ChicagoFan Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 And honestly, you wouldn't be missed that much. I'm sure there's someone who will enjoy the show in awe that will show up instead. Where are the hordes of people who are magically going to show up and take the place of those who, having reached their limits, finally decide to stay home? By your logic, there is a surplus audience on hand waiting for admission to drum corps events. I've been to 3 shows so far this season and not one of them played to a sold-out stadium. Fans were not lined up outside the stands hoping a seat opened up. Last night in Columbia, MO there were approximately 4,000 people in a stadium seating about 40,000. So, tell me, where are all these fans that are going to suddenly appear to take the place of others who decide not to attend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madscout96 Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Sorry, disagree. Singing, micced or unmicced belongs in drum corps as much as any other legal instrument. Whether you or I like a particlular use..or even if you don't like it at all makes no difference. Those ARE opinions. But, as it is legal...it belongs...fact. OK, so by your logic, please say "It's a FACT that woodwinds don't belong in drum corps". Say it! SAY IT!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4MalletJim Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 (edited) ok... This whole deal with saying "mics and amps dont belong" is stupid. It's not illeagle to use them. And all the mic's and amp's pupose is to keep people from asking each other: "What the crap Are they saying?" not trying to be revolutionary... It's simple. Edited June 26, 2006 by 4MalletJim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran Haring Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Haven't read through this whole thread, but if I might add my less than two cents: 1) The Cadets have ALWAYS been "different"..... even in the pre-DCI era. Their "peace sign" visual from the late 1960's (which definitely stirred the pot among some of the VFW and American Legion folks during the Vietnam War), their Revolutionary War concept show from 1971, etc. are just some examples. They are no stranger to programming that might be considered a bit, shall we say, "out there." :P 2) Whatever changes the Cadets have pushed for in recent years, hey.....no one had to vote for them if they didn't like the changes. George Hopkins can propose adding circus animals to shows, or whatever, but that doesn't mean any other corps has to go along with the idea. Fran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMS0527 Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 This whole deal with saying "mics and amps dont belong" is stupid. Nice, eloquent point...let's do a 180... Hey, everybody...the concept of "mics and amps belong" is stupid And all the mic's and amp's pupose is to keep people from asking each other:"What the crap Are they saying?" It's simple I don't want a speaker being used as a vehicle to answer the question of what the crap they're saying...is that simple enough for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bawker Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Haven't read through this whole thread, but if I might add my less than two cents:2) Whatever changes the Cadets have pushed for in recent years, hey.....no one had to vote for them if they didn't like the changes. George Hopkins can propose adding circus animals to shows, or whatever, but that doesn't mean any other corps has to go along with the idea. Fran Very true, Fran. :) However, some may argue...and realize I'm just presenting the other side for arguments sake here...that those that are part of the voting process are their own insular cabal of sorts, in the same way that art critics can make or break a piece of public art the normal "on the street" person would pass off as unimpressive (see Andy Rooney's 60 minutes editorial tonight. :P ) That's neither here nor there, though....as I understand it, plans are afoot to change the DCI organizational structure to something that's more inclusive of just 21 points of view. It's all good, though...as long as the consumer (whether as a member deciding where to spend dollars, or as a fan deciding what to support) has choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxingfred Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Haven't read through this whole thread, but if I might add my less than two cents:1) The Cadets have ALWAYS been "different"..... even in the pre-DCI era. Their "peace sign" visual from the late 1960's (which definitely stirred the pot among some of the VFW and American Legion folks during the Vietnam War), their Revolutionary War concept show from 1971, etc. are just some examples. They are no stranger to programming that might be considered a bit, shall we say, "out there." :P 2) Whatever changes the Cadets have pushed for in recent years, hey.....no one had to vote for them if they didn't like the changes. George Hopkins can propose adding circus animals to shows, or whatever, but that doesn't mean any other corps has to go along with the idea. Fran I think this is the first time I've done this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otowndrumin Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 And let's face it; it is competition that drives this activity, whether we want to admit it or not. So true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kusankusho Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Sorry, disagree. Singing, micced or unmicced belongs in drum corps as much as any other legal instrument. Whether you or I like a particlular use..or even if you don't like it at all makes no difference. Those ARE opinions. But, as it is legal...it belongs...fact. Is there no legislation on your country's books that you think, perhaps, might not belong because you feel it's a bad idea? Just because something has been designated "legal" doesn't mean it's smart. Conversely - since woodwinds are not legal they don't belong. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistertoo Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 (edited) . Edited July 14, 2006 by mistertoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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