Just absolutely gorgeous sound from this corps. I do wonder if their focus on large ensemble moments as opposed to more individual or small ensemble moments is hurting them from a scoring perspective, but man it sounds great
Our final corps tonight is the Phantom Regiment. It's good to see them back marching their show, as they went through a COVID outbreak recently too, forcing them to withdraw from some shows as well as perform a standstill at another
The transition from that brass hit to the hornline getting behind the props is why Bloo is at such a high level consistently. So much attention paid to the little things
It does feel like they're running into the same problem Boston did in 13, as well as BK did in 16. The uniforms are don't have as much contrast as they could with the field. Makes everything so much harder to read up top.
Back over in Illinois, the Blue Stars are exploring War and Peace, as well as playing some fantastic music from Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812.
It's a home show for sure and the Crown fans are LOUD - but the performers ELICITED this response. It is NOT gratuitous. The crown performers are absolutely joyous, electric and believable
The orange sashes are giving an unfinished feel to the brass - I know it's part of the long ball - but it takes away from the professionalism during that production - and with how clear the music is, I'm torn. The moment now is worth it maybe? I'm sure they're workshopping
Thanks everyone! Good night!
Bloo - 80.45
Blue Stars - 75.75
Phantom Regiment - 73.6
Colts - 70.05
Madison - 68.75
RCR - 57.95
Colt Cadets - 55.8
And Elsa's finishes off Phantom's encore, so now we wait for scores.
A bit more dynamic contrast in places would be excellent, however this is absolutely classic Phantom
I'll never get over how much they're booking it at the end of this show. And still sounding full.
Their backfield playing has always been a highlight, and something to look forward to. Some funky intonation tonight though
Just absolutely gorgeous sound from this corps. I do wonder if their focus on large ensemble moments as opposed to more individual or small ensemble moments is hurting them from a scoring perspective, but man it sounds great
Our final corps tonight is the Phantom Regiment. It's good to see them back marching their show, as they went through a COVID outbreak recently too, forcing them to withdraw from some shows as well as perform a standstill at another
The transition from that brass hit to the hornline getting behind the props is why Bloo is at such a high level consistently. So much attention paid to the little things
This Keytar solo will be remembered for a long time. What a moment
These props along with Boston's trees are easily my favorite of the season
The build that the percussion and low brass provided into the hit is just so fun.
Now entering the field are perennial fan favorites, the Bluecoats. Will they be able to join Boston and Crown in the 80+ club tonight? Let's see.
First 80 of the season for Boston. 81.85 for crown
Is that about how you thought things would shake out tonight?
It appears that the Cavaliers will be doing another standstill this evening, as they've had to go into COVID protocol.
This visual design is aggressively Kevin Ford.
It does feel like they're running into the same problem Boston did in 13, as well as BK did in 16. The uniforms are don't have as much contrast as they could with the field. Makes everything so much harder to read up top.
The green masculine guard performers blending into the grass makes a depth perspective problem
They certainly seem to be succeeding in spite of these issues.
100% - I'm interested to see the scores tonight, especially against Regiment
This is very much a show that grows on you, I think. But that being said, they're doing an excellent job at selling it.
It's just a LOT - so much color and texture and layers and things - I hope so much more clarity for them as the season continues
Back over in Illinois, the Blue Stars are exploring War and Peace, as well as playing some fantastic music from Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812.
I just saw how high their score was from last night..... 😳😳😳
San Antonio is gonna be insane this year
Jeffs drill at the end there screams his whole life work -- MARCH MARCH MARCH PLAY PLAY PLAY
RUN AND GUN BABY
This and Boston to the end of the season feels like it's going to be a slugfest, and I. Can't. Wait.
Massive slugfest of two entirely different aesthetics.
It's a home show for sure and the Crown fans are LOUD - but the performers ELICITED this response. It is NOT gratuitous. The crown performers are absolutely joyous, electric and believable
Some clarity left to find visually in this last 30 seconds but it is ON ITS WAY
Okay hip switch baritones!!
And somehow the flag line changed silks as I typed that last comment ..
Wow that rifle trick is insane - turn and jump rope over another rifle / the TRUST
all the band kids dance
the tuba dance line!!!
Oh I love this silk.
Might be my favorite of the season
I second that
The tubas are so far away from me and insane to vibe with them so badly
They had to have been so excited to find out that they got the chance to have that visual feature up front.
Very funky transition musically coming out of that though.
Love the footwork snares
Benedictus is such a glorious piece of music, and the vast majority of this arrangement just lets that shine.
Watch those arabesques trumpets
OKAY SABRES
Odd to see side 2 brass not moving right now under the phrase.
But the clean white top and eggplant pants... just shines in the moment
Maybe that's the point
And the drum corps veterans of the world have to love Sabre streamers! 🥰🥰🥰
The orange sashes are giving an unfinished feel to the brass - I know it's part of the long ball - but it takes away from the professionalism during that production - and with how clear the music is, I'm torn. The moment now is worth it maybe? I'm sure they're workshopping
It's also so obvious when they're not connected during the ballad.
I hope one of their members is keeping track of the amount of times that they say "Right Here, Right Now" throughout the season
lol
The color play off the saturated instrumentalists and pastel guard is so smart - it keeps active color without washing the guard performers out
Absolutely insane talent and instruction in this hornline. So impressed that they've been able to keep that up for for as long as they have.
okay bass line!
So much going on - I definitely feel pulled side to side and moment to moment - it's overwhelming
Such a clever way to delete the hornline lol!