brassboy Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Just now, 2muchcoffeeman said: Is it me? Or is this crowd as enthusiastic as the folks hanging out at Hartsfield Gate D94? Theory: the regionals/finals crowds are the cognoscenti. Lots of former members. Long-time followers. Only an appetite for the top 4. Not easily impressed. The small-town tour-stop crowds are full of locals, and band kids. Tons of enthusiasm for the smallest thing. Maybe it's Flo. Agreed. The crowd has been absolutely dead for everyone except Spirit when they were first announced (hometown corps), and then dead for them by the end. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRASSO Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 (edited) Well, it seems pretty clear to me that the strongest section in the Mandarins Corps this season is their Guard. So far, this is the best show integrated Guard of any of the Corps thats performed so far. Thats how you do it. Other Corps in close proximity to the Mandarins placement wise the last few years, might want to study how the Mandarins feature their Guard in this years 2018 production to see how and why they are moving up the pecking order. Mandarins Percussion is not all that strong this season in their mix of Corps at this level either. It need not be however. Congrats to the Mandarins for figuring out what drives the points on the current sheets. They are a lock for Finals now, and deservedly so, imo Edited July 28, 2018 by BRASSO 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedJazz1900 Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 I like how the sun outlines the hourglass at the beginning of Crossmen’s show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachDrumCorps Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 watching xmen and mandarins back ti back is kind of like watching 2 interpretations of the same idea 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake W. Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Still think Xmen's show is underrated. The opening flag block & umbrella work is beautiful. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r_karlsson Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 1 minute ago, BRASSO said: Well, it seems pretty clear to me that the strongest section in the Mandarins Corps this season is their Guard. So far, this is the best show integrated Guard of any of the Corps thats performed so far. Thats how you do it. Other Corps in close proximity to the Mandarins placement wise the last few years, might want to study how the Mandarins feature their Guard in this years 2018 to see how and why they are moving up the pecking order. Mandarins Percussion is not all that strong this season in their mix of Corps at this level. It need not be however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KVG_DC Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Opening brass statement and those flags around the hourglass are just great for the Crossmen. Spirit Mandarins Crossmen. Can’t we just have an extra corps in finals this year? posted from the DrumScorps app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NakedEye Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Sunlight on the hourglass is a nice touch Crossmen. Well played 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrownBariDad Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 The only time an echoy stadium works in your favor -- a ff brass selection played backfield. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman1084 Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Alright, Crossmen bass drums. I see you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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