N.E. Brigand Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 2 hours ago, jeffmolnar said: Didn’t Gaines himself say that “drill was antiquated” (or something to that effect) just last year? I thought I read that somewhere. Could be hearsay I guess. Ha! He did, actually. I was wondering if anyone would name him. But surely Gaines alone doesn't drive how drill is judged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorpsRelic Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 6 hours ago, zerosixthirty said: Simon and Garfunkel must be receiving lots of royalties this decade with all the corps playing their songs each year. I dare say THE ACADEMY's version of BOTW is a Royalty that they got their money's worth. The solo (IMHO a good :30 Too long) and ballad is splendid. but the lack of action by the MM's is leaving a heck of a lot of potential GE points on the field. and Estimated 2 minutes of nada gets you....nada! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precious Roy Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 This was my first viewing on most of these shows. My enjoyment factor, ranked: 1) Bluecoats 2) Crossmen 3) Santa Clara T4) Everybody else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStarsDad Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Since I love all corps equally (but one more than the others), I thought I would comment on the venue instead. What a great place to watch drum corps ... the weather was perfect, I felt like I was almost on the field (even from the top row), crowd was in to it, just a great night. I liked having the souvenir booths outside the fence with plenty of room. And now for the downers (and they were minimal ... just feel like complaining this morning): Staff - we know you have a job to do, but sitting on the steps, talking on speakerphones, talking to each other, standing up for every mello run is just a little much. We paid good money for those seats and would like to see the shows as well. Maybe the venues need a reserved staff area (like at Lucas) Fans - it's 2019. There are electronics, there are costumes, there are props - get over it. When the Cadets have electronic issues, I don't want to hear, "well, if this were drum corps, this would not be happening". Or calling a certain corps (one that I am partial toward ... but I love all corps equally) "hideous" because you don't like the color of their pants. Venue - open a second gate. It got pretty crowded trying to get in All that being said, I hope they return ... because I know I will. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkrepps Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 10 minutes ago, BlueStarsDad said: Since I love all corps equally (but one more than the others), 10 minutes ago, BlueStarsDad said: Or calling a certain corps (one that I am partial toward ... but I love all corps equally) I'm all in suspense because you haven't revealed which corps you are partial towards. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KVG_DC Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 1 hour ago, kkrepps said: I'm all in suspense because you haven't revealed which corps you are partial towards. Who could it possibly be? I enjoyed the show on the Flo last night. Looking forward to seeing all these corps develop some outstanding entertainment this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Tuma Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 7 hours ago, CorpsRelic said: I dare say THE ACADEMY's version of BOTW is a Royalty that they got their money's worth. The solo (IMHO a good :30 Too long) and ballad is splendid. but the lack of action by the MM's is leaving a heck of a lot of potential GE points on the field. and Estimated 2 minutes of nada gets you....nada! Thanks, I’m glad someone said it. That arrangement sounds like a funeral dirge. Also, all those trombones at one point that add absolutely nothing. Academy has had some very engaging shows in the past but this one is a miss, imo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkrepps Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 (edited) 12 hours ago, skevinp said: That's why core has a peel. OK, if people wish me dead for that, I'll understand. omg ...and "pants" has a pee in it. Edited July 8, 2019 by kkrepps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.E. Brigand Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 14 hours ago, N.E. Brigand said: Happened to flip on a local college radio show and find that they're playing all covers of Beatles songs tonight. Hmm, I should reach out to them. I did. Who knows, maybe they'll mention it on an upcoming show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeN Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 My goodness do the Bluecoats have a massive show. Just outsized in every way - big and in your face musically, and moments happening all over the field visually. Their pit alone stretches 30 yards! It definitely "feels" like a championship show, especially when compared directly to Vanguard. Right now, it just seems like a two-horse race which may yet reduce further once Bloo and BD meet up. (And I totally dig Madison's show. YPG on to the end is just a treat.) Mike (Oh, and Colts - holy cow are they good this year!) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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