Brit Reacts to Drum Corps | Judge Tape: Carolina Crown "E=mc2" | General Effect Music | 2013 Prelims

[@greatmcnate9506]

He's just scratching the surface of the DCI rabbit hole. Then he discovers the judges' tapes.

[@yeomanjanice4101]

Wait 'til he finds the victory run headcams!

[@hithere327]

They use different judges for each of the three finals nights I believe, so it was his final performance of that season. He passed in 2022 after a long battle with cancer.

[@steinblitz1506]

Judge tapes are also sometimes within the corps community memes too, in this instance, it's "Yep!"

[@ThaximusPrime]

The best part of these multi-layered shows is that it’s too easy to miss a handful of things…especially when you have a single viewing. As you said, you get focused on one element and then potentially miss others. A great thing about the drum corps season is being able to watch these shows change and evolve, but also you get to see it numerous times. WHEN you come to Indy next year (hopefully for all three days) you’ll get to see these shows three times…you’ll be able to appreciate many more layers. Great reaction, as always, and love that it gave you more context of DCI.

[@drummersnare6276]

Wouldn’t that be a bad thing to miss things? Lol

[@GiveMeTheRice]

@@drummersnare6276 it’s pretty impossible not to

[@drummersnare6276]

@@GiveMeTheRice yeah but they said “the best thing about it” which is weird

[@GiveMeTheRice]

@@drummersnare6276 because you can watch the same show multiple times and never get tired of it because there’s always new things to notice

[@ThaximusPrime]

@@drummersnare6276Maybe odd wording, but it was my intent to imply that it’s good that they are so layered that you cannot catch it all in one go.

[@wordsmithpiko1784]

DCI has different judges for every major event of the season. This includes prelims, semifinals, and finals to ensure less bias. That was why Joe was saying this was his last, he may have judged Crown earlier in the season in a different venue and being selected as a judge for finals week is a MAJOR honor. The passion he shared on this tape is a passion you will find with many other judge tapes and something I'm sure you'll someday be able to express in the same way they do.

[@jill5938]

Love that you found this so inspiring, Charlie! Keep in mind these judges have generally been involved in this activity the majority of their lives, both as performers and then educators, so don't feel like you have to get to their level of knowledge! (On the other hand... I can totally imagine sitting next to you in Indianapolis next year as you spit fire phrases like “vertical alignment of sonority” and “congruency of octaves and pitch relationship in the light-touch ostinato” 😂)

[@TheCharlieSmithChannel]

Oh the way this comment made me laugh 🤣🤣🤣. If you look at my Google history I PROMISE you that 'congruency of octaves' and 'pitch relationship' are on there haha

[@michaelgwfrogwelge]

And Charlie, when you react, you are explaining to yourself what you are experiencing. The judge is explaining to the corps and staff how what they are doing is being experienced.

[@jacobreed2059]

I’ve probably watched this judge tape hundreds of times, and still here crying alongside you yet again. Just the pure and utter magic that this show was both musically and visually, combined with one of the best commentaries in the business is just the perfect equation (other than e=mc^2 of course haha). Picking up on the lingo and jargon of drum corps just takes time and watching judges tapes is a fantastic way to pick up on the things that they are looking for and noticing. At the end of the day all that matters though is that you enjoyed what you saw, and I think that’s what people come to your channel for! Cheers mate

[@mrequena1408]

As someone who marched that year, hearing Joe’s tape (and watching your reaction) was incredibly moving. Hearing his passion and knowledge for the arts makes me aspire to be a better teacher for my students. I really wish I could have met him before he passed but from what I hear, he was a wonderful person and left a legacy for us to push forward. ❤ In my mind…

[@snail415]

OMG I can’t believe you got to see this. It is THE BEST DCI video of all-time.

[@moler512]

YOU should def do more judge tapes to shows that youve seen, the community will guide you to the good ones for sure

[@steinblitz1506]

Wow, I love that you're checking out a judge tape. These are sometimes as famous as shows they cover, and they really help you understand what the pros look out for. Awesome! I HIGHLY recommend Carolina crown 2016 for an awesome Western show!

[@garyrowlatt1932]

Fellow Brit here , awesone reaction . I marched back in the 80’s and ive never stopped watching.from the power of music , to the choreography. To the fans to the judges is unbelievable . the people who create this and live through the moment is unexplainable.. and that’s ok . Because somethings don’t need to be understood ; Just witnessed. If I was a member or listening back to this judge I would be happy for ever .

[@scottsteenburg]

The narrator at 11:45 is the current lead brass instructor for Bluecoats. And I sat next to his parents on finals night in 2013. Good times!

[@ChristianBanas]

Greatness can only be truly appreciated when one is aware of it’s existence. Analysis is its own skill and this judge has been doing this for his entire life. You’ll get there in no time haha. Glad you want to up your reaction game after watching this. Love the content

[@williamailloux]

This video makes me tear up every time. The beauty in drum corps is exactly as you put it, the feelings that you allow to happen make it that more magical.

[@squillz8310]

6:22 *"This is a revelation of sonic accuracy and purity!"* Nothing said it better than their perfect 20. I'm still amazed by the achievement of the members of 2013 Crown (certainly not to overlook that of those strong seasons leading up to their Victory). Joe puts it so well, even when he's talking the deeper music theory stuff. You're able to pull the context clues of just how impressive of a performance this was. So happy to see you react to this one, Charlie, as I think I mentioned it a while back. Such a unique perspective to view the activity from, and I love it! I always loved listening to judges tapes when I was in Marching Band in High School. Sitting down in class during school, as a band, and the directors walking us through the critiques. Also watching a high camera video of our run from the competition that prior Saturday and looking at things we need to work on in rehearsals. It's a really cool process to be a part of and to actually experience the fruits of that labor. So amazing.

[@TheCoasterGays]

I LOVED this video. It's so great to see other points of view and thoughts. Thats whay we all love these channels right? Charlie my dude, the passion and love you've show our DCI community has been so amazing. Thank you for all these videos. Much love my man

[@nwmusic2010]

Every time I watch/listen to this judge’s tape I cry. I mean SOB. ❤

[@joshsalmons1867]

The 2nd guy to the left in the vocal group (also the vocalist for the ballad) is currently a brass instructor for the Bluecoats, I believe the last 2 years. You've heard how good they are.

[@klmauldin]

The ballad (12:00) is from the movie The Abyss. Hugely underrated score by Alan Silvestri. Good stuff man!

[@TheCharlieSmithChannel]

How didn't I notice that? I've seen that movie SO many times

[@dogchickenman]

Earlier today I was wondering if you would react to this. Honestly one of my favorite and emotional videos of all time. Such an amazing show to end his amazing career on. ❤

[@marklavin6035]

Hey Charlie! I am so glad that you were inspired by the judges tape of this performance. I was one of the people who extended the invitation to watch this, and I am so glad on how much it has moved you. I remember watching this tape a while back, and this video in particular made me to stick with my career path. I am majoring in music education right now, and I am a junior at the University of Arizona, and I aspire on eventually being a director at a high school, and hopefully be able to motivate the students to have experiences like this.

[@centrexisaac]

Having aged out three years ago now and having no more involvement in drum corps, it’s easy to forget in the day to day how much this activity meant to me then and means to me now. Your videos and your reactions - your appreciation for this activity of marching and music - pull me from the ordinary back into the extraordinary and I thank you for it. Thank you Charlie 🙏

[@jazzambientertainment]

I remember this reaction a few months ago and this was even more EPIC!!! It was clear from his first few comments that Dr. Joe loved them. This is what having your biggest cheerleader commentating over your game tape, so you can go back and watch how your talents move people, looks like! E=mc2 is Epic=MarchingChampions2!!!

[@martindennis2]

There’s no wrong way to enjoy a DCI show. And yes, it takes multiple watches to really appreciate the big picture AND the details.

[@samsignorelli]

A judge tape review...THAT'S a new one!

[@larryclement1917]

The perfect show and judge for your initiation to adjudication. You can see why Dr. Allison was so respected, and so loved by the performers. When you nailed it, he reacted, showing the love and respect he had for the activity. And when he had comments/suggestions, you paid attention as he was the epitome of the phrase He's forgotten more than you've ever learned. At one point in the tape he said "But I'm probably the only one who noticed that." Fact. He would pick up on things, and you'd say "No way, we've been judged X times", Then you'd listen again very, very closely and...... "Dammit, he's right". R.I.P. Dr. Allison, you were one of a kind. Kudos to whoever provided the tape and coordinated it with the actual show.

[@TheCharlieSmithChannel]

Beautiful beautiful comment. It actually made me well up. Thanks Larry

[@zacharyliles8657]

What a treat to see this come up! I wept the first time I heard Dr. Joe’s tape. I enjoyed your video on Crown ‘13 but the music is really what this show was all about. To this day I say it’s the greatest brass section in modern DCI history! Loved getting to see you revisit the show and also experience it from a judge’s perspective!

[@MrAndersonneo88]

Dont feel bad about missing stuff man, I’ve been a dci fanatic for over a decade with my primary focus always being music, and I miss 90% of the visual and conceptual stuff that you do! Each show is like its own three course dinner where you forget how good the asparagus was because of how much you love the steak or something 😂 That’s why we keep rewatching and relistening to these shows years later, and why its such a beautiful and heartbreaking thing that these shows are only performed for one summer then never again.

[@TheCharlieSmithChannel]

That's an excelent way of putting it 👌🏼

[@michaeljohn9271]

After each and every show the corps do, throughout the summer, they get the judges tape. It helps gives them direction as to which parts of the show are great, and which parts may need some work, or maybe even need to be changed. It helps them to continuously work on perfecting the show, leading up to the finals.

[@Atlman41]

Mr. Allison (he was not a Dr yet) was my first band director in 7th grade in 1979 at Hamlet Jr High. I'm not sure but we may have been his first class that he taught as well. He was passionate and intimidating, but you knew he wanted you to be your best even if chalkboard erasers were occasionally flung. Lol. Only had him one year as he moved to be director at Richmond Sr High by my 8th grade year and then he left for Summerville SC when I started high school.

[@snail415]

Great post.

[@tylera86]

He was my conducting professor at EKU. I appreciated the runway he gave me in front of the university ensembles.

[@andrewthomas8107]

Should react to the Bluecoats 2015 Drum Tape! It’s absolutely sick

[@yarodrazo]

Alright Next is blue coats 2015 drumline judge tape

[@MarkBrewster-en3jt]

Awesome reaction Charlie! Loving your passion for Drum Corps. Keep up the great work.

[@NEOSAP]

I need a tissue now

[@scottsteenburg]

I’ve seen every top 12 corps in person since 1993 and from a technical proficiency and execution standpoint, the 2013 Carolina Crown and best drum corps I’ve ever seen.

[@cholland454]

You can learn so much from judge tapes. So cool that you’ve found them this early in your DCI journey.

[@ratinfestation3964]

I was not expecting this video. Thank you for giving e=mc^2 a redemption 😊

[@eddietucker7005]

Great reaction! There was a group that competed one year and after championships, they had a huge party. Part of the party was that they played my tape so that all of them could hear it. I was very honored.

[@ideologybot4592]

Great watch. I'm glad you did this after pausing the earlier proper video for this show, the brass performance is the best reason to take this in. You don't need to be an expert. I was glad to see how much you felt it.

[@R.Instro]

Hearing Joe get so emotional reminds me of why I took up musical performance so long ago, and I why I did drum corps in particular. There couldn't be a clearer example of how having in-depth knowledge of a subject or an art form can really change your appreciation for a thing and help you to see it with new depth and clarity.

[@contraworld6438]

“He’s like a professional me” 😂🤣 keep up these amazing DCI reactions Charlie. I love watching these while I eat lunch lol

[@VDarling0701]

Missing your videos, Charlie! Hope you are well. Thanks for all your DCI content. It’s like watching my favorite things with a friend. So fun 🩵🩵

[@TheCharlieSmithChannel]

Ahh thank you. That means a lot. I'll be back soon. Just going through a very difficult time right now

[@VDarling0701]

@ wishing you peace and wellness, friend 🩵🩵

[@cheezeball2517]

I gotta say man, dont beat yourself over missing so much. I've watched these shows hundreds of times and still catch new details all thr time 😂 its amazing to find somwthing you missed on a show youve been rewatching for 10 years

[@jeffe_77]

Charlie, you have to react to Bluecoats 2015 percussion tape

[@tylera86]

He was my conducting professor and wind ensemble director. He was a kind man and I was very saddened when he passed

[@seanpease370]

Any Alan Christiansen judge tape is always gold

[@jaz4527]

my favorite show everrrrr I think it’s so beautiful

[@drchuck9]

Reacting to videos must be a delicate balancing act: you need to know enough about the content to know what you’re looking at, but ignorant enough to view it from a wide-eyed, fresh perspective. When you’ve watched as much drum corps as I have, you enjoy experiencing it vicariously from someone seeing it for the first time. Keep up the great work.

[@homerchap]

Just remember that there are multiple judges all judging different parts of the show. Most of them have been doing this for years and a lot of them are or have been band directors. What I’m getting at is there’s absolutely no need to apologize

[@Flipperwi715]

Joe is one to aspire to be like as he was one strong beautiful human. P.s. I didn't know he passed away until this video.

[@obrienj619]

Great reaction Charlie I like watching what you have to say because you are an observer that does not live drum crop life. Your opinions inspire these young adults by showing and highlighting what others may not look at. You even see things that I myself can miss due to my biases "tend to watch more towards percussion and brass instead of guard and there are beautiful guard moments.". One of my favorite DCI shows I have seen was 2014 Blue Devils ... trust me this was not easy for me to single that one show as there were so many good ones over the years "e.g. 2018 Santa Clara". Charlie you should do a reaction to 2014 Blue Devils it is one of the highest scoring shows of all time ...

[@swan4163]

yeah, by far one of the best shows out there, and Crown's horn line is the stuff of legends. Here's a suggestion: React to EMCProduction's judge tape videos. There are some hilarious ones out there...

[@JasonKazmierski]

You gotta do this for Phantom Regiment 2010 Into the Light! It's a beautiful show!!

[@shanemcintosh9740]

love your vids fr

[@Bbboudin]

These judges are heavily trained and are broken up in all the categories involved in the activity! In high school, we listen to our judges tapes in band class after a competition to improve and listen to comments and apply corrections for our next rehearsals and see if we can impress a new panel of judges the following week. Charlie, this may be your best video yet, but then I just watched the Bluecoats Beatles one! Haha! Keep it up!

[@nwmusic2010]

This was when he started battling cancer as well. 😢

[@Blume43]

Watching a reaction video of a DCI judge tape video is giving me serious Bo Burnham “Inside” vibes.

[@troublemaker9679]

If you are really wanting to learn how to become a DCI judge, they have camps for that here in the US.

[@bdfan4ever]

This uses elements of “knee play” by Philip Glass.

[@ronaldsinagra8825]

There is so much happening all the time that it's hard to focus on everything ... that's why there are so many judges at these competitions. They are not 'professional' judges in the strictest sense ... they are music teachers from high schools and universities across the country. They know music and percussion and drill design better than we mere mortals. I've been following drum corps since the late 70s and I'm often perplexed by what I see on the field. Don't be so hard on yourself.

[@myersbob7517]

I think I might be the cause for this video I asked him for a reaction of the judges tape on the original e=mc2 video

[@claytonshoalts8786]

Dr. Allison past from a 10 year battle of Lymphoma. This wasnt him retiring i think, They change judges all three days of finals, prelims, semi finals and finals.

[@TheCharlieSmithChannel]

Ahhh I see. Thank you so much for filling me in ☺️

[@claytonshoalts8786]

@@TheCharlieSmithChannel Of course and I cant wait to see more dci reactions from you and to see you at finals week for dci

[@josiahmuller969]

react to WGI (Winter Guard International). Its more specific to each category of performers except it's indoors.

[@rspeck]

You need to watch some drum judge tapes where they're running around the field with the groups.

[@levivalentinovideos]

You need to get onto Star of Indiana 1993, the birth of modern drum corps! And if you are brave enough 1991 as well!

[@corinthcoca-cola]

Anyone else think Charlie should watch this? -------------------> GEORGE ZINGALI's "Cross to Cross" drill: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZTIi3d-eNKshLs Just made a donation and hope you'll watch this about the innovator who made drill what it is today. It's a tear jerker for me anyway.

[@VKDM8687]

He also would be amazed by the story about HOW the cross to cross was taught

[@ronaldwhalen8143]

You like drum corps now I really like you. I used to march I played the snare drum. Don’t stop checking out DC it’s amazing. Drum corps is not a band by far.

[@robneedham1407]

This is another example of a great Judge reaction. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3nXZmp9pMdkZq8si=gFtNWhY5GxoaMqGy the picture quality is not so good but the audio is good and his comments are really interesting

[@ParkourH]

requesting hebron high school 2021 day 3

[@snail415]

Lol ANY Hebron performance. They are on another planet.

[@davepeep]

i agree