Jared_mello Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 At least from my personal standpoint, the simple problem I had with stuff in shows really isn't too far from what I think most band kids with no corps experience would think. I just don't like cheap effects for a quick crowd response. BD calling out the city ("We've got a couple from Menasha, Wisconsin here..."), Cavaliers sporting a hometown (highly contrasting their show theme, though) baseball jersey finals night, Cadets giving the background behind "The Zone" before the first hit so that people understand the theory of whats happening/aforementioned pit girl...just a bit frustrating to notice, especially when watching with a group of people, that the best corps no longer seem to use exceptional talent, beautiful music, innovative drill, or simple ingenuity and resourcefulness to wow an audience. I doubt a kid ran into his house after a show this year and was like "Mom! Mom! The drum corps show was AWESOME! The Blue Devils knew what city they were in and said it in the microphone!" Picture the same situation with having seen a championship corps from the 90's, though...or even to be fair, picture it with a fourth place corps. It's not unrealistic to see a kid genuinely thrilled or awed after having watched Madison '95 blow the house down, or heard SCV '00 play one of the most beautiful drum corps ballads ever. I really don't intend to bash 'progressivism,' or even rant about the activity, but I think this is somewhat relavant to someone asking about what live audiences (sports fans or not) thought. The ability to wow an audience by doing what WE AS DRUM CORPS DO, is what draws people to the activity. If people wanted to witness geographical shoutouts and hear an annoucer yell "lets hear itttt.....", they'd go to a rock concert. Guess it was no surprise that especially so among the top four, my broadcast-mates were extrmely impressed by Phantom Regiment, a corps that definitely earned themselves some new fans tonight. I'd just like to mention on the side that I noticed tonight, upon seeing the show for the first time, that Phantom MOVES like I've never seen them move before. I honestly don't ever remember watching a Phantom Regiment show with that much velocity....hats off to them. If this was off topic, sorry for wasting people's time. I'm still extremely tired and haven't fully recovered from the aftereffects of the FSU/UM game last night. ^OO^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slow Adam Posted September 7, 2005 Author Share Posted September 7, 2005 Ahhh, thanks for setting me straight. :) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Come on man, I'm being serious. You've misquoted me twice, and now you're being sarcastic. By the sounds of things there have been other people left a little red-faced after asking friends to watch the broadcast with them. Just for a moment think about the fact that this whole amps thing really could be the wrong direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jondgrant Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 my broadcast-mates were extrmely impressed by Phantom Regiment, a corps that definitely earned themselves some new fans tonight.I'd just like to mention on the side that I noticed tonight, upon seeing the show for the first time, that Phantom MOVES like I've never seen them move before. I honestly don't ever remember watching a Phantom Regiment show with that much velocity....hats off to them. ^OO^ <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You are soooo right Phantom kicked butt... And they did it the old fasion way. The sad part is the amps are working their way down, I saw more then one High School Parent running around with an orange extension cord trying to find a place to plug in their rock band pretending to be a pit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studio Tan Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 I doubt a kid ran into his house after a show this year and was like "Mom! Mom! The drum corps show was AWESOME! The Blue Devils knew what city they were in and said it in the microphone!" Awesome. I really don't intend to bash 'progressivism,' i do Guess it was no surprise that especially so among the top four, my broadcast-mates were extrmely impressed by Phantom Regiment, a corps that definitely earned themselves some new fans tonight.I'd just like to mention on the side that I noticed tonight, upon seeing the show for the first time, that Phantom MOVES like I've never seen them move before. I honestly don't ever remember watching a Phantom Regiment show with that much velocity....hats off to them. Well said. Phantom Regiment really deserved the win. I really think so. The Big 3 were so conceptually ludicrous this year. Vague soundscapes that represent Chicago, a dance show in reverse with narration, a dunce leaping out of an outhouse after people say gibberish, and props, props, props. I don't know what the heck they were, but Phantom was the best drum corps out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cosby Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Man, some people will complain about anything. A: "Hey, you want my cheeseburger...I'm not hungry." B: "Sure." C: "By the way, it has pickles on it." D: "What the ****!!! I HATE pickles!!! You b****** a** son of a b****!!!" -lights burger on fire, throws it on ground and urinates on it- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slow Adam Posted September 7, 2005 Author Share Posted September 7, 2005 Some people don't like pickles. I happen to not like amps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studio Tan Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 (edited) Man, some people will complain about anything.A: "Hey, you want my cheeseburger...I'm not hungry." B: "Sure." C: "By the way, it has pickles on it." D: "What the ****!!! I HATE pickles!!! You b****** a** son of a b****!!!" -lights burger on fire, throws it on ground and urinates on it- Yes. I think Bill Cosby pumped his fist in the air after he hit "submit." Edited September 7, 2005 by Studio Tan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jondgrant Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 (edited) I am confused so they are now going to have pickles on the field... now this has gone too far :) ban pickles!!! Edited September 7, 2005 by jondgrant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studio Tan Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Pickles are up for a vote as a new instrument. Hopkins is really pushin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jondgrant Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Hmm it is drum corps forum... it would be an extreemly dull and boring forum if everyone agreed with everything aye Bill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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