Koji Mori (Spartacus) is one of my band directors and its so cool seeing how much his conducting technique has changed since 08. He has the most precise conducting I've ever seen. Its amazing when he fills in during marching band rehearsals.
sam signorelli well he knew there'd be a camera right there, so yeah he'd close his eyes. it would ruin the effect if everyone at home watching or anyone who saw the video saw his eyes open.
That horn angle! That volume! That beautiful, graceful, trot like jazz run! Their precision to march without direction even for that short while! The theatrics!! Wow!! Wow!!! INCREDIBLE!!!
Sorry to burst your bubble eight years later, but there was an assistant conductor at the left-side 30 yard line. Still is an incredible feat, because you can imagine he was hard to spot for that formation.
That night was electric; so was the crowd. I have watched DCI for 35 years. Probably one of the most memorable final's nights. And when second place was announced, if the stadium walls could collapse, they would have.
@@sammysplatoon8216 lmao and imagine the doping scandals just like any other sport😅😅 Entire Russian team blasting winstrol, clenbuterol and investing billions in proprietary O2 max enhancers just to have the best 200-man Corps. And despite the obvious illegality we'll say 10 years later "well yeah they were blasting gear but it was still the best show"
I marched back in the day. I have taught corps and bands and worked in their offices. I have been to countless shows. When they killed the drum major, it was the damnedest thing I ever saw.
This was the first Drum Corps show I ever saw. I watched on the very first day of marching band camp my freshman year. Our band watched in awe as our visual tech, who aged out of the Blue Devils in 2008, showed us this video on a projector in our band room. Two years later and this video still puts a smile on my face. Thank you DCI!
@@Ryan-dz7mg Because Blue Devils got second but mainly cause he wouldn't want Phantom to do great cause than they would get first, but to bad cause they did. And it was a joke
I moved to this school last year, and they don't do field shows here. Just compete in parade blocks (I hate it). So no one knows what a field show even is. As a senior, I felt it was my job to educate. So about 5 minutes ago, a freshman asked me what all this talk was about me auditioning for Phantom Regiment. I tried explaining, then decided it'd be better if I just showed him this. He is in awe, and it's the best feeling ever to see that reaction. Let's win it this year, PR :)
And 0:48, come on. That's such a POWERFUL image, it even hits harder than the Jolly Roger, Picture Day drum major from Madison Scouts at the '97 Finals
I love corps. I must say that this is the most fantastic night that I have ever witnessed. It was epic. Without question the most wonderful musical experience of my life.
Watching this was the most exciting moment I ever had at a DCI final since I started competing and attending them from 1973. the atmosphere was electric, they Corps held my attention from the first note to the last, and the entertainment factor was off the hook. I was into the story, felt all the highs and lows, and was blown away by the ensemble performances. With few exceptions, I haven't had the same feeling at a DCI final since...
best show since 1995 Madison Scouts. Would have loved to have been in the stands for this one. The roar of the crowd is all the scores you needed to hear that night. Nobody stood a chance.
Let's see him actually go hold a baritone up. For the entire damn show. I'm a "weak" asian guy and I can do it, he's this "self-proclaimed jock" and he should be able to do it for at least double the time I can hold it up. In correct posture. While marching around. And playing his horn.
This is the best show DCI ever did. It was lightning in a bottle (and so was Constantly Risking Absurdity, tbf,) but it really came down to the things that PR and BD couldn't control. Namely the fact that Indiana's stadium looked like a goddamn coliseum.
Way back before the electric age of microphones on everything and microphones on the field to get it louder. Which fucks up every thing. Plus now you have 30+ people in the auxiliary.
the biggest difference in my memory was how articulate BUT VERY loud they were over the other corps they commanded the win as the theme represented thank you!
Hey Viper, I'm genuinely curious; if you're so opposed to marching band, drum corps, and this show, insisting that this entire activity has gone "downhill," why are you watching it? Furthermore, why do you feel the need to comment on it? What do you plan to accomplish by harping? I honestly cannot fathom the logic you used in making these decisions.
@1:05 That conductor's stance, character, and aura a masterful comparison to the overthrowning of a tyrant and the surrealism of Mickey Mouse's conducting Fantasia.
Gahh at :45. The people in the right hand corner look like they're going to fall asleep. I'd freaking be crying and cheering if I were in the front row of this show! Haha. 5 years and I'm still getting chills. :)
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When the backfield drum major has had enough
LMAO right!!!
Alright guys, turn on met
No
I can’t stop laughing at this comment 🤣🤣
I almost forgot to watch this today.
Aaron Yewman did you watch it today?
How about today?
today?
and today?
Did you today
The image of Koji Mori standing over Will Pitts with his fist raised is still one of the most iconic moments in the history of Drum Corps in my mind.
i mean yeah but like how do you know their names lol
@@davidwestin6345 I picked up on them reading the comments, and Will Pitts is still a fairly prominent personality in the Drum Corps world.
I love the look on the contra/tuba players face at 1:22 we all want to know that moment, if not we understand it
@@VaughnDJs That "We just nailed the biggest show of our lives" moment. It is wonderful.
@@Ethan-dn1wc and (in some cases) a controversial one lol
I don't throw out terms like "life-changing" often, but....
this show has it
Anna Fish It was EVERYTHING live. One of the most satisfying wins in recent DCI history IMO.
This will forever be remembered as one of the greatest shows of all time.
It and the 1984 Olympics are the greatest marching shows of all time.
Koji Mori (Spartacus) is one of my band directors and its so cool seeing how much his conducting technique has changed since 08. He has the most precise conducting I've ever seen. Its amazing when he fills in during marching band rehearsals.
Erica Howard WHAT BAND DO YOU GO TO
Erica Howard lassiter hs?
Both of my band directors were in dci
WHAT SCHOOL
@@golfingcub02 Kennesaw mountain
Love how Will Pitts has his eyes closed after getting "killed," even though he's facing the pit.
sam signorelli well he knew there'd be a camera right there, so yeah he'd close his eyes. it would ruin the effect if everyone at home watching or anyone who saw the video saw his eyes open.
And thus, Will Pitts ascends to the land of DCI announcers.
BrothaNBlue "The great press box in the sky."
And then as arranger. And then shown the door, thankfully.
He has a free ticket to heaven
@@toddchavez8274 great gig in the sky
@@ImVee10 I've been wondering about that . What do you know about it? PR has certainly had some down years under his watch.
0:57 THEY ARE LITERALY RUNNING
Michael Collins it’s called jazz running it’s toe ball heel marching
@@Judefluff525 toe ball heel, toe ball heel, ah that's still burnt deep into my mind
That's phantom for you
Makes the closer way better imo
That horn angle! That volume! That beautiful, graceful, trot like jazz run! Their precision to march without direction even for that short while! The theatrics!! Wow!! Wow!!! INCREDIBLE!!!
Sorry to burst your bubble eight years later, but there was an assistant conductor at the left-side 30 yard line. Still is an incredible feat, because you can imagine he was hard to spot for that formation.
I AM SPARTICUS *cue the chills*
When you can get an entire stadium on its feet, you have earned my respect
Multiple times, and get them to yell "I AM SPARTACUS!" at the near-perfect moment too.
By the way, I loved *Stig's Inferno.*
I don't know how someone can dislike this video unless that person was an age out Blue Devil that year.
That night was electric; so was the crowd. I have watched DCI for 35 years. Probably one of the most memorable final's nights. And when second place was announced, if the stadium walls could collapse, they would have.
DCI competition belongs in the Olympics. Lets see how fast Usain Bolt can run blowing a horn.
IT'S THE PERFECT SPORT
you have to stay as a team
incredibly physical
audiences love it
IT'S PERFECT
@@META_mahn it's a cool idea, and a LOT of people would love to see it
Meh.. it would only happen every few years tho
@@sammysplatoon8216 lmao and imagine the doping scandals just like any other sport😅😅 Entire Russian team blasting winstrol, clenbuterol and investing billions in proprietary O2 max enhancers just to have the best 200-man Corps. And despite the obvious illegality we'll say 10 years later "well yeah they were blasting gear but it was still the best show"
@@highviewbarbell that would be awesome 😂
Koji Mori left me speechless at drum major camp, and now even more.
Loved how he taught the conducting classes
+collin petry same !!
@Collin Petry YES!! He was a wonderful teacher!
GOOSEBUMPS!!!!! I never thought I would see a closer better than SCV's Phantom of The Opera '88 but this one moved me to tears.
Phantom of the Opera was Vanguard's 1989 show, wasn't it? But yeah, this show was incredible!
Ahh, I see now. I love listening to that show :)
(Thanks for the clarification!)
xBlazinMYST Both 1988 and 1989 were Phantom of the Opera at SCV.
Fan favorite didn’t just tie this time 😂
every time i watch this i just know i have to be a part of phantom at some point before i age out. dear god.
Charlie Burnap this and elsa’s procession 2011
Okay it’s been 10 years and I have to know… did you ever get the chance to march with them?
Just coming back to this for like the 1,000th time to say this was and likely will be the greatest show ever.
Phantom regiment needs to make more shows like this and 1989's new world symphony some of the best music I've ever heard
When your orchestra teacher/band director has claimed to be Spartacus and committed murder in front of thousands of cheering spectators
I can’t tell if your serious
NPC 1984 I just assumed his band director I’d koji
Now that's a flex
I. AM. SPARTACUS! So damn good.
The guy who wrote this show wrote our show this year
META_mahn I understand. Band name though?
YacobMan7 Sure, its Spartan Band
Okay, I'll look you guys up! :)
YacobMan7 whoops, it's not possible to look us up with that info.
Our band is in Katy, TX just to help you guys out.
I marched back in the day. I have taught corps and bands and worked in their offices. I have been to countless shows. When they killed the drum major, it was the damnedest thing I ever saw.
This was the first Drum Corps show I ever saw. I watched on the very first day of marching band camp my freshman year. Our band watched in awe as our visual tech, who aged out of the Blue Devils in 2008, showed us this video on a projector in our band room. Two years later and this video still puts a smile on my face. Thank you DCI!
Get you a girl that looks at you the way that crowd looked at Phantom Regiment 2008
Koji Mori now is the orchestra director for my school. Harrison Highschool, GA😳
he was my orchestra director at lassiter in 2015!
0:48 the greatest moment of that kid's life.
Mellos at 0:43 oh my gooooood
IKR!!!!
I watch this, and the Blue Coats creep every Tuesday night before going in to teach my night class. Nothing better to fire up!
lol at 1:22 that dude with the gray shirt must be a blue devil!!!
William Beltran And that’s an issue because
@@Ryan-dz7mg Because Blue Devils got second but mainly cause he wouldn't want Phantom to do great cause than they would get first, but to bad cause they did. And it was a joke
Luke Barnes spot on 👍🏽
Bryan he just didn’t appreciate the show
The guy at 0:38 immediately jumping is exactly how I react everytime I get to this part
That mello line is just perfect.
I moved to this school last year, and they don't do field shows here. Just compete in parade blocks (I hate it). So no one knows what a field show even is. As a senior, I felt it was my job to educate. So about 5 minutes ago, a freshman asked me what all this talk was about me auditioning for Phantom Regiment. I tried explaining, then decided it'd be better if I just showed him this. He is in awe, and it's the best feeling ever to see that reaction. Let's win it this year, PR :)
0:36 Gives me chills every time
Nah the crowd of like 30,000 people yelling “I AM SPARTACUS!” Is just incredible
And 0:48, come on. That's such a POWERFUL image, it even hits harder than the Jolly Roger, Picture Day drum major from Madison Scouts at the '97 Finals
I love corps. I must say that this is the most fantastic night that I have ever witnessed. It was epic. Without question the most wonderful musical experience of my life.
The podium that the dm died on was gifted to my high school, and I've been fortunate enough to have conducted on it multiple times as drum major :)
I honestly thought that dude was bouta pole vault
Watching this was the most exciting moment I ever had at a DCI final since I started competing and attending them from 1973. the atmosphere was electric, they Corps held my attention from the first note to the last, and the entertainment factor was off the hook. I was into the story, felt all the highs and lows, and was blown away by the ensemble performances. With few exceptions, I haven't had the same feeling at a DCI final since...
The energy at finals was astounding.
SPARTACUS IS MY NEW ASSISTANT BAND DIRECTOR
mastershifu98 HES MY ORCHESTRA TEACHER
to this day, in my opinion this is the best closer ive ever seen
All opinions aside. This show is without question legendary. Love that crowd reaction ❤️
everytime i watch this i get chills
This show, specifically this closer makes me feel emotions I never even thought were possible.
No words can describe the awesome sound of the Phantom Regiment.
Truly the greatest moment in DCI history. Love it!
My band director was a euphonium in that show
This just leaves me speechless every time
This is one of my favorites along with SCV 1988 Phanthom of the Opera.
Holding back tears. Happens every time I watch this.
0:40-0:47... Between the music, visual, and crowd appeal... THE CHILLS ARE OVERWHELMING! :D
I just love the way the DCM falls so perfectly when he dies
This and Star of Indiana 1991 are the only shows that can get me in tears.
best show since 1995 Madison Scouts. Would have loved to have been in the stands for this one. The roar of the crowd is all the scores you needed to hear that night. Nobody stood a chance.
So great! Thank you for the memories.
You know that is some hard stuff to do. I truly respect those guys, and their love for what they do.
No one can top this! Phantom Regiment is pure perfection! Love them!(:
I loved be able to learn from Koji this past week!
Only person that Viper T Baron publicly humiliated is himself.
Let's see him actually go hold a baritone up. For the entire damn show.
I'm a "weak" asian guy and I can do it, he's this "self-proclaimed jock" and he should be able to do it for at least double the time I can hold it up.
In correct posture.
While marching around.
And playing his horn.
Best ending dci's ever seen in my opinion. I get chills every time I watch this video. Go phantom!
Conducting sessions taught by the one and only Koji Mori at DMI last week😭
tears and chills. all the time. I just get tears and chills.
Brings a tear to my eye every single time....so powerful...simply the best in
0:33 I! AM! •SPARTACUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!•
God this was just fan-diddly-tastic!
That was the awesome marching band video that i have ever saw in my entire life especially when I'm in marching and consert band
dude this is drum corps, they aint no band
Jose Garcia this isn't a marching band. it's a drum corps
Let's just say it's "ONE" of the greatest moments in drum corps history !!
Blown away.
Yep this is going in my bangers playlist
Fun fact: Will Pitts was a judge at our state marching competition last year... where I stabbed the drum major at the end of our show...
Chills every. single. time.
This is the best show DCI ever did. It was lightning in a bottle (and so was Constantly Risking Absurdity, tbf,) but it really came down to the things that PR and BD couldn't control. Namely the fact that Indiana's stadium looked like a goddamn coliseum.
Bro my music teacher participated in this... I am proud of him 🥳
Best. Crowd. Participation. Ever!
I geek out every time I see this! Without a doubt the best visual in DCI history n.n
wait who is spartacus? the guard member the show focuses on or the drum major who yelled “i am spartacus”?
I’m in this video lol in the crowd , I marched open class that year , this was my last year too
What corps did you march? I'm trying to find a 08 Open Class DVD but can't find any.
@@MicahtheDrumCorpsPseudoboomer raiders
@@WesleyParksTTV I'll keep you and the 08 Raiders in mind if/when I find an 08 DVD!
It takes a pretty special show to get that kind of applause for the last half of the closer and a whole minute afterwards.
RIP, Kirk Douglas....YOU were Spartacus.
You, good sir, are a hero of the people.
at 1:23, that feeling that gives you that face is the bulk of the reason why i love drum corps, and marching band.
Way back before the electric age of microphones on everything and microphones on the field to get it louder. Which fucks up every thing. Plus now you have 30+ people in the auxiliary.
the biggest difference in my memory was how articulate BUT VERY loud they were over the other corps they commanded the win as the theme represented thank you!
He didn't need a mike!!! How innovative!
It just isnt Phantom unless they kill someone ;)
TheLegion specifically a drum major
Spartacus… Turandot… Juliet… and probably more
They're running!!
Hey Viper, I'm genuinely curious; if you're so opposed to marching band, drum corps, and this show, insisting that this entire activity has gone "downhill," why are you watching it? Furthermore, why do you feel the need to comment on it? What do you plan to accomplish by harping? I honestly cannot fathom the logic you used in making these decisions.
Goose bumbs every time I see this
came here to see my orchestra teacher (Koji Mori) step on someone, and he indeed did do that.
@1:05 That conductor's stance, character, and aura a masterful comparison to the overthrowning of a tyrant and the surrealism of Mickey Mouse's conducting Fantasia.
This show was just absolutely ridiculous. Start to finish. With the Closer just capping it all off
Iconic
XD that's Mr. Mori. God..I didn't think he would do that...
Dear dci. Go back to this, please.
Where has Phantom gone? Sure do miss the old one. So much better then
Gahh at :45. The people in the right hand corner look like they're going to fall asleep. I'd freaking be crying and cheering if I were in the front row of this show! Haha. 5 years and I'm still getting chills. :)
love this
Cue the tears!!!!
I really hope there’s a drum major cam of this somewhere
my musi directer was in this! he should us the other day and i was amazed at this, he was a trumpet i think?