ohbaby Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 I have wanted to do this series for quite some time now. What I will be doing is every Sunday night I am going to post the most over hyped & under hyped show from a particular corps in their repertoire history. This week it is SCV and who knows about next week, suggestions are welcomed. This is not to bash on any given show, but rather propose why a particular show is in your opinion over hyped or not hyped enough. (The latter being the more important to me) I would also enjoy feedback on other opinions. Also, don’t just list years, but give reasons to why you think this is the case. Also, I will only comment on shows that I have seen or heard in my DCI experience. Okay without further interruption…. Over hyped…. 1989. Shocker, I know. Here is my deal. I like 1989, I like 1988. I tend to think that 1988 is better from an execution standpoint. However, if I had to show someone who had never seen a drum corps show before, this would be one of the ten shows that I might show them. This show is well scored and arranged, has several high impact moments, but there were several mistakes and I am not trying to get in a discussion of who should of won in 1989, but this show tends to be favored as all time bests IMO a little more than it should. Great show, but the best in all aspects of 1989 let alone other SCV shows… not even close. Under hyped…….. Up until a few years ago I would have said 1990. Great, great horn & percussion sections (Smokin’ hot guard too). Sixth place are you kidding me? I love the Carmen show, it just lacks emotion which 1989 had a ton of. However, I am going to say 2005. I love that show, I find it a better listen than watch. I am a late 1980s to early 1990s DCI fan. That is when I was first exposed to DCI. To me this show is a flash back to that time period. Not an insult, I promise. I love every part of the 2005 show, and while the closer is no 1987, it still had an impact for me. If only you could have that music with the 2006 design, you would have a phenomenal show. Really, listen to 2005, it has the emotion that 1990 lacks, otherwise I may be talking about 1990. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hrothgar15 Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Cool topic. Overhyped I'd say 1988. 1989 will always be better in my book, yet everyone here seems to claim how much better '88 was. Underhyped, definitely 2003. Drum corps bliss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weedyweidenthal Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 overhyped is 1999 imo. I thought it was a little boring compared to most of the SCV stuff. Underhyped... 1992 -Weedy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Overhyped- 2005, by far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcn8 Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Most over-hyped -- 2005 by far. One of, if not my least favorite SCV shows. Under-hyped -- 2003. This is a great show. (Honorable mention -- 1997 another great show) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2000Cadet Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Overhyped is DEFINITELY 2004. Underhyped: 1998. There were a lot of mistakes in this show but there were also some GREAT things going on there. ....my .02 cents.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMichael1230 Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Overhyped ?? 2004. It was claimed to be the one to win it all. I wanted more. Underhyped ? 2006. Many thought they were gonna fall out of finals...surprise !! ~G~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liebot Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Overhyped - '05... You should've seen this place last year. it was out of control. Underhyped - 98 - Exciting show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gottalovit Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 I think 2006 may be their most under hyped show. This was absolutely amazing, and I thought deserving of a top 4 finish, behind Cavies, BD, and Cadets. Over hyped 89. I love this show, but the performance level to me just wasn't up to some of their other shows. I think it deserved 1st place that year, but it just wasn't at the execution level that I would have liked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCVsopAaron Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 under - 06 over - 05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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