Blue Devil Legend Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Percussion section. Yes, they still employ one of the finest battery sections in DC, but this year, they have a front ensemble to match it, which could equate to a percussion trophy in Madison. The battery is SO clean and crisp, that errors are easy to point out, (keep in mind that I'm able to stand 3 or 4 feet from the line, given my alumni status, and being childhood friends of ScoJo, doesn't hurt either :P ) which is more good than bad. There just isn't ANY grey area. Without boring anyone, I let you be the judge on this. It has been said in the past that the "pit" has been the thorn in the Dev's percussion side, but IMO, that notion will be erased this season. Props to Jim Wunderlich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Devil Legend Posted July 3, 2006 Author Share Posted July 3, 2006 Ok, so anyone who has seen the other top drum lines, feel free to comment. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbass598 Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 I haven't really seen any BD stuff yet but I know Regiment's line is no joke this season. They are by far the best thing I've seen and heard so far this year. And that includes the Cavaliers and Bluecoats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Devil Legend Posted July 3, 2006 Author Share Posted July 3, 2006 Very cool. It'll be interesting to see what transpires in San Antonio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artyshanwell Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 And Phantom has an amazing front ensemble with really great parts; lots of notes, lots of feature moments, and TONS of musicianship in their playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlamInvert122 Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 I think it'd be cool to see BD or Phantom win drums this year. Both have been great for a long time now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fievel Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 I think it'd be cool to see BD or Phantom win drums this year. Both have been great for a long time now. Maybe they could tie.... BD/PR.... 10 year anniversary..... okay, maybe not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiksilveric Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 I know this is a percussion thread, but is anyone else unimpressed with the design of this show? I saw them in Riverside last week and most of us in the crowd were expecting to be WOWED....and weren't. The precision was the best on the field, and we definitely appreciated Jay Murphy's trademark 6to5 backwards drill sequences that are definite wow moments.....but the design as a whole....lacked something. Or maybe its just me. Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Devil Legend Posted July 3, 2006 Author Share Posted July 3, 2006 Well, as I stated in another thread, I described the design of the Dev's show as "brilliant", which I have only done a handful of times regarding anyone's show. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro767 Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 I agree, I was impressed with Phantom's perc the other night in Westminster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.