2008 DCI Southwest Discussion

[radchad]

I'm the same way.

I am more partial to insane mellophone licks and low pedal stuff..

Like in Summer Train Blues Mix, from the Blue Devils in 2004. I think it was for finals? But anyway.. I forgot what the name of the song is, but in the entire corp played note after note getting lower and lower, then the low brass dropped into pedal. They played that pedal note so loud and so low, the stadium seemed to shake.

 

Those are the moments that make me go crazy.

 

I do like the beginning of Phantom's show though, when one of the trumpet players doesn't crack 3 notes.

[radchad]

COuld someone explain the concept behind the Blue Devils show?

I liked it, but I wasn't that impressed. I am thinking that perhaps the reasoning behind that is because I didn't understand it.

I thought Phantom's music and execution of the music was better. Also, their high brass pwns. BD's show design was excellent, I just don't understand.

 

Props to Crown. I love this show. Every part of it is entertaining, and the design is great(especially the beginning). The guard is excellent, as is the musical selection.

 

Phantom has my favorite show this year(aside from Crown and Glassmen).

 

Bluecoats drumline is SICK this year. I hope they throw it down and get the percussion title this year. The overall design is what is keeping this show from its true potential. The ballad is simply beautiful, and I loved the singing. ESPECIALLY with it being in tune and having a great tone.

 

SCV brought it, but I don't think they have fully show the potential of that show. We shall see.

 

The Cadets have a good show. I actually think the narration sort of works with it, although I am still not partial to THAT much speaking. Their hornline sounds good and I enjoyed 78% of the show. I think the last set was kinda eh.. kids stuff? And the drill design left a lot to be desired.. but I like it this year. I never thought I'd hear myself say it, either.

 

Boston Crusaders. I think they have my favorite GE moment out of all the corps. When the hornline is in a block, and each section takes turns moving their horn to the sides to create the sound effect. I went crazy. I absolutely loved it. They have a good show this year. I wonder if they can take back their lead over BK?

 

Cavies... eh. I wasn't really into it. I wanted it to be cool, but I think the theme died off by 3/4 into the show. I expected the ending to be something great, but they just end without doing anything ya know? I thought all the visuals were a little ameteurish.. almost high schoolish. I will probably be flamed for that, but that's what I felt. It feels as if they are trying to almost repeat 2006. My favorite part of the show is when the drumline are all standing in poses with the little thingies that make that cool noise. xD Wow I am so specific.

 

Glassmen's show was thouroughly entertaining. I enjoyed every minute of it. This corp is getting better and better.

 

And ahhh. Poor girl on the Crossmen. What was her name? Marissa or something? I saw it happen. You could see the pain in her eyes.. I hope she is doing well.

[Danpod]

  radchad said:

COuld someone explain the concept behind the Blue Devils show?

I liked it, but I wasn't that impressed. I am thinking that perhaps the reasoning behind that is because I didn't understand it.

I thought Phantom's music and execution of the music was better. Also, their high brass pwns. BD's show design was excellent, I just don't understand.

 

http://www.bluedevils.org/programs/a/2008/repertoire.php

 

The poem that the show is based on compares a poet, or a performer in the Blue Devils' case, to an acrobat walking along a tightrope. All eyes are on the performer as he attempts to balance entertaining the audience without falling off the apparatus. Visually, there is almost too much to look at. The thing about this show is that generous applause is warranted numerous times throughout the show, not just at the end of a movement.

[actualgirltrombone]

Thanks for noting that the last set of the Cadets was straight up stolen from CP. It was kind of flattering, but we were still like WHAAAAAAAT?

 

Also, although it may look kid-ish, the drill that goes into the winking is not for children.

[TRUMPet]

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SCV brought it, but I don't think they have fully show the potential of that show. We shall see.

 

I agree. Its sad watching that show "sink" with such potential.... btw did anyone catch the extream explosion in visual in Atlanta. It was very disapointing

 

As for crown their show is really growing on me. Their really starting to show they diserve a top spot.

 

And thoses cadets.... *grumble grumble* i really wish they had left out the smiley face.... just too much for me. first the talking, then show concept, now this. just shoot me....

[TRUMPet]

oh i forgot BD i like their show but even with the poem and seeing it 20 times i dont see the concept displayed in the performance.... Still an amazing show though/