Popular Post CorpsRelic Posted August 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2019 (edited) As a seasoned 40 year TV television production specialist. I want to pay Tribute to Tom Blair and his Production Team for his/their unparalleled ability to capture the true essence of our beloved Drum Corps activity. This becomes so evident especially during the annual "BIG, LOUD & LIVE" Cinecast, World Championship broadcasts and the culminating release of his impeccable mastered Blu-Ray DVD's of finals. OBSERVATION: The Creative and Quality value lines between the Corps making it into the Top 12 and the remaining 16-25 ranked Corps has dramatically becoming blurred this season. Since my Corps marching days from 1965-72 and a follower of the evolution of DCI Corps since 1971 . I dare say we are seeing in 2019, the very pinnacle of what I would say has now evolved, good and/or bad, more like a "Sport of" or "Pageantry of The Arts" heavily influenced by WGI and the Marching Band Activity. ( Difficult to admit, coming from a tried and true member of the Old "Guard" of Drum and Bugle Corps with baton twirlers circa 1960's. The current wave of change and influence of women (Bravo: DCI's Women "IN STEP") as Caption heads and as Program/Creative Design Directors i.e. The Academy's Lindsey Vento, is very encouraging. This will open more windows of opportunity and new doors opening up to a path of new Vision in this activity's evolution. and, It Is Good. Edited August 4, 2019 by CorpsRelic mispelling 9 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garfield Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Yessir, the best in the drum corps business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterGibbons Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Tom was a snare tech for my high school oh so many years ago. Made a nice business for himself. Well deserving of being the DCI Hall of Fame. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorpsRelic Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 On 8/4/2019 at 4:35 PM, PeterGibbons said: Tom was a snare tech for my high school oh so many years ago. Made a nice business for himself. Well deserving of being the DCI Hall of Fame. Wow, Peter that is so cool. So he's a fellow Drummer Boy, As I. I marched with a Boston Area Corps, 1965-72 four years as a rudimental bass drummer and two years playing 24" concert cymbals. Now involved with THE ACADEMY since 2004. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonker Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 any chance of seeing 13-25 back on the BluRays any time in the future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAvery Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 1 hour ago, CorpsRelic said: Wow, Peter that is so cool. So he's a fellow Drummer Boy, As I. I marched with a Boston Area Corps, 1965-72 four years as a rudimental bass drummer and two years playing 24" concert cymbals. Now involved with THE ACADEMY since 2004. He marched right beside me in the Cavaliers for most of the season in 1979, until my hand crapped out. I believe he marched 78 to either 80 or 81. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 i fear for live broadcasts and media after he decides he's done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorpsRelic Posted August 7, 2019 Author Share Posted August 7, 2019 4 hours ago, DAvery said: He marched right beside me in the Cavaliers for most of the season in 1979, until my hand crapped out. I believe he marched 78 to either 80 or 81. DAvery , OUCH so sorry the hear that. WOW marching with "Major Tom" LOL how cool for you. Your Cavaliers have an awesome show this year. LOVE IT! and Thanks for sharing Tom's Drum Corps Cavaliers experience. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeN Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 6 hours ago, wonker said: any chance of seeing 13-25 back on the BluRays any time in the future? No. Way too expensive for sync rights. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 7 hours ago, Jeff Ream said: i fear for live broadcasts and media after he decides he's done He has some very talented people who make the productions look great and have been his assistants for years. An easy transfer of control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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