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OK, gents, it's time: so,,,,,,,,,,, so far you guys are excellent, may I suggest, and you're no doubt doing it now, have sub-type of videos, namely, as you already have, recaps, predictions, audition help, etc, etc, type of videos. My humble recommendation would be to have couple more "video sub-types", here you go; Legends interviews (like you did with the Tierno's), Design staff interviews, Instructional staff interviews, "Old Guard" interviews (Haaaaaaaa, start with Dino), "Movers & Shakers" interviews (start with Ralph Pace), "Rookies", etc., etc. and whatever you guys can handle,,,,,, now get on the 2025 season........😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

If I close my eyes and listen to this brass line I would swear it was the ghost of the Cadets. Just spectacularly good.

That’s the Hanover Lancers

The structure of the show is basically harmonic journey which is why it was so liked in my opinion. The section that leads into the closer is basically the same thing. I love it

Blue Devils 2017, bluecoats 2016 & 23, SCV 2018 next :)

Also, love the Bucs representation.

I get the PJs in the final 3rd of the show since the idea is that the corps is waking up from their trippy dream. That’s also why the PJs are yellow at the bottom, signifying the sun rising on the horizon, as well as giving some visual definition to the look.

As a member of the show, the mellos do indeed drop from triple forte to piano at the end of the ballad. No mics involved.

Now you gotta watch Boston 2022...

The last time the Troopers made DCI Finals 3 or more consecutive seasons: 1972-1975. Only reason that streak wasn’t longer was that DCI was formed in 1972, so any previous placements were American Legion/VFW Finals competitions.

During retreat, when the Troopers DM was in the classic uniform, somebody on DCP commented “This man has seen war”.

Excellent, keep up the great work..........

For the record I hate watching reaction videos where they don’t say a word for the entire show…so super cringy, so thank you for talking over the shows and over each other!!

AHHH MY FAVORITE SHOW THANK YOUU OH DEAREST ON CYCLE😍😍😍

as a percussionist i love hearing your guys commentary, but do you think you could incorporate pausing the videos cuz it can be hard to hear commentary or focus on the show at the same time.

Loved the video! I recommend watching Hebron high schools 2021 program entitled “Penstriped” they are a Texas based band and will not disappoint!

My main memory of this show was sitting in a board meeting in April and hearing, "We are going to have a giant head of Dennis Hopper on the field."....One of those times you know just to have faith in the creative team. lol

Hope you guys have a great membership day can’t wait to hear more about the show

15 actually 😭

Please react to SCV 2024! I’d love to hear yalls thoughts on it!

I'm conflicted on this show. No question, it sits deservedly in second place. (a compliment) When I saw it at the beginning of the season, I thought the show could evolve into a real cheese fest (e.g. Crown 22, Cadets '14) and they would peak too early like in years past. Neither of those things happened and the show grew on me. So kudos to the staff and performers. By the end of the season it was a really excellent show and very enjoyable. I think the thing that doesn't connect with me is that the last few years Boston's shows have felt like they are ticking boxes trying to be a Champion level show. Unbelievable guard - check. Amazing Percussion - check. Crown-like brass - check. Bluecoats-esque show theme - check. It just doesn't have a wholistic/organic feel to the design of the show. This is something that Blue Devils and Bluecoats excel at and something that is a recipe for a gold medal. That being said, this was the most mature I've seen Boston and could set them up for a championship. I would love to see that, as I think everyone loves a new champion and I have many friends in their organization.

Great video! I love you guys, but... the one soloist in the ballad putting their hand on the other's shoulder _does_ make sense. The song is _literally_ about comforting someone else, lol. *** If this world makes you crazy And you've taken all you can bear You call me up Because you know I'll be there *** I absolutely love this show. And I think you're absolutely right: if i'd seen it blind, without knowing who it was, very possible I'd have guessed Crown!!

Would you ever consider reacting to a High School Band??

This show grew on me a ton as well. Went from hating the uniforms and not enjoying the drill to it being my 2nd favorite show of the season.

Fun tidbit but the dm and trombone soloist are a couple which I think wins dci power couple of the century

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Total biased opinion: I like your take that it is the best thing since SCV 2018. Much like Babylon, it's so well designed and performed from top to bottom. Was BD 2014 the best performance of all time? Having seen 14, 18, and 24 live, I would say yes. But as far as design goes, from the staging to the movement to the music, Change is near perfection. When I think of "Best of All Time", I think of transformational shows ('84 Cadets, '93 Star, '16 Bloo). IMHO, '24 Bloo is a work of drum corps art but I'm not sure it is transformational. Maybe time will tell, but I think that title goes to Star 93 (also saw many times in person, as I'm that old..lol), as watching the other corps in '93, Star's show felt like it was dropped into drum corps by time travelers; it was so far ahead of its time. All that being said, it seems like every time Bluecoats wins a championship, Donald Trump gets elected, which very much may be my Faustian bargain. ;-)

“We’re Dropping these in October…” 🤔

You have be to learn not to talk to much and if you have something to say important stop restart and explain you'r walking on the show way to much Walking on it is a radio pun Thanks for posting just learn the art of doing this 👍

You guys hit on the brass sound. I saw the kids pre-season in 2015 and there was a definitely "CHANGE" of how they were writing and balancing the horns. It was a darker, smoother tone. I had never heard anything like it and I personally thought they were robbed of silver in 15. You can still hear that same brass sound today. Props to Thrower for his growth and masterpiece writing.

Let's see some 90's shows! Velvet Knights or Star of Indiana!

Can you guys react to Blue Stars ‘24?

I love Adam Brandt

Greatest memory from watching shows at Lucas oil was someone screaming "SUTA!!!" right at the hit of the closer where they Z Pull.

I'm so glad you gentlemen reviewed this show! As an alumnus, they still hold a special place in my heart. Even after all these years their storytelling is, in my humble opinion, one of the best in the business! Add that to the traditions they display year after year, and you understand how they have earned the titles of "America's Corps" and "Wyoming's Musical Ambassadors" I started out in their feeder corps, The Trooper Cadets in 1976 when I was 10 years old as a member of the color guard. My rookie year in the "A" corps (at the ripe old age of 13!) was 1979. Now, if you know your Troopers history, then you know '79 was the year Troopers made their comeback after not making finals since 1975. I can't begin to tell you how it feels to march the "sunburst" drill and have thousands of people surge to their feet yelling, stomping, and in some cases crying. Mike Gough made a short film called "Hellbent For Victory" (that is a line from our corps song). In it he played the "Dave Richards tape". Mr. Richards was inducted into the DCI Hall of Fame in 1996. He sadly passed away last month on Oct.6th. I have a link that I'd like to share that is Dave's judges tape from our prelims performance that year. at 2:22 he says, "There she is!". He's referring to the sunburst drill. I still get goosebumps when I listen.... the emotion in his voice says it all! Thank you again for sharing your thoughts and appreciation of "The Long Blue Line"! If you ever start having doubts about their passion and commitment, the title of a 1971 television special says it all..... "The Troopers Are Coming". (Sorry about my long-winded comment!!!) The link for the "Dave Richards Tape" th-cam.com/video/6ktuvQYWygI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=wRXm1dlMuLavuhI-

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A few issues with this show. Addressed some design issues through out the season. For me though the guitar tone and balance leaving me questioning even into finals. I don’t think these guys will ever break into top six they are kind of boxed in being the “western” corps.

I will say disappointed by the g spot tornado arrangement. Honestly it should have been FASTER. Low point in the show for me that I thought was going to be the best.

Hey! Yall should react to Music City 2024, it goes so hard for no reason and haven’t seen much recognition on it unfortunately.

So much improvement! Someone on the back hash podcast had a theory that bac was glitching in and out of different corps or styles. I thought that was an interesting take.

My favorite show this season! I do wish they kept the mellos up after the Z pull and lowered the synth voice. Loving all this content!!

This was a nice refreshing old school show. Loved it. Def some execution issues but great product. Props were some of the smartest things on the field that season. I don’t think effects on brass like phaser or wahs are ever a good idea. There were a few Avon shows that tried that and even when you play it right, just sounds meh.

Best designed show in a good few years for any group. Never a dull moment. Fantastic drill, fantastic movement.

I mentioned this on a previous video, If you get ambitious, do an evolution react/history video, starting with a favorite corps from the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, on up and discuss evolution. And if it gets too long, just do excerpts from each show......

YAYY NEW ON CYCLE VID also ill be at membership day and i cant wait to maybe join the buccaneers!!

It should be illegal to drop this much content on one day!!! 🎉

The entire ballad is actually the original Ballad of Equilibrium! So it wasn’t even a return to the motif, it’s still equilibrium which is so cool.

And I like to compare first place each year (2024 vs 2023 vs 2022, down the line) to understand the evolution of technique.......

Excellent video concept, how's about doing top 5 react video from each decade (this one 2020s, 2010s, 2000s, 1990s, etc.)..........

You realize, guys, you're going to have to do this every year from now on............ and maybe do the same for some favorite past shows..........