Blueknights finals 2019

[@JamieSmith-fz2mz]

I love the Blue Knights. Nothing over the top. Not trying 'too hard'. Just enough. Always clean. And always great music.

[@N1oreo1]

Weeb 707 Hahahaha I love that “She never shuts up about it” 😂😂😂 True corps memeber

[@burdrchitect1680]

Amen. Loving the Blue Knights. Hope they continue to stay who they are. They will always be on repeat on my playlist.

[@ThereaalSP]

I haven’t really watched any of their shows and now i kinda feel bad cause this is really solid. That opener alone was top 3 tier i think.

[@ryansween8729]

@@dreamsandmemories4807 I marched 03-07 and I'll concur with your music teacher...was really hard haha

[@tomczekai1873]

Total o You You

[@brown55061]

BK always brings the soundtrack style show, and THIS FAN always appreciates it.

[@1049berkeley]

They are so good at putting thoughts and emotion into their shows. Inevitably, I usually end up in tears when they have done shows like this. 2014 was really special. I had lost my grandmother in fall of 2013.

[@jakobbarr4216]

Definitely some 2014-2016 feeling in here. Really enjoyed this show.

[@coyoteeffect]

"Home." _starts crying_

[@skypentraico4322]

I remember watching the pan over on finals night and every single member they showed was in tears. Been there. Its an amazing and yet awful feeling all at the same time.

[@yes-rn5sk]

@@skypentraico4322 in one of the finals recording for them a pit member was just bawling his eyes out it was sad to watch

[@michaelmoon622]

The most underrated show of the year

[@zachzuber32]

most underrated corp

[@burdrchitect1680]

All there shows are underrated. But I must say the brass is improving, bc they have great brass books.

[@bradencw]

This sold me on the Blue Knights. Seeing this premiere in a theatre was so fitting. This is a frickin movie. Edit: 2/29/2024 I'm contracted to march with BK in 2024. It all started with this show. :)

[@kyoza5069]

I'd say so. This show made me tear up a little bit because it reminded me of my very first marching season as a tiny little freshman

[@johnnyzheng1225]

hell yeah man, see you on the field this summer

[@alvinshuh7449]

WOAH, 2022 vet here, CONGRATS and MFBK!!! 💙

[@bradencw]

@@alvinshuh7449thank you!! 💙

[@StringyBits]

2014-2016 vet here, proud of you!

[@EvanYoungMusic]

That Liquid hit still sends chills up my spine. 2005 with Cadets and now with them. My cousin marched with BK back in 2017 or 2018. I forget the season. It was the first season they started wearing these kinds of uniforms.

[@elijahhollis1957]

I love watching their DM. Good lord

[@nzane1216]

I had TWO chances to watch their program live, and I skipped to watch lots both times. Most regretful thing I did all summer.

[@youvee01]

The coolest percussion feature I’ve ever heard 9:06 - 9:48

[@flblurrz1479]

I see A lemon it was Mike Jackson but it’s now Derrick Shannon

[@kpov2533]

I saw them live at that part really got me it was dope

[@johnvmi27]

I agree now the Boston Crusaders signed Blue Knight percussion staff.

[@tekneiq]

That was super impressive.

[@EBG...]

​@@flblurrz1479 wow. You replied to i see a lemon, which is my old account that i deleted lmao. Didn't expect to come back here for the exact same reason i came last time only to have my answer from the past help me in the present

[@BRZbash]

11:15 - 11:50 My favorite part of the whole damn show 😍😍😍

[@CandyManT1D]

100%%%%% AGREED

[@fatherexodus7688]

Love their opening hit!

[@caseyobrien2681]

This closer DEFINITELY rivals the Because closer. Phenomenal work this year BK!

[@wouter6659]

Mark my words: This corps Hornline will take on with Crown about winning the Jim Ott Award in the near future! Tone Tone Tone: WOW low brass! :D

[@LuisRivera-rl9gl]

No one gonna talk about how amazing the mellos sound at 2:13?

[@rygsaudio]

everyone's thinking it you're just the one who said it homie 👊

[@elijahhollis1957]

they DESTROYED that shit bro oh my GOD

[@gdiaz375]

Thanks, man! 🙂

[@jacksonhall3151]

This is my favorite show of 2019. I LOVE the piece Liquid by Jay Bocook that was featured in the opener of this show. It was also in the Cadets 2005 show, The Zone. The most epic parts of it are, in my opinion, the hit at 4:38 and the section at 5:31

[@1049berkeley]

I just loved tbis show. Ended up being one of my favorites of the year

[@sashaashby]

this show was such perfection in every way

[@MrTimc87]

bro that ballad and transition to closer is so fresshhh

[@ilikemusak]

So much more emotion and melody and unique harmony than any other corps I've seen from 2019. Shame that stuff doesn't seem to garner higher scores

[@erroneous3493]

well it was the highest score they have ever gotten i think. Also if you look closely some of the visual design choices are kinda sloppy. but this show rocks.

[@juanarreguin1]

This is SUCH an incredible show! Super creative and almost has a colorful vintage feel to it!

[@regpharvey]

The most tasteful narration I've heard in a show.

[@koenscheid6539]

10:20, best part of this amazing show

[@robertoserratos1149]

@ 10:20 when the back beat comes in😩😩

[@tylera86]

The percussion writing is wonderful. I’m a sucker tight unisons and man theirs are noice 👌. “Hurt” is such a haunting song. There’s a version on of Trent Reznor playing it solo on piano that just hits you in all the right places

[@zacharymckinnon6832]

I love how present the inner parts are! Makes such a full brass sound

[@1049berkeley]

Their ballads usually create tears in my eyes.

[@wouter6659]

I wonder if Eric Whitacre & Trent Reznor have the knowledge of this BEAUTIFUL Version of 'Hurt' :D WOW

[@future.mortician]

Really good show. The music could be a soundtrack for a dramatic fantasy movie or game. Great work Knights!!

[@RobLawMusic96]

Is the ballad hurt by Eric whitacre?

[@jthomas100tube]

Actually composed by Trent Reznor. For its 2019 show, BK adapted a choral arrangement by Eric Whiacre

[@mochamadfali617]

No, its arrange by eric awuy dude

[@tekneiq]

This is the closer! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGWQgXavg5ushMU

[@stevenmoody4531]

Wonderful show!

[@Eont_]

I like how they don’t use props and are still the best looking and sounding corps

[@wyatta6528]

There’s props on the field, nothing major, just enough to create the feel.

[@christopherpinckard176]

This year the used like 6 or 7ft tall rectangular mirror prisms and I like it cause it’s not showy

[@deltaphoenix8616]

Nah man crown has them beat when it comes to sound

[@jakebaker1051]

Lol there are like at least 6 or 7 props here

[@TheFuryKat]

Jake Baker 24 to be exact. 3 circles of 8 8ft mirrors

[@bencoates5587]

Playing on the move???

[@nickniehaus1763]

Right?

[@jakebaker1051]

There quite a bit of it, I appreciate it

[@simaipinacomposer]

The opener😍😍😍

[@jameswaller717]

I always look up to the Blue Knights :))

[@TylerDunphy]

It plays out like a really great film!

[@intheflesh9606]

unpopular opinion: bk absolutely fucking deserved to make top 3

[@Wander.Fleaux.Productions]

I think it’s the visual that brought them down. Music was excellent though.

[@bonkersmcgee4356]

The effect of those mirrored props is very eerie and ghostlike on video. Not as much in person. Here they almost look like they are halfway materialized and transparent.

[@MiraDaWulf]

That opening always catches me off guard

[@tylerrosado2811]

8:13 My favorite part.

[@wm8673]

They did an ole Skool 90s show.. I like!

[@Ridebmx34521]

Hardly lol

[@nickniehaus1763]

God bless Keith Tye

[@spenceralger3600]

What’s the piece at 3:12?

[@babboon]

liquid? Jay bocook

[@samthetrumpetguy726]

i believe thats ccr heard it through the grapvine 11:12 to 11:42

[@zach.tempone]

How much did they pay Kevin Costner to do the VO for this show?

[@DenverCommunityMedia]

This is the bomb!

[@johnvmi27]

Just curious what will happen since Bosyon Crusaders hired Blue Knights percussion staff ?

[@MiraDaWulf]

BK deletes their percussion

[@jerrymusic6232]

Is it me or they didn’t have a drum set?

[@Strydr24]

We had no drum set but had a lot of auxiliary perc in the front ensemble :)

[@SuperChuy254]

Song @ 10:21??

[@jonahtaylor9705]

Lonely world by Moses Sumney

[@SuperChuy254]

@@jonahtaylor9705 Thank you sm🙏🏿

[@tekneiq]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGWQgXavg5ushMU

[@mbmaccin555555]

Proud alumni! Mfbk

[@josiahcourtney5764]

Lmao Cadets 2005 4:47

[@marseillais2687]

No no no, Blue Knights 2019

[@jerr5515]

lmao shut up BK 2019.

[@carterkopacki9625]

so no one gonna talk about 7:45-7:56

[@JHeyJGirl]

This part feels like magic because all the vibes are improvising on one chord and each of us played an accent on one specific note but we just go off of each other as the sounds get passed back and fourth from either side of the pit. Each rep is always a little different so each experience is different everytime. Mastercraft in sound and writing design

[@SHdrummerguy08]

I love Broken City Outdoor

[@starfisj254]

woah

[@wyatta6528]

Can anyone tell me exactly what this show is about? I love the music but I want to know more about it. If possible, could someone also tell me what pieces are used throughout? Thanks.

[@reidsayle5537]

Wyatt A it is very much up to your interpretation Imo It is about someone living through something that has pained them and even though they try to move passed it they always remember it I believe the mirrors are their because a mirror is generally something that sees you at your best and worst and will “remember what you are” The repetition of “I have one place to be” represents how the narrator wants to get back to his former self or a prior version of his life to which he remembers fondly That is my interpretation of it Atleast.

[@calebflorence8693]

The idea of the show revolved around drum corps as an activity and the impact it has. DCI reaches millions of performers and audiences each year with captivating performances from the best in the world. The idea is that the bonds and connections of a drum corps grow so strong, that they create their own "home". Overall, this show is a collection of the shards and pieces of memories, inspirations, ideas, reflections, and visions of the people who design, create, teach, serve, and perform at the Blue Knights.

[@gdiaz375]

Caleb Florence Hi, Caleb 💙

[@TheFuryKat]

BK doesn’t ever have very solid show concepts and storylines. I was a member for several years, and almost every year, whenever a different designer would discuss the show with the members, you would get a different story. They really like to keep things vague and metaphorical and let the performers each bring their own individual interpretation to the show.

[@drumcatnau]

I really like that show, but honestly if the voice track wasn't there, it would have been a better product. The skill is too high to have a Jeff Bridges style gruff narrator talk over such excellence.

[@whatthehellisthis0505]

That's what I thought as well.

[@Ilostmyschmungus]

I like the narration but only at the beginning the rest not a big fan of

[@sashaashby]

i really love the narration, but it is completely subjective

[@aperson3575]

Ngl the only thing keeping this corps from being champion are the lines. Musically execution is 10/10 but if they could really focus on the drill the Blue Knights will be unbeatable

[@kyoza5069]

I have a feeling that BK as a corps is more about the experience of drum corps, but definitely. This show is/was so underrated

[@DanCron]

This was BK at their best! To think what these guys could have accomplished had they kept this design team together…. This show should have been a springboard to bigger and better things. Sad that it didn’t turn out that way.

[@logasimpso8274]

Idk man, I think you’re right. I’m hopeful about ‘24 though! Since we made it back to finals, I hope that our vet base and audition pool talent will allow us to go more in the direction of this show. Idk, that’s what I hope happens!

[@joshuajones4895]

6:56

[@tekneiq]

Here's the closer! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGWQgXavg5ushMU

[@1johncabs]

The only show I really liked from 2019! The rest were very disappointing.

[@whatthehellisthis0505]

Examples please.......

[@kyoza5069]

For me it was this, Academy, and Bloo. All the rest I could care less about

[@HavenMarches]

I thought bloo, devs, knights, mandies and stars were all phenomenal in 2019

[@omfgacceptmyname]

please... no more voice overs... it's so distracting

[@micaha.9756]

omfgacceptmyname most are but this isn't at all.

[@rylandcook5237]

I thought the voiceovers MADE the show. Very well integrated.

[@micaha.9756]

Theepicr yes so true, it’s was so cool.

[@CJsMusicTrumpet]

The way that the voice overs were done here I honestly loved

[@TheFrygar]

There's nothing to be distracted from - they are always placed during moments of "atmospheric" music where the harmony and texture is all that matters.

[@definitelynotcainan3353]

Sorry... does nothing for me...

[@whatthehellisthis0505]

Why does this show do nothing for you?

[@joshuajones4895]

6:51

[@wsuf7025]

4:45