New Zealand Girl Reacts to "BABYLON" | Santa Clara Vanguard 2018!!! 

Scv: Horn snap Courtney: oo....oouuuh That's like everyone's reaction and it's amazing everytime lmao

This show is an abstract way of depicting the story of the tower of babel, hence the show title. The props are supposed to represent city buildings and skyscrapers. All the corps members are on the same big building (the tower of babel) and are struck down, forced to speak different languages. The beginning with the intense music and the screaming is representing the people unable to communicate. The drill shows this is as they guard and brass are separated. The two soloists on the props are like two people having a conversation. The big hit during the ballad and last movement represents the people coming together and understanding each other. The drill also conveys this as everyone is doing the same or reflecting the other half of the corps. One of the best designed shows ever!

She has become the official dci react channel lol

As someone who marched in this show, your reactions made my entire day ❤️

you also HAVE to watch "Carolina Crown Drops the hammer" It's the most viewed dci video

The two guys are playing the baritone it gives the tenor voice of a band and it's a really beautiful instrument to play at least I think so lol. Baritones for life

I watched them in person and it was by far the greatest thing I have ever seen in my life

“You don’t choose Vanguard, Vanguard chooses you.” Amy Frost told me that when I got my Vanguard bucket hat signed. Is it normal for musicians to start crying to any kind of musical creation or is it just me🤔 The closer had me in tears.

“They aren’t even done yet.” Little did she know the best part of the show was coming.

Being someone who was in this show (the biggest bass drum), seeing reactions like this makes the work worth it!

I don't normally get down with reaction videos, but seeing an "outsider" support the sport is TOTALLY worth watching/supporting her video! Getting you 2021 tickets to DCI finals would REALLY blow your mind 🤯🤤!!

i been waitin for this one

Post dance break/Tuba breakdown: “Oh, it’s not even finished”. Oh sweetheart..buckle up for what’s coming.

Hey Courtney! Little instrument information: - The smallest brass instrument is the trumpet. For example, at the end of the ballad, there were three trumpets at the front and one hit a really high note (Second highest ever in DCI!) - Next, is the mellophone. They are the marching substitute for the french horn. They look kind of like a trumpet, but they have a really big bell in the front. At the end of the ballad, the mellophones were the instruments on the stairs in the center of the field. The really really fast note patterns, or runs, are almost always the mellophone. - Next is the marching baritone. They are the medium size horns. In the ballad, the two soloists on the tall platforms were baritones. They are my personal favorite, but that is most likely because I play the baritone. Most baritones have their bells facing upwards, but marching baritones face forwards. - While SCV does not use them, some drum corps also march with euphoniums. They are similar to baritone and to an untrained eye might even look identical. They're sound is slightly different, however, with a darker and more soulful tone. -Finally, the largest brass instrument is the Contra. These are also called contrabass bugles but are most commonly called marching tubas. They are the really large brass instruments that go over the left shoulder of the player. They have by far the lowest sound in the corp.

THE SCV SNAP AT 10:14

"That must be the most amazing feeling!" Having been there....you feel like an absolute GOD!

Four years later, this popped up in my recommended. I was a sophomore in HS when I got to see this show in person, and it brings me back to those wonderful-wonderful days of high school band. The ending was so hyper-emotional for not just the performers, but the audience as well. Thank you for bringing a brilliant smile to my face this morning!

I am absolutely loving this series of drum corps reviews by you. It feels amazing having others appreciate the art.

One of my favorite shows ever. I'm glad Courtney liked it as well. Now what's next is Crown Drops the Hammer!

This is now the only place I can find on RU-vid to watch this angle of the show, it means a lot to still have it available

What is so incredible to me, is not only the high quality musical performance, but to be able to remember all of the intricacies of movement, formation, and being fluid in the execution of such, all while playing an instrument. WHEW ! ! !

That trumpet trio is the most badass trio I’ve ever heard. For my fellow trumpets, that’s a double E at the end. A DOUBLE E

You don’t know much of the instruments but you understand the progression of the show which is awesome! It’s always nice to see people not involved in the activity acknowledging it

did anyone else notice at 5:31 her claps were in time?

At 6:14 when you said "yes girl" to the guard performer, that guard member is my school's color guard tech lol

Funny part about that high trumpet note is that's actually the 2nd highest note ever played in DCI history

This certainly is a good one. I love seeing you do videos on this Courtney, it’s great to see someone from outside DCI watch and appreciate our activity. Thank you.

Need to get her over to the states for a couple of shows. She would be blown away by actually seeing it live

At 10:13 that little “oop” when the line put their horns up was amazing. Then the reaction after that was pretty great too lol.

The beginning, Tower of Babel falls and creates chaos as no one knows how to speak or understand each other. The ballad shows the soloist starting off speaking a different way, through music. In the distance he hears a response. More and more people start responding and learning to communicate in this new way until they’re all finally connected through the language of music. Ugh. Brings me to tears every time.

I remember watching this show live and me and my friend were both freaking out. It was crazy not knowing where to look and not to mention how fast it felt. scv has had some crazy shows in recent years.

I literally cried watching this show on video for the first time, def would’ve been sobbing if I was there in person

Please watch Bluecoats 2016 show, “Downside Up” Guys let’s get this to the top

React to Bluecoats 2016 next! It was their first time ever winning championships and it was well deserved! I’ll make the request on your website too but I thought I’d share it here first :)

This SCV show may wind up being the evolutionary highpoint of DCI when we look back years from now. Everything was on fire and everything was " top shelf." So awesome.

12:08 look at the drum major in the bottom right, he starts dancing. I was right behind him in the front row for this and i cannot tell you over the internet how loud i screamed 😂😂😂😂😂

It takes a lot to make me tear up when it comes to music, and that ballad is one of the only moments that has been able to.

Hi Courtney, I love what you're doing here with various DCI performances and love watching how much you enjoy them. I marched with the Vanguard in the mid 1970's and have kept up with the activity ever since. I'm really glad you did a "reacts" video to SCV 2018 and I just wanted to add that this show is in my opinion (and everyones got one LOL) THIS performance is THE best I have ever seen....EVER! I've watch the DVD countless times and it still gives me goose bumps. Keep on doing these...there are plenty performances that would amaze you. Cheers!

Me skipping to 10:14 just to see her reaction

Chills, every time. Will never forget how I felt the first time that I saw this performance. Gotta love SCV

that high note on trumpet- im blown away.. this is the first SCV show i've watched new second favorite corps BD and SCV

Another one of the best dci shows ever right here

Santa Clara needs to do MORE shows like this! For years they were the bridesmaids and that year they were FINALLY the bride! Well done, SCV!

my college friend/classmate's son is one of the trumpet soloists.... 10:43... he is now the featured soloist at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa....

Another amazing show!! I love these so much

My high school friend marched in this show. I feel honored to even know someone that marched in it lol

The ones On the props are playing a baritone, or specifically a marching baritone, the trumpet is the one those 3 guys are playing at the end with the rlly high note. Specifically called trumpet screamers. Gotta love them 😎😎

Aussie here! (almost Kiwi right?) I aged out 12 years ago with Bluecoats and LOVE LOVE LOVE that you are reacting to these. videos It warms my heart to see somebody from this side of the world appreciate the art of drum corps. It's something that no one here gets and I LOVE that you're a fan now!! Your reactions are priceless and so real - and exactly what the community loves to see. Keep on doing your thing!

YES YES YES YES YES! This is the best one Courtney!!!

The last time SCV won the title was the tie with Blue Devils in 1999...19 years -- the longest gap between wind ever. Last solo win was 1989. Even up in the BD seating block at the Rose Bowl show early in the season, we knew 1) this was a monster program, and 2) we (BD) were in for a fight!

I’ve been loving your DCI reaction videos! My friends and I go to DCI finals every year. One of the best parts of the experience is getting to see new people’s reactions to these amazingly creative shows. I’m so glad you’ve discovered the joy of drum corps.

I'd watched SCV rehearse this show when at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex 7/31/18. When they did the final run through that night, the audience was blown away. I knew then that the show was a winner! A friend of mine, Donny Allen, is one of the brass instructors (mellophones) for SCV.

That trumpet player played one of the highest notes in DCI history

Your reactions remind me that all the blood sweat and tears and countless hours of rehearsals were worth it on so many different levels. Happy that you enjoy and appreciate the work put in by these incredible performers. I’m happy I was a small part of it so many years ago. You’re most welcome anytime if you can ever see this live and in person. Take care.

SCV could have legally performed that show this summer since they’re wearing masks...

This show is by far my favorite

This has to be my most favorite DCI show like ever.

I lived in Oregon and I got to do a "experience" with them where they welcomed band from all over Oregon to come do a marching and sound thing to help you in class. we actually ended up incorporating a lot of what they talked about into my class. I was the only one from my school to show up. they did the circle of sound around us and it was gorgeous and a total once in a life time experience that entirely changed my respect towards professional marching.

Crown 2016 Inferno is another crowd favorite

I'm a former alum and to see them win after 19 years made me scream in happiness. Great show

YESSSSSS never clicked on a video so fast! I got to see this show live and nearly shit my pants at the snap

My father got the two of us tickets to DCI finals the year I graduated from high school in 2014. I was already a major fan of DCI from bearing witness to countless shows between 2008 and 2013. Even though I was a part of the marching arts through high school, little did I know I was taking it for granted the whole time. DCI is the pinnacle. The definition of the culmination of great passion/ commitment/grit/athleticism/musicianship ALL PACKED TOGETHER INTO ONE GIANT BLOWOUT OF A 12 TO 13 MINUTE SHOW! Every show takes countless hours of practice and rehearsal to get polished as close to perfection as possible. and that is EXACTLY what every single corps aims for. undeniable, undisputed PERFECTION

This is my #1 all-time favorite show! ❤ 2018 SCV ❤

Fun design facts: The music was designed by the same people that wrote Spartacus for Phantom Regiment, and the drill (formations) were designed by Michael Gaines, who did 007 for Cavaliers

BRO I RECOMMEND THIS 3 TIMES BEFORE sCoTt 😔😔😔

Drum Corps Bride performed by The Academy is such a good show!!

This is the 3rd video i've watched of you reacting to a DCI group. It feels really good watching someone who's not used to seeing these performances. For some reason, this amazing, spectacular, never-fails show is not mainstream, and it should be. I have been watching DCI bands perform since the late 90's, and to this day they give me chills.

I've watched several of the New Zealand Girl reactions to the various DCI shows. {Thank you for doing that.} I love SCV 2018, but so far, there's only been one show, that she has watched, that has moved her to a euphoric state: And that is 2008 Phantom. At the end of the show, when she sits back in her chair, exhausted, that's when you know you have seen something special.

A little old school but definitely worth the watch. The Cavaliers 2000 - Niagara Falls The Cadets 2000 - We are the Future Both corps tied for 1st place with vastly different show designs however both are fantastic in their own right.

Thanks for reminding me how insane this show was. Also I love how you’re almost matching the uniform with your own fit

Just found your channel Courtney. It is so great to watch your reactions to each one. Watching how emotional you get just watching the videos I can imagine how you would completely "loose it" if you were there live. (Make sure you bring that box of tissues girl!!) Those of us who have been blessed to be a part of DCI and the drum corp experience take our hat off to you for your appreciation and obvious love for this type of competition. Those of us who have been a part of drum corp it is hard to explain the feeling, exuberance and beat down exhaustion of what it involves to be a member of this elite group of those who put their hearts, souls and minds into something that we have grown to love and still do today after our 'retirement'. Thank you again Courtney. Your reactions and appreciation again make those of us in the group pleased we have again 'converted' and won another heart to DCI and the drum corp world!!!!

I wanna her to watch drop the hammer, I feel like that reaction would be great 😂

Those were a Baritone playing against the Euphonium, low brass instruments. The dudes playing in the microphone playing really high notes are Trumpets. The middle brass instrument sound comes from the Mellophones. Glad you enjoyed this group. Santa Clara has been a top 5 drum corps for years.

PERIODTTTTTT YOU ARE AWESOME I LOVE THESE, I GET SO EXCITED FOR THESE!!!!!

That trumpet scream is just MMM

I loved how you enjoyed this. I only first watched it with you, although a DCI fan for years. Outstanding!

Had the opportunity to sit in this corps' warm up circle as well as see their show in person. An unforgettable experience!

That ballad still gives me chills

You are right, being on the field on finals night is one of the most amazing feelings ever. So many memories even over 25 years ago.

I actually got the honor of seeing this performance live and it was so stunning musically it’s engaging and visually all their pictures are on point

The musical choices and arrangements make this show for me. The closer is BADASS 😍👏🏼

Here we go Courtney! You know you've seen this name thrown around in the comments! Just such a crazy show when I first saw this! Was iffy at the beginning of the season, and some others felt the same way, but wow did the show quickly just come together after a few competitions, Rose Bowl in Pasadena CA is where it all clicked for them!

I got to watch them at middle tennessee state and it is so much more incredible when you are actually there to see it! This show will always give me goosebumps!!!

Love the "Horn Snap" after the 2 Euphoniums had their duet.

Standard brass instruments in a drum corps are (in order from smallest to biggest) trumpet, mellophone, baritone, euphonium, and tuba. The two "dueling" soloists were playing baritones.

Lol... Courtney @ 10:15- O... Yassss... Oh Yasss... I’ve been waiting for this one. There is a “head camera” version of this show that was shot by one of the marimba players. Those are the drummers in the front of the field. Amazing stuff. Thank you for continuing to watch and support.

I’ve never heard a mellophone section threaten to overpower the entire corps like that before. Sheesh!

Hey Courtney. The Conductor on the platform in front of the Corps is known as the Drum Major (or Field Commander in some circles). There are often several of them on the field but the one up front and (usually) center is the main one. Not only do the performers on the field have to move and play and remember where to go and what to do, they also are constantly watching the Drum Major. He controls the tempo and emotional emphasis cues for the performer. Very much like an orchestra conductor.

I dont know how to describe it, but what I miss most about being in a marching band is the overwhelming sense of pure volume and bliss when you get to the last hit of the show. I got to see this show live which was extremely phenomenal. I wish I could do it all over again

The instrument played for the duet in the middle of the show is called a baritone

I know someone that was in SCV, I am glad someone recommended this show for you!

I was just waiting for her reaction to the ballad and Club Sound. Those are my favorite parts 😍 I wish I could have saw this in person tbhhh

I can't help but smile evertime I watch Courtney react.

fINALLY!!!! Omg my fav show of all time

I love how much you love it! I love that you know nothing about it but can appreciate just how awesome it really is. The performers and staff/designers work tirelessly to create this 10 or so minute program over the course of a year or more. I love that you love it. Music is so powerful! I have been in the field of marching bands for over a decade and it's kinda really nice to see someone who has no official knowledge or expertise give it such a respectful view and appreciation. I will keep watching your videos for more of it!

Vanguard snap is a piece of art🧬🙏

I've been waiting so long for this!

Those baritone solos

The dueling soloists were playing Baritones (or Baritone Horns). Trumpets are smaller and play in a higher register. The guy that hit that one really high note was playing a trumpet.

It’s been two years and I still cry at the ballad every. single. time. Like I don’t get emotional but it’s (personal opinion, but if you don’t agree you can have your wrong opinion and shove it lolol) literally THE best ballad in DCI history. I legitimately hold my breath from right before the horn snap until every sabre tosses over the props and all the dancers are in the center.The first time I watched this live my jaw dropped and tears welled up. I am SO LUCKY to have been teaching during the 2018 season so I could see this show so many times during the back half of tour (if our buses weren’t leaving, y’all know how that is 🤪) Also, I wrote this on another comment but just for more context for the babies that haven’t researched: If you’ve never listened to the source music of the ballad, “my body is a cage” by Peter Gabriel (first done by Arcade Fire, but their rendition went off Gabriel’s cover) you can understand that concept even further. The entire premise of the song is up to interpretation. I’ve read things ranging from eating disorders, depression, being struck with fear, watching the world move around you and you don’t know what to do. However, my favorite, and the one I believe to be real meaning, is about a paraplegic man who is still alive and sane, but can’t speak or express their thoughts. “My body is a cage that keeps me from dancing with the one I love, but my mind holds the key. I’m living in an age that calls darkness light. Though my language is dead, still the shapes fill my head. You’re standing next to me, my mind holds the key. Set my spirit free, set my spirit free. set my body free.” Sorry for the dissertation but this DESERVED it. Also Splooie, BLM, and I love SCV for this whole show.