I’ve watched this show more times than I can count, and only NOW am I starting to realise the true genius of George Zingali’s visual programme. Holy cow. The symbolism that’s shot through the entire show isn’t immediately obvious but it makes sense now.
Oh, man. This is GREAT! The Finals multicam edit somehow missed BOTH the build-up of the company front that magically appeared out of nowhere AND crucial moments of the Z-pull. Thanks so much for posting! ❤
Thanks for posting! This was my rookie year, I was 15, and I was on the end of the z-pull. This is the first time I've seen the high camera in decades. What an amazing drill. Zingali was so far ahead of ]his time, and the Jim Prime arrangements are to this day the best ever written for drum corps. wow.
Yes, this ushered in a completely new generation of drum corps shows and the beginning of a completely new way to judge corps as well. Marvelous performance.
With bus breakdowns and other challenges we averaged about 4 hours of rehearsal per day during that tour. It might be the most amazing championship ever. The kids maxed out everything and never wavered in their commitment to the task at hand.
Maybe we should've poisoned the beef stroganoff we fed you at the border following the Pt. Huron rainout! I forget if it was Eric Sabach or Rick Wygant who said it was the best meal you guys got all season! Oh yeah....and YOU HAVE MY RING!! :)
@@samsignorelli It was Rick. You know I am back teaching The Cadets this summer, right? Gotta do everything I can to prevent a BD Threepeat, the one thing that they have not achieved (for reasons that surpass understanding.).
@@ImVee10the same with, president Donald Trump. He is the only president to have a, 3-peat. Winning three elections in a row. Unfortunately the second one was stolen
The best show of the threepeat, IMO. The Jim Prime arrangements, played by THAT hornline, with THAT drill…. and Barbara Maroney as one of the best mello soloists in drum corps history….
Actually, the last move of the 27th Lancers opener in 1980 started all of this. Then (Garfield) Cadets 82 took it the next step.... This was pure Zingali brilliance.
Thank you for this post, I've always respected the Garfield Cadets, I've competed against them back in 1960 and 61 when I was a member of the Floyd Bennett golden eagles from Brooklyn New York, I believe the closest we ever came to them was two and a half or three points behind. And I believe we beat them in horns at least once maybe twice?, in my opinion DCI, has turned the activity into a marching band competition, superimposed on a three-ring circus. We no longer have real drum and bugle c o r p s. May they all rest in peace. The transition was accomplished a little bit at a time, until we started having trombones, electric guitars, dancing and prancing, no longer carrying and respect for the American flag, way too much equipment in the pits. I prefer that if you don't carry it you don't play it. Years ago the communities that had, a drum and bugle Corps, would support them when they did parades, or when they were in competition. Today you no longer have that. They don't do parades, the kids come come from all over the world, the dues are 4 to 6,000, plus the touring throughout the country, for 8 to 10 weeks, major expense, that's why we lost hundreds and hundreds, a real, drum and bugle c o r p s. They were priced out of business. One Drum Corps in particular that I know of, Suncoast sound, they were asked to do with parade, for Circle K who was their sponsor. They refused to do it they thought it was beneath them. Circle K drop them like a hot potato. And I don't blame them one bit. The activity today, there's nothing wrong with it, great Showmanship great music, but it is not, a drum and bugle Corps. Instead of calling, Drum Corps International, needs to be changed to, marching band International. Just call it what it really is. Former member of the Long Island sunrises, former member of the olph Ridge men, informing member of the Floyd Bennett golden eagles. God Bless America.
I’ve watched this show more times than I can count, and only NOW am I starting to realise the true genius of George Zingali’s visual programme. Holy cow. The symbolism that’s shot through the entire show isn’t immediately obvious but it makes sense now.
Oh, man. This is GREAT! The Finals multicam edit somehow missed BOTH the build-up of the company front that magically appeared out of nowhere AND crucial moments of the Z-pull. Thanks so much for posting! ❤
Thanks for posting! This was my rookie year, I was 15, and I was on the end of the z-pull. This is the first time I've seen the high camera in decades. What an amazing drill. Zingali was so far ahead of ]his time, and the Jim Prime arrangements are to this day the best ever written for drum corps. wow.
Yes, this ushered in a completely new generation of drum corps shows and the beginning of a completely new way to judge corps as well. Marvelous performance.
Barbara Maroney on Mello......Defines excellence!
AND, PBS broadcast doesn't come close to capturing the greatness of the drill.
They never did get it right.......
Behold the Greatness, genius and the madness of George Zingali. He left a huge hole when he passed and I miss his creativity.
Left a hole is right. 💂💂💂 💂💂
The GOAT.
Still, to this day, no other show will ever beat the '84 Garfield Cadets. They are the definition of GOAT.
The show that changed everything. The drill was from another dimension compared to what everyone was doing at the time.
Still unbelievable! I had forgotten just how good that show was. Amazing. Brings me to tears and exuberance.
Hands down, the most pivotal show in drum corps history.
With bus breakdowns and other challenges we averaged about 4 hours of rehearsal per day during that tour. It might be the most amazing championship ever. The kids maxed out everything and never wavered in their commitment to the task at hand.
Maybe we should've poisoned the beef stroganoff we fed you at the border following the Pt. Huron rainout! I forget if it was Eric Sabach or Rick Wygant who said it was the best meal you guys got all season!
Oh yeah....and YOU HAVE MY RING!! :)
@@samsignorelli It was Rick. You know I am back teaching The Cadets this summer, right? Gotta do everything I can to prevent a BD Threepeat, the one thing that they have not achieved (for reasons that surpass understanding.).
@@ShortyOnTheFlyWelp, that didn’t age well. Garfield still holds the Threepeat records: no ties and 3 in 3 years.
@@ImVee10the same with, president Donald Trump. He is the only president to have a, 3-peat. Winning three elections in a row. Unfortunately the second one was stolen
The best show of the threepeat, IMO. The Jim Prime arrangements, played by THAT hornline, with THAT drill…. and Barbara Maroney as one of the best mello soloists in drum corps history….
That is Drum Corps history,the show took everything to a whole new level.I thought Garfield in 83 started the change then 84 lifted the bar even more.
Actually, the last move of the 27th Lancers opener in 1980 started all of this. Then (Garfield) Cadets 82 took it the next step.... This was pure Zingali brilliance.
Just a beautifully conceived show. When corps was corps. Now an abomination
Beautiful, absolutely stunning musical and visual program.
Some shows are great, but this one is legendary.
Thank you for posting. ❤️💛
You're Welcome!
This is, I think, one of the most beautiful shows in DCI history. Not only was the playing great, but presentation was exceptional.
Some members of the corps have told me THIS was the "golden show"...they thought they'd LOST on finals night!
Wow Really???
@@drumcorpsfan Yep.
They almost DID lose on finals night.
@@cavalier9915 *sigh* If only their drum line had placed 8th....
Thank you Leonard and the Cadets.
Need to compare to finals night ( high camera) but this sure looks cleaner.
AMAZING!!! EAST COAST BABY!!!!!!!
Thank you for this post, I've always respected the Garfield Cadets, I've competed against them back in 1960 and 61 when I was a member of the Floyd Bennett golden eagles from Brooklyn New York, I believe the closest we ever came to them was two and a half or three points behind. And I believe we beat them in horns at least once maybe twice?, in my opinion DCI, has turned the activity into a marching band competition, superimposed on a three-ring circus. We no longer have real drum and bugle c o r p s. May they all rest in peace. The transition was accomplished a little bit at a time, until we started having trombones, electric guitars, dancing and prancing, no longer carrying and respect for the American flag, way too much equipment in the pits. I prefer that if you don't carry it you don't play it. Years ago the communities that had, a drum and bugle Corps, would support them when they did parades, or when they were in competition. Today you no longer have that. They don't do parades, the kids come come from all over the world, the dues are 4 to 6,000, plus the touring throughout the country, for 8 to 10 weeks, major expense, that's why we lost hundreds and hundreds, a real, drum and bugle c o r p s. They were priced out of business. One Drum Corps in particular that I know of, Suncoast sound, they were asked to do with parade, for Circle K who was their sponsor. They refused to do it they thought it was beneath them. Circle K drop them like a hot potato. And I don't blame them one bit. The activity today, there's nothing wrong with it, great Showmanship great music, but it is not, a drum and bugle Corps. Instead of calling, Drum Corps International, needs to be changed to, marching band International. Just call it what it really is. Former member of the Long Island sunrises, former member of the olph Ridge men, informing member of the Floyd Bennett golden eagles. God Bless America.
Does anyone have any footage of the battery from this year? Either in the lot or interviews? I would be very grateful!
Thanks for the upload!
no concert set, was this a transitional year? Blue Devils has a concert song this same year.
Do you have the 1983 high cam version?
I do in my personal collection.