Tony L. Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 After listening to tonight's show, I really have to say that I really think that the BD show misses out on some potential drama by having the show run in reverse (i.e. end of the marathon to the begining). Yes it does lend itself to a more upbeat ending, but the whole point of a dance marathon is to see which couple survives. I've not seen the show, but it seems like by doing the show in this way, they've missed an opportunity to really have some drama in their show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Blatch Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 You mean sorta like the movie Momento. I always thought that a take on that (start from ending and go in reverse) would be a nifty show concept, visually at least (think Z-pull in Cadets 1990). I don't know if it would work for an entire show though. Elmo Blatch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonerjeff Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 (edited) I've thought the same thing since I saw the show in Dallas last week!! I just don't understand that 'reverse' idea-- If it was so that things are upbeat at the end of the show, then I guess I see the reasoning, but it really isn't coming through in my opinion. I actually felt like the everyone (guard and brass) was 'acting' tired throughout the whole thing. I didn't see much 'waking up' until the very last section. The show isn't horrible by any means (I actually was really entertained by it, despite the never-ending line of solos and soprano squeals <_< ), but surely there would have been a way to come up with an upbeat ending. Edited July 24, 2005 by soonerjeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baritoneguru Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 this is definitely the general consensus as i've talked to many people while at the san antonio show.. the beginning is the end and the end is the beginning... it is coming through a little bit.. but needs more to compete for #12.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein On The Beach Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 I've thought the same thing since I saw the show in Dallas last week!! I just don't understand that 'reverse' idea-- If it was so that things are upbeat at the end of the show, then I guess I see the reasoning, but it really isn't coming through in my opinion. I actually felt like the everyone (guard and brass) was 'acting' tired throughout the whole thing. I didn't see much 'waking up' until the very last section. The show isn't horrible by any means (I actually was really entertained by it, despite the never-ending line of solos and soprano squeals <_< ), but surely there would have been a way to come up with an upbeat ending. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You better not say that on the BD forums, Jeff. I said the same thing and got banned for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 (edited) nm Edited July 24, 2005 by Galen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein On The Beach Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 And one of the kids, I believe he marched in 04 cursed me out and told me to "g0 bak 2 DCP". Way to represent your organization, pal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baritoneguru Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 (edited) You better not say that on the BD forums, Jeff. I said the same thing and got banned for it. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> no... you got banned for accusing some aged out member for getting kicked out of BD because "gibbs found his weed pipe" and in the process making a total ### out of yourself. Edited July 24, 2005 by baritoneguru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein On The Beach Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 Haha, yeah B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonerjeff Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Ouch, sure am glad that I never visit over there. (But how would I feel about being considered "one of those DCPers"?! I'll leave that to the other rabble-rowsers here ) Its not that I hate the constant soloists and soprano screamers or that I'm anti-BD, I just feel like too often people use it as a cheap way to get crowd reaction/applause. How can multiple feature solos like that actually fit into a show idea/theme/story? I'm entertained by their talent and good sounds, but they never really add anything to the show if its done more than once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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