palmettomello Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 (edited) I was able to view the video literally minutes before it was taken down, couldn't even get a second viewing. I agree that this is a new direction for phantom and not quite what I was expecting either- it had it's ups and downs. I was really hoping to get an elegant 2010 vibe from the announcement, but this is not what I found. I applaud that PR put that much on the field playing and moving for an early public performance. I agree with another poster that this does seem like a younger corps with some rough musical moments from the brass, but it does appear that their visual design has greater momentum compared to some years in the past. The video was kind of at an awkward angle but I think there will be some nice moments in the drill based on their uniform design. The props are interesting and will be used well from what I could see in video, I hope they get a backing or something more added to them. I really enjoyed the opener's source music from Mr. Magorium and I think they captured that pretty well with the opener, just needed to fix some staging issues. Not a percussionist here, but I really didn't like all the tenors on the field nor did I think all the trombones added that much either, these both felt like design choices where they said "well, other corps are doing it so why not us?" The biggest cringe worthy moment personally was at the start of the ballad with the electric guitar, Phantom's identity in my head versus what I was hearing clashed and just really erked me. Overall, I like what they are doing and think that they will tweak this program to make it more phan phriendly come August. Mod edit: suggesting a location for finding videos not released by DCI and their member corps goes against our media policy. Edited June 10, 2018 by Toby Removed search for video information 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStainGlass Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 I'm expecting narration to clean up half of my confusion and additions to clean up the other half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass Lover Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 It's such a Broken Arrow design, and I can't stand their shows. As long as Cartwright is designing I don't think I can enjoy Phantom. Brass sounds better though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpet304 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 1 minute ago, Brass Lover said: It's such a Broken Arrow design, and I can't stand their shows. As long as Cartwright is designing I don't think I can enjoy Phantom. Brass sounds better though. Cartwright has nothing to do with this year’s show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass Lover Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 14 minutes ago, Tpet304 said: Cartwright has nothing to do with this year’s show. Really? Well still feels like it to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlejaw Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 It is much better than y'all are giving it credit. I did only see a low angle video, but I think the show has potential to keep them competitive with Blue Stars and Blue Knights. 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 57 minutes ago, littlejaw said: but I think the show has potential to keep them competitive with Blue Stars and Blue Knights. This potential result you mention may not fly with alumni and PR fans. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlejaw Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Just now, Ghost said: This potential result you mention may not fly with alumni and PR fans. Very true, but this corps hasn't been in contention for the top half of finals in a while, 5 years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricS Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 (edited) 8 hours ago, xandandl said: Intonation leaves a lot to be desired Edited June 9, 2018 by EricS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntington Mallets Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 (edited) I just watched the videos, and I'm really digging the show. It's got some dirt musically, but the drill looks solid and they are going for more wow moments it seems. HOLY TONS OF TENORS!!!!! Edited June 9, 2018 by Huntington Mallets 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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