and stuff (too bad, I always loved hearing the cadences as a fan and as a corps member in the 90's it felt great to get the up-close applause), but why can't we at least get Iowa? Those lost elements are the very things that made DCI feel like the "big leagues" IMO, added a lot of entertainment and cool-factor. As is the loss of the last semblance of retreat, as drum majors no longer re-enter the field for scores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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