Bob Brady Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 (edited) Yes, but everything is asked and answered about every 3 to 6 months so don't worry!My answer hasn't changed in 25 years - 1980 Spirit of Atlanta <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Same Here!Had the pleasure of sitting in front of that arc during rehearsal once-My ears are STILL ringing!!! Madison 75 would be a very close second however, along with some of those KILLER Argonne Lines of the early 70's Edited June 8, 2005 by Bob Brady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoFan Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 (edited) I'm also going to go with 79-80 Spirit of Atlanta. As I recall, they used to place a sign near the drum major's podium that said something to the effect of: WARNING -- Ear protection needed beyond this point. Edited June 8, 2005 by ChicagoFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Clark Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 You mean this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBrancheau Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 Uncle Darren: 80 Spirit had the ENTIRE package: balance, blend, tonal quality AND decibel level! They would literally move you backwards with that wall of incredible sound! It was a beautiful thing! I didn't get to hear them live at Finals...I can only IMAGINE what that was like in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Same Here!Had the pleasure of sitting in front of that arc during rehearsal once-My ears are STILL ringing!!! Madison 75 would be a very close second however, along with some of those KILLER Argonne Lines of the early 70's <{POST_SNAPBACK}> In no particular order, my top three are: 1975 Madison Scouts 1979-80 Spirit of Atlanta 1996 Phantom Regiment These all made the hair on the back of my neck stand up!!!!! It was almost better than, well.....you know!!!! I said ALMOST!!!! b**bs b**bs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiltiekemo Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 75 Madison AND 75 SKYLINERS!!! Any doubts just listen to DCA Finals. Nuff Said. Kemo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 (edited) 75 Madison AND 75 SKYLINERS!!! Any doubts just listen to DCA Finals. Nuff Said.Kemo <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I loved the screamers that Skyliners had that year, whailing like sirens, great effect!! Edited June 11, 2005 by ODBC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran Haring Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Off the top of my head, several examples, the first two from shows at Giants Stadium in the NJ Meadowlands: 1995 Madison Scouts..... that final power push in "Malaga" almost literally pinned me to the wall. (I was doing the PA announcing for the show, sitting at field level)...... holy mackerel!!!!! 1990 Phantom Regiment..... during the clinic they gave at Giants Stadium prior to the contest that night. Again, I had a field-level vantage point. WOW. After one massive brass impact, a guy sitting in the first few rows of seats said, "someone answer the phone that's ringing!!!!" A "sleeper" pick: 1980 Phantom Regiment at DCI Finals, the final push in "Carmen." Seriously loud stuff, with the lower brass absolutely on fire!!!! On the DCA side: Sunrisers' hornline in 1983, especially the baritone line. 10 baris that sounded more like 30 that year. Sunrisers in 1978, the final push in the "Evergreen" finale. An extended bit of LOUD playing!!!!! (OK...I know i'm a bit biased here with the Sun choices!!!!) NY Skyliners, most any year, but especially the early to mid-1970's. Those guys could really bring the heat!!!! Fran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
From The Pressbox Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 1988 Sky Ryders 1986 Blue Devils Go Sky Blue Ryder Devils, Gregg w/Stp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketman Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 89 Regiment the sop entry towards the end of the closer. WOW! THAT was a horn line for the ages. Rocketman - loud is good ampssuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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