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ROGERIO · 01-23-2006, 03:10 PM

Okay, here's a couple gripes I have with the shows... and keep in mind, I still love it... just things I would do if I ran the world...

To start with... "you may take the field" WHAT???
They are usually already all over the field. Not fair. They should be able to start from any of the 3 sides of the field... OFF the field.

If you can't play your instrument and march... then GO AWAY. Although I love the sound of all the percussion add-ons... they might as well set-up a stage. Great talent, great sound... but heck, I bet the brass players could do a better job is they could just stand there and play.

AND.. with all due respect to the "visual artists" ... if you ain't got a flag in your hands get off the field...

most of the time they just do squirly things anyway... if I can't tell what the heck you are doing from nose bleed seats.. then you just look like a bunch of ants running, rolling and God knows what else you are doing ... some things just shouldn't mix... in my humble, opinion - modern dance and corps should not be spoken in the same sentence. It's kinda like alfalfa sprouts and steak on the same plate... there is a place for both... just shouldn't be served together...

Now apologies to all... no harm intended.. just an opinion... and I still love the stuff...

mrfabulous963 · 01-23-2006, 05:11 PM

Good Point, If You Don't have The Flag/Sabre/Rifle, dont be out there, and that "you make take the field" is quite annoying. They do it at my marching competitions, dont get why though

I have to Agree With Trumpet Blower, it took a hands on experience in our chool marching band to make me know what goes in to these performances, and what makes them so good.

MahlerBrass · 01-23-2006, 06:45 PM

Mrfab, do you happen to be a Cavie member or vet? Just curious.

mrfabulous963 · 01-23-2006, 06:59 PM

No, but i will be a member as soon as I am eligible!

Just Watch!!!

MahlerBrass · 01-23-2006, 07:51 PM

Cool, that's a good corps to be a part of, unfortunately not too many corps really emphasize good playing habits.

tpter1 · 01-23-2006, 07:52 PM

"You may take the field" comes from way back in the beginning of the activity. Corps had to begin on the back line (if you've heard the opener termed "off the line", that's where it comes from). They were positioned behind the back line of the field, and had to literally "take the field" to begin competition.

It has come so far since then...

mrfabulous963 · 01-23-2006, 07:54 PM

I wish it was still like that, so it would make since when they say it

ROGERIO · 01-24-2006, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrfabulous963

I wish it was still like that, so it would make since when they say it

Me too MrFabulous... the way they do it now, it looks like they have the first minute of the show already marched - so they can start from a "in-field" or "staged" position.

mrfabulous963 · 01-24-2006, 05:35 PM

Curiosity Question.

You Do Know Who Mr. Fabulous is Right?

ROGERIO · 01-24-2006, 05:38 PM

Honestly, no.... just figured you needed the ego boost....

Splain....

01-23-2006, 06:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
MahlerBrass Piano User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 371	Mrfab, do you happen to be a Cavie member or vet? Just curious. __________________ Music isn't a career, it's a way of life.

01-23-2006, 07:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
MahlerBrass Piano User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 371	Cool, that's a good corps to be a part of, unfortunately not too many corps really emphasize good playing habits. __________________ Music isn't a career, it's a way of life.

01-23-2006, 07:52 PM	#16 (permalink)
tpter1 Forte User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern New York Posts: 2,309	"You may take the field" comes from way back in the beginning of the activity. Corps had to begin on the back line (if you've heard the opener termed "off the line", that's where it comes from). They were positioned behind the back line of the field, and had to literally "take the field" to begin competition. It has come so far since then... __________________ -Glenn "Roses have thorns; shining waters mud. Clouds and eclipses stain the moon and the sun; and history reeks of the wrongs we have done. After today, after today, consider me gone."- Sting

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01-23-2006, 03:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
ROGERIO Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: PHOENIX, AZ Posts: 926	Okay, here's a couple gripes I have with the shows... and keep in mind, I still love it... just things I would do if I ran the world... To start with... "you may take the field" WHAT??? They are usually already all over the field. Not fair. They should be able to start from any of the 3 sides of the field... OFF the field. If you can't play your instrument and march... then GO AWAY. Although I love the sound of all the percussion add-ons... they might as well set-up a stage. Great talent, great sound... but heck, I bet the brass players could do a better job is they could just stand there and play. AND.. with all due respect to the "visual artists" ... if you ain't got a flag in your hands get off the field... most of the time they just do squirly things anyway... if I can't tell what the heck you are doing from nose bleed seats.. then you just look like a bunch of ants running, rolling and God knows what else you are doing ... some things just shouldn't mix... in my humble, opinion - modern dance and corps should not be spoken in the same sentence. It's kinda like alfalfa sprouts and steak on the same plate... there is a place for both... just shouldn't be served together... Now apologies to all... no harm intended.. just an opinion... and I still love the stuff...

01-23-2006, 05:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
mrfabulous963 Piano User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 287	Good Point, If You Don't have The Flag/Sabre/Rifle, dont be out there, and that "you make take the field" is quite annoying. They do it at my marching competitions, dont get why though I have to Agree With Trumpet Blower, it took a hands on experience in our chool marching band to make me know what goes in to these performances, and what makes them so good.

01-23-2006, 06:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
mrfabulous963 Piano User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 287	No, but i will be a member as soon as I am eligible! Just Watch!!!

01-23-2006, 07:54 PM	#17 (permalink)
mrfabulous963 Piano User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 287	I wish it was still like that, so it would make since when they say it

01-24-2006, 05:35 PM	#19 (permalink)
mrfabulous963 Piano User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 287	Curiosity Question. You Do Know Who Mr. Fabulous is Right?

01-24-2006, 05:38 PM	#20 (permalink)
ROGERIO Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: PHOENIX, AZ Posts: 926	Honestly, no.... just figured you needed the ego boost.... Splain....

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