The Gerd yes this was one of the best shows this year with telling a story. I knew that the first time I saw the drill spell out “Found” at the end, so breathtaking
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. But the moment at 3:40 needs no words to those who truly understand drum corps, whether as a member, staff, volunteer, or simply just a fan.
At 1:55 onwards, them bringing the two lines together symbolizes mending the gap between the two factions of survivors. When I first noticed this, I lost my mind. Now, every time I see it, I tear up a little
Best show of the 2018 season. I don’t know what it was about this show but it hit so many emotional buttons for me. I know the pats and Sox won, but I think it’d be amazing to see these guys earn the trophy in the next few seasons
@@Moserboy12 ironically, their hornline and their percussion is actually their “weakness” I say that loosely because honestly all of the top ten corps sound amazing, but they have 6th place brass and percussion in 2019 I believe. It’s honestly just small things that are getting their score down a little bit, because the top 4 corps any given year are REALLY good, so if them want to Build A Champion (BAC haha), then then need to overcome the things that are keeping them from the top 5 musically. I think they can do it, because just considering how much they’ve jumped in just the past 3 years, their color guard, general effect, and mostly visual are all there, they just need to have to brass and percussion to execute it, and then the ingredients will be there for a medaling, and eventually championship show
God this show was so wonderfully designed. The execution was amazing as well. They really do pull at your heartstrings though, with the use of the Castaway theme and moving into Amazing Grace. Just unbelievable work by Boston.
6 years later. 6 years later, and i have tears streaming out of my eyes. I still remember being inconsolable after seeing this show live. I had to excuse myself from the stands for a little bit. I don't know how to explain it.
Crusaders really did amazing this year. It was my personal favorite show of the year. Vanguard gets all the PR this year, and I cannot deny that Babylon was phenomenal. Crusaders told a story, and that story was compelling and incredibly strong. It just works. So damn well.
What a well designed, performed, show from the Boston Crusaders. They added some wonderful visuals into the show late in the season that really added to the overall effect. Not sure they got the judge credit they should have, but hey, no complaints. Great show, wonderfully cohesive and very entertaining. Bravo!
AmazingCheetos these videos mainly showcase the horn line because that’s the “main event” of DCI. if you want to watch mainly the battery or guard WGI is the thing. But also because these parts are what people usually seem the “cooler” parts. Also there’s a bunch of well made videos by Vic Firth or a bunch of lot videos that showcase the percussion and not so many of the hornline
@@chen-youwu1118 I agree with you there. Far more people want to see the horn line as apposed to guard or drumline due to the fact that a huge percentage of every corps is brass members. I just wish they would show something where all sections play rather than the ballad where it's mainly horn line focused. For example the Cavaliers video where it was a good blend of all the sections as opposed to the Blue Coats video where it's almost entirely horn line for the whole video. Either way I still greatly enjoyed all of these videos. That's just my two cents on the matter
No I completely understand and agree with you. But it’s also harder for people who don’t really understand the nuance and ability of guard and percussion unless you march those sections or know them well, but it’s easier for people to feel the emotional impact of hornline blasts. But yeah, a balance would be much more fair
@@chen-youwu1118 Definitely. For example the crown brass impact in the closer. Probably my favorite part from any show this year and I'm in the battery. There's something special about the power that drum corps brass can produce
They've only been on the island for two weeks and they're all suddenly dressed like cavemen. I'm wondering how none of their pants survived. Did they eat the pants? That makes sense. Fifth place.
Considering all the critiques you’ve put on other shows’ design, even ones that are somewhat controversial like bloo 14 due to their fan favorite status, I’ll take this statement as ‘Not bad BAC.’
@@uvn6210 For professional directors, producers, and designers, the biggest concern over SOS was that it tried to do too much. In previous shows, Boston managed to fit in an entire musical around a Crucible-like setting, and did it successfully. Part of what made Wicked Games so convincing was that the premise seemed just fictional enough to be believed, but still tipping toward the side of fantasy. Our willing suspension of disbelief was there for the taking. But this catastrophe on an island premise seemed too real, too horrifying, too lifelike and too grim to elevate it to the realm of fantasy. The parallel to The Lord of the Flies had a completely different flavor than say, the contrived Survivor reality shows which are frivolous and of questionable depth. Which style were they going for? Stark reality, or heightened fantasy? This show's era was unexplained, the lack of technology was unexplained, the lack of satellite surveillance imagery to save them was unexplained. Our willing suspension of disbelief was pushed to the limit. Second, professional directors, producers and designers question SOS's ending. The addition of the spiritual song Amazing Grace is oddly chosen here, mostly because of a casual reference in the lyrics to "once was lost and now am found.' Lyrics can't be the sole reason you select a piece of music. The spiritual itself brought an element of religion to the ending, confusing the theme of the show. Amazing Grace is typically associated with hallowed classic negro spirituals and Alcoholics Ananoymous these days. Neither association fits. What about these castaways leads them to a newfound self-discovery where they're blind but now they see? We can't tell. By the end, we're not sure who the enemy is, or what these castaways were fighting against. There was no clear dramatic action, and the ending is indiscernible-- is it some reference to suicide (perfect for a youth activity) or a rescue? By the end, we didn't care. They had formed no bonds, developed no inner battle, had become no closer to one another, and neither had we.
The end of this show is so good. Not everything has to end as loud as possible, and the stillness and calmness at the end is amazing.
The Gerd yes this was one of the best shows this year with telling a story. I knew that the first time I saw the drill spell out “Found” at the end, so breathtaking
I appreciate this video being almost 5 minutes long.
Right!
I’d appreciate 10 mins more XD
Well they show a whole movement, so if the movement is 5 mins, theyll show the whole 5 mins
@@Iplayquad not always... Its just based on stuff like musical phrases / what makes sense
@@davidwestin6345 or what they can get full rights for
This show was incredible
We live in a world where a show like that can be 5th. That's not a jab at the judges, it's a compliment to DCI in general.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words.
But the moment at 3:40 needs no words to those who truly understand drum corps, whether as a member, staff, volunteer, or simply just a fan.
Okay yes we get it
She was a euph tech at academy the next year and I can say that her passion for drum corps is unrivaled
Favorite part, 0:00 to 4:29
At 1:55 onwards, them bringing the two lines together symbolizes mending the gap between the two factions of survivors. When I first noticed this, I lost my mind. Now, every time I see it, I tear up a little
Wack
My fav moment from this year tbh
This segment feels the most "drum corps" of all the finals clips from 2018 to me
Best show of the 2018 season. I don’t know what it was about this show but it hit so many emotional buttons for me. I know the pats and Sox won, but I think it’d be amazing to see these guys earn the trophy in the next few seasons
I have no doubt in my mind that they will win in the next four years, their hornline is phenomenal.
@@Moserboy12 ironically, their hornline and their percussion is actually their “weakness” I say that loosely because honestly all of the top ten corps sound amazing, but they have 6th place brass and percussion in 2019 I believe. It’s honestly just small things that are getting their score down a little bit, because the top 4 corps any given year are REALLY good, so if them want to Build A Champion (BAC haha), then then need to overcome the things that are keeping them from the top 5 musically. I think they can do it, because just considering how much they’ve jumped in just the past 3 years, their color guard, general effect, and mostly visual are all there, they just need to have to brass and percussion to execute it, and then the ingredients will be there for a medaling, and eventually championship show
Boston did sign blue knights percussion staff.
@@uvn6210 they'll get there for sure as long as they keep Gino and McNutt
@@Moserboy12 they’re right behind bd this year 😃
favorite part 3:40 - 3:45
That drill is incredible
Incredible year
God this show was so wonderfully designed. The execution was amazing as well. They really do pull at your heartstrings though, with the use of the Castaway theme and moving into Amazing Grace. Just unbelievable work by Boston.
6 years later.
6 years later, and i have tears streaming out of my eyes. I still remember being inconsolable after seeing this show live. I had to excuse myself from the stands for a little bit. I don't know how to explain it.
One of the best shows this past summer love the new BAC sound! Very cadets like
The swell at 1:22 gives me chills every time. It’s basically these five minutes that made me want to join BAC someday.
really kinda wanted the perc break tbh, But GREAT WORK BAC! One of the best shows from this year.
This show 😭😭😍😍
When I saw this in St. Louis, the ending made me cry. First time music has made me show my emotions.
i miss this so much
2:15 chills every time
As a dci alumni that ending makes me cry everytime
Big red
Why aren't you at low?
Also, 'nuff sed
Stay in your lane
Nuff said
I saw this in atlanta and it was my very favorite show
AHHH KAIT CRYIN MADE ME CRY !!!
We all wanted this show so badly to win.
although Babylon really deserved to win, this deserved to be higher on the list, in my opinion
Crusaders really did amazing this year. It was my personal favorite show of the year. Vanguard gets all the PR this year, and I cannot deny that Babylon was phenomenal. Crusaders told a story, and that story was compelling and incredibly strong. It just works. So damn well.
This show is just top notch. The closer always makes me cry. It did so in person as well
Best BAC show hands down
such an underrated show
What a well designed, performed, show from the Boston Crusaders. They added some wonderful visuals into the show late in the season that really added to the overall effect. Not sure they got the judge credit they should have, but hey, no complaints. Great show, wonderfully cohesive and very entertaining. Bravo!
Arguably one of the best endings ever
100% best show by far
I cried...
I had seats by the 10 yard line. That ending made the whole night for me.
🆘
I think they deserved higher than crown tbh
The end of this show was pure genius...
still makes me cry every time
This show was incredible!
Much more palatable to the public than the previous year....... at least to me. Salvation is Created is such a beautiful peace.
Goosebumps every time
Best Boston show ever .Should have placed over Crown.
3:40 hell now i truly wish i was in this show
I’m not crying, you’re crying...
I’m so excited this band is practicing at my school stadiums and in my school at the en d of febuary
I can just imagine the horn line and battery giggling under the covers lol
YESSSS
BROOOOOO
Loving that guard....# 1
Y'all realize that the song at the start is the same one as that one video "the truth about marching band" which also tugs at heartstrings
letsss gooo tyler was there🥺
im not crying you’re crying
thats a lot of rim shots 2:45
My favorite Boston show ever.They should have placed 4th over Crown.
Why are almost all these videos the ballads? Don't get me wrong they are all amazing but I want to see the battery play
AmazingCheetos these videos mainly showcase the horn line because that’s the “main event” of DCI. if you want to watch mainly the battery or guard WGI is the thing. But also because these parts are what people usually seem the “cooler” parts. Also there’s a bunch of well made videos by Vic Firth or a bunch of lot videos that showcase the percussion and not so many of the hornline
@@chen-youwu1118 I agree with you there. Far more people want to see the horn line as apposed to guard or drumline due to the fact that a huge percentage of every corps is brass members. I just wish they would show something where all sections play rather than the ballad where it's mainly horn line focused. For example the Cavaliers video where it was a good blend of all the sections as opposed to the Blue Coats video where it's almost entirely horn line for the whole video. Either way I still greatly enjoyed all of these videos. That's just my two cents on the matter
No I completely understand and agree with you. But it’s also harder for people who don’t really understand the nuance and ability of guard and percussion unless you march those sections or know them well, but it’s easier for people to feel the emotional impact of hornline blasts. But yeah, a balance would be much more fair
@@chen-youwu1118 Definitely. For example the crown brass impact in the closer. Probably my favorite part from any show this year and I'm in the battery. There's something special about the power that drum corps brass can produce
United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps owns this.
See children, money does buy nice things; almost a medal.
Should’ve been the drum feature oof
They've only been on the island for two weeks and they're all suddenly dressed like cavemen. I'm wondering how none of their pants survived. Did they eat the pants? That makes sense. Fifth place.
Considering all the critiques you’ve put on other shows’ design, even ones that are somewhat controversial like bloo 14 due to their fan favorite status, I’ll take this statement as ‘Not bad BAC.’
@@uvn6210 For professional directors, producers, and designers, the biggest concern over SOS was that it tried to do too much. In previous shows, Boston managed to fit in an entire musical around a Crucible-like setting, and did it successfully. Part of what made Wicked Games so convincing was that the premise seemed just fictional enough to be believed, but still tipping toward the side of fantasy. Our willing suspension of disbelief was there for the taking.
But this catastrophe on an island premise seemed too real, too horrifying, too lifelike and too grim to elevate it to the realm of fantasy. The parallel to The Lord of the Flies had a completely different flavor than say, the contrived Survivor reality shows which are frivolous and of questionable depth. Which style were they going for? Stark reality, or heightened fantasy? This show's era was unexplained, the lack of technology was unexplained, the lack of satellite surveillance imagery to save them was unexplained. Our willing suspension of disbelief was pushed to the limit.
Second, professional directors, producers and designers question SOS's ending. The addition of the spiritual song Amazing Grace is oddly chosen here, mostly because of a casual reference in the lyrics to "once was lost and now am found.' Lyrics can't be the sole reason you select a piece of music. The spiritual itself brought an element of religion to the ending, confusing the theme of the show. Amazing Grace is typically associated with hallowed classic negro spirituals and Alcoholics Ananoymous these days. Neither association fits. What about these castaways leads them to a newfound self-discovery where they're blind but now they see? We can't tell. By the end, we're not sure who the enemy is, or what these castaways were fighting against. There was no clear dramatic action, and the ending is indiscernible-- is it some reference to suicide (perfect for a youth activity) or a rescue? By the end, we didn't care. They had formed no bonds, developed no inner battle, had become no closer to one another, and neither had we.