prodigal bari Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Distinct lack of love for old school moments here. <**> Well, here comes some old school...at least relatively... 1. 1980 Spirit of Atlanta 'Let It Be Me'...Incredible, raw emotion poured on both the field and in the stands. I have yet to experience ANYTHING like that since. 2. Madison 1988 Malaguena...I heard this 2 weeks before Finals; and told my friends that this could be a darkhorse. Had to go pick up baby on field after the show.. 3. Garfield Cadets West Side Story show in 1984...Had 50 ydline seats for Whitewater prelims; was literally on the edge of my seat in SHOCK at what they were doing; and how in the world they did not just run all over each other! (My fears were proven out in finals... ) This was a seminal moment in the history and direction of the entire activity; and IMHO may be one of the best shows ever put together. 4. SCV final push in Phantom show 1988...One of the most beautiful endings I have ever seen; and for some reason did not quite come off as well in 1989. 5. The top 4 corps in Birmingham 1980 (yeah, I know, Spirit again. It was just one of those special shows...) Still rates up there as the tightest competition; and the best top 4 insofar as era is concerned in DCI history. There have been many other moments; but these are the ones I have witnessed that I have never forgotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hrothgar15 Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Can't believe no one has said this yet. Blue Devils 1994, towards the end...the small ensemble portion during Latin Fantasy ends with a sop duet. When that guy reaches that last high note I just HAVE to throw my arms in the air, smile, and shout, "YEAH! HAHA!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liebot Posted December 4, 2006 Author Share Posted December 4, 2006 The last bari note is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davla00 Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Finally, someone back into the 80's...... here is mine: 1. Anytime Madison did Maleguena 2. Anytime SCV guard did the bottle dance 3. Anytime 27th did Danny Boy 4. Anything done by the Bridgemen from 1978-1981 5. Any Cavaliers guard work that pushed the envelope PEACE> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothingbetter Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 I agree with BlooContra on SCV 2000's Adagio. Probably one of my favorite moments ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloudHype Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 90 Star- final minute 88 Madison - after the mello solo 02 Cavaliers - The last chord of Harmony 06 Phantom - the closer 99 SCV - Opener 93 Star - Closer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slow Adam Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 1. Madison 1999: When the Star form hits out of the cross. 2. Cavies 1997: The extremely dark first impact after a very tense build up. (to this day, one of my most vivid drum corps memories is seeing Cavies at quarterfinals in 1997, sitting down in front, and being torn apart by that chord.) 3. SCV 2004: The Vanguard yell. 4. Madison 1988: The moment the wedge hits out of the mello solo. 5. Star 1991: When the first cross forms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tone Quality Matters Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I meant Implosion, honest. So many shows were seemingly overshadowed by Garfield that year. 84 BD doesn't get enough love IMO. La Fiesta is also great. The last real concert number. 84 BD was one of their best shows, period. Latin Implosion would be one I would love to hear on the field again. Here are my top five all timers not in any certain order. 85 Suncoast Sound - Baritones opening chord 91 - Star of Indiana - Cross to Cross 06 - Phantom Regiment - Ave Maria 06 Crown - Closer - 20 seconds of brass bliss impact chords - This was classic drum corps!! 87 SCV - opener - WOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 The five that really got me that I saw live are: 1. 1973 Santa Clara Vanguard - the first time I saw the BOTTLE DANCE 2. 1975 Madison Scouts - Opening statement in the show 3. 1976 Blue Devils - Chanel One Suite 4. 1989 Santa Clara Vanguard - Company Front in Music of the Night 5. 1991 Star of Indiana - The Double Crosses at the end of the show Honorable Mention 1996 Phantom Regiment - WHOLE SHOW 1989 Cadets of Bergen County - WHOLE SHOW 1995 Madison Scouts - WHOLE SHOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaritoneBamBam Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 So many things in Phantom Regiment 2006. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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