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2 hours ago, kinetic inferno11 said:

I just thought of something that might explain the "closeness" of the drill and what not...

You might be onto something. I figured the drill style and it’s closeness has something to do with the thematic material. I would need to go back and read the show description and research the origin story (which I’m not very familiar with). The drill sets are compact at the beginning and start to open up into bigger picture ideas with the later impact moments. No doubt that is purposeful. 

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I thought I was getting old and grumpy and not liking anything this year. Freaking love Vanguard's show so far. Really, really nice!!

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The show is incredible, especially the Metropolis 1927 Peter Graham arrangement.  Wow, strongest I have seen the corps in June.  Can't wait to see them

in July and August.  Solid.   

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10 minutes ago, just_another_fanatic said:

That'll be a closer for the ages! SCV's brassline is no doubt the best one they've had in a LONG time. Like, Ott-trophy good-- and when was the last time SCV was in the discussion for the Ott? The 80s???

 

and that mello book is insane. Can't wait to see this with DRILL and flagwork. 

I can only imagine that their flagwork will mirror this awesome moment from SCV last year:

 

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It is hard for me to connect to this show via Flomarching, but I know come August this show will have changed so much.  With all the talent SCV has this year, I think this show could end up being wonderful.    I have decided to not watch anymore shows until I see all the completed shows in Indy this year!  I have seen all the corps now via Flomarching, so it will be great to see how much SCV's show (and everyone else) has evolved from what I have seen this first week.

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1 hour ago, jmc5682 said:

It is hard for me to connect to this show via Flomarching, but I know come August this show will have changed so much.  With all the talent SCV has this year, I think this show could end up being wonderful.    I have decided to not watch anymore shows until I see all the completed shows in Indy this year!  I have seen all the corps now via Flomarching, so it will be great to see how much SCV's show (and everyone else) has evolved from what I have seen this first week.

I really recommend reading the story of the tower of babel and whatnot and then comparing it to the program notes/performance. Once you understand the original context, the show is really well thought out already to portray the design.

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3 hours ago, kinetic inferno11 said:

I really recommend reading the story of the tower of babel and whatnot and then comparing it to the program notes/performance. Once you understand the original context, the show is really well thought out already to portray the design.

Re SCV 2018, let me share a little subte theological humor oft told in studying scripture...perhaps TimK knows it as well.

Tower of Babel:..............Babylon......................Babble on.  (read the story and you'll understand.):innocent:

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16 minutes ago, xandandl said:

Re SCV 2018, let me share a little subte theological humor oft told in studying scripture...perhaps TimK knows it as well.

Tower of Babel:..............Babylon......................Babble on.  (read the story and you'll understand.):innocent:

I love that! That is the story in a nutshell.

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Also, Check our the lyrics to "My Body is a Cage"

My body is a cage that keeps me
From dancing with the one I love
But my mind holds the key
My body is a cage that keeps me
From dancing with the one I love
But my mind holds the key
I'm standing on a stage
Of fear and self-doubt
It's a hollow play
But they'll clap anyway
My body is a cage that keeps me
From dancing with the one I love
But my mind holds the key
You're standing next to me
My mind holds the key
I'm living in an age
That calls darkness light
Though my language is dead
Still the shapes fill my head
I'm living in an age
Whose name I don't know
Though the fear keeps me moving
Still my heart beats so slow
My body is a cage that keeps me
From dancing with the one I love
But my mind holds the key
You're standing next to me
My mind holds the key
My body is a,
My body is a cage
We take what we're given
Just because you've forgotten
That don't mean you're forgiven
I'm living in an age
That screams my name at night
But when I get to the doorway
There's no one in sight
I'm living in an age
That laughs when I'm dancing with the one I love
But my mind holds the key
You're standing next to me
My mind holds the key
Set my spirit free
Set my spirit free
Set my body free
Set my body free
Set my spirit free
Set my body free
Songwriters: Jeremy Gara / Regine Chassagne / Richard R Parry / Tim Kingsbury / William Butler / Win Butler
My Body Is a Cage lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
 
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