Popular Post wesleyrp Posted August 13, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted August 13, 2017 Honestly I thought before watching finals that this year just didn't have that one transcending show.... like Spartacus, Tilt, Mad World, Spin Cycle etc.... I wondered when it was all said and done what would be remembered? That was top to bottom the finest Finals Performances I've ever watched. Madison had to fight like crazy to hold off the Mandarins which in itself is such a great story- THE MANDARINS- WOW. Xmen and BStars have such talent and performers, any other year they'd be 8-9 for sure... Phantom maybe had the largest growth that didn't show much in the placement. I watched a fair amount of early season Phantom shows and honestly thought this show was way out of their capabilities. As a life long Regiment fan- I was blown away. Again that was 9th?!? Crazy. Blue Knights took such a risk to perform a type of show that is like nothing else out there. Fantastic story- BK's brass and percussion are on their way to being very elite. I thought they had the Cadets tonight, but it is the Cadets and they sure know how to take it up a few notches. Boston was just phenomenal- maybe the best constructed show from a creative story telling standpoint. Cavies- Hated it in June, thought Cavies might dive again.... Wrong..... WAY WRONG! And I love it and called the 4th place finish Bluecoats- Best 5th Place corps ever? Yea no doubt, Bloo at Crossroads, seems like they hit design wall this year... Jeff Prosperie had BK in 4th ahead of Bloo tonight Crown- Loved the opener and ballad... wished the mica would've worked better tonight, but what a singer. Just incredible music! SCV- Was sure they were taking the title, stepped up to a championship level tonight but were just facing the Devil that couldn't be beat. BD- My favorite BD show since 93. Back then I remembered the Strawberry Soup soloists and thought- ain't no way anyone ever tops that level of consistency. Wrong... OMG that trumpet screamer is just not human- NOT HUMAN!!! I'm still humming their ballad in my head as I'm typing. This was a great drum corps night that certainly will not be forgotten!! Wes P 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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