2017 The Cavaliers - "Men Are From Mars"

Rosemont, IL | 4th Place | 95.200
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[@christophertaylor8761]

Props to the contra player who sprinted across the field to his dot.

[@BerserkRain]

fr though man I love the Cavaliers

[@MiraDaWulf]

Where was this

[@zanebishr8142]

@@MiraDaWulf 1:32

[@NotAJollyPotato]

I just saw that. Made running with a heavy instrument and playing whilst also being at one of the largest events they might go to in their life, look casual.

[@ayolotl4830]

and people say modern drill isn't rigorous enough

[@animeprincess98]

You have got to love that hit when the brass comes together with the vocal track.

[@letsplayerwannabe]

It's cause every word is hit individually, more like the synth player lining up with the brass haha

[@letsplayerwannabe]

Caleb the frank sinatra at the end is definitely not live... I was the synth player who played it

[@letsplayerwannabe]

Caleb we actually did do some pitch correction over the season. If you watch earlier shows, the "and now, the end is near" at the beginning of Mars is a half step lower than where it was by the end of the season. We changed it because we added in more singing to match the beginning of Mars instead of clashing. Artistic vision and whatnot

[@hturt4]

Ditao Congrats on a fantastic season!

[@letsplayerwannabe]

Haha, thanks

[@FTTPRO]

This closer brings me to tears every single damn time! The road these guys had to finally hit top 5 again. the journey of finding their voice again. The path to doing something risky. The words say it all; and when that hit overpowers the vocals at 1:06, it's game over for me every time. I can't even sing along cause I get that proud knot in my throat. Absolutely one of the greatest closers of all time.

[@turnr3326]

frank javier “game over” nice pun.

[@galaxtm6794]

TO SAY THE *THINGS* (EPIC ENDING INTENSIFIES)

[@reynoldandriano]

The "Things" part was soooo great!

[@okey7261]

*things*

[@maartengroenendijk8997]

That closer is pure magic

[@jaymizell9172]

Brings tears 😭 Love it

[@lul420]

One of the best closers of 2017 no doubt

[@jeetlebuice3656]

yeah the cavaliers and the bluecoats had the best closers this year

[@j.cordero6965]

Blue Devils closer gave me chills, but yeah those two are super good as well

[@cjags1232]

Blue Stars Closer. After the “Come What May, I will love you until my dying day” vocal track to the end. That in my opinion was the best Closer of 2017

[@nickniehaus1763]

I think crown and bluedevils closers were unbelievably good, tops imo.

[@-Molo-]

crowns closer made no sense to me lol

[@DCIaddict2601]

Damn ❤️

[@eyo31abe]

DCIaddict2601 bro I know right!

[@pxrplexed3501]

I see you on like every video lol

[@BonessenoB]

The rifle Yeet at 1:39

[@Chazahc18]

LMAOOOO

[@jtrillo1115]

flag was yote

[@maartengroenendijk8997]

The emotions at the end...priceless.

[@fadededed]

Literally everytime I watch this I get chills at 1:05 and 1:30. Love ya Cavaliers. Keep Rockin'.

[@nathangarcia1384]

I really love this trombone section

[@jjh2456]

Nathan Garcia we need to see more trombones in drum corps. They add a sound to the brass section that is unmatched.

[@deltaphoenix8616]

@@jjh2456 YESSSS PREACH

[@charpnatl]

Trombone was my first instrument 100 years ago. I would not understand the full power of the instrument until years later as a member of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus standing behind the orchestra ( the trombone section ) those 3 or 4 musicians could pretty much over shadow the entire orchestra easily had they wanted to LOL! It was at that point that I fully understood the power of the trombone.

[@macerunner4674]

​@@jjh2456scv 2014 opener with the trombones has unmatched power

[@ohhellfire2728]

i REALLY disliked this show when i first saw it, and then i started watching it more and when i saw it live all of my bad opinions were gone. this is the show that made me want to march cavies.

[@kylehenson5740]

OhHellfire I’m still not the biggest fan of this show (it just wasn’t my kind of show), but I saw the DCI Tour Premier (theaters) and DCI Finals Night (Live). And they improved SO MUCH. Definitely miles ahead of what it was at DCI Tour Premier.

[@ohhellfire2728]

Brian J i did

[@ohhellfire2728]

Brian J nahhh i scored low visually and musically. i have a while to make it still so i’ve got a bit left

[@ohhellfire2728]

it was a wonderful experience! i'm looking to make it in the coming years but it was great. they're gonna make history this year

[@yungtwiz]

i was the same with metamorph

[@CWelton6]

So glad to see the Cavaliers making a comeback!

[@AuraFPS_]

CWeltonDesign I agree!

[@angeloortiz2769]

Kinda disappointed that they beat Bloo honestly 😤 Nothing against Cavs, it's really about Bloo not raising the bar they usually do

[@christopherbernhardt]

Angelo Ortiz well then you cant be disappointed cause you just gave the reason they didn't score higher

[@fondleballsxi]

their show this year was awful. 9th place is criminal for cavies

[@videoblade2644]

@@fondleballsxii miss early 2000’s cavaliers domination

[@austinwells2504]

Everything about this show is absolutely insane! This show never failed to bring me to my feet this entire summer! Congrats on a phenomenal year Cavies!

[@booker9816]

This was my first time watching dci finals, and god what an experience. I was indifferent about this show for the whole season, and then they sold me completely on finals night. What a way to go out.

[@VKDM8687]

Annnnnnnnnnnd they brought back the 1992 drum ending....bambambam....bam bam bam...bam ....bam........ BAM!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@turnr3326]

They also brought back the march of war from the planets 1995 on the mars part

[@samsignorelli]

@@turnr3326 With the show title, they kinda HAD to.

[@orangejuice2692]

I’m so glad the Cavies are back in top 4

[@jonathantherose303]

Same :D

[@ohhellfire2728]

they’re gonna medal this year calling it now.

[@zangster4708]

Jon Williams and maybe win, unlike SCV... I'm still slightly salty about that.

[@zangster4708]

Jon Williams Thanks for your comment. I should've been more specific. I do think BD deserved to win. Their GE was just too good, and that ballad was just, *shudders in delight*. I was slightly upset that they won visuals though, since SCV had amazing drill, but I am not an expert, so if anyone could explain it to me, that would be good.

[@rjemerson6053]

Zangster Just be happy that this is the 1st time SCV won a medal since 04.

[@maxgrimes5388]

This closer is absolutely nuts, one of my favorites without a doubt

[@nicksipich1024]

Legend has it they are *still not done*

[@tampazeke4587]

And THIS is why I've been a Cavies fanatic for over 30 years!

[@AlexWells02]

I’ve been watching this over and over for the past hour

[@viavlogs1901]

Perfect execution. Great brass, fantastic drumline, and even the color guards visuals.

[@elijahlurton3570]

Just an awesome performance. Had all the power the Cavies needed.

[@gdixonyoutuification]

did you happen to notice all the mics facing at the field?

[@Renegadefan97]

gdixonyoutuification those are recording the show not amplifying it

[@chrisstallings3492]

John Johnson funny enough, I commented this before I auditioned, I’ve now marched 2018 and 2019 at the cavaliers on mello and aged out last season, and yes I can confirm we’ve got some mics but we really try to minimize it. Our brass staff has consistently brought forward a plan to decrease the use of brass amplification every year at the Dci director summit. Hopefully things can start to become more acoustic soon!

[@lanealexander6354]

these guys came to my local high school mid season for a warm up before DCI Houston and their show still blows me away on video. 100% One of my favorites of 2017

[@t1tan145]

I remember crying at the closer such a great show

[@mickeygijzen5847]

I get so much energy from watching this every single time.

[@jjh2456]

It’s always special when this corps does “Mars.” Brings back memories of their win in 1995 and for sure it’s one of their hits.

[@hun64597]

I am so glad the Cavies are moving their way back up!!

[@RealJoey]

1:05 gives me chills every time that I listen to this. It’s pretty damn amazing!

[@smoke_stacks]

dont care what anyone says this is one of the best closers of all time

[@aaronlaughlin2389]

When this show came to Louisiana me and my friends were making it rain on the contra line as they were taking off jackets. Talk about a magic mike show- oh my god they need to do it

[@aaronlaughlin2389]

Jon Williams literally made my summer

[@jaeminsoveralls5404]

when they came to orlando a girl sitting a couple rows behind us screamed "TAKE IT OFF" and one of the contras did the little "call me" gesture

[@basilavenue7719]

all these people talking about 1:05 and not 1:10 i don't even know that's the best moment in DCI i've ever heard

[@basilavenue7719]

except maybe 2011 phantom but that's another story

[@lemonswounge2930]

...Women are from Venus" (Chino Hills HS 2016 WGI if you don't get it)

[@D0nutLord]

Lemon Swounge I see what you did there ;)

[@jbone8315]

Damn

[@NursingFitness]

This show is what made me want to become a Cavalier. Splooie

[@Dani-cg7ri]

God I love the enthusiasm in the show like woah!!!

[@sagesparks1578]

honey...those lines are great.

[@joshuanieman1098]

1:38 when the rifle in the back lands on the cutoff perfectly 😭

[@youarentreadingthisareyou]

Those vibes can blind someone if they're not careful.

[@zachdoherty2975]

Wow. “My Way” is one of my favorite songs now so this ending hits different today 😮

[@brianarzola]

Took me 20 times to notice the arrow the guard makes at 1:17

[@nickniehaus1763]

Brian Arzola ahhhhhh nice! Never noticed it ever!

[@jakebaker1051]

Yay men!

[@iglesiasmikuh]

Man i hope the cavaliers win this year

[@TimothyMachuca]

When I went to the November camp, they were legitimately going for gold.

[@dannylopez7739]

@@sploo13 they got miles kennobie teaching the tenor line now. Its gona be lit

[@archanea-8862]

Such an entertaining performance

[@KevinBacon-ic1gw]

THIS IS SO FREAKING L0UD

[@TheWindsofWonder]

Really would love to see them medal this coming season been a fan since 2008 and when 2012 happened my heart sank :’( but I knew they’d make a comeback :)

[@michaelwenhold8117]

My favorite show in 2017!!

[@ZOE-tq9oh]

We love when one of the mellophone soloists is my assistant director!!!

[@AuraFPS_]

HOLY CRAP! 😍

[@zachg2852]

I always get a kick out of the contra player hauling across the field at 1:33

[@jjh2456]

Zach G he wasn’t playing either

[@CJsMusicTrumpet]

Clean drill goals

[@KevinBacon-ic1gw]

2017 really had some great music

[@cavalierfan2008]

If y'all could strike a deal with Google music.. I would be very freaking happy

[@mickeygijzen5847]

Sickest Guard move I've seen at 1:27

[@KevinBacon-ic1gw]

MY PHONE IS VIBRATING ITS SO LOUD

[@jaymizell9172]

The screaming yeah it's chilling

[@Neoariamis]

What song do they play at the end with the vocalist? Its so cool!!

[@sarahestell9300]

basedphee My Way by Frank Sinatra

[@genorobledo6417]

Is someone singing or is it a voice over?

[@rachelguzzo1602]

I wish I could march Cavies but I’m not a guy so😩

[@Kc-jr6cq]

1:35 we just gonna ignore that double c?

[@HeyyItsJohn]

does anyone not notice at 1:06 i think that one guard accidentally lost grip of his flag

[@sparksparkboom]

Anyone have the trumpet part transcribed?

[@erieforurie8019]

My coach was in this show

[@alexandersnelling6252]

Still not done! STILL NOT DONE! NOW WE’RE DONE!!!

[@OchreFrame]

I think instead of having the vocal track, the melody should've been played by the age-outs with the rest of the hornline accompanying. Would've made for an even more emotionally impactful moment.

[@OchreFrame]

Didn't think about that bit. Suppose you're right. Not a bad idea for the future though?

[@lonple6858]

Their voices would constantly be cracking to how much they're trying to hold themselves back from crying. I know I am every time I watch this closer.

[@ThisisTechie]

I didn't like the show much until the end, I feel like I'm not the only one.

[@echowood1732]

What are the vocals?

[@beefheath5542]

What happened to the cavalier hats :(

[@wigwagstudios2474]

this sounds like the music they have in those depatie freleng dr seuss adaptations

[@MaxMax-qh3cb]

I love the Cavaliers and to me this is one of the best shows they've ever done but I think it would have been better without the vocals. Just my opinion.

[@ikshields]

Max Max - And the cheesy fake electronic keyboard crap.

[@wsuf7025]

1:05

[@muhammadzinedineismail4582]

where are 2 other bass drum at the ending

[@knifeknife69]

spot them at the backfield

[@kevingallagher7426]

Where are the other basses?

[@madprogamer4076]

Kevin Gallagher late but they were at the three stations way in the back playing those mounted drums

[@cadecarlson4591]

does anyone know the vocals they're saying at the end

[@MS-df2fk]

Cade Carlson For what is a man, what has he got If not himself, then he has naught To say the things he truly feels And not the words of one who kneels The record shows, I took the blows And did it my way.

[@cadecarlson4591]

Matt Stryker thanks

[@cadecarlson4591]

oh cool

[@shrimpman9545]

why only 2 basses???

[@medicated_Pickle]

The other 3 were on the Roman war drums on the large props. Around 0:30 you can see them start running towards their respective drum.

[@ms-mo8hl]

When will dci cover up that damn helmet. Everyone's show is ruined ever year

[@sean-michaelthompson7441]

Jon Williams absolutely agreed

[@joseph-2028]

Why were there only 2 bases

[@nhuxtable4019]

It's been said elsewhere, but 3 of our basses were at the Roman war drums in the backfield.

[@keldmore]

Im. man and iuikj from. wis consijn. Micheal Scout.

[@JuanHernandez-ts2km]

The ONLY thing I don't like about this show is that they got rid of the classic uniforms, those uniforms went hard

[@markwoods5457]

Caves were good this past season in all but it was kind of a let down, I was hoping it be twice as good as this one

[@xaQue23]

why arent they wearing the cavalier hats? what is this?

[@ikshields]

Zachary Denniston - It's the era of amnesia and tiny attention spans in DCI, I guess.

[@jjh2456]

They wore the hats for the majority of the show. For the closer they removed them.

[@KevinBacon-ic1gw]

Tubas tho 😌

[@aarongardner2089]

Why the hell are there so many partial vids of dci shows it pisses me off

[@XoneIsACoolDude]

Are you kidding?

[@bl4ke439]

$

[@frankmason1472]

When did drum corps start getting chaotic? And bring back the old hats and uniforms?!?!

[@j.cordero6965]

Pretty good, but this show always felt like a little to much was going on, plus this closer is synth heavy. Idk that's just me

[@j.cordero6965]

nvm I might have been too tired this is awesome

[@ikshields]

You're right about the synth. Completely unnecessary and insulting to the ear, as though we can't tell the difference out here.

[@hiraethia8419]

not hating on this but i think scv did it better in 2012

[@jjh2456]

Hiraethia check out the Cavies in 95. Since then Mars has always been theirs

[@T0mat0_S0up]

The singer sounds like a priest from India.

[@ikshields]

Even the Cavies don't wear hats now? Good grief. 😔 There goes another beautiful visual character element. This corps could be pretty much anyone now.

[@MS-df2fk]

They did for most of the show.

[@unknownartist113]

They wore them for most of the show.

[@jjh2456]

And in retreat they went back to their Classic green unis with said hats.

[@ikshields]

They don't have real contras anymore? Why am I hearing some shitty generic electronic keyboard bass note under everything? Ugh.

[@sethhammons4665]

Their horn line is still lacking a bit. That chord at the end was unbalanced.

[@gradsssara]

I am OFFENDED

[@hturt4]

Can't deny the power and quality of Cavies finals performance. But the combination of My Way and Mars was awful design. It's like this, "I love Swedish Fish. I love bleu cheese. Let's combine the two!" AAAAGGGGGHHHH!!!! YUCK!!! Some things should never be combined, no matter how good they are alone. But the members performed phenomenally.

[@animeprincess98]

Babby cant handle any dissonance? 😂

[@matthewharris237]

hturt4 I can’t disagree more, goes from uneasy and violent dissidence to a beautiful resolution. Absolutely stunning is what you meant to say! #positivevibes

[@hturt4]

Inspired by Music Respectfully disagree. But we're both equally entitled to our opinions. The one thing we can probably agree on is they performed like stallions. Killer passion and execution.

[@nickniehaus1763]

Inspired by Music oh so pretentious 🤣

[@ikshields]

DCI needs to just get everybody together and agree to stop calling these groups by the names of the highly distinctive individual groups they used to be, back when the Justin Bieber generation wasn't obliterating it all with generic electronics, characterless uniforms, and attention-deficit music-and-visual design. Just call them all by numbers or something: "Hyperaggressive Casualwear Models with Intrusive Electronic Bass Tones #6-A".

[@MS-df2fk]

Great idea. That'll sell. Better yet, why not just pull the plug on the whole thing and deny these kids the chance to have a once in a lifetime opportunity?

[@unknownartist113]

Ah yes because if dci did that then the while activity would die. Get over yourself dude. Just because its not the way you liked it doesn't mean everyone else hates it. Everytime we see a comment from some asshole like you we just roll our eyes. Nobody likes you old timers.

[@MrKrabs-mb4eg]

nothing better to do at the nursing home than gripe about DCI on the internet?

[@gdixonyoutuification]

god that show was over scored

[@pxrplexed3501]

90% sure they go down not up lmao