New Zealand Girl Reacts to INFERNO - CAROLINA CROWN 2015 !! 

I was on Crown’s staff for this show and to this day I can’t listen to it without crying. This made my day!!!!

Carolina Crown's hornline makes grown men cry. Don't feel bad.

Awee this made my day! 2015 Inferno was my first season performing in DCI (I was on the Color Guard) and it was a fantastic experience. You mentioned the tarps- I was one of the tarp runners for the massive “Abandon all Hope” tarp in the opener and lemme tell you that thing was HEAVY! I had all of your emotions and more while performing the show, so thank you for letting me relive the experience 5 years later❤️

Both Crown and Bluecoats have had some of the best recent shows. It's phenomenal what those kids are able to put out on the field....

I don't know why these DCI shows aren't bigger than they are. The skill, the talent, the music, the dynamics, the power, the precision, the emotion. It's ridiculous. CC you've done more to get me into this world than anyone. Keep it up!

I’m willing to donate to a go fund me to send Court to dci 2021. She’s been a god send during all this.

This hornline was one of their strongest. CC got the 2nd place shaft for The Common Good and Inferno shows.

I never clicked faster

Fun fact: their opener was also the Carolina Crown crown but upside down for "the underworld" and then at the end it turns downside up (bluecoats not intended) for the angels and "ode to joy" church music to correspond with it.

THIS IS LIKE MY FAVORITE SHOW OK ILL SHUT UP LOL

HUGE blue devil fan here and when I saw this even I literally said “bout frickin time!” out loud. Great show.

OMG YES IM SO HAPPY YOU DID THIS

Favorite thing about this show is that its primary leitmotif is Dies Irae. Dies Irae was originally a gregorian chant and a song sung in Christian funerals in the 1500s. It directly translates to "Day of Wrath" as is intended to symbolize the wrath and judgment of God upon the wicked and those who will go to hell. The leitmotif itself is much shorter than the most famous part of the song (which appears at 4:43), so it can be used in just about any score. For example, it appears in many modern films in times were wrath or misfortune is coming to foreshadow the impending doom. A perfect example is the entire song of "Making Christmas" from "Nightmare Before Christmas". The entire song, but primarily its melody, is the leitmotif of Dies Irae. It's one of my favorite things in the world of European Musical History and Musical Theory. TL:DR: Crown uses damn cool leitmotif called "Dies Irae" so they can be all spooky Edit: Also love how at 12:00 when they return from "The Inferno" its Ode to Joy, also one of my favorite things

Crown's brass is by far the best in the business. People get caught up in how loud they can play or how many ridiculous brass runs they can perfect but where they really shine is the more subtle parts of brass playing. The reason Crown's brass resonates so well with people is because it's both technically impressive but more importantly it is emotional. It's the commitment to the dynamics that each member has that creates the emotion (at 5:30 the entire hornline goes from p to ff flawlessly). Also, they have perfect musical vertical alignment (10:28) even when they are spaced across the field (extremely difficult) (8:05)

One of my favorite shows ever! I'm still salty they came in second.

knew she was gonna freak out at 12:40 xD

Courtney, thank you SO much for all your DCI reactions. I have been waiting for this specific reaction for such a very long time having absolutely loved this show, been fortunate enough to be present for this very performance you watched, and being from the home state of Carolina Crown (South Carolina). The positive attention you have brought to the activity as a result of your videos has not gone unnoticed and I think I can speak on behalf of others in saying you should definitely feel a part of the community. Your feeling about a strong hornline is something many of us completely understand and, these days, Crown is at the very top of the brass game. It cannot be understated just how very different the experience is live. You can quite literally feel that sound and it is exhilarating. So, it is my genuine hope that one day you can see a show in person for yourself. Thank you very much again all the way from South Carolina in the US!

The flugelhorn solo is the first time in my life a live performance has made me cry. It was an honor to watch this at finals.

Courtney, I have been following your reaction videos since you started doing DCI videos. I am SO happy that you waited this long to watch this show because you are becoming much more seasoned to what to look for in a drum corps show. I feel that you appreciated it much more than if you watched it months earlier. The show was based on Dante's Inferno and them experiencing and escaping the seven levels of hell (hence the red sheer sheets) As an alumni of The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps 2002, It makes me happy that these shows give you so much joy. God bless!!!

It really is truly wild that they didn’t take gold that season. I saw Ink and Inferno live, late season, and I get it Ink was superbly executed. But come on now. Look at the precision of this program. When they go under the sheet at the end, you can NOT tell they’re doing drill under there. It’s a blink of an eye. The moment they’re visible, they’re already done completing the set. This show was god-tier DCI content.

I’ve waited so long for this!!

My favorite show ❤️🔥😭

Such an iconic show. I saw it live and was sitting right in front of the red inferno moment and it was one of the most powerful DCI moments ever. And the ramp up to that crown formation coming out from under the gold banner was the icing on the cake. And yes, that horn line is just👏🏼out👏🏼of👏🏼control👏🏼amazing!! Glad you had this emotional action...such an amazing show.

I’ve enjoyed so many of these DCI reactions, Courtney, but this.... this is the video I’ve been waiting for. I knew you would love it. Got to watch them perform this show live at a different event and the wave of sound that hit us that year was even more amazing in person. It’s just so powerful. It’s a shame they got 2nd place that year making it one of the most contentious judging years in recent DCI history. They were neck and neck with Blue Devils that entire summer. It was something quite awesome to see both great shows.

The Carolina Crown virtually always has the best horn section. This time they had the whole package. Loved every single bit of this.

This deserves to be recognized as one of the Top 5 finales of all time. Between the crown reveal and the climb to redemption - after following the protagonist through the turmoils and trials in the pits of hell, this finale evokes a whole range of emotions, culminating in tears of joy. Trust me, you aren't the only person who watched that performance while slicing onions. :)

Little disappointed in everyone for not recommending drum corpse bride for Halloween

I'm crying right there with you. This show will always hold a special place in my heart. I followed it all season through all of the visual and musical changes. The final product was incredible.

The story is supposed to be based on Dante's Inferno, so they go into hell and go through the nine circles of hell (they make nine circles/shapes a lot) and then come back, which is the end with the happier music. Favorite show, should've won

As the third best folk group from New Zealand would say, “I’m not crying. It’s just raining. On my face.”

Around the five minute mark you go from “reacting” to being legitimately moved by the music and it’s very entertaining.

I performed at Lucas Oil the year after this and I got to listen to most of the world class corps. You truly haven't physically FELT drum corps until you hear Crown at Lucas Oil. The sheer volume and tuning is truly baffling and physically/emotionally moving.

You're part of the community now! This is just the tip of the iceberg. DCI has been a part of my joy in life for 26 years, and I still get goosebumps. So happy that they've made another fan.

This was the first Carolina Crown show I saw in person. I immediately fell in love with them! As incredible as this show is in the video nothing compares to the absolute wall of sound Crown produces in person! Also, the show explores the story of Dante's Inferno. The quote on the first sheet says " abandon hope all ye who enter here" but it's hard to read.

I absolutely love that you're someone not in the community! I'm so happy people outside the sport find the joy because though DCI produces such amazing shows like this consistently, it's not appreciated enough in mainstream media.

yesss!!! my former band director & former vis captionhead were in this show!!

You're getting to a point where you are going to like Star 91, and at least understand (to a point) Star 93

WOW! Obviously the best in DCI! This show packed emotion, pathos, excitement, drama and a special closer that brings tears to one's eyes (Ode to Joy will do that) Best hornline, best CG and BEST SHOW!!!

I keep rediscovering this show, I fall in love with it every single time! It's so fucking good

I drive the souvenir truck for Phantom Regiment.. This show was one I NEVER missed all summer. Quite possibly THE most emotion I have ever felt from a show.. The scene in "hell" under the red see thru tarp... my jaw was on the floor every time. Every. Time.

One of my favorite shows of all time. The fact that she got emotional at the end proves that DCI is amazing and needs more attention! 😍

Oh what could've been! Being in the finals crowd that night, I was honestly nervous after their finals run that it wasn't enough. Still doesn't take away from the brilliance of the program and the corps. Been waiting for a while to see you do this one! Also, the 2019 Colts had a pretty good Hell related show too! 16th place, but it still has plenty of goosebumps moments!

Is this from the actual DVD? Never heard that kind of sound quality and it was great to hear Crown's brass in full detail like that.

Your reaction to this made my life. Literally. This is probably the show that deserved to win that didn’t more than any other.

When the U.S. decides to get our sh*t together and get this pandemic under control, you should come on out to DCI Finals in Indianapolis!

I've watched this many times, and that expression Courtney makes at 13:42 is how exhausted and satisfied I feel every time. Good God, what a show.

I literally just binged your DCI videos and I think it is so cool to see the progression of your appreciation of the art through each video! I cry at DCI now, and I feel like it's just so underappreciated. Love this channel!!!

Omg. That’s amazing that they changes sets when they were under the last fabric. Among being the freaking Carolina crown and the best brass.

I understand the emotion you feel when watching these shows. I have also cried listening to these great corps, they are quite incredible. My dream is to see the dci live. I just love your drum corps reactions.

DCI needs to hire you as social media correspondent.

I love this show but I think we also shouldn't forget that the Bluecoats were 0.20 away from taking 2nd from Crown that year 😳

I was lucky enough to see this live in San Antonio. This show is something that I will remember forever. It's one of those shows that's amazing on camera, but absolutely mind blowing in person. After seeing this show they became my favorite core. Best show ever

I've seen this probably in excess of over 80 times now, and I cry like a baby every time. Probably one of the best programs in Drum and Bugle Corps ever. Addicting!

This is already one of my all-time favorite shows. Your reaction just made me fall in love with this show all over again and on a different level.

My daughter's first year with Crown. Such a powerful and emotional show.

Carolina Crown took us to the concert hall and to church ! That horn line is INSANE, that percussion is PRECISE and the color guard was TOO MUCH IN A GOOD WAY! I have to watch this program several times .

I get such joy from watching you view the DCI videos. This is one of my all time favorite shows - ever. It was a journey from start to finish and I so glad you were able to come along for the ride. It's amazing how a well-performed DCI can tug on your emotions. Happy tears! I teared up for the 1000th time too while watching this again.

It’s one of my favorite shows of all time!!!

The first Crown show I ever saw.... and one of my favorite DCI shows of all time. The entire show was just nuts, and they didn't even get first place that year, which is both a shame if you're a Crown fan, and more so, a testament to just HOW good DCI shows can be. The drill for this show, there are SO many things to watch for... the 3D triangle that spins, the crown formed under the moving sheet, the fact that they almost never stop moving, it's just crazy.

Surprisingly they did not come in 1st on finals but they did on semis. The blue devils came in first. I believe the reason is since BD had a cleaner drumline then crown. I hope you watch cadets 2015 soon. They had a great hornline and drumline and it is probably one of the hardest shows I have seen. They came in 4th at finals but it is still one of the best shows I have ever seen.

I'm the same when it comes to powerful melodies that the hornline does. I marched snare for 2 years, and my senior year's horn and drumline feature was so insanely powerful. I teared up every single time I played it, and even to this day I still cry when I go back and listen to it.

I became a fan of DCI when my son began playing trumpet (he taught himself!). He played with Southwind in Open Class for two years then auditioned for Crown his 3rd and received a contract to become a part of the 'team'. That was in 2019 and they received the award for best hornline that year and deserved it (absolute bias on my side). I know absolutely zero about music but I do know when I hear something that I like. Moreover, I know when I see an incredible performance. Each and EVERY drum corps that performs, no matter which class they are in, are incredible performers. Think about memorizing the music, the show (marching) and sleeping on a blow up mattress every night for 8 weeks on top of that and you'll understand how really incredible these kids are. I am such a huge fan of the activity. This show.......WOW!

2015 should have been another 1st place year. They have been amazing for a long time.

They. Should . Have. Won. In. 2015!!!! Favorite Crown show for me. ✅Repertoire ✅Horn Line ✅Emotional ✅Design ✅Soloist ✅Color Guard ✅Brass Flex ✅Impactful Ballad ✅Impactful Closer ✅Talent ✅Verdi and Beethoven

I love that horn lines make you cry! I cry at excellent performances all the time, I am a horn player myself and absolutely LOVE Crown!! I also love that you recognize all of the good stuff that happens. You always say that you aren't an expert...but you are. It's in your blood. You need to see a live show!!

This has been probably their BEST show so far!! Anxious to see what 2022 has in store!!

Carolina Crowns brass even made Chuck Norris cry...

Loved it as always! Seeing you cry justifies the magnitude of this show and this organization.

INCREDIBLE !!!!!!! Takes your breathe away. Love how they always form the crown in formation .

“WHAT THE HEEEEEK?!?” Got me laughing 😂😂😂 enjoyed it as always, and it’s so cool to know you’re actually loving this content. Can’t wait to see to see your announcement of your attendance of the DCI finals hopefully coming this next summer :)

I lOVE your DCI reactions, I would LOVE to see you react to DCI's sister organization/activity WGI. Its indoor for wintertimes and the sections are all separate so the main two are Colorguard and Drumline, and then there is also winds. my favorite recent show is Etude 2018 "the Bloom may be brief" PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE its too beautiful id love to see your reaction

Btw, I come back every so often just to watch her reaction and get chills from this amazing show Crown produced!

I had a friend March this show and I was lucky enough to see it at Allentown (which is one of the biggest shows all season) I was so proud of her!

This is my favorite show of all time! Just loved the ambiance in this show, so much emotion!

I don't understand how Ink beat this. The general effect is so capturing.

I love your content Courtney! But also I'm glad to have found your reaction because this is the only version of Inferno I could find on YT haha

Absolutely my favorite show of all time! Thanks for doing this I love seeing how blown away you are from drum corps performances! Just a suggestion, you should have people who give you super requests a description of the show you can read before you watch, that way you can understand the show better!

One of my past band directors Mr.Jones was the fugalhorn soloist in this show

"Is this their moment to catch their breath? They must need it". Ha. While they do get to catch their breath here, these people could run a marathon and gear up straight into their show no problem. Marching band / drum corps trains you to have INCREDIBLE endurance.

Takes a lot for me to cry, and I can honestly say that I cried watching this performance the first time, too. Glad to see that this activity can bring an "outsider" to tears, too. Means Crown did their job. Inferno is still my favorite show that they have done in the last 15 years that I have been a Crown fan! Courtney, I'm so glad that you have not only committed your time and effort into reacting to these shows, but you have wholly embraced the art that has been put on the field. DCI and other music programs, whether in public school or professional orchestras, need the advocacy and support of people that aren't the usual "insiders." There is only so much that we can do on our own. Keep up the reviews and reactions! Hope to see you at Finals one day!

This was the very first time I had ever seen drum corps. I went to a band camp in Indiana where we worked alongside Carolina crown, learning part of their show. My very first time ever hearing a drum corps was on the Wednesday of camp when we first played with them. Absolutely wild.

I’ve never seen this Carolina Show and I almost cried sheeeeshhhh

What a wonderful show Crown had in 2015. I only wish I could have seen it in person. I really enjoyed seeing the pure joy on your face when they formed the crown at the end of their show!

Crowns hornline is really good at emoting whatever they play. Your reaction was literally me when I first saw this show live that summer. Scv 2004 and Scv 2014 are two good shows as well thematically. They also use giant silks in those productions.

Since you asked and not many have replied to it, corps that used a bit of fabric before are Phantom Regiment 1991 and Santa Clara Vanguard 1989 and 1991. There might be some others.

My high school marching band did a show where they used a giant scrims/sheet, back in the 1996-1997 season. They did a quick costume change as the scrim went over them (which the camera at BOA finals managed to all but completely miss), but I hadn't seen anything with a transparent scrim before, like what Carolina was doing. Cool stuff.

Every time I watch this video I get a kick out of Courtney "DRUMS, DRUMS!"

One of my absolute favorite shows of all time. I have been WAITING for this reaction.

Courtney is a testament to the excellence of this show….. WHATS NOT TO LOVE!❤️❤️❤️

YESS!! I was on the 50 at Nightbeat for this one, crying is an appropriate response :') Their hornline creates a wall of sound that you just feel. It genuinely feels similar to a shockwave in person. Ya gotta come to the states for it sometime.

Probably the most underrated shows by Crown. 👑

Saw this live at Finals. People remember this and not Ink. Crown got hosed 12' and this year especially. 2015 should've been Crown, Cadets, Coats. Change my mind.

I really think the 2000 cadets "We are the future" would be a good one. Wish there was a cleaner version on the net.

You started crying at the end, then *I* started crying... just a mess! lol I just want to say we LOVE hearing the opinion from someone that's "outside the activity" because the ultimate goal for marching arts is to entertain. It should be for *everyone*, not just those that have been a part of it. Your thoughts and opinions are valid, and arguably, more important to me as a designer! Also, I would say at this point, you're DEFINITELY a part of this community. 😊

Someone came and helped us out at my high school band camp who marched in this show, as well as “Out if This World.”

The ending of the opener slaps so hard.

Yeah, now you know. Once you do drum corps you are hooked. There’s nothing like it.

10:51 - 11:18 when you really want to flex your musical technicality

They were robbed and I will die on that hill. Literally everyone was expecting their name to be called for the winner.

This is my all time favorite dci show, it’s based off of an Italian epic poem from the 14th century called the divine comedy by Dante Alighieri it’s written in three parts - inferno, purgatorio, and paradisio. The poem tells the story of Dante’s journey through Hell and then through the mountain of purgatory and eventually reaching Paradise or heaven