I don’t understand how people don’t really get this show because it’s “too abstract.” Like… that’s the point? It’s about the Rite of Spring, one of the most polarizing pieces of musics ever written.
I distinctly remember seeing this show in Sacramento and watching hundreds of people pretend that “The Rite of Spring with a funky arrangement” was some crazy alien concept that they could never possibly comprehend.
I'm still not sure how I feel about this closer because while I like how the short ending fits with the idea of change as it is certainly different, I feel like having huge chords at the end leaves me more satisfied with the show. All that aside, it leaves a big impression.
I love the main part of this but the end feels a little short and quiet. Where bloo usually has big loud moment to end on this is an ending that leaves me wanting more. I do understand that it fits in with the idea of change because it's so different but I'm not sure how I feel about it yet.
Since posting this they updated the closer so that it has the first brass hits from the opener, even then i'm not a big fan of that change but it'll evolve and it's just the theme and structure of their show. After all, "change is everything" 😉😉
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Crusaders_Drum_and_Bugle_Corps according to the wikipedia its "original music", although it could be the 2 classical pieces preceding it
I don't think most DCI corps ever really take their themes too literally. Mostly abstract. Especially the Blue Devils. Also, there is music from other parts of the world in this show.
@@rygregory I think knowing the backstory/inspiration behind the show helps me appreciate it more. Both Sides Now is a perfect thematic match for Matisse but tbh I still don’t get how Grand Canyon Suite fits. 🤷🏻♂️
@@lukasky03 Have you watched BD’s behind the scenes/backstory videos (Inside BD360 series; especially the Scott Chandler conversation) on the show? I think it helped me a lot. I think they were going more for an overall “feeling/emotion” rather than reference where the song originated from.