Moose Posted March 1, 2006 Posted March 1, 2006 From George Hokins himself... Cadets to Add the Human Voice to the 2006 Production A year or so ago, following the 2004 season, there was a questionnaire filled in by the corps members. At such time, the message was clear -- the students wanted to be a part of a corps that stretched the limits of what the corps was about. They knew the tradition, and they also knew the innovation. Frankly, they were encouraging us to choose innovation. The 2005 show was the result of this return to the non-traveled path, and the journey continues in 2006. We have looked for concept, creations, and coordination options that are not the usual. One addition to the show in 2006 is voice. Despite the fact that we are aware some are less than happy with the addition, we believe the emotion of voice adds a new element to what we are offering the audience, as well as the members. Yes, sometimes, voice can be used for narration, but in this piece, the color and mood added is nothing that brass instruments can emulate. This is a first recording and of course there is much to work out: Volume issues Quote
Moose Posted March 1, 2006 Author Posted March 1, 2006 I have a link to the recording, but it doesn't work. I emailed George, but he probably won't get back to me before tomorrow anyway. I may be the only one, but I am very excited about this innovation. It doesn't even matter if you like it or not, you should be glad that this activity is evolving. The Cadets are stretching it in a new direction, and if you don't like it, you can be sure someone else is stretching it the other way. That is what I love about Drum Corps. Quote
Danpod Posted March 1, 2006 Posted March 1, 2006 So far, from what people have told me, it does sound great. No specific lyrics, so it only compliments a great hornline. Quote
mbui Posted March 1, 2006 Posted March 1, 2006 QUOTE (Moose @ Feb 28 2006, 07:39 PM) I may be the only one, but I am very excited about this innovation. It doesn't even matter if you like it or not, you should be glad that this activity is evolving. The Cadets are stretching it in a new direction, and if you don't like it, you can be sure someone else is stretching it the other way. That is what I love about Drum Corps. Agreed. If you know me, you know that I am all for groups taking risks, being different and pushing the envelope. The direction that some corps, Bluecoats, Carolina Crown, The Cadets, have taken over the past couple of years have made me even more excited about drum corps. Quote
euro_euph06 Posted March 1, 2006 Posted March 1, 2006 Cadets Article with Link to Voice and Drumline Clips Interesting to say the least... Quote
mbui Posted March 1, 2006 Posted March 1, 2006 About the ballad.... It's a very beautiful piece of music. Very Cirque du Sol Quote
euro_euph06 Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 I have my reservations about this show. I will decide my opinion when I see it at SA this summer. Quote
Trumpet Master Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 I have a few friends from Edinburg North HS, I'll see if I can find out about that girl. I think I remember hearing this when they held up a giant sign that said "GOALS"! lol But really that show got a lot of criticism from other bands because how, "Cheesy" it was, but look who the Cadets copied, right! Quote
Skippy Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 As long as it's singing and not drumspeak, it has potential. Quote
springbassliner26 Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 Skippy said: As long as it's singing and not drumspeak, it has potential. The singing would be really cool, but i would like to hear some drumspeak as well, even if its only a few seconds. I'm a bit partial though, me being a drummer and all. Quote
Skippy Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 All the drummers I know think it's stupid. Whatever floats your boat. Quote
Xenon Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 Are Woodwinds next? They could add a color and beauty to the activity that the brass never could. Quote
AndrewPCarr Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 Prepare for flame (no pun intended) at the mention of woodwinds ("wood"...hence the hint at "punnage"...I'm lame) in drum corps I think the Cadets hornline will perform the heck out of the ballad. The singing, I suppose, has potential, but I'm not all for it. I find it more suited for a large hall or something with reverb. The soloist alone on a mic (assuming they don't add reverb and the such via sound board, having no idea whether or not that's allowed) I don't think fits quite right with the ambience the hornline is providing. I get an Enya vibe, or Gladiator soundtrack feeling. Granted, this may all be provoked by my dislike of amp usage. I marched with amps. I'm allowed to not like them. But, what I say doesn't matter, as the Cadets will sell it no matter what. Hopefully good stuff is on the horizon. Quote
Moose Posted March 2, 2006 Author Posted March 2, 2006 Xenon said: Are Woodwinds next? They could add a color and beauty to the activity that the brass never could. Email him and ask him, I'd be interested to know how he feels about that. Quote
Xukaniz Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 I know at one point he wanted to add Saxophones Quote
euro_euph06 Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 Xenon said: Are Woodwinds next? They could add a color and beauty to the activity that the brass never could. And the woodwinds could wear giant pink leotards and Dr. Seuss hats!!! Quote
davidpowell Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 If you don't like it, don't watch the show. I personally think that its going to sound beautiful once they get the balance right. If anybody can pull off a blend of amped and acoustic, I think the Cadets could do it. While I wasn't too much of a fan of last year's show, this SOUNDS wonderful. Now I just gotta' see it. Quote
euro_euph06 Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 davidpowell said: I personally think that its going to sound beautiful once they get the balance right. If anybody can pull off a blend of amped and acoustic, I think the Cadets could do it. Why can't anyone else pull of the balance? ....but like I said: I will make my judgement on the show after DCI SA. Quote
davidpowell Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 I didn't say anyone else couldn't do it, I'm sure Crown or Phantom or the Cavies could, but its a REALLY difficult thing to do. Like, stupid hard. I probably worded that wrong, but such is life. Quote
Trumpet Master Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 Ok, it was Edinburg HS Band who played that song. Their show was called Relativity. I think it was a Key Poulan show...gasp! Quote
MartinHorn Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 Some of the musical aspects need work, but it seems like it's going to be a beautiful ballad. This is true innovation at its finest I believe. Problably gonna be some great visual aspects that they'll add in also. It'll be interesting to see the finished product. Quote
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