2008 Drum Corps Thread

[MonorailMan]

Crown actually has one of the more enjoyable shows this year in my opinion. Even though the Cavies' horn line stepped over their guard in 98, I will give Crown credit for doing it while the rifles are still spinning on their backs. That can't be easy.

Someone posted the Cadets' show from Orlando, and the ending in that clip was different (for the better) than what they started the season out with, but I'm not sure if they've changed it again since then or not.

And yes.......the Z-Pull is one of those drill moves that I love seeing. It's tradition, but it's still really effective when done well. But only if it's performed by the Cadets.

 

[OrlandoMike]

Even though the Cavies' horn line stepped over their guard in 98:

98?

You make me laugh!

 

[MonorailMan]

98?

You make me laugh!

Okay...okay....

The LAST time they did that was 98.

 

[letthewookiewin]

My sister and I were thinking about going to the DCI show in Denton, TX. How are the shows this year? Are they worth sitting out in the hot Texas sun for? I haven't seen a live DCI performance since I was on the drum line in my high school marching band in the 90's (92 or 93, I can't remember which year year our drum line went to the workshop with the Scouts). Right now I'm just so bum'd that we couldn't make it to the one in Dallas. Thanks in advance for any advice.

 

[zulemara]

My sister and I were thinking about going to the DCI show in Denton, TX. How are the shows this year? Are they worth sitting out in the hot Texas sun for? I haven't seen a live DCI performance since I was on the drum line in my high school marching band in the 90's (92 or 93, I can't remember which year year our drum line went to the workshop with the Scouts). Right now I'm just so bum'd that we couldn't make it to the one in Dallas. Thanks in advance for any advice.

While the shows change from year to year, I would never turn down an opportunity to support the activity and the kids marching their hearts out for their show. I am unlucky because I have to make newlyweds happy every flippin saturday and as a result, I missed my opportunity to see the Blue Stars this year. I love DCI fan network, but it isn't the same as in person of course.

If you have the chance, go. I'll sit in the blazing sun or pouring rain to see a show

 

[Disneysoloist]

Well back in them days (78) I was with North Star, and until DCI came up with the slotting THEY wanted for the Nationals, we kicked your butts... I mean really, pom poms, vs. our big lips... And we had Jerry Noonan whom Maynard wanted to meet after hearing him in Ole (79).

Too bad George can't see past the end of his nose and embrace the Light Brigade and call it what it should be called, "27 Alumni"!

Kicked our butts ONCE in the first show of the year, and then we bounced back. I loved North Star and remain close to Mike Merritt and the Barret sisters. A great corps, and Children of Sanchez and Sir Duke are two of my all time favorites. Big lips vs. pom poms =
GO CROWN and BAC!!!

 

[Disneysoloist]

Ok enjoy the ballad over coffee, bootleg video, but it gets it across.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=2yfFIL_yxFg&feature=related


But lets discuss the closer......

MonorailMan is right, its nothing new, in fact it's a complete rip off!

Every song, every drill move, every guard trick, all old stuff!

I when I saw them walk over the guard!

I'll bet between the regular posters on this thread, we have marched at least 90% of this show!

But it works! It's entertaining! I'm all for expanding the activity, but remember, it has to entertain people! It's drum corps, not a social experiment.

Everyone is saying Cadets have changed their ending and to watch out..

If I were Crown, I'd add a Bflat tuning at the beginning, and a Z pull at the end, and call it a day!

So what do you guys think?

I agree with monorailman. Drum corps is very derivative. That said, the kids are performing their butts off, and deserve our support and applause.
From what I've been reading on DCP, Blue Devils are performing a sort of parody of current trends, with terrific results. I really look forward to seeing them and everybody else at the quarterfinals cinema performance.

 

[OrlandoMike]

Today's rankings


01 (02) - 88.70 (1) - The Cavaliers
02 (01) - 88.60 (2) - Blue Devils
03 (04) - 87.40 (3) - Carolina Crown
04 (05) - 87.05 (3) - The Cadets
05 (03) - 87.00 (2) - Phantom Regiment
06 (06) - 85.85 (1) - Santa Clara Vanguard
07 (07) - 85.00 (3) - Bluecoats
08 (09) - 81.35 (1) - Blue Knights
09 (08) - 81.00 (3) - Boston Crusaders
10 (11) - 78.80 (3) - Blue Stars
11 (10) - 78.40 (4) - Glassmen
12 (14) - 76.90 (1) - Madison Scouts
13 (12) - 76.25 (5) - Pacific Crest
14 (13) - 75.85 (4) - Colts
14 (17) - 75.85 (3) - Crossmen
16 (15) - 75.35 (3) - Spirit
17 (16) - 74.30 (1) - The Academy
18 (18) - 74.10 (2) - Troopers
19 (19) - 73.30 (2) - Mandarins
20 (20) - 63.75 (2) - Pioneer

 

[wallyb]

Today's rankings


01 (02) - 88.70 (1) - The Cavaliers
02 (01) - 88.60 (2) - Blue Devils
03 (04) - 87.40 (3) - Carolina Crown
04 (05) - 87.05 (3) - The Cadets
05 (03) - 87.00 (2) - Phantom Regiment
06 (06) - 85.85 (1) - Santa Clara Vanguard
07 (07) - 85.00 (3) - Bluecoats
08 (09) - 81.35 (1) - Blue Knights
09 (08) - 81.00 (3) - Boston Crusaders
10 (11) - 78.80 (3) - Blue Stars
11 (10) - 78.40 (4) - Glassmen
12 (14) - 76.90 (1) - Madison Scouts
13 (12) - 76.25 (5) - Pacific Crest
14 (13) - 75.85 (4) - Colts
14 (17) - 75.85 (3) - Crossmen
16 (15) - 75.35 (3) - Spirit
17 (16) - 74.30 (1) - The Academy
18 (18) - 74.10 (2) - Troopers
19 (19) - 73.30 (2) - Mandarins
20 (20) - 63.75 (2) - Pioneer

Go Devil Boys!

As much as I love the Blue team.....I am rather concerned that the Cavies might take them Saturday in San Antonio!

 

[OrlandoMike]

As much as I love the Blue team.....I am rather concerned that the Cavies might take them Saturday in San Antonio!

Wow Wally, you're really getting into it!

Want me to bring you back a BD T-Shirt?

 

[wallyb]

Wow Wally, you're really getting into it!

Want me to bring you back a BD T-Shirt?

Do they make really tite ones or French cut ones?
I've been doing a lot of peck work lately?

Psst - where are the blue devils from?

 

[rpmdfw]

Psst - where are the blue devils from?

I don't know about the Blue Devils, but the Blue Angels are from the Navy.

They're VERY cool!

Plus, military flyboys in those jumpsuits . . . HOT!

 

[OrlandoMike]

Beautiful bright sunny California....Concord to be exact!

Where obviously sunglasses are needed to watch a show!

OUCH!

 

[OrlandoMike]

I don't know about the Blue Devils, but the Blue Angels are from the Navy.

Actually the Blue Angels were from Danvers Ma!

 

[rpmdfw]

Beautiful bright sunny California....Concord to be exact!

Where obviously sunglasses are needed to watch a show!

OUCH!

OMG!

I think just looking at that picture made me GAY!




Well, GAYER, then.

 

[rpmdfw]

p.s. why are those boys showing their belly buttons?!?!?!?

 

[OrlandoMike]

Looks like they got some sort of sponsorship from Dunkin Donuts!

 

[rpmdfw]

Isn't part of this whole drum corps thing about guarding colors? Well someone should guard us AGAINST those, colors!

 

[wallyb]

Beautiful bright sunny California....Concord to be exact!

Where obviously sunglasses are needed to watch a show!

OUCH!

these are the BLUE devils?

 

[zulemara]

Today's rankings


01 (02) - 88.70 (1) - The Cavaliers
02 (01) - 88.60 (2) - Blue Devils
03 (04) - 87.40 (3) - Carolina Crown
04 (05) - 87.05 (3) - The Cadets
05 (03) - 87.00 (2) - Phantom Regiment
06 (06) - 85.85 (1) - Santa Clara Vanguard
07 (07) - 85.00 (3) - Bluecoats
08 (09) - 81.35 (1) - Blue Knights
09 (08) - 81.00 (3) - Boston Crusaders
10 (11) - 78.80 (3) - Blue Stars
11 (10) - 78.40 (4) - Glassmen
12 (14) - 76.90 (1) - Madison Scouts
13 (12) - 76.25 (5) - Pacific Crest
14 (13) - 75.85 (4) - Colts
14 (17) - 75.85 (3) - Crossmen
16 (15) - 75.35 (3) - Spirit
17 (16) - 74.30 (1) - The Academy
18 (18) - 74.10 (2) - Troopers
19 (19) - 73.30 (2) - Mandarins
20 (20) - 63.75 (2) - Pioneer

First of all, the boys are showing their belly buttons just to taunt you I know they're taunting me! mmm hot young guard boys..tan...skinny

"why do I get the feeling that my intermonalogue is being said out loud?"

ok enough of that, I have to behave myself!

As far as the scores, WHOA where did Madison come from?? I know they were redoing some major things in the show and it must have worked! It looks like the 12th slot might be more competitive for the Blue Stars than I though. Glassmen and scouts are creeping on them and I'm sure the Colts will make a surge.