June 23rd, 2017 12:02am
Just got back from the theater.
Crossmen - Didn't leave with a strong impression of the Crossmen. Not like I thought they were bad, I think they are just getting lost in the shuffle of everything else on my mind. Look forward to seeing them again.
Blue Stars - Really enjoyed the show! They were moving and playing a ton (I know, that's the name of the game) and I can't wait to see them with months of cleaning and adjustments under their belt. The Lady Marmalade segment (specifically the voice patches) felt weird and out of place, but otherwise there's a lot to like.
Cadets - I really liked those uniforms, and the transition they went through. I don't know Mass at all, so I'll need to do some studying to fully appreciate what they're doing I think. Unlike one of the corps that followed, I thought that Cadets really utilized vocals well.
Cavaliers - I loved the clever ways they layered their songs together. I think by the end of the season all the little details that they are sure to include will make this show incredible to watch. Similar theme to XtraordinarY, but this sort of thing suits the Cavaliers well.
Carolina Crown - The singing ruined it. Design staff dropped the ball big time. I know this isn't what the final product will look like, but after the first 4-6 minutes left me breathless the last chunk of the show left me pissed off. I almost left the theater to get snacks instead of watching the end of Crown's show. That really sucks, because for the last ten years Crow has been my favorite corps more often than not. I know there will be adjustments but there better be some big adjustments if the mess that is the second half of this show is gonna be fixed.
Bluecoats - It's nice that they decided to revive Down Side Up.