We were so screwed by the judges. The entire season was a fight to get a little respect from the judges And DCI. They had no intention of given it to us. Politics in DCI...[?].., give me a break!
Back when we still had Real Drum and bugle c o r p s. In my opinion, DCI is the reason for the demise of what was one of the greatest youth activities in North America. Former member of the, Long Island sunrises
i dont understand why 1976 had a video but all the other 1970 bluecoat vide3os dont its annoying can someone please find them or something because im sick of watching pictures
Back when snare drums sounded like snare drums versus cardboard boxes. And played many real rudiments, rather than a bunch of Rim shots and juggling, with very very few rudiments in the drum lines of today. Also also patriotic music and respect and salute to the American flag. Today most of the organizations are Marching bands, they are woke, they wear costumes and makeup Electronics PA systems singing dancing and prancing . We no longer have real drum and bugle c o r p s. In my opinion, DCI has turned the activity into a marching band competition, superimposed on a three-ring circus parrot with all sorts of props and costumes rather than uniforms. It costs a arm and a leg to be a member. Plus they have price themselves out of business that's why there are very few, drum and bugle cops, today. Former member of the Long Island sunrises😮😢😅❤❤
3 members of the 1984 Blue Devils aged out with this corps...Rob Norment (cymbals in BD, guard here), John Hendrickson (soprano...La Fiesta opening trio in BD, sop solo here at 6:37 and the sop quartet at the end )and Tim Spilde (mellophone...ori9ginally a Scout, followed his girlfriend to BD, then back home to age out). Great guys, al;l of them.
my second year as a dci fan....NS was such a great corps to watch and the drum line was critical success......I was actually thinking about this corps today and what fun my buddies and I had traveling throughout the high school summers going to DC shows!!! DCI is a great organization for kids.
Two corps combined and produced this really fresh look and sound out of Toronto. I played snare in my high school band that year and this was the line we looked up to, not SCV.
This is the KILTIES, and when i went to drum corps shows I knew what i was getting from each corps. In 2024 I am learning to get "used to current corps" they're playing some thing that is not necessarily what I would expect from that corps by honoring their name and style......... Still today's corps evolved from this element of presentation. I miss the old days....Blessings to the future of drum corps..It will be just fine.. TY for this post..I have heard it more than once...Good to hear Kilties in 1982...Oh god I miss the Kilties playing Auld Lang Syne.....
Oh how I wish this was still DCI! Please! Someone, somewhere, bring back the good old days of Drum Corp. Today’s shows just can’t touch the excitement of the 70’s-80’s into the mid 90’s.
Can someone here say who taught percussion this year? I’ve hit a dead end researching who taught percussion for the Kilts in the 1970s. Some years it was Tom Sorensen, but I know he taught Pioneer (“The Thing”) this year.
Uniforms, an appropriately sized pit, G horns(which sound better outside), complete pieces of music, GE off the charts, emotion off the charts, drill movement that stirs the imagination, beauty, and intense power. One of the best shows ever. 40 years later and it still brings me to tears.
How could this not be a Madison Scouts favorite performance? One of the best Pits ever; a great show! I did lament the Colorguards’ missing signature Scouts lid, however. No matter; bravo! Pray up.
Considering how no DCI group has any consistent identification through uniforms anymore, it's about time someone donned the Scottish Highland plad for a DCI field performance, not to identify as the Kilties, but as a single-season production. Fans would love it.
It’s hard to imagine the reaction back then compared to now. They are clearly fantastic technically these days but in my last few visits to Indy, they just leave you….in your seat. Every corps in 2022 got a standing ovation apart from BD. I’d love to go back and have some of this…..it’s just brilliant!
The bloke on the thumbnail is a Brit!
I bet they were real good the next year! I wonder if there's a tape from Finals in 75? They must have been great!
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I feel the same way we kicked ass in 78
Was this when the Muchachos sounded the bull charge during the show?
I thought Anaheim went out after 1977?
Who was on camera duty during the Drum Line solo? Ugh.
We were so screwed by the judges. The entire season was a fight to get a little respect from the judges And DCI. They had no intention of given it to us. Politics in DCI...[?].., give me a break!
I miss a big cymbal line toting and marching
Back when we still had Real Drum and bugle c o r p s. In my opinion, DCI is the reason for the demise of what was one of the greatest youth activities in North America. Former member of the, Long Island sunrises
i dont understand why 1976 had a video but all the other 1970 bluecoat vide3os dont its annoying can someone please find them or something because im sick of watching pictures
Delicious. Superb.
Back when snare drums sounded like snare drums versus cardboard boxes. And played many real rudiments, rather than a bunch of Rim shots and juggling, with very very few rudiments in the drum lines of today. Also also patriotic music and respect and salute to the American flag. Today most of the organizations are Marching bands, they are woke, they wear costumes and makeup Electronics PA systems singing dancing and prancing . We no longer have real drum and bugle c o r p s. In my opinion, DCI has turned the activity into a marching band competition, superimposed on a three-ring circus parrot with all sorts of props and costumes rather than uniforms. It costs a arm and a leg to be a member. Plus they have price themselves out of business that's why there are very few, drum and bugle cops, today. Former member of the Long Island sunrises😮😢😅❤❤
Today is October 11th 2024. I miss listening to, Real Drum and bugle c o r p s.❤
3 members of the 1984 Blue Devils aged out with this corps...Rob Norment (cymbals in BD, guard here), John Hendrickson (soprano...La Fiesta opening trio in BD, sop solo here at 6:37 and the sop quartet at the end )and Tim Spilde (mellophone...ori9ginally a Scout, followed his girlfriend to BD, then back home to age out). Great guys, al;l of them.
Go Go Mad Plaid!
my second year as a dci fan....NS was such a great corps to watch and the drum line was critical success......I was actually thinking about this corps today and what fun my buddies and I had traveling throughout the high school summers going to DC shows!!! DCI is a great organization for kids.
Big Blue.!
The best!
Two corps combined and produced this really fresh look and sound out of Toronto. I played snare in my high school band that year and this was the line we looked up to, not SCV.
The Mad City!!!
Love the Kingsmen!
This is the KILTIES, and when i went to drum corps shows I knew what i was getting from each corps. In 2024 I am learning to get "used to current corps" they're playing some thing that is not necessarily what I would expect from that corps by honoring their name and style......... Still today's corps evolved from this element of presentation. I miss the old days....Blessings to the future of drum corps..It will be just fine.. TY for this post..I have heard it more than once...Good to hear Kilties in 1982...Oh god I miss the Kilties playing Auld Lang Syne.....
"Bring it back to Sac!"
Oh how I wish this was still DCI! Please! Someone, somewhere, bring back the good old days of Drum Corp. Today’s shows just can’t touch the excitement of the 70’s-80’s into the mid 90’s.
Can someone here say who taught percussion this year? I’ve hit a dead end researching who taught percussion for the Kilts in the 1970s. Some years it was Tom Sorensen, but I know he taught Pioneer (“The Thing”) this year.
The rifle line OMG rhe best in the business!
Greatly missed....I am a North Star alum. I miss the 1970s and early 80s.
There is just SOMETHING about a tight rifle line in skirts.
I really love the Tchaikovsky opener.
Uniforms, an appropriately sized pit, G horns(which sound better outside), complete pieces of music, GE off the charts, emotion off the charts, drill movement that stirs the imagination, beauty, and intense power. One of the best shows ever. 40 years later and it still brings me to tears.
Were you there, too? I was in the audience, down front, to the right side facing the front of the formations. Almost exactly 40 years ago today.
That is a serious drum line.
better than anything these days
How could this not be a Madison Scouts favorite performance? One of the best Pits ever; a great show! I did lament the Colorguards’ missing signature Scouts lid, however. No matter; bravo! Pray up.
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So glad to see this video! My brother, Dennis Eschbach, plays the baritone solo for Malagueña... I miss him dearly.
Considering how no DCI group has any consistent identification through uniforms anymore, it's about time someone donned the Scottish Highland plad for a DCI field performance, not to identify as the Kilties, but as a single-season production. Fans would love it.
ruclips.net/video/7-tYMyxKURc/видео.htmlsi=oniVAkQLwsVkGAIU&t=502 That's me playing the first timpani! Great memories Thank you! 😀
should have made finals 1976 on so screwed
West is Best
This was the last VK show I getoto see live. i miss them so much
Madison = Real Drum Corps!
Very nice Crusaders. I enjoyed your performance very much! I was with neighboring North Star in '78.
LOVE this show! Now that drum major has GREAT pep in his step!
The West coast, typically didn’t see the DCI final until PBS made it available. If I recall the 80’s we didn’t see this until September.
My POV, if you’re a musician and don’t have to work the summer, why wouldn’t you join a corp for the summer season?
What a well-executed old-school drum corps show.
It’s hard to imagine the reaction back then compared to now. They are clearly fantastic technically these days but in my last few visits to Indy, they just leave you….in your seat. Every corps in 2022 got a standing ovation apart from BD. I’d love to go back and have some of this…..it’s just brilliant!
Oakland new jersey
Etobicoke-Oakland Crusaders..... Toronto, Ontario Canada.
5:19 I'd forgotten how good this sounded back in the day, wow!
Gorgeous. Love the traditional percussion.
Wow! 1976? Marching mallets and tympanis and cymbals? Guess those days are gone. Beautiful job Oakland!