saxfreq1128 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 would there have been a new ending by now, if they were planning one? or is there still a chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWW11 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 7 minutes ago, saxfreq1128 said: would there have been a new ending by now, if they were planning one? or is there still a chance? With how well this story is being told, they HAVE to turn out the Ghostlight at the end of the show. Everyone who has seen this show wants that to happen! I have been watching the last couple of shows to see how that can work and i don’t think it will be that hard to add in. And now i am thinking it will end with the six guard members in masks hanging around to turn it off. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jwillis35 Posted July 31, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 31, 2019 19 hours ago, bayareafan said: I was critical of their horn section early in the season. But now I'm getting it. They are not as aggressive as the other horn lines, but they are actually cleaner and I'm starting to really appreciate that now. The thing about BD's brass is this: they have talent just like SCV and Carolina and Bloo. These days they typically do not come out of the gate as polished as they used to (except for 2014). Two factors are the cause: 1) the physical demand of the show (jazz running, body movement, dance, etc), and 2) their charts are often orchestrated a little higher (and not just the solo trumpets). When you voice your trumpets up that high, and then your mellos and baris, endurance and tuning and control become a BIG issue. Even for professional players things like range and power can cause tuning issues. It just takes time to get the endurance and the control. They were 5th in brass at Southwest, but they seem ready to jump into the top 3 in brass. Having said that, this is a killer brass year for the top 6. Crown, SCV, Bloo, and BD are on fire; and Boston and Cavaliers have major chops and incredible books as well. It's definitely a killer year for brass and percussion. We the fans winning this season, Big Time! Also, I just love all the tweaks to this Blue Devils show. The ballad is now off-the-charts incredible. Sheesh! Just makes my heart pump. That crazy brass lick at the end of the clogging-hand drum feature is WOW. The crazy violin lick at the end is cool too. I still think they need something to bring it home. The very end and some of the build in the brass (right after the clogging) is not yet pulling me in. But 99% of this show is clearly a winner. My Bluecoats are going to need a little luck and a killer performance to beat BD. Loving both corps. Feel Bloo needs to go back to the old ending. That was a more complete show. But congrats to BD on another classic and fan favorite. I am a huge fan of this show! 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NakedEye Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 1 hour ago, saxfreq1128 said: would there have been a new ending by now, if they were planning one? or is there still a chance? They don't usually do it until their rehearsal time in Buffalo ( I assume they do that again this year?) Yeah they have to turn out the light and right now the horns/drums all rush to the left and the guard moves to the right, and there is that whole runway for something magical to happen.. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NakedEye Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 59 minutes ago, jwillis35 said: The thing about BD's brass is this: they have talent just like SCV and Carolina and Bloo. These days they typically do not come out of the gate as polished as they used to (except for 2014). Two factors are the cause: 1) the physical demand....<snip> In addition to what you listed, I think their method of essentially writing the visual show as they go along must contribute as well. That approach has grown exponentially the past few years and it probably takes until a certain point in the season for it to be nailed down enough to free up more time in the blocks to laser focus on performance issues. You can see it with the guard too. They used to be stronger out of the gate, but in recent seasons they have been more ragged until about the last third, when their precision suddenly improves dramatically. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Lancer Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) I predict a ghost light extinguishing ending at Allentown. I also predict it will be brilliant. Edited July 31, 2019 by Jurassic Lancer 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppycock Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 7 hours ago, Jurassic Lancer said: I predict a ghost light extinguishing ending at Allentown. I also predict it will be brilliant. The ghost light provides light at night for any spirits to be able to see and even “perform” or dance on the stage. We’re in this place where anything can happen, who knows what ghosts are lurking around and what wonderful shows have been here before. Something will appear from the past. Who else is in the building except ghosts when the light is deployed? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWW11 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 8 hours ago, Jurassic Lancer said: I predict a ghost light extinguishing ending at Allentown. I also predict it will be brilliant. I agree, 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ghost Posted July 31, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 31, 2019 12 minutes ago, Poppycock said: The ghost light provides light at night for any spirits to be able to see and even “perform” or dance on the stage. We’re in this place where anything can happen, who knows what ghosts are lurking around and what wonderful shows have been here before. Something will appear from the past. Who else is in the building except ghosts when the light is deployed? My agent is working out an agreement with the BD and DCI (over age issue) about making an appearance on Finals Saturday. 3 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Guns Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 21 minutes ago, Poppycock said: The ghost light provides light at night for any spirits to be able to see and even “perform” or dance on the stage. We’re in this place where anything can happen, who knows what ghosts are lurking around and what wonderful shows have been here before. Something will appear from the past. Who else is in the building except ghosts when the light is deployed? Little Clara comes back at the end of the show, seals another title for BD, ripping out the hearts of BD haters once again, similar to 2015. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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