Snapps Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 (edited) Just wondering when did Drum Corps loose its sense of humour, shows from corps like VK, Bridgemen and its wasnt about winning it was all about the experiance of meeting new people froma all walks of life, and different corps, today is all i see on DCP is members slagging off (A brit term for insulting) people like wayne downey, Blue devils, the Cadets etc etc........... the saddest thing is we are all guilty of this I would love to see the old style drum corps come back. Edited August 1, 2006 by Snapps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Time Fan Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Just wondering when did Drum loose its sense of humour, shows from corps like VK, Bridgemen and its wasnt about winning it was all about the experiance of meeting new people froma all walks of life, and different corps, today is all i see on DCP is members slagging off (A brit term for insulting) people like wayne downey, Blue devils, the Cadets etc etc........... the saddest thing is we are all guilty of this I would love to see the old style drum corps come back. Understand your point. But on the field the Cavaliers show is a pure delight and very funny. I havn't laughed so hard since VK. There is a sense of humor out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapettes Mom Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 I heard a rumor that the Cavies snare line is going to spin their drums like ZZ Top at finals. Mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russellrks Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Just wondering when did Drum loose its sense of humour, shows from corps like VK, Bridgemen and its wasnt about winning it was all about the experiance of meeting new people froma all walks of life, and different corps, today is all i see on DCP is members slagging off (A brit term for insulting) people like wayne downey, Blue devils, the Cadets etc etc........... the saddest thing is we are all guilty of this I would love to see the old style drum corps come back. Make no mistake about it....Drum corps has always been about winning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapps Posted August 1, 2006 Author Share Posted August 1, 2006 I was referring to the attitude of fans, really the fact it seems to get to personel at times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PR_ducky Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Make no mistake about it....Drum corps has always been about winning. I am usualy not one to disagree (much) but I feel pretty confident in saying that VK never started a season thinking they had a realistic shot to win the title. Bridgemen on the other hand were contenders most years. There was also a rumor going around at the atlanta regional that VK is working on coming back for 08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnric Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 (edited) I really don't think its all that different now. Winning (or at least trying to win) was always what this activity is about. it is serious competition. Corps like Bridgemen and VK just chose a different approach to it. Edited August 1, 2006 by johnric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcontra99 Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Drum is no longer entertaining, it's simply a popularity contest decided by "fans" who get their opinions from the judges. Considering the number of folks that say "I haven't seen corps X this year, but they're not good, haven't you read the recaps?" as though a recap is an accurate assessment of a show and we should all base our opinions upon these "hallowed" numbers from a bunch of people paid too much for their OPINIONS when they in many cases have no formal training other than as a marching member. That comment is geared towards judges that "know" what they're talking about because they marched a lot of years. I don't believe in drum corps anymore, maybe I should simply not write on here or support the activity anymore. What do you all think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimF-LowBari Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 (edited) Question might actually be when did corps lose their individual identity or style? Da Bananas and VKs style was the humorous side of things while 70s/80s corps like Kilties, 27th, BD, SCV, Muchachos, etc, etc, ad nasium had styles that if not totally unique were identifiable. Today appears almost all of that has been pushed aside for various reasons. IOW - when did the phrase "Cookie Cutter" start to appear in the DC world. Edited August 1, 2006 by JimF-xWSMBari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susantaylor40 Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 (edited) You know, I was thinking the same thing. Don't get me wrong, when I marched, drum corps was my life, and we took it badly when our closest rival beat us, but, from reading some posts on other threads, some people take it way too seriously!! How many kids are going to be directly involved with music when they finish their educations, and how many will make it to the "big time"? Drum corps taught me alot, but musically, it didn't help me get the job I have now. Edited August 1, 2006 by susantaylor40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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