Den8uml Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 13 hours ago, bicsta said: I would say the Devils are the ONLY props that fell flat.... I'll see myself out. And those BS mirrors on a windy night! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ArtTalk Posted July 31, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 31, 2019 This is my first real post, although I have been reading these forums for ages. I couldn't resist replying to this topic, because it's what interests me most about this activity... those amazing moments in a show that cause cause you to gasp, make your heart swell, or simply feel the glorious richness of music in motion. For me these moments are sublime and transcendent, and illustrate the power of art to help us experience our deeper nature as human beings. Sometimes, this comes a big impact moment in the show, when the whole corps is firing on all cylinders... you can feel the power, coherence, and energy radiating from 154 talented and highly focused individuals. But I also can get emotional just seeing the face of one member who may get caught on camera... someone obviously giving 100% to their performance and striving with all their heart and soul for some kind of personal perfection. It's wonderful, and makes me remember some of my own drum corps experiences, which, by the way, were a very long time ago. There are an endless number of these kind of moments that one could cite from this season, but I will mention just a few from the Blue Devils Ghostlight show, as it is one of my current favorites. However, I am sure you can find these special moments in virtually any of the shows this year, as they are all so good in their own way. Some of these have already been cited: There is that point near the end of the Blue Devils opener, after the second trumpet feature, when the music is building and the drill is becoming more complex. All the guard is on rifle, and in the back field, at a perfect moment in the music, there is a big toss by one group of rifles. Then, as if in response a few seconds later, there another big toss by a second group. Then the horn line starts their big rotating, collapsing rectangle, which I heard one member describe on "Inside BD 360" as probably the most difficult part of the show. I find the power and energy in this sequence mesmerizing. And that trumpet screamer at the end just really caps it all off. I find the whole Blue Devils ballad full of beauty and emotion, but that huge, unison saber toss by the guard always takes my breath away. It's so exposed, but so perfectly in tune with the feeling of the moment. Glorious. Finally, near the end of the closer, there is a point where some performers in the horn section break off from the larger block and stand motionless in various poses, almost like statues. Then, at just the right moment, they snap to life and become the lead person in the files that are all quickly marching towards the platforms in the front. When I first saw this it just struck me as such a wonderfully creative touch to that segment, which is already building visually and musically to the climax of the show. I also love how, now, during the final few seconds, the featured violinist walks along the platforms leading the ghostlight. It becomes a wonderful focal point for the ending... and is so artistically imagined. I have followed the development of this show since their first performances of the season, and it seems to me that with each added flourish the designers are adding asthetic richness and complexity, and are creating something truly amazing. These are just a few observations from the Blue Devils show. I really hope that others will continue to add comments about their own favorite moments from DCI 2019, as it will help me (and probably others) appreciate their incredible artistry and creativity or, more simply, just enhance the appreciation of all these great shows this year. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn426 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 My favorite moment of the year is SCV's trombone/ Sousa Soli leading into the ensemble section afterwards, Just everything that I love about drum corps in a bit size morsel to snack on.. The Mellophone tower with Chromatically ascending sustains is just power. The much discussed Mic'd Contra line in the closer of SCV is just exactly what you want a Contra line to sound like. Just butter. Bd's Ballad the slow rotation of the hornline around the clock is just a powerful visual and musical moment. Boston's trombones and that Glissando... Cant wait to hear it live in Buffalo. Crown's Ballad Hit. Just a beautiful Chord that I wish was about 10 seconds longer than it currently is. The Bass trombone in Bluecoats' closer, that entire phrase, and the Contra phrase in the build up to it to that section. (can you tell I'm a Contra player) What I want in the future is a true Bass trombone solo ( ala a Bob Mintzer chart) I grew up playing so many charts from Bob Mintzer that had some amazing Bass trombone writing that has to date been missing from the Drum Corp Field. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwillis35 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Pretty much anything in the Bluecoats and Blue Devils shows. Santa Clara's total music book is incredible! Carolina Crown's drill and music book is incredible! Boston and Cavaliers have amazing, well-rounded shows. Love Boston's brass book and use of Herald Trumpets. BD's clogging/hand-drumming feature is brilliant design. Blue Knight's music is so effective. The Cadets do have an amazing percussion section. A joy to watch. Heck, Madison's old-school style show is quite fun to take in. Many more moments to speak of, of course. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwillis35 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 13 hours ago, ArtTalk said: These are just a few observations from the Blue Devils show. I really hope that others will continue to add comments about their own favorite moments from DCI 2019, as it will help me (and probably others) appreciate their incredible artistry and creativity or, more simply, just enhance the appreciation of all these great shows this year. BD is amazing! So many good ballads this year, but I think BD wins this one. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnpendell Posted July 31, 2019 Author Share Posted July 31, 2019 4 hours ago, Glenn426 said: My favorite moment of the year is SCV's trombone/ Sousa Soli leading into the ensemble section afterwards, Just everything that I love about drum corps in a bit size morsel to snack on.. The Mellophone tower with Chromatically ascending sustains is just power. The much discussed Mic'd Contra line in the closer of SCV is just exactly what you want a Contra line to sound like. Just butter. Bd's Ballad the slow rotation of the hornline around the clock is just a powerful visual and musical moment. Boston's trombones and that Glissando... Cant wait to hear it live in Buffalo. Crown's Ballad Hit. Just a beautiful Chord that I wish was about 10 seconds longer than it currently is. The Bass trombone in Bluecoats' closer, that entire phrase, and the Contra phrase in the build up to it to that section. (can you tell I'm a Contra player) What I want in the future is a true Bass trombone solo ( ala a Bob Mintzer chart) I grew up playing so many charts from Bob Mintzer that had some amazing Bass trombone writing that has to date been missing from the Drum Corp Field. Yup yup and yup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLovin Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Colts first big impact with Inferno gets me every time I hear it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INT72 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 (edited) Those moments when Carolina Crown plays fffffffff! (First note of show, First note of Ballad hit) Edited August 1, 2019 by INT72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook'emCavies Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 The Cavaliers show...... 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Guns Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 19 hours ago, jwillis35 said: BD is amazing! So many good ballads this year, but I think BD wins this one. Since 2014, I think BD is top three in ballads each year. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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