PamahoNow Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 1 minute ago, 3PoC said: Paul Mc Cartney said Blackbird means "black girl" as bird is a slang for girl. The song is in part about the state of race relations in the US (written in 68 I believe). The ending now has the blackbird dancer sharing a moment with a black female guard member and then the black woman is then lifted up by the full guard at the end. A subtle but fitting and meaningful touch. And, Thank You. This is exactly what is wanted/needed at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Cline Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 14 minutes ago, 3PoC said: Paul Mc Cartney said Blackbird means "black girl" as bird is a slang for girl. The song is in part about the state of race relations in the US (written in 68 I believe). The ending now has the blackbird dancer sharing a moment with a black female guard member and then the black woman is then lifted up by the full guard at the end. A subtle but fitting and meaningful touch. WOW! What an interesting piece of music triva. Now I see the change in Bloo's ending. Thank you 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PamahoNow Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 1 minute ago, Rich Cline said: WOW! What an interesting piece of music triva. Now I see the change in Bloo's ending. Thank you That's OK. Paul, himself, had to explain it at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedrick Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 (edited) I was trying to recall another instance in the history of drum corps where the audience spontaneously responding to a corps' performance by singing -- Can anyone recall a similar example to what happened Saturday night in in Atlanta? the only thing that is coming to mind is "Beef" from Cadets 1996 - I really hope fans in the stands keep up singing Hey Jude! Edited July 29, 2019 by tedrick 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precious Roy Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 On 6/28/2019 at 1:18 PM, Precious Roy said: Get the crowd to do it during the field exit. But instead of "Hey, Jude" make it "Hey Blooo". Humble brag -- I'm glad to have been an inspirational part of the show. (I just wish I had heard it in Atlanta -- I probably would have broken down and cried). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFitz19 Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 1 hour ago, tedrick said: I was trying to recall another instance in the history of drum corps where the audience spontaneously responding to a corps' performance by singing -- Can anyone recall a similar example to what happened Saturday night in in Atlanta? the only thing that is coming to mind is "Beef" from Cadets 1996 - I really hope fans in the stands keep up singing Hey Jude! 1994. At finals crowd shouted “Mambo” during Cadets’ opener of Mambo from WSS. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terri Schehr Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 8 minutes ago, Precious Roy said: Humble brag -- I'm glad to have been an inspirational part of the show. (I just wish I had heard it in Atlanta -- I probably would have broken down and cried). I was singing hey Bloo. Jim was singing hey Jude until I elbowed him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terri Schehr Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 3 hours ago, superOOk said: The kids are only interested in maximizing fan reaction at this point. Everyone needs to relax and enjoy drum corps. I keep sayin’... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfirwin3 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 I like the adjustment on the transition to Hey Jude tonight. It's more like the original one when it first hit the field... direct modulation on the pitch bend to a related key. Simple. I think that will do it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Don-O Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 I hate to say it, but Bloo may need to get used to the title of Crowd Favorite, but not Champion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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