David Hill Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 (edited) THE ESSENTIALS No matter the overall strength of a competitive year, there are those shows that define our shared time just past. This year there were five offerings that set the pace for the activity and that laid the groundwork for contemplation, research, creativity, and instruction for the off-season. THE GRID My brow noticed the HIGHS AND LOWS, of the Oh-Yes'es and the Oh-No's of the Summer Season ... and now THE TOP 25 DRUM CORPS SHOWS OF THIS HALF-DECADE What have been the THE TOP 25 SHOWS OF THIS HALF DECADE? Which shows made the cut as "signature signature shows"? The Elite 8 represent performances and shows that display a "leading edge," and the Final Four, with a runner-up and winner, "set industry standards" in that particular year and for the future of the activity. Edited August 23, 2005 by David Hill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomMoore Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Great stuff!!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drums Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 THE ESSENTIALSNo matter the overall strength of a competitive year, there are those shows that define our shared time just past. This year there were five offerings that set the pace for the activity and that laid the groundwork for contemplation, research, creativity, and instruction for the off-season. THE GRID My brow noticed the HIGHS AND LOWS, of the Oh-Yes'es and the Oh-No's of the Summer Season ... and now THE TOP 25 DRUM CORPS SHOWS OF THIS HALF-DECADE What have been the THE TOP 25 SHOWS OF THIS HALF DECADE? Which shows made the cut as "signature signature shows"? The Elite 8 represent performances and shows that display a "leading edge," and the Final Four, with a runner-up and winner, "set industry standards" in that particular year and for the future of the activity. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> With all due respect, you really must be kidding about Cadets 2005 show being a silly design? The strength of the 2005 Cadets wasn't just how well they performed, it was equally amazing what they were performing. Man did you miss the mark on that one. 2005 Cadets don't get enough respect. It could be a while before we are treated to a corps as good as the 2005 Cadets. I also don't get all the hype about 2005 Phantom Regiment. 2005 was the most uninteresting offering from this corps for many years. It was totally lacking in depth, musical variety (the entire show was a variation on the same melody for Gods sake!) and the deep wonderful sound I have become so used to with Phantom. The guard was bordering on tacky with the Las Vegas showgirl costume, and the guy wondering arround the field (supposed to be Gene Kelly?) was silly and not well thought out. The 2005 offering didn't even come close to the brilliance of the 2003 Phantom Regiment, now there was a show worthy of much hype. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lieut. General Effect Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 With all due respect, you really must be kidding about Cadets 2005 show being a silly design? The strength of the 2005 Cadets wasn't just how well they performed, it was equally amazing what they were performing. Man did you miss the mark on that one. 2005 Cadets don't get enough respect. It could be a while before we are treated to a corps as good as the 2005 Cadets. I also don't get all the hype about 2005 Phantom Regiment. 2005 was the most uninteresting offering from this corps for many years. It was totally lacking in depth, musical variety (the entire show was a variation on the same melody for Gods sake!) and the deep wonderful sound I have become so used to with Phantom. The guard was bordering on tacky with the Las Vegas showgirl costume, and the guy wondering arround the field (supposed to be Gene Kelly?) was silly and not well thought out. The 2005 offering didn't even come close to the brilliance of the 2003 Phantom Regiment, now there was a show worthy of much hype. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Everyone is entitled to a contrarian opinion and you've expressed yours. The 2005 Phantom Regiment were, hands down, the crowd favorite from coast to coast this year. No other Corps came close. The applause they got when their score was announced at DCI Finals made the announcer have to stop before he could anounce the next score as he correctly concluded that he would not have been heard over the din had he proceeded. So he waited until the thunderous applause stopped.That said, there were surely a handful of people at DCI like yourself that felt the 2005 Phantom Regiment was " uninteresting " compared to earlier Phantom offerings. It just demonstates that when it comes to personal likes and tastes, not everyone has the same likes nor dislikes. And if they did, how boring that would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuoKaerf Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 At least Regiment had a well thought out and paced show, Cadets seemed like disjointed segments. It was played extreamely well, but horrible show design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Krackin' Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Fascinating look at the big picture and recent trends. The Grid is most intersting. How much time do you spend putting all of this together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelloHorn13 Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 At least Regiment had a well thought out and paced show, Cadets seemed like disjointed segments. It was played extreamely well, but horrible show design. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 100% agree design was kinda off.. but did you see their feet. GOOD STUFF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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