Blue Devils 2023 || Aged Out Reacts

The hosts of the Aged Out Podcast react to the Blue Devils Drumline from the beginning of the 2023 DCI competitive season.
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[@christophershen6357]

Honey wake up a new aged out podcast dropped

[@Jacob.Cornejo]

By the look of it, there are 7 vets in the snare line with the rookies with experience from RCC, one tenor vet, and three bass vets. Stacked for sure

[@DrumCorpsAFF]

+Pulse, Thesis, MBI, Yokohama Scouts (DCJ individual bass champ)

[@scottjohnson2912]

Scojo here: And yes... it was all written up on paper, drill and parts together...

[@agedoutpodcast]

Dedication. My hand cramps just thinking about it! Haha

[@supergirlsmg]

As a band mom who didn't play an instrument herself, but has had her son (Eddie - Q5) try to explain things so I can understand the intricacies, this video has been soooo helpful and informative. Thank you for helping me be able to understand the sport and enjoy it EVEN MORE than I already do! Instant subscribe! :)

[@agedoutpodcast]

Glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for the support! Good luck to your son!

[@FBarnacle]

HOLY Vets!! BD, RCC, Pulse, Bloo, Ayala..all star team. On talent alone, it’s BD by wide margin in ‘23.

[@drumlinedesigns]

thesis too

[@gregorybolton]

No doubt !!!

[@asherbank1941]

I love how brandon olander is just there in the background like checking in every once in a while

[@closersdci]

probably their most intense book since 2013

[@slikjmuzik]

The whole line just looks sick. Props to Bekah and Audrey. A+ level from everyone!

[@reread2549]

I am truly amazed at the Blue Devils Bass Drum section. I also have to say the tempo being performed is truly amazing considering the technical level of the show.

[@caseyys]

They really figured out the tuning for everything compared to last winter/summer.

[@DillonM-mc6yw]

I’m a brass player but I still love this content. It helps me see and hear things I normally wouldn’t and gives me context to some of the things going on in DCI outside of the brass world. Both of y’all’s insight is much appreciated!

[@evansbm423]

God bless those Ludwig drums

[@rygregory]

Love the SCV visuals at 18:35 ❤

[@chach1er516]

Can we just thank whoever made the decision to switch to Ludwig please. Devs sound awesome!

[@frvnxis]

maybe fav book of theirs since 15’ - break is bananas

[@FancyPants43]

Was it me... or did anyone notice the writing at the multilayered snare build up when marching :uaround in a circle? It sounded like Scott Johnson was answering back to the writing of Boston Crusaders drumline show last year. 🤔

[@grandprairiehsdrumline4730]

these podcast videos/reactions are the best thing I can watch on KZbin. THANK YOU AGED OUT REACTS ‼️

[@agedoutpodcast]

Thanks for the support!

[@abhinaypenumarthi714]

It’s kinda funny hearing such an aggressive book while lookin at those drums lol

[@captainkiwi77]

I can audibly hear Scott Johnson screaming “more is more, drumming is cool!!!” through the book. ❤

[@markcooperartcom]

Weird how all of the music and playing seems lightyears beyond last year for every corps i've seen so far.

[@thenelsonbruhs722]

Only exceptions would be Boston and Rennick but yeah

[@I.AM.ON.MY.WAY.]

@@thenelsonbruhs722 R.I.P. SCV 2023

[@thenelsonbruhs722]

@@I.AM.ON.MY.WAY. trust me I’m more disappointed about that than anyone else

[@I.AM.ON.MY.WAY.]

@@thenelsonbruhs722 this is my first year watching DCI live and it’s kind of disappointing I can’t see SCV percussion throwing down, but let’s hope for the best next year.

[@thenelsonbruhs722]

@@I.AM.ON.MY.WAY. it’s ight. I’m hoping either SCV will come back next year, or Rennick will start going ham at troopers

[@davidkglyan1399]

A lot of those moments you say you've heard before would definitely be found in the Blue Devils 2009 season, hands down my favorite season to listen to (a season they won drums).

[@Luke-gw2qg]

Finally, the first of many dci videos!

[@FreddieDrums]

Laurent the center snare is so good he has a essence of control and power when he plays

[@heyitsbacon599]

They’ve got something special this year.

[@thenelsonbruhs722]

Honestly, if they clean the way BD usually does, I could see this Drumline becoming a part of the “best Drumline ever” debate. My vote still goes to Phantom 2010 though

[@legolas_]

They wont reach bd 2015 level

[@rifle2563]

Phantom 10 is goated but scv 16 is in the conversation

[@thenelsonbruhs722]

@@rifle2563 I really like SCV 16’s pit but their battery didn’t impress me as much as 18 and 19

[@thenelsonbruhs722]

@@legolas_ snares? Probably not. Tenors? Yeah they will. Basses? They’re already better.

[@ericm9407]

@@thenelsonbruhs722yeah man, this is probably BD’s best bassline, except 2020 (rip)

[@thecookingandcampingdrumme2245]

When this book cleans up they will win drums in Indy…….incredible potential.

[@Corrections101]

BD sounding great early!

[@backbeatben]

agreed with the analysis! I saw them live last night in the lot and in the stadium center/50. they sounded incredible with the whole corps - drill was very well written and a lot of the breaks are exposed. would not be surprised if they win this year

[@DrumCorpsAFF]

7:12 By far the best DCI cover of JoJo’s Theme. Ppl who say they can’t stand BD, boy are they in for a huge surprise this summer

[@ARZiehm]

It’s cool, but I can’t imagine that the people who aren’t into BD are simultaneously Jojo/anime fans haha

[@DrumCorpsAFF]

@@ARZiehm lmao

[@matthewmurray8570]

They are absolutely throwing down. That book - whew! The race for best percussion this year is going to be nuts.

[@k.b.korben5366]

Gasped when I saw this. I was missing you guys!

[@landenb2047]

Does anyone know at 18:35 the hand sign they do? It looks like SVC then a heart maybe to pay respect to vanguard????

[@rygregory]

Yes, it’s the SCV visual. ❤

[@chaselabash6695]

I’ll be at the show in Mason as well! One of my best friends is marching Bass for Boston, I’ll be in the top of section B, would love to say hi! Love your guys content, Blue Devils coming out of the gate strong!

[@agedoutpodcast]

Awesome! We will likely just be roaming around the lot checking everyone out.

[@erikcoleman7158]

I love you’re guys videos and how y’all always give your honest opinion on WGi and dci videos I been subscribed for like two years now i play drum my self I play bass drum number two 👍🏾💯

[@agedoutpodcast]

Thanks for the support! Glad you enjoy it!

[@gavin_bigred]

Shoulda had tj on for the reaction to compare from last year lol. I like his critical eye.

[@chrismatthews3800]

Great Video!!! I just subscribed.....but I have a question....what's the sign language they do at the 18:36 mark? is it "SCV"?

[@jacobnater9800]

SCV, love

[@gregorybolton]

I'm not biased {coming from concord myself and being a blue devils fan} But I have to agree with You, my money is on B.D. to win!!!

[@asherbank1941]

I do think they'll have the drum break super clean by finals but there are definitely other contenders for the sanny. Boston and Crown chief among them I would say.

[@Prof.CheeseDog]

Bluecoats will also be up there in the top 4

[@Jacob.Cornejo]

Bluecoats too since it appears they have about 10-11 vets in the front ensemble.

[@nickniehaus1763]

Crown are allergic to winning the Sanford it cannot be done lmao

[@rifle2563]

Im never heard it called the sanny lol

[@FreddieDrums]

Currently BD is the best perc

[@Schapenvuur]

Nobody talking about bass 1&2 picking up new sticks and doing a long hand2hand at 14:26?

[@agedoutpodcast]

I missed that. Gotta go back and watch again now 😂 - Mike

[@Schapenvuur]

@@agedoutpodcasthaha cool! Looking forward to another season of the podcast covering DCI. Thanks for all the effort!

[@brown55061]

What's kinda funny is in the 80s-90s BD lines were a bunch of beach bum looking dudes. Now it's like the melting pot of the west invaded drum corps. Nothing negative about that but it's kinda crazy how BD has so many different races in there. BD's book is stacked. Like you guys said, the show is written to be a winner they just have to ace it in August.

[@billgarcia646]

too bad there aren't many videos of BD's front ensemble. They have some great moments also.

[@craigjohnchronicles2504]

So cool to see BD back with Ludwig. Last time I saw BD playing Luddies was in 1985 (I missed last season). In 86 they followed the 85 Scouts, and jumped to Yamaha. Seems like BD stayed there forever. Though I know they played Dynasty for a while (made the switch in 2000?).... Pearl in 2010? System Blue in 2016? 2022, back to Ludwig? ...it's like they've come Full Circle... or... First Circle (1985).... that was bad... Love this breakdown. :)

[@agedoutpodcast]

Lol. It’s the circle of life.

[@WhatAreDrums729]

Looks like Ludwig bought/acquired Natal's marching stuff. Natal were making the System Blue drums when they first came around.

[@markwilliams3317]

Troopers beat the Cavies recently, they deserve a review 🙏🏻

[@mikahhhhh]

17:56 Looks like they’re making sign language?

[@MandoPercussion]

👓For The Algorithm!👓

[@agedoutpodcast]

🙏

[@Jdeazy23]

Pretty sure Rudy Garcia was 16 or 17 in 1997 quad line. 1997 to 2001

[@jackpazdernik]

especially without vanguard being in the conversation this year i think that BD has a much higher chance in winning the sanford, i know it’s early but i personally think they are cleaner and more balanced than boston right now.

[@Corrections101]

ScoJo for life.

[@tMayneCreates]

I've seen a lot of bd books over the years. Then again there's a lot I haven't seen, so correct me if I'm wrong: have they ever written ditty beats in a book before?

[@ARZiehm]

Yes

[@groovedplacement7559]

Wild.

[@jordanmiller1759]

15:49 Davis jay has the sheets on his yt, I learned it

[@agedoutpodcast]

Nice! Thanks!

[@johnmillerjr-]

@@agedoutpodcast The full show has been transcribed on /r/DrumlineSheets

[@mcgrud]

For the algorithm. 🤙

[@jarrinbradshaw]

Are they throwing SCV shade at 18:34?

[@rygregory]

No, not shade. Quite the opposite actually. BD is honoring their cross-town friends.

[@jarrinbradshaw]

Cool. I was hoping that was the case, just couldn’t tell.

[@billgarcia646]

Definitely not shade

[@ohrate]

Why are SCV not out this year?

[@agedoutpodcast]

Financial issue to put it kind of short.

[@Naterrr42]

What about phantom

[@jonbutton3259]

Devils is all loud smashmouth.... Bloo and Cadets really play much more musically. Cadets actually do the aggressive bit better than devils, especially when coupled with how tastefully they mix/match/balance.

[@gavin_bigred]

Is rennick teaching anywhere this year since he’s not at scv?

[@agedoutpodcast]

Not that I’m aware of. He writes for Troopers, but is not teaching as far as we’ve heard.

[@gavin_bigred]

@@agedoutpodcastI was hoping he would teach at troopers. Not that they are “smaller” or “less” than any other corps. But they have been gaining popularity within the last 2 seasons and it would be cool to see a juggernaut do his thing with a line like that and just see it flourish even more than it has been.

[@Jacob.Cornejo]

@@gavin_bigred He did a podcast interview somewhere and responded to this topic by essentially saying he prefers to keep his hands off of what his past students are doing to let them grow as instructors in their own right

[@agedoutpodcast]

I believe it was on the Drum Corps Coffee Shop podcast.

[@bradmartin9672]

Fellas don’t sleep on The Cadets!!! They will probably beat Cavies in drums at finals and be in the top five.

[@agedoutpodcast]

Cadets definitely have some momentum! It’ll be fun to see shows in a few weeks when everyone is stacked up!

[@BDizDaBest]

Nice to see BD pay homage to SCV with that little visual there. It’s a minor gesture, but it symbolizes the huge respect BD has for SCV. And that’s great. But if the roles were reversed, does anyone think SCV would extend the same courtesy to BD? In fact, when’s the last time anyone from the SCV organization ever uttered a single kind word about BD? For all the “mutual respect” you hear about between the two corps, all the respect only ever seems to go one way…

[@dorivenlegit]

you are REACHING bro it’s just a visual 😭

[@BDizDaBest]

@@dorivenlegit Dude, I literally addressed that in my comment. I said it’s a seemingly minor visual that stands for something greater (i.e. respect). Do you understand the concept of symbolism and how it works? I 100% stand by what I said, which is that SCV would never do something even this small in homage/tribute to BD. It’s all one-way respect.

[@tapisbadatgames]

while i do agree at this current moment it's probably safest to bet on bd for the sanford, i feel like it's equally as safe to bet on boston. while their book is not as technical and choppy as last year its, in my opinion, the most musical book colin mcnutt has ever written while still maintaining an extremely high level of technicality that very few lines have ever even attempted to achieve. i may be a little biased but im very excited to hear your opinions once we have lot videos and such from boston

[@billgarcia646]

People need to also consider the front ensemble contribution. Too often people only make their choices off of only seeing the battery in the lot and ignore or forget about the other half the of the percussion section that plays more throughout the show.

[@fireantsarestrange]

DCI deleted Vangaurd. ..... Im done.