tigger2 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 (edited) The short version for me: They both are strong in every caption. Both do some amazing things, but while BD has many specific effect events, Blue Coats entire show IS the event unlike any ever produced in the activity- it is flawlessly seamless and delivers a through-time horizontal value that rivals those in any professional setting that our activity borrows from: ballet, musical theater, opera, Cirque, etc. More specifically/and of course longer explanation : Overall engagement: BLOO Color use: BLOO Number of specific effect moments: BD Prop use: BD Setting the stage: BLOO Use of electronics: BLOO Aesthetic: BLOO Intellectual: BD Emotional: BLOO Battery: BD Front Ensemble: BLOO Guard: BD Percussion writing: BLOO Brass: BLOO Brass soloists: BLOO The all important "it" factor: BLOO Edited August 10, 2019 by tigger2 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garfield Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 How good the hotdogs are. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garfield Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 (edited) (Psst: When Michael Boo used to post here he made it a point of correcting a common error: It's Bluecoats, not Blue Coats, although phonetically, you are correct. [It's them, not you] ) (Edit: and No, that's not why he doesn't post here anymore.) EDIT2: Fixed and forgiven (more grace than Dan Potter was given). Edited August 10, 2019 by garfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cappybara Posted August 10, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2019 The fact that BD is better 🙂 10 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadevilina Crown Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 First of all, the Blue Coats are not a real drum corps. The Bluecoats are, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger2 Posted August 10, 2019 Author Share Posted August 10, 2019 (edited) SORRY about the original title! Arghh. I know better. Typing too fast and didn't catch it. Changed. Edited August 10, 2019 by tigger2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garfield Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 (edited) 18 minutes ago, tigger2 said: The short version for me: They both are strong in every caption. Both do some amazing things, but while BD has many specific effect events, Blue Coats entire show IS the event unlike any ever produced in the activity- it is flawlessly seamless and delivers a through-time horizontal value that rivals those in any professional setting that our activity borrows from: ballet, musical theater, opera, Cirque, etc. Mores specifically: Overall engagement: BLOO Color use: BLOO Number of specific effect moments: BD Prop use: BD Setting the stage: BLOO Use of electronics: BLOO Aesthetic: BLOO Intellectual: BD Emotional: BLOO Battery: BD Front Ensemble: BLOO Guard: BD Percussion writing: BLOO Brass: BLOO Brass soloists: BLOO The all important "it" factor: BLOO I can't wait to read your LONG version! Some here like waffles. I like hot dogs. Edited August 10, 2019 by garfield 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoastblue Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Well, BD. It is more my cup of tea, of course. But I would not be bothered at all if Bluecoats win. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Windish Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Of the two, I’d pick Blue Devils to win for this reason only, the diversity of ‘points of interest to me is greater.’ This includes elements of color, style, movement, soloist music, body carriage, staging, etc., etc. I find Blue Devil productions fascinating. BUT . . . My expectation for tonight is a BLUECOATS win ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbydawg Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Bluecoats because the show is so well written and performed. It has an emotional hook from beginning to end. BD is too unemotional, except the ballad, and I have seen this show the past six years or so. Ready for something fresh from the Devils. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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