EricS Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 5 hours ago, wvu80 said: In that case, hit him in the head with a slingshot, then LOP HIS HEAD OFF!ย If that doesn't work, then BURN HIM AT THE STAKE, or THROWN HIM IN FRONT OF A TRAIN! He will remain there until moral improves or his percussion scores get better.ย ๐ Will that be acceptable, @EricS?ย ๐ do you feel better?ย hope so #$%^&*() 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ExPitster Posted July 30, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2019 A fantastic night of drum corps viewing...hard to imagine a better non-regional venue than BB&T Stadium, and the weather was just about ideal. ย I actually went with my dentist(!), who I've known since we graduated from rival high schools the same year. ย Just some random thoughts... NCA&T - Glad to see these guys performing here, perfect way to start things off. ย Of particular interest were the 8 or so marching floor toms (at least that's what they sounded like, looked like mini-basses) SPIRITย - Loveย the big dual flag work in the ballad, interesting musical book, and handled all the costume changes well. The ending moment with the door was a nice surprise. ย I really need to check out the source music. PHANTOM - Absolutely one of my favorites this year (bought my first ever Phantom T-shirt). For everyone ragging on their design, it is one of the few shows that holds my interest musically ANDย visually the whole way through.ย I just about lost it with the trumpet/mellophone horn switching...brass players, how hard is that to do? Love seeing the male guard members in the regular uniform in the first part of the show. The ensemble vocals in the closer have a raw energy and you can tell these folksย are pouring their hearts into it. I cannot believe this is 12th place.ย BLUE STARS - Fantastic fullย ensemble brass sound, thoughย I miss those lush major seventh chords from last year. ย Like the way they take the theme to the hilt. ย This was the first group that got me scratching my head trying to figure where the soloist was (we were sitting low side 2 just inside the speaker placement). The uniforms look goodย up close but man, so much detail, so busy when trying to take everything in on the move...does saturation = effect? BLUE KNIGHTS - OMG...you canย actually still design a music book like this??? Where each musical moment flows organically into the next without any contrivances to ramp up the content scores or just provide filler for the visuals? ย Hard to remember the last time I wasย so emotionally affected by a show like this...thank you BK, simplyย spellbinding! CADETS - Much, much more wellย received liveย than in recent broadcasts. ย Brass playing with greaterย control this evening. ย No need to repeat others' criticisms, I'm sure lessons have been learned. ย Did they remove some of the ending from Atlanta? CRUSADERS - I really like this design team's approach. ย The show is clear, powerful, easy to follow...not just a randomย assault on the senses. ย I wish the music book had a little more depth to it. ย Percussion sounded just fine from my vantage point. ย My big question, why do they not use an actual slingshot prop?? ย Is it safety concern? ย CAVALIERS - Favorite pit of the night! ย Low brass is also to die for. ย Unquestionably high energy, feel like it all just whizzes by you before you can take it all in. ย A few too many visual transitions with the horns running/scattering from one side to the other...used to seeing more craft and cleverness from these guys. ย Kinda feel like if you put this year's music with last year's visual (minus tarps of course) they could be medaling. BLUECOATS - Smiling,ย cheering, roaring, stomping the whole way through for my alma mater. ย "Within You Without You" is my favorite section, show is over too quickly.ย I am a little concerned by how much pre-recorded material is featured. ย Aย few loose moments between brass and percussion, feel like there is more to be achieved on the Music Analysis front. ย The homer in me would like to see them win, however... BLUE DEVILS - ...are making a believer out of me. ย So many amazing things large and small. ย Each musical section has its own distinct groove to it. ย This is the most ever I have enjoyed the BD guard,ย especially the saber work in the ballad...reminds of the Cadets flag work in 1997 -ย so active, yet tastefulย and elegant at the same time. ย Hoping they will turn off theย ghost light for finals week. VANGUARD - Yeah, they play the snot out of everything but it just seems like a tale told of sound and fury, signifying nothing. ย Trust me, I have always ADORED SCV and last year was the bomb, but I'm hoping this angry hipster rebel phase wears off soon. ย Showing my age here but I remember when Don Angelica referred to them as the "Rolls Royce" of the industry...not sure what make and model would be appropriate now. ย I did enjoyย hearing that screamer trumpet from last year again...does he have bionic lips or something? CROWN - I was ready for that opening hit and they did not let me down! ย Wish they had used more of the minor mode from the originalย in the rest of the opener. ย Intonation in the ballad is just jaw-droppingly pristine, maybeย they can get just a little more crescendo out of it? ย Closer does indeed have that Madison-esque vibe going for it, on our feet well before the end. USMC - G Bugles!!! ย That is all. Despite my reactions probably being typical of an early 90's FMM slipping into dino-dom, there is nowhere else on earth I would have rather been than last night. ย The intensity and artistry of today's performers is still as thrilling to see as ever. ย Thanks to all the corps for making me feel like a kid at Christmas, and to the Crown folks for hosting such a first class event. ย Here's hoping for all great performances as the 2019 tour winds down, all too soon. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 31 minutes ago, ExPitster said: ย My big question, why do they not use an actual slingshot prop?? ย Is it safety concern?ย ย ย It's been mentioned before that in the Bible, David cuts off the giants head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExPitster Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Ghost said: It's been mentioned before that in the Bible, David cuts off the giants head. Right, but that is after he gets knocked out. ย They doย useย the rifle with the sound effect to simulate "the shot"...just think it might be more convincing to see the real thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 9 hours ago, EricS said: 14 hours ago, wvu80 said: Will that be acceptable, @EricS?ย ๐ do you feel better?ย hope so #$%^&*() I put in a smiley face thingy so everyone would know my post was whimsical, maybe you missed it.ย I'll try not to be so subtle the next time.ย ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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