Real Drum Corps. Wow what a fantastic show. Loved the dynamics of the opener, the 3 against 4 feature in the ballad, the juggling snares in the percussion feature with the kazoo accompaniment. I think this is about the maximum amount of props and gags that should be allowed in drum corps to keep it entertaining but still down to earth. I appreciate the uniforms on all of the musicians, but modest costumes and props. No need for amplifiers and electronics for that wall of sound coming out of that horn line! Has to be the best 12th place show in history.
At 5:47, the corps is playing two completely different time signatures at the same time! If you've marched in drum corps, you know how incredibly difficult that is. It's not been done that often, because of the high difficulty level. I believe that The Cadets did it in 1989, as well, for the Les Mis show. ( My favorite cadets show of all time. )
Totally agree with you! It was an honor competing against you and I'm so glad we had many shows together during 2nd tour. Most of all, thank you for the support at finals! 88 Madison Scout.
Well well well, all these years later, and OMG I still get the GOOSEBUMPS! Amazing energy, great arrangements. Snare line juggling in the solo? Wow! This is when DCI used the color guard for color and dancing, and the horn line was just pure power! No drumlines dancing around, etc., No gimmicky electronics. The drill was used for artistic color and told a story all in it's own. No need for an announcer on a microphone during the show to explain what's going on. The way drum corps was meant to be!