2008 DCI Madison Live Discussion

[Xenon]

I absolutely love this show. The music has the potential to be my favorite of the year. But. Big But... The drill design is going to kill this show rankings wise. It is designed in such a way as to be impossible to clean and Crown hasn't been known for cleanliness of forms in the first place.

[Xenon]

Is that a door on that platform the Cadets have on the 50?

[Xenon]

"Mic check. Testing. One two three."

[Xenon]

"My cancer was discovered during a routine checkup with my doctor."

 

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We don't need this constant talking over what is otherwise gorgeous playing.

[Xenon]

"Oh yes. After a few years, I went on a hunt to find a man to make me happy."

[Xenon]

I really like the excellent stutter stepping during Vesuvius. I wish they had the wood block hits, though.

[Xenon]

Cadets stole the winking smiley face from Cedar Park!

[Xenon]

Results:

 

All Age -

1) 76.000 Minnesota Brass

2) 67.125 Kilties

3) 63.750 Chops Inc.

 

Open Class -

1) 69.3 Revolution

2) 54.8 Colt Cadets

3) 49.4 Racine Scouts

 

World Class -

1) 79.5 The Cavaliers

2) 77.2 The Cadets

3) 75.0 Bluecoats

4) 74.6 Carolina Crown

5) 70.1 Boston Crusaders

6) 69.7 Blue Stars

6) 69.7 Glassmen

8) 68.4 Blue Knights

9) 67.9 Spirit

10) 66.8 Crossmen

11) 65.7 Troopers

12) 65.4 Madison Scouts

13) 58.7 Pioneer

[Xenon]

There were a lot of "OMG" and "Boo" reactions when Madison, Blue Knights, and Crown were announced.

[mbui]

  Xenon said:

"My cancer was discovered during a routine checkup with my doctor."

 

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We don't need this constant talking over what is otherwise gorgeous playing.

Agreed. I generally don't mind voiceovers, but this doesn't stand out as something as "cool." It comes across as borderline cheesy. Fantastic music but man...voiceovers in Cadets sohws just don't grab me. Same goes 2007.

 

Now, voiceovers used in Tarpon Springs 2000 & Westfield 2000 were not only effective but entertaining and emotional.

[xbones7480]

Way to go Crossmen!!! Up 3 points!!!!