New Zealand Girl Reacts to PHANTOM REGIMENT 1996 - DEFIANT HEART 

That first 3 minutes of ultra slow drill is possibly one of the best drill pieces ever written. So hard to pull of that flawlessly. And then it ends with that crescendo. Such a brilliant opener. (And don't even get me started on those uniforms)

Kristy Spears was a phenominal Drum Major.

I was in the stands during this performance and I just want to express how emotional this show was in person. We were literally in tears during and after Phantom's show. I feel blessed that I was able to be there.

I was in tour with Crown in 96. I saw this show so many times from the side. Finals night in the old Citrus Bowl in Orlando they literally physically shook the stadium during the closer. Amazing show.

"I'd be so tired now, I swear." Hence why being between the ages of 16 and 22 is ideal for a physically -intensive activity like this. And don't forget: For whole summers, all these kids do when not eating, sleeping on a bus while riding it or eating/laundry is pretty much practicing their show multiple times and fully perform it.

Ahhhhh Phantom Regiment. They are the top story tellers of DCI as you've seen with the Spartacus show. Their 2011 Juliet show is still one of my favorites to listen to, and the ending is just super powerful, highly recommend that one. And to answer your question, yes all members including the drum major (conductor) are under 21 Others on the list that i wish i had money to guarantee recommend for you: Carolina Crown: E=MC2 , Rachstar The Cavaliers: XtraordinarY , Secret Society The Cadets: Between Angels and Demons I really can't wait until you can make it to a live show. It takes the epic up to a different level.

I marched soprano. That whole season was an experience I’ll never forget. I am humbled by your comments and all the other comments here. I get chills listening to this show, then and now. Every. Single. Time. You should watch the 1996 Blue Devils. They are who we tied with that year. An amazing show also.

Theres still so many favorites to watch: 2002 Cavaliers "Frameworks" 2006 Cavaliers "Machine" 2008 Blue Devils "Constantly Risking Absurdity" 2011 Cadets "Between Angel's and Demons" 2011 Phantom Regiment "Juliet" 2011 Carolina Crown "Rach Star" 2013 Carolina Crown "E=mc2" Ahhhhh

Phantom performed a show in Pittsburgh that year in the pouring down rain. It was coming down in buckets. We stood right next to Kristy Spears the Drum Major. There was no lightening so the judges allowed the show to go on. There performance was amazing! We all got drenched but didn't mind a bit because Phantom put on such a great show. Great memory.

This is such a great show, my percussion teacher played snare drum in this corps that year!

“Every Drum Corp video I watch is such a pleasure...” Damn Right. Couldn’t have said it any better.

Ugh I remember seeing this live and just falling apart! Thank you so much for reacting to this video! Phantom is such an amazing corps (who I wish could return to their greatness 😔) and this is one of their greatest shows (along with 2003, 1989, 1991, 2006, 2008, and 2011). You should really react to some of crowns best shows like 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2017, but those are just recommendations. Have a great day!

All the music here is by a 20th century composer from the (now former) Soviet Union named Dmitri Shostakovich. That final number was from the final movement of his Fifth Symphony, which many consider his greatest masterpiece, and which he wrote as a reaction to criticism from the Josef Stalin-ruled Soviet government of an opera he wrote.

This show exemplifies all of the greatest things about DCI: excellence, discipline, passion. I was in 8th grade and this finals show was my first DCI experience and I will never forget it. I have seen dozens since then, and there are so many great memories to be had, but this particular show will always have a special place for me.

Slowest build to the opening hit in corps history....and totally effective.

"1956...that's so crazy." Heh...The Cadets would like a word...

This was such a crazy year. They either were 3rd or 4th that whole season. They caught lighting in a bottle that night. No one thought they would leapfrog the Cadets who were in second the previous night to tie with the Blue Devils and win there first title. The closer the horn line was just on fire!!! The drill was dang near spotless. You really can't say anything bad about this show. It was the complete package. Every part complimented each other. I love to see your joy over a activity that I love so much.

This may be a fantastic show, and one of Phantom’s best, but nothing beats the design of Phantom 2011 Juliet! Immaculate writing and music! One of the best closers in DCI history!

Phantom Regiment is one of the best drum corps and storytellers whenever they perform on the field. A show that bring me to tears musically is their 2010 show entitled "Into The Light". I highly recommend.

Blue devils 1994 will amaze you. As good as you have already seen, you will love the music and the repertoire of this particular group. I was there, and the warm up alone was exciting. I have never seen anything as good since.

I only ever got to see Phantom once, in high school at an event Lake Erie Regiment hosted. Literally the only thing I can remember from the entire show was Phantom was still in all black, which to me seemed like the coolest thing ever, and at one point they were so loud, I could see the lid on my cup of soda actually vibrating. I was the kid in the trombone line who always got yelled at for playing too loud, so seeing Phantom playing with that kind of volume felt like some kind of win to me.

Sounds like you're a Phan now... (Heh)

My high School drum instructor from Clear Brook High School was on the Snare Line in 1996 with Phantom Regiment. Best thing about this show is that it’s the last year G Bugles we’re used and also the sound is pure horns no electronics!

7:13 never gets old 😤

ahh, I clearly remember the first time seeing this show in Dallas Texas on my 16th Birthday. As good as the recording is, they were 100x better live! the soft parts were very soft and the loud parts were very loud and ever since it's been my favorite DCI show to date! Unlike a lot of modern shows their show was very minimalist, didn't rely on props or gimmicks, just a few flags for the guard, great music and drill, and a disciplined corps that played their butts off! I was with a corps out of Orlando, FL and just amazed by them. They even moved together off the field like this. The next night we were in Tulsa, Oklahoma and there was a tornado nearby so they stopped the show and sent everyone inside the school until the storm passed and I remember we were being a bunch of goofy band kids goofing off in a hallway when Phantom Regiment came in single file and intense. They didn't say a word, just came through in slow motion it seemed. Once the storm passed everyone went back outside and the show went on. Just a normal thing in that part of the country. The following year our contra bass (Tuba) instructor was one of Phantom's 4 tubas up front in the intro and he came with lots of great stories like how they had to plan when each player breathed so that it would sound like one giant cello playing a continuous note without any gaps. Also it was the first night we got to see the Blue Devils and the first notes scared the crap out of everyone!

I was in a St. Louis drum Corps with the tympani player. His name is Jeremy. He's like a brother. And I played on a college drumline with the 3rd tenor player and played in band/percussion with the female Marimba player on the far right.

Glad you did this as I have never watched this one... and i have watched almost all of them lol. Guarantee request coming soon, I promise!

Thank you for the drum corps videos! I marched drum corps 1975 and 1976 for a corps called Guardsmen. From the same state as Phantom Regiment (Illinois). More restrictive rules back then, but Phantom was great in that era too! It is so cool that you enjoy drum corps. THANKS!!!!

That's classic Phantom for you. Clean, engaging, ferocious in precision.

I know this was a different era of DCI, but this applied even then: This show is a great example of how an understated presentation can succeed if your execution is as flawless as can be. The solid black uniforms with just a pop of blood red from guard. The slow, intentional footwork and simple forms. That could easily come off as boring, but Phantom really nailed the bold, confident presentation. Your attention is commanded the entire time. You know the pared down exhibition was calculated. They stood tall, kept disciplined feet, and let Shostakovich do the talking. Well done to anyone that marched this show. I will never forget it. P.S. props to my man on tympani. There are only a handful of individual faces I remember from shows over the years, and he is one of them. He was the voice of the people! I'll also never forget the drum major. I suspect this was her age-out year. What a capstone performance!

You need to react to Phantoms "Harmonic Journey" from 2003. Often considered the best ending of any show.

Thank you for reviewing that particular video. I watched it live and it brought back great memories. Goose bumps watching it again, with you. :)

Melt. Your. Face. Off. I was there. Back in the day The Phantom Regiment was all laser focused precision ... it was a live action shock and awe campaign. The Madison Scouts were all heart and soul and passion. Still a great watch over 25 years later

As an alumni of Regiment from the mid to late 90’s. Thank you for the compliments, and SUTA.

What’s even more mind-blowing is that they rallied like crazy during finals week (championships): they started the week in 4th, almost four points behind the Blue Devils. They climbed their way up in semifinals (3rd) and tied at finals! Talk about a defiant heart! And to answer your question from the video, yes, the conductor is 21 at most (at the time). Her name is Kristy Spears! The age rule by DCI has since changed slightly; you can now march in a corps as long as you don’t turn 22 before June 30 (so technically you could be 22 on tour and still be okay).

You can google the finale of that performance. Look up "Best 90 seconds in DCI" The line up at the end was referred to as The Wall Of Sound!

The black uni’s 😍

I love how you pick up all the cool moments of this great show. As someone that made this activity such an important part of my life, it's so awesome to see someone appreciate it.

1987 Santa Clara Vanguard....yep. It's still my favorite out of all the awesome stuff that's out there

Phantom Regiment has been a favorite for me since I was a teenager. This show ranks as my alltime favorite, and if you need a great example of getting in some good cardio, watch the color guard!

they were what, 5th, 4th going into finals week? 3rd after semifinals? i don't remember but one of the big things about this show was the rapid push towards 1st place as the days in the season ran out. one of the most meteoric late-season pushes ever, adding to the magnitude of the performance. the crowd seemed to have that vibe of 'can they really pull it off tonight?' ....and they did. honestly phantom 95 is my favorite show ever for sentimental reasons, but i still remember my first time falling in love with this show and all of the emotions it contained.

In my opinion, there is no corps that plays as passionately as Phantom. They may not always be the cleanest, but their shows have so much heart and passion behind them that I can't help help but love them.

Courtney, you may recall that Phantom Regiment was the Corps that did the Spartacus show that I know your REALLY loved. Phantom is amazing at injecting emotion into their shows like no other. This was another great one for sure and well deserving of first place. It’s always fun to watch your reactions. I love your RU-vid channel. Keep up the great work!

Courtney is the cutest RU-vidr ever Nah she’s the cutest girl ever!

The closer is so epic. One of my favorite shows ever.

Shostakovich + PR = absolutely bloody magnificent

Inventions for a New Millennium and Between Angels and Demons anybody?

Great video.A few of my friends were in the Phantom Regiment back in the early 80s to late 80s.. It was amazing to see in person. I kept going back and forth between the video and watching your expressions. Your expressions are great! Beautiful smile and just I get a kick out of your reactions. Keep it up.

Phantom regiment never fails to impress,, great video

Phantom Regiment's Colorguard is known as the Phantomettes. Also yes, the drum major is also under 22.

I love that you're learning drum corps lingo!

Their uniforms are traditionally white, but for this season they called their season "Back In Black" It was in Orlando, Florida. I was lucky enough to be there that year!

Marching band and DCI unis are on the thick side! Lots of hot and heavy material. Imagine performing in Phantom Regiment’s solid black unis day in and day out in temps 35 C or more!

You should definitely watch Phantom Regiment's "Juliet" !!!! It's such an emotional show. If you liked the musical theater vibes in Spartacus, you'd love Juliet. Great Video!

Favorite show, thank you Glenn and thank you Courtney!

Talking to acid-tripping, weed-smoking friend in '97 in freshman year, theevergreenstatecollege, this guy had no idea of marching band coolness, let alone dci craziness but he told me he saw a drumline last year & I asked him about it & he said HE had seen a drumline in the last year over the summer, probably after a Grateful Dead show... & he said ... "THEY WERE DRESSED IN ALL BLACK.... ... & THEY WERE BAAAAAAD ASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! & I knew who he was talking about!

Phantom Regiment. 1989. New World Symphony. Best PR show. EVER! '89 was just the best year ever for all of DCI.

The genuine happiness and enjoyment you get out of it, I live!

This is one of my favorite shows ever! I've been thinking about this show for a few days now, listened to it yesterday, and here you are today! What a coincidence. I would recommend two videos: 1) Blue Knights 2016, or 2) The guy who jumped from space! I think his name is Felix Baumgartner

Well now, I didn't want to pile on more requests onto the mountain of them she must have, but this makes me want to see her check out Santa Clara Vanguard 1999. As far as this video, I actually have to say, this is my first time watching this show myself, so I was right there with you the whole time Court, amazed at the music and drill! What a beautiful show!

The way you describe the music is the best description of Shostakovich I’ve ever heard!

Yessssss this one is incredible. My era of drum corps

These DCI groups like Phantom Regiment and Blue Devils are legendary. You can see elements of that in the video, but it doesn't do it justice. You really have to experience it in person. I recommend that you go see a show when the opportunity presents itself. www.dci.org/

Like a fine glass of wine. Classic!

You should check out Texas UIL Finals Marching bands High Schools. Beautiful shows

I don't think anybody has answered the question yet so I will: The conductors are known as Drum Majors. In most (if not every) case Drum Majors are current members of that corps and audition for the spot, it is fairly common to see an instrumentalist become a Drum Major (such as Everett Kim of the Blue Devils) and therefore have to abide by the age-out rule. Also, a brief history of Drum Corps: Drum Corps is an activity that was started in America by the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) as a means to give "young people" an activity to spend their summer on. The activity is modeled heavily after the military bands of the United States Armed Forces (USAF) and in looking at it under that lens you can begin to see the deep links. Color Guards are a means for presenting the nations "colors" (flags) and typical color guards (military kind) will have two flag bearers and also left and right guards (who carry rifles) Color Guards in marching band and Drum Corps also gain a lot of their inspiration from USAF drill teams (which you have reacted to before) and less common Sabre Guards PS: If this gets read in its entirety I will be shocked, but anyways leave a like if you learned anything, or leave a comment to correct me if I am wrong. Thank you!

Haven't watched yet ... all I can think is ... OH DAYUM!!!!

The reason it was good is because it was a well put together show and performed so well. Just shows how props and mics and all aren’t always necessary. It was a great show without all of that.

i need Downside Up. im gonna comment on every dci video until it happens.

Love the uniforms. I think you would live carolina crown 2016 its one of my personal favorites since its the first dci i ever watched

I loved it. Too bad you did not have the one that showed the Drum Majors ( Conductor) final Reaction. All of her tears when she knew they had killed it. Thank you for this reaction. 👍

Yay my favorite corps!

5:30 Everyone is under 21, that is the age out limit. Santa Clara Vanguard has a different colored plume for them.

The best bass drum tuning i have ever heard.

Love those unis

I highly recommend Phantom's 2003 show, "Harmonic Journey". The opening and closer are amazingly powerful and one of my favorite shows in terms of musicality.

C'mon Phantom. Do a sequel to this in 2022 :) How about the power of well-written harmony/voice-leading in that 1st mvmt, tho. I bet there were a lot of wet eyes in the stadium while listening to this powerful stuff :) This show is SO fundamentally-sound tho, for reals. Plus it's 2022 and Christy Spears (sp?) is still my favorite conductor in DCI history. The expressive gestures, the command of what's going on all the time (you can tell that she really knows the score well)....the solid right-hand. I bet she's a great leader too.

A H ! I was wondering when this one would come up!

Great show. I wish they would reencode this in high Def. Love the Shostakovich pieces!

Into the Light People....INTO THE LIGHT! Thats the PR show she should review.

Please react to 2004 Santa Clara Vanguard. Attraction: The music of Scherazade

Phantom Regiment was always a Phan favorite.

I REALLY wish I could guarantee a couple Crown shows! Crown 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and even 2017 are all incredibly good shows.

Wow, I'm old. I graduated high school in 94

Correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t Kristy Spears one of, if not, THE first female lead drum majors that DCI had ever seen? It shocked me when Phantom’s latest drum major in 2019, also a woman, said people warned her that Phantom “doesn’t typically do women drum majors.” It was such a flat out lie. Couldn’t believe they forgot about Spears.

I love watching her videos there so amazing

Between Angels and Demons pleaseeeeeee

Two vids in a day no way but the pjs are really a force that deserves more credit they were in very major us conflict even at the Bin-Laden raid. But we’re given no credit

Hi Courtney! That was amazing! I'm assuming being from New Zealand that you are familiar with the Haka? Would you mind doing a reaction to a wedding Haka? If you do a search on RU-vid for wedding haka it should come up. It's pretty amazing!

Ik it hasnt been that long, but i miss the dci vids Also can you plz react to any of these shows? Blue Devils 1996(1st place)- "Carpe Noctem" BlueDevils 2019(1st place)- "Ghostlight" Santa Clara Vanguard 2019- "Vox Eversio BlueCoats 2018- "Session 44" BlueDevils 2018- "Dreams and Nighthawks" Carolina Crown 2017- "It Is" Carolina Crown 2016- "Relentless"(full final run on dailymotion) BlueDevils 2016- "As Dreams are made on" BlueCoats 2016(1st place)- "Downside Up" The Academy 2016- "Drum Corpse Bride" BlueCoats 2015- "Kinetic Noise" Carolina Crown 2015- "Inferno" BlueDevils 2015(1st place)- "Ink" Carolina Crown 2014- "Out of This World" Carolina Crown 2013(1st place)- "E=MC^2" BlueDevils 2012(1st place)- "Cabaret Voltaire" The Cadets 2011(1st place)- "Between Angels and Demons" BlueDevils 2010(1st place)- "Through A Glass Darkly" Check out my playlist of Courtney's other dci reactions Edit: it turns out that i am a dingus and forgot to link the playlist. ru-vid.com/group/PLYVTRIT3tRUHiK1-buxNI_ffXg5nDlHGu my bad

This show was what inspired me to start drum corps 🥺

I believe the cut off age was 21 back in '96. They increased the age out at 22 recently. George Hopkins of the Cadets made that proposal. He also proposed to increase the maximum corps size from 135 to 150. Before then it was only 125. Last year it was again increased to 152.

You gotta do some Cadets

BRO MY DAD MARCHED THAT SHOW!!

As previously mentioned, they tied for first with the Blue Devils in 1996. If you haven't seen their first place show from 2008, you should definitely check that out. It's called "Spartacus" and it will blow your mind.

Star of Indiana turned into Blast a Broadway musical.

Thanks for doing these videos! I’d love to see your reaction to Cadets 2011, “Between Angels and Demons.” One of the best visual programs ever, and a sick drumline. I’m not even a huge Cadets fan and I love this show. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NyS7q4Svm18.html

Courtney for the love of god please react to Carolina crown 2013 and I’ll die happy.

learning how to march a field show is easy. Doing it at the level ot the top corps of DCI on the other hand more hard work than most people want to put into anything

Ayy 2000 cadets is where it’s at