Cappybara Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 This is the best ballad this year. And I say that when BD, Crown, and Bluecoats all have very strong ballads. Can't get enough of it! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgy Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 2 hours ago, INT72 said: 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 Have always LOVED this piece since Blue Springs HS used it in their “ I’m Not Wendy “ show!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c.l. Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 9 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. I too am not seeing the appeal that everyone else is yet, but I'm sure that will change when I see it live or repeated viewings. Let down by the drill until the ballad, though the explanations help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sched88 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 19 hours ago, NeutralNovice said: I can only imagine that their flagwork will mirror this awesome moment from SCV last year: I LOVED this part of the show!!!! The musicality of the guard work is simply awesome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenanne_1536 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 7 minutes ago, sched88 said: I LOVED this part of the show!!!! The musicality of the guard work is simply awesome! Yes. I watch it a million times. Hope there is a guard feature in the closer in Babylon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumpetcam Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 8 hours ago, Cappybara said: This is the best ballad this year. And I say that when BD, Crown, and Bluecoats all have very strong ballads. Can't get enough of it! And we may also have a new record for highest note in DCI history as one of their trumpet soloists is playing an E above double C at the end of the ballad. I remember hearing an F above double C in Madison and maybe BD in the 80’s, but that was on a G bugle. This would actually set the record and word is this kid can actually play an A above that! Crazy!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmc5682 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 23 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. I just do not think you should have to study a story to understand a show. The show itself should tell the story for the audience, but I thank you for your advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cappybara Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 1 hour ago, jmc5682 said: I just do not think you should have to study a story to understand a show. The show itself should tell the story for the audience, but I thank you for your advice. I try not to dwell too much on the themes of shows anymore. Drum corps is a lot more enjoyable that way. For me it always comes down to which corps is presenting me with the most entertaining musical arrangements 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c.l. Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 25 minutes ago, Cappybara said: I try not to dwell too much on the themes of shows anymore. Drum corps is a lot more enjoyable that way. For me it always comes down to which corps is presenting me with the most entertaining musical arrangements Exactly. There truly is nothing new under the sun. Themes are the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietcity Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 2 hours ago, jmc5682 said: I just do not think you should have to study a story to understand a show. The show itself should tell the story for the audience, but I thank you for your advice. I agree with you that a show should be enjoyable in and of itself. But some research of any work of art can deepen your appreciation of it. For instance, I have always loved Shostakovich's music, but over time I gradually learned of how his works were influenced by Russian and Soviet history, and about his own fraught history with Soviet officials. This knowledge has added a level of richness to the experience of his music. Likewise, knowing the inspiration behind SCV's theme adds nuance to an understanding of their show. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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