Bluecoats 2026

[Jurassic Lancer]

4 minutes ago, KVG_DC said:

I mean a ballad inspired by a movie scene has been done to great effect before.  La Strada 2014.  

I get it! My mind is just wandering on Audrey Horne as the inspiration for the color guard look. (Maybe DM)

Edited August 11, 2025 by Jurassic Lancer

[KVG_DC]

But really, isn't it hilarious that we can throw out such wildly disparate ideas and they seem entirely plausible? 

We have NO idea where Bloo is going next because that's sort of their thing now.  Two years of something wild then ... oh let's do something like this now...and while it's got a number of earmarked techniques and such that carry thorough, the thematic shift can be dramatically wild and still work.  

[Elise]

On 8/10/2025 at 5:03 PM, Ashontheinternet said:

this will be the first year with no son lux partnership, so im excited to see if they do another residency with another progressive artist like that, or if they do something completely new.

ahh I wish! I really wish son lux was staying longer! A few of my friends went to finals, with one of them being Ryan lott's neice, so they got seats in the bluecoats box. I'm so jealous!

 

I in general just think son lux captures the bluecoats 'sound' really well, and i'm already sad preparing to hear the different sound next year... They HAVE done quite well these past two seasons. Well, what can I say...... change is everything 🙂

[MarkHornGA]

15 hours ago, Elise said:

ahh I wish! I really wish son lux was staying longer! A few of my friends went to finals, with one of them being Ryan lott's neice, so they got seats in the bluecoats box. I'm so jealous!

 

I in general just think son lux captures the bluecoats 'sound' really well, and i'm already sad preparing to hear the different sound next year... They HAVE done quite well these past two seasons. Well, what can I say...... change is everything 🙂

Something tells me that even with the Son Lux residency being over, it won't be the last time we hear their influence in a Bluecoats production.

[Precious Roy]

33 minutes ago, MarkHornGA said:

Something tells me that even with the Son Lux residency being over, it won't be the last time we hear their influence in a Bluecoats production.

Has Bluecoats done any Thank You Scientist since their collaboration right before the pandemic?

[MarkHornGA]

 

On 8/14/2025 at 1:34 PM, Precious Roy said:

Has Bluecoats done any Thank You Scientist since their collaboration right before the pandemic?

Don't think so. 

Edited August 15, 2025 by MarkHornGA

[MarkHornGA]

I just listened to this for the first time. I know this is the wrong year thread, but man this brass book was absolutely otherworldly. The judge said something in there that struck me, "the education that you're receiving and the way you communicate that is unlike anyone else that I've heard..."

[rmurrey74]

25 minutes ago, MarkHornGA said:

I just listened to this for the first time. I know this is the wrong year thread, but man this brass book was absolutely otherworldly. The judge said something in there that struck me, "the education that you're receiving and the way you communicate that is unlike anyone else that I've heard..."

I’m so glad that the Cavaliers let Kevin LeBoeuf go. 

[MikeRapp]

On 8/10/2025 at 7:18 PM, KVG_DC said:

The appearance of Courtney Swain to do that version of Creep (which is great!) several times, including the Canton encore, makes me wonder if they're in talks to announce a residency with her.  It'd be a stylistic shift again but I could see that being another amazing residency.  

That's assuming Bloo is wanting to do a residency thing again.  They sort of got hemmed in a bit this year getting the closer on in the shortened season, but it ended up just amazing.

It is a stupendous learning lesson for the kids. Because folks that’s the real world when working with artists.

[besson57]

I've always wanted to hear someone put John Adams's Grand Pianola Music on the field, and it seems like Bloo likes to feature a minimalist composer here and there. No idea what the theme would be or what selections could go along with it, I'd just really love to hear it.