spacewill Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 4 minutes ago, Photographer Jim said: Pacific Crest: I keep waiting, and wanting, for this corps in Fresno, to break through to become a Finals. I’m just not sure that this show is the one that’s going to do it for them. They are on the brink, but this show is not the vehicle to help set them apart. the large tarp in the lower right corner still bothers me. It’s ok when focus is on that part of the field, but it doesn’t seem to fit for much of the show. however, in general, PC is a fine corps I think the show can really be built upon so I'm hoping they have additional elements to add to really bring it together! I agree that right now it's missing a "wow" moment or factor and the ending is a little flat. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFA1970 Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 (edited) I was planning on going to this show until they moved it to Monday. Capital Classic I guess became the alternative to Moonlight Classic. That show was always fun to go to. UOP great stadium for drum corp. it’s not even there anymore. 😞 Edited July 11, 2023 by DFA1970 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElSuarez Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 13 minutes ago, Photographer Jim said: Pacific Crest: I keep waiting, and wanting, for this corps, to break through to become a Finalist. I’m just not sure that this show is the one that’s going to do it for them. They are on the brink, but this show is not the vehicle to help set them apart. the large tarp in the lower right corner still bothers me. It’s ok when focus is on that part of the field, but it doesn’t seem to fit for much of the show. however, in general, PC is a fine corps They did not use the tarp at the Rose Bowl. In my opinion it hinders their visual presentation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacewill Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 1 minute ago, ElSuarez said: They did not use the tarp at the Rose Bowl. In my opinion it hinders their visual presentation. Agree, I hate tarps! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photographer Jim Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 Blue Knights: probably the edgiest show I’ve seen from BK in a long time. I’m a long time fan of the corps, this is the biggest brass sound I’ve heard from them. They’ll make finals 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brassboy Posted July 11, 2023 Author Share Posted July 11, 2023 Blue Knights: if the entire show felt like their intro, I think they’d be a shoo-in for finals. As it is, they are LOUD, but at many times they’re pushing just a bit edgy. But that volume definitely generates some excitement (if not ear fatigue). I don’t care for the narration, as there doesn’t seem to be any type of arc happening (it seems to be saying the same thing throughout the show). I actually heard the bass drum pitch change although not being a drum guy I’m not sure I can appreciate what it may have added. Great job, BK! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawdn Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, brassboy said: Blue Knights: if the entire show felt like their intro, I think they’d be a shoo-in for finals. As it is, they are LOUD, but at many times they’re pushing just a bit edgy. But that volume definitely generates some excitement (if not ear fatigue). I don’t care for the narration, as there doesn’t seem to be any type of arc happening (it seems to be saying the same thing throughout the show). I actually heard the bass drum pitch change although not being a drum guy I’m not sure I can appreciate what it may have added. Great job, BK! That opener is 🔥 and gives me hope the guard is on an upward trajectory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brassboy Posted July 11, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 11, 2023 Blue Devils: HOLY ****! They’re impossibly good. I mean, what else can I say? They’re in late-July form on July 10. It’s crazy. I’ll be shocked if anyone catches them. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Photographer Jim Posted July 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 11, 2023 Blue Devils: 😳holy cow! It’s like BD takes the field and says to the audience, “OK people, here it is; try to keep up”. Such energy. Such control. Loud but with incredible blend in the brass. Relentless percussion. Unbelievable guard. Best BD show ever maybe. Wow. Just wow! 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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