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-
Tammy! This is an incredible post! I was tearing up a little reading it... The history of Drum Corps is so near and dear to my heart. Seeing comments from people who LIVED the history brings me so much joy. HLD!
@@OnCycle I'm sure you know this already, but just in case.... In 2022 they revived "Ghost Riders in the Sky/Ecstasy of Gold/When Johnny Comes Marching Home". They did a version of the sunburst; the streamers attached to the horn line (representing the oil erupting from the derrick). The first time I saw that, I had tears running down my face and goosebumps from head to toe! If you listen closely, in the 2024 repertoire at 15:03 they incorporate a few measures of "When Johnny Comes Marching Home". Absolutely fantastic! And breaking out the "gold and white" cross saber flags caused some tears and wonderful memories.
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.
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......
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 kinda felt the same way, especially with the acoustic section... and yeah... It'll be tough to move into 6 or better with this type of show. But it's not like it hasn't happened before. Cadets 96... it'll just take a special show and great design
During retreat, when the Troopers DM was in the classic uniform, somebody on DCP commented “This man has seen war”.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 leave it to good ole DCP
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-
Tammy! This is an incredible post! I was tearing up a little reading it... The history of Drum Corps is so near and dear to my heart. Seeing comments from people who LIVED the history brings me so much joy.
HLD!
@@OnCycle HLD! >11
@@OnCycle I'm sure you know this already, but just in case.... In 2022 they revived "Ghost Riders in the Sky/Ecstasy of Gold/When Johnny Comes Marching Home". They did a version of the sunburst; the streamers attached to the horn line (representing the oil erupting from the derrick). The first time I saw that, I had tears running down my face and goosebumps from head to toe!
If you listen closely, in the 2024 repertoire at 15:03 they incorporate a few measures of "When Johnny Comes Marching Home". Absolutely fantastic! And breaking out the "gold and white" cross saber flags caused some tears and wonderful memories.
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.
That's incredible that it's been that long!
YAYY NEW ON CYCLE VID
also ill be at membership day and i cant wait to maybe join the buccaneers!!
Heck yeah! Can't wait to see you there!
Please react to SCV 2024! I’d love to hear yalls thoughts on it!
Absolutely!! Thats a great one! And a great show!
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......
We've been game playing a "history" "evaluation" concept for awhile... i think we want to make sure it's done just right!
15 actually 😭
15 what? The last year they made finals??? Pretty sure it was 17
@@OnCycle they didn't quite make finals in 17, I think they were a few spots away. I saw them warming up in the lot plenty of times
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 kinda felt the same way, especially with the acoustic section... and yeah... It'll be tough to move into 6 or better with this type of show. But it's not like it hasn't happened before. Cadets 96... it'll just take a special show and great design