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6 hours ago, B-Flat said:

Alright Crown fans.  I have a detailed update from tonight's ensemble rehearsal, as they were in full uniform, the crowd used the Crown Live App (I personally loved every second of it) and the props were fully dressed.  A couple of things to note per my discussions: 1) some of the props are not ready yet and will not be in the show for the next couple of weeks due to delays in shipping (they have a decent amount of props already on the field already, btw) 2) the closer is only 3/4's done, because the last 75 seconds of drill is so hard and fast that the staff has not been to get it to a good spot at this time, so they stand and play it and it is so loud you need headphones, lol.  From my understanding, they will be working on the remaining closer drill during this upcoming week. 

Part 1:  I really love the Jacob Collier piece.  Not only is this super cool, but it also has such a cool vibe it that the audience will be surprised by the wall of sound coming from the first note.  The smack was sensational in such a good way!  I think this adds great GE.  Nothing really to say here other than, its loud and to the point.  

Part 2: Insane, Insane, Insane.  The visual and the music are just insanity.  I was speechless, but I also see a lot of dirty feet in this section, so I can see putting a lot of time into cleaning this part.  Its a maximum level of difficulty in the DCI arena.  

Part 3: This ballad is simply one of the best Crown has ever played.  I agreed with someone's comment earlier about babies being thrown.  OMG the sweet parts are ear candy and the climax is loud it will bring you to your feet.

Part 4: ####, ####, ####!  This is the coolest part of the show.  Words cannot describe how cool this part is and the drum feature is freaking amazing.  There is a lot going on in this part and everyone will need more than one viewing to catch it all.  The guard also has some great moments in this part.  I also like the choreography that the brass does in this section.  The staff deserve a lot of credit for this section.

Part 5:  The closer is typical Crown.  It's pretty dirty feet wise at the moment, but they work on it for 2 plus hours tonight and will continue to do so in time. The music builds, builds, builds, and builds some more, until you are left with a wall of sound and everyone is on their feet clapping.  

I will say this is not your typical Crown show, as it has its own identify.  Anyhow, I cannot wait for the world to see what I just experienced tonight.  I hope they have an undefeated season.

-Good Night!  

Thank You so much for the update.  So far the only show I've only been able to connect to is Phantom Regiment. Can't wait to hear and see Crown 2022. And I would love to see a undefeated season by them as well.  Let's make sure the judges download the app.

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I'm intrigued by the implications of a corps using a live app for their show. How would this impact judging? Would judging be considered incomplete if the judges do not use the app? 

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40 minutes ago, Cappybara said:

I'm intrigued by the implications of a corps using a live app for their show. How would this impact judging? Would judging be considered incomplete if the judges do not use the app? 

I’m guessing that’s a road that we won’t travel down. If a judge is expected to download this app for Crown, they’re expected to do it for everybody else. Corps would start trying to push this envelope. It’s not a road we want to travel down.

That being said, they’re supposed to judge the production, and I would argue that the crowd interaction would be considered in GE.

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46 minutes ago, Cappybara said:

I'm intrigued by the implications of a corps using a live app for their show. How would this impact judging? Would judging be considered incomplete if the judges do not use the app? 

 

1 minute ago, MidWAmericanArts said:

I’m guessing that’s a road that we won’t travel down. If a judge is expected to download this app for Crown, they’re expected to do it for everybody else. Corps would start trying to push this envelope. It’s not a road we want to travel down.

That being said, they’re supposed to judge the production, and I would argue that the crowd interaction would be considered in GE.

So I downloaded the app this morning.  Thought there might be info on housing, etc., but it just sits there.  Does it only work when you're at the venue & they're set up to send info?  I'm old...  

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3 minutes ago, wigwam said:

Doesn’t diverting your attention to an app distract from watching the show?   I think I’d rather watch what’s going on down on the field than divert my attention to an app.   

My first thought.  I don't want to hold my phone during a performance 'cause I'll be standing, clapping, whooping, & hollering... 

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11 minutes ago, keystone3ply said:

 

So I downloaded the app this morning.  Thought there might be info on housing, etc., but it just sits there.  Does it only work when you're at the venue & they're set up to send info?  I'm old...  

Once you open the app during the intro you dont have to do anything else as it listens to what is being played and reacts.  The app is extremely simple to use during a show and honestly you dont focus on it much, as the show itself is freaking amazing without it. You all will love this once you experience it and you can even use it during flomarching views, as they designed it for those watching at home and in the audience.  It's so 😎!

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1 minute ago, B-Flat said:

Once you open the app during the intro you dont have to do anything else as it listens to what is being played and reacts.  The app is extremely simple to use during a show snd you dont focus on it much, as the show itself is freaking amazing without it. You all will love this once you experience it and you can even use it during flomarching views, as they designed it for those watching at home and in the audience.  It's so 😎!

As long as it doesn't instruct me to take my shirt off & spell CROWN with some other audience members...😁

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18 minutes ago, wigwam said:

Doesn’t diverting your attention to an app distract from watching the show?   I think I’d rather watch what’s going on down on the field than divert my attention to an app.   

Not at all.  I understand the skepticism, but  the app design is top notch and it doesn't distract at all, I promise.

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