From: cogwynn@ducvax.auburn.edu
Newsgroups: alt.drumcorps
Subject: Comments on POC (YEH STAR!)
Date: 27 Jul 92 21:05:55 GMT

Well, I wasn't the first to get the scores from Nashville out, but I sure have
my fair share of comments about the shows. And here we go:

12. Bluecoats
    Very entertaining show. I was a little hesitant about what I would think
    about it. It may not have exactly sounded like the Beatles, but it was
    presented in a unique manner that turned out to be pleasing. The gaurd
    got the "Oh my god! Would you look at her in that spandex award!" If you
    get a chance just gaze at them for a while. 

11. Freelancers
    I would have to say that this is my favorite show of there's. I thought
    they deserved to jump over Bluecoats in finals. Nothing really fancy, just
    a good drumcorps show. One thing I did notice was that they had one of the
    better drumlines that they have had in a few years. I think they should
    stay in top 12.

10. Velvet Knights
    O.K. this is now my favorite VK show of a time too. The uniform effect with
    the solid red front and solid white back was great. They used them well.
    Also, the flourescent yellow drums were definitely eye catching. Great horn
    sound and with Float doing the drumline how can you go wrong? One of the
    coolest things was the Pit Crew. They came out in Pit suits like the ones
    worn at auto races by pit crews. It took me a while to get it. The music
    was great. One of the best performances I have heard of "Brazil." My 
    favorite part of the whole show was the section from Russia. With the old
    Soviet flag in the back ground and the peasants in chains and the picture
    of Lenin. Then the new Russian flag and all this great music from Russia.
    I could go on forever telling everything they did. The props weren't to 
    overdone though and I thought they deserved 10th place.

9. Crossmen
   I wish I could say that I liked it as much as last year, but I don't. The
   opener is the coolest part of the show. A great piece of work, I must say.
   The drumline is as good now as they were at the end of last year, if you can
   believe that. I think the reason the drumline isn't scoring as high as they 
   did last year is because they are forced to play a lot of ride parts and
   stuff that, although veery cool, really don't show them off enough. The drum
   solo was great, but I liked last year's better. The end of the show was 
   nice with a qiet march to the back left corner of the field in a ball.    
   I think they have a chance to go up.

8. Blue Knights
   Wow! I never thought I would like this show. I love the music, I just wasn't
   to sure how I would like them doing it. It was clean, the drill was good, and
   they played well. The coolest thing I noticed about these guys is that they
   never over powered. There is only one word to describe it - tasty. The whole
   show was smooth. I can understand why they have been doing so well. They are
   on their way to the top. My award for pleasant surprise of the summer.

7. Santa Clara Vanguard
   This gets my "I don't understand award." I'm biased towards SCV. They are my
   favorite corps and always will be. I listened to all the stuff being said 
   about them before I saw them and I couldn't belive it was that bad. And do
   you know what? In my opinion it's not. This is not a biased statement but,
   it was my favorite show and alot of other people as well. It was incredible.
   I liked everything that all of the people on alt.drumcorps did not. Such as
   the moving pit, the old drums, etc. The solists were great. The drill was
   done in an SCV style. I think my favorite was the opening move. It was
   beyond belief. The Bottle Dance was fantastic. The main thing I noticed
   was the closer. It ended in a manner that could only leave room for
   someting else to be added. I'm expecting more at finals. There has to be
   something they are holding back. I went to their rehearsal Saturday 
   afternoon and I watched really close Saturday night but, I just don't
   understand why they are so low. I hope they win.

6. Phantom Regiment
   Loudest horns award. Sorry to say that PR is my least favorite corps. I just
   don't like them. I did like the opener and parts of the rest of the show.
   The new uniform parts were cool. I liked the black Pearl drums better than
   the white they are using this year. It was a good show for anyone who really
   gets into PR and their Classical music concepts. I don't think it's the best
   show they have ever done and I don't think it was as good as last year and
   it will never be as good as the 1989 show.

5. Cadets of Bergen County
   I can't say I didn't like the show because I have a good friend that marches
   there. It was not, however, one of my favorite Cadets shows. I thought
   the gaurd uniforms were drab and the music never really got me into it.
   Probably the weakest I have seen them both horns and drums in a long time.
   On retreat win they played "Stars and Stripes Forever" it was sad. Kind of
   sounded like a high school marching band. I think PR can pass them and
   possibly so can Blue Knights.

4. Madison Scouts
   Where did these guys come from? They are taking it by storm. They deserve to
   be where they are. Great horn line and the best drumline in a few years.
   Excellent drill too. If you liked last year's show, you'll love this year
   even more. It's twice as good and clean beyond belief. A top 5 finish
   without a doubt at finals.

3. Cavaliers
   My immediate problem is that I'm just not used to them not playing a John
   Rutter anthem. It's not what Cavaliers have been the past few years. I think
   after I see them a few times I could get used to it. The first thing I notice
   is the drill. It was as good as they have ever been. I also saw their 
   rehearsal Saturday. The only real problem I saw was the drumline. I don't
   think it's anywhere as close to what it was last year. I wouldn't be
   surprised to see Madison jump over them. I like their show better than the
   past few years.

2. Blue Devils
   I hate the damn dice! Sorry. I thought it put to much clutter on the field.
   They used them well it just gave me a headache to try to watch. Awesome
   horns, horrible drums, and a raunchy guard. That about covers it.

1. Star of Indiana
   You remember me. I started all the flaming about Star earlier this year.
   Well, here I go again. You have to admit it was a good show. Well executed,
   good, balanced horn line, and the winning drumline. Also the winning GE.
   The music was accessible and performed piss clean. The pictures on the field
   were a great effect. I loved it. I thought they deserved to win from the 
   I saw their show. It's just like last year, they are doing it beter than
   everyone else. They could be caught, and if they do it will be by BD or 
   Madison. I don't think it will happen.

If there are ant questions or comments please feel free to e-mail me.

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