BlueStainGlass Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 5 minutes ago, DCI Fan 9287928734 said: I'm very close with one of the members of the Cavies. After the show, he said they are all totally exhausted from intense rehearsals. The show is kicking their butt. Also, he said many members were not pleased with their performance. I think they knew it was not their best. The morale in the corps is huge, though. They see this as a love letter to all 75 years of fellow Cavies and are really putting their heart into it. Give them time. This show is a beast, but once they clean it, it's gonna be magical. Personally, I'm glad to see a show without all the props. Very much like the recent Into the Woods revival on Broadway, it's stripped down and focuses on what really matters - the marching, the music, and the corps itself. Giant Sugar cubes are cool, don't get me wrong, but it will be interesting to see how this more classic, yet very modern take, will fair against the propfests of the other corps as they turn this thing into a well-oiled "Machine." But why did you put your phone number in your user name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCI Fan 9287928734 Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 1 minute ago, BlueStainGlass said: But why did you put your phone number in your user name? Ha. That's just a series of random numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllianaLancerContra Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 6 minutes ago, DCI Fan 9287928734 said: Ha. That's just a series of random numbers. Someone (other than I) needs to call the number & report back 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Anova Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 9 hours ago, Chief Guns said: Mandarins are going to shock quite a few people tomorrow night. After seeing Sinnerman last weekend, they are for real. Yes...it will be an entertaining show for most fans too I do believe, Chief Guns. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KVG_DC Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 6 minutes ago, IllianaLancerContra said: Someone (other than I) needs to call the number & report back Someone in Flagstaff, AZ is waiting for YOU to call. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCI Fan 9287928734 Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 10 minutes ago, KVG_DC said: Someone in Flagstaff, AZ is waiting for YOU to call. Ok, Ok, I sent a message to the moderators to change my username. Clearly, I didn't put much thought into it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwillis35 Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 (edited) Some thoughts on Carolina Crown. First and foremost their performance captions in brass, percussion, and guard are OUTSTANDING in every way. Often known for having a very powerful brass line what may get overlooked in this show is just how warm and nuanced this brass line is. They have taken special care of these wonderful themes. The book is not filled with an abundance of scales, tonguing acrobatics just for the sake of showing off. And when they do show-off their technical abilities it is usually woven into the music as exciting transitions that lead to something impactful and they are handled with nuance and grace -- never forced. The playing of the Tristan und Isolde (Wagner) is brilliant with all those tritone suspensions resolving down a diatonic 2nd to the major 3rd. So beautiful. The soloists in the show are fabulous and none of it feels forced through use of mics (even if they are using mics). This is a clean and musical brass line and the percussion are doing a brilliant job of playing within that balance and knowing when they can take the lead. The staging of the show is very good. The uniforms are great, providing a nice contrast between the corps proper and guard. The main prop in the middle is used very effectively and it works. The drill is smart and not cluttered. It is very clear where they want you to look and this clearly helps the staging of the different elements in the show. The closer will likely have more impact as they tweak some of the ideas to bring this thing to a close, but as for now what they have on the field is a top-notch World Class show that should have them in contention for a World Title. The competition is fierce at that level. Blue Devils are the masters of staging and visual design and it's no secret their performance captions are always top notch. Bluecoats are innovative and bold and take major risks and the fans love that. Looking forward to seeing what they have this year. My read on Boston's brass and percussion from the concert in Boston is that they are potentially top 3 in their performance captions as well. They may be sporting the best Boston brass line ever and I love the music. So this will be a dog fight for sure...but there is absolutely no doubt Carolina Crown will have some say and they are ready to Rock n Roll with anyone. They should be amazing clean come Finals. Performance captions will be right there with anyone. To me it all comes down to how their overall General Effect scores grow and how the judges read the visual vs music. I absolutely LOVE this show. Bravo Carolina Crown!!! Edited July 1, 2023 by jwillis35 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook'emCavies Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 41 minutes ago, DCI Fan 9287928734 said: Ok, Ok, I sent a message to the moderators to change my username. Clearly, I didn't put much thought into it! Welcome to DCP! SPLOOIE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCI Fan 9287928734 Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 1 minute ago, Hook'emCavies said: Welcome to DCP! SPLOOIE! Thanks! I'm new to DCP, but not new to Drum Corps. My first show was in 1985. Fell in love with SCV, and have been a fan ever since! 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwillis35 Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Just now, DCI Fan 9287928734 said: Thanks! I'm new to DCP, but not new to Drum Corps. My first show was in 1985. Fell in love with SCV, and have been a fan ever since! For many many years my Quintessential opener in all of Drum Corps was Santa Clara's Festive Overture from 1985. For over 2 decades when people would say "what would you play a newbie if you could only play one song in order to get them hooked?" I always said throw on 1985 SCV and watch the opener. Done!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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