Carolina Crown 2019 Beneath the Surface (San Antonio)

[@benhuffman4404]

I wish I could see Crown's brass, Vanguard's percussion, and Boston Crusader's guard collaborate on a supershow.

[@AVaguely]

Ben Huffman that was basically Crown 2016

[@Lacheddar1990]

The judges still had them in 2nd lol

[@nickniehaus1763]

Adam Voegele lol not drums

[@iAmNovaFilms]

Phantom Regiment Conductor

[@raketsu5]

The irony is Paul Rennick (SCV) and the color guard staff at Boston was at Crown previously.

[@tommyk0101]

I swear to god, there is nothing more exciting than the crown set at the end of each show

[@jesuspectre9883]

The crown set is the only recognizable symbol here. That's why you like it so much. You're fully bought in. You know it's coming. Why can't the rest of the show have some element of that, some suspense, some pattern? The truth is that this show is a thematic disaster, with indecipherable drill sets, random action, a huge unworkable black platform, and a strained "word play" theme of transparency and underlying geometry. Unemotional, "push and pose" esoterica played by Broadway quality musicians and dancers. 4th place.

[@jesuspectre9883]

@J PrOvost This is life and death.

[@daestridge]

@@jesuspectre9883 Are you the dude on Reddit that analyzes shows based on the teachings of Aristotle? Because if not, you guys would get along.

[@turnr3326]

Jesu Spectre 3rd* sorry to burst your bubble. And chill out bro, each show has a new theme, meaning new sets. Is that hard to understand?

[@tommyk0101]

Jesu Spectre no, I’ve been a crown fan since 2015, and I think it’s a good way to end the show. It’s their symbol, just like vanguards shield. To call this show a design failure is pretty close minded. The black platform fulfilled its purpose of being a stage for soloists and features. So what if it’s unworkable, it’s job isn’t to be moved around, the BD’s props for example. Calling this show emotionless is your subjective opinion, not fact. I mean have you even heard the ballad? Did you even see the performers at the end of the show? That’s raw emotion and hype right there, and if you ever marched with a drum corps you would know EXACTLY what I’m talking about. These people put their lives into this.

[@Zachary-ro6eg]

The best 4th place show of all time

[@briandumal7073]

Phantom Regiment 2003...best 4th place show...j/s

[@rylandcook5237]

2015 cadets

[@nickniehaus1763]

@@briandumal7073 holy fuck i didnt know THAT got 4th. jesus. yeah, thats the best 4th show ever.

[@cjags1232]

Put phantom 2007 up there too

[@Moon-fg7co]

2016 scv was one of the most beautiful shows ever. The ballad was so underrated

[@DanCron]

I’m honestly a bit surprised this show isn’t scoring higher. This is a quality show, with a phenomenal brass line! Can’t get enough of ‘em!

[@sgtbob1272]

It feels like something is missing though. This is my favorite group, but parts of the show feel empty. The bread is bringing it as usual. I can't put my finger on what I feel isn't there

[@MoronnmayyComm]

Daniel Petty it’s the lack of a concept. This show is amazing, but it doesn’t make any sense because there’s no real concept being pushed

[@MoronnmayyComm]

Dan Cron this season is just competitive as hell. Everyone is bringing something to the table and finals are gonna be interesting to watch

[@sgtbob1272]

@@MoronnmayyComm I always enjoy watching the finals

[@sec54321]

@@sgtbob1272 To me, they're saying that the importance of art is that it's interpreted differently by everyone, and that things are scientifically natural, while also being incredibly defined and specific. Hence why there is soooooo much small detailing in this show. Think about the listening environment that these guys are being thrown into? It's absolutely incredible. The syncopation by the percussion section throughout the battery and front ensemble, the angelic horn parts, the ridiculously fast and precise drill moves? It's incredible. Absolutely breathtaking.

[@cloudjumpermusic2808]

I think it really sucks that your show needs to have a "theme" to have a hope of winning. This show is twice as good as SCV, but their props are bigger and they have "more of a theme." This show is badass.

[@IKIGAIofficial]

scv has the PERCUSSION however i get what you mean

[@bradencw]

idk what to tell you, stories affect people ig. I agree w/ you, but it can be argued that theme can add to the general effect of the music and visuals aswell.

[@KleinkMusic]

GE exists for a reason. There's gotta be a purpose for what happens on the field unfortunately.

[@KleinkMusic]

@@ChiptuneDCI I think I was misinterpreted a little. By "purpose" I mean that it has to connect with the audience. It has to tell some sort of story.

[@nickniehaus1763]

lets not forget how hard SCV's book was

[@ethanhowells4920]

Crowns big moment during the ballad is just phenomenal

[@drumhead89]

Crown techs: "Alright, today in visual block we're gonna be running 2:25-2:40." My dude on the 35: *takes a nap*

[@sqosx6015]

haha, I know they HAD to have a inside joke about those few sets lol

[@kevinbs05]

I've been in that situation before, where I stayed in the same set, they rehearsed it for like 15 min. You just work on visuals for other parts.

[@Lacheddar1990]

That drill move at 2:24 and the drill move in their closer to the company front are absolutely insane. Holy sHHTTT

[@christopherauert6634]

reminicent of Cadets

[@awesomerikd168]

This drill is written by the former cadets drill writer, good shit

[@madprogamer4076]

Although you're right, the move at 6:07 is out of this world dudee

[@2014Corvette]

Wow that was complex. I did a double take (watch)

[@christopherauert6634]

@@2014Corvette this is the only show I watch over and over again. Music and drill

[@timothylove9724]

Anyone in the crowd at San Antonio knows crown won that night

[@Eli-nl6vh]

i wasnt even there an i knew bro

[@jzambrano_music]

12:40 to the end gives me chills every time

[@jjh2456]

J. Zambrano Music a good old fashioned company front followed immediately by the crown formation. Nice touch.

[@ethanschneider625]

Oh Hi Jules, fancy seeing you here lol

[@hannah-sw7lx]

the beginning was iconic i would have been on my feet the whole time. and to think this got 4th place is just unbelieveable

[@colton6742]

The fact that I've performed on the same field as Carolina crown is amazing

[@billyschneider4785]

I have performed on the Lucas Oil stadium more times than I can count 😂

[@loghbrass]

UIL state marching band contest headass

[@petergriffin7774]

except for the fact that alamodome turf is trip city

[@dctrbrass]

* celebrity alert * :)

[@gabrielh7517]

@@loghbrass 2 state competitions for me in the Alamo dome 2012 3A silver medalist and 2014 finals participant for 4A. Good time wish I could go back

[@willanthony]

Nice to see a Corp still using actual drill instead of dancing for 10 minutes

[@drumhead89]

The most demanding show of 2019, absolutely robbed of a medal.

[@aFeverishFiend]

Exactly. I don't understand why I keep seeing so much of the band dancing in these recent shows by BDs & BCs... like wtf? I haven't marched since 2007 but damn did things change that much in 10 years?? And all that new dancing shit is what's winning.

[@kpov2533]

Thanks. Someone had to say it

[@keananok]

@@drumhead89 doesn’t matter if it’s demanding if they don’t march it cleanly… bd was nearly perfectly clean on a pretty damn hard book. That’s why they won.

[@wNoxus]

@@keananok a medal doesn’t mean 1st place you know that right? He’s saying they deserved a metal because of how clean they played on arguably the hardest book of 2019 I believe they should have placed over Scv even though I am a scv fan

[@javiervelez4371]

My high school just two months ago bought 5 Mellophones from Crown. They marched them for a year, and now I get to play it.

[@MrPhillipABurns]

nice to watch a show and not even think about the theme, names of tunes, or see a bunch of theater. very good taste for modern music ! very much enjoyed this show !

[@johnnyguitar7194]

Carolina show was better than BD’s jus sayin

[@gunner-qf9eh]

Crown can have the better show. As long as BD is DCI World Champions.

[@isekai_neo]

Idk bout that one chief

[@jambey9792]

Carolina Crown is definitely changing the game... They are solid all around every section of this amazing group is respected in my eyes....I’m just amazed how much this drum line has changed the game.... Much respect to all its staff and who ever writes the book... The brass are from another planet dam they sound amazing if that isn’t enough to explain how amazing this group is....I would like to see them groove and dance while playing like this...

[@turn3turnsok]

Hey percussion in my band class and they showed us this now I'm waching it AGAIN it's sooooo good

[@christopherauert6634]

can someone please explain to me why crown isnt doing better in score and placement? they have the best brass/music and drill. and yes, bdfan4ever, the theme doesnt match the show but there is no denying the quality marching and music. 2019 should be between crown and SCV. I M O.

[@chrisl83]

I dont get why they are so far from SCV. I don't see the appeal.

[@bdfan4ever]

Christopher Auert for whatever it’s worth, I agree with you about SCV. I really don’t see what’s special about blue coats this year and I LOVED them last year.

[@trap4dafu2k0fit]

Because it's boring. Not enough risks are being taken.

[@AndrewBrown-yt1pw]

You answered your own question. If the show design lacks, there's only so high they can place if other corps shows are better designed.

[@chrismilton6268]

@@AndrewBrown-yt1pw Which is weird. They have an awesome theme... what is 'Beneath the Surface' of every performance? The performer. They hint at this toward the end where they forgoe their shako to let the audience see the performer as a whole not one hiding beneath a crown. This show is a contender for the title in all captions except in Guard and GE.

[@jjh2456]

The Crown brass is beyond amazing. Their Mellos alone will blow away any brass section in any corps right now.

[@erikwaterson361]

This was the cleanest show of 2019, but its concept was just too out there. It's literally meant to represent the tight, unforgivingly-rigid technical skill that lies within every single performer. The X-factor that makes a good show great was their ENTIRE show. It's mind-boggling to be honest, but it's just awesome as well.

[@jakecrudgington4886]

the chord at 1:34 is crazy

[@iamthelobo]

Bb Major?

[@draeke8080]

Fucking jaw dropping closer, I marched in the 90's, but GE 100% unreal guys, its one of the most amazing performances I've ever seen and that includes Blue Devils '84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91

[@arnoldsherrill6305]

I just watched this and my brain and my ears wanted to pull my entire body to attention because of what I was watching and experiencing it was that good

[@edm3336]

With respect to the Bluecoats who I have watched but not heard because Beatles is like cockroaches in my ears, this is clearly the best show of the year. I think the judges still have their heads up their rears and still reward hideous props, digital samples and obtuse concepts that bypass the audience altogether. This is not the Met. This is drum corps. It is within the confines of our limitations that we find the infinite possibilities of our creativity.

[@dctrbrass]

:) yup

[@Suttonnnn]

How do you not like the beetles?

[@Cmmf_]

@@Suttonnnn same reason people don't like any other band, they just don't like it.

[@Suttonnnn]

Caleb Montgomery they make just about all kinds of music, if you like a certain type, I’m sure they have made something like it

[@bishskut6327]

Are we not gonna talk about the Mello line or what?

[@ryanwinfree9684]

mellos on the g that was awesome

[@jjh2456]

Their Mellos alone blow away anyone else’s entire brass ensemble. They are not flashy, but oh so consistent.

[@Multitudes22]

Really cool to hear Temen Oblak for band

[@bellajuric8735]

my high school did a show with temen oblak a few years ago and other selections so it was really funny that i heard parts of our show here and i was like "oh THAT'S what that would sound like in DCI"

[@anglymen4943]

I love crown from Japan! Why it is so amazing……

[@Tufun-xu1cm]

Anyone notice the soloists kind of rushing in the ballad? They recovered and then they got off from eachother again.

[@marynnerobertson2566]

It's still really good I thought though

[@Tufun-xu1cm]

MaRynne Robertson it still is yeah. Never said it was bad it’s just not as clean as some other runs

[@marynnerobertson2566]

@@Tufun-xu1cm truee

[@ayatullahyusuf4164]

Gosh.. They really now how to open and close the show. Always give me chills

[@jdivita]

12:43 still gets me and I knew it was coming each time I backed it up to listen to it... four times in a row.

[@isekai_neo]

Finals Placement should've been 1.Bluecoats 2.Bluedevils 3rd.Crown 4.SCV 5th.Cavaliers

[@jenner2334]

That brass tho, and clean drills.. Nice

[@marynnerobertson2566]

I KNOW ITS BEAUTIFUL

[@stevenmartin176]

I've watched this show so many times, but every time it gets to the company front I just get chills... every single time

[@naufalmuhammadalif-siths]

Show with the best music in 2019.

[@gloob2465]

Underrated show

[@juliannadumas1378]

Our high school marching band is using the same opener in our show

[@marynnerobertson2566]

So not gonna lie I'm kinda crying while watching the ballad

[@brightfishsam]

My percussion teacher was in the FE this show, Calamas.

[@iannnovales]

not a crown fan by any means but diggin that contra feature

[@BibahMax]

Ian Novales same here, it’s an amazing tune but hard to pay

[@marynnerobertson2566]

For sure

[@EBG...]

Thid might be my favorite version of this show

[@hardimonaddictyt9976]

I dont know why, but in every other recording, their show sounds normal, but in this one, the whole brass sounds more raspy, and I love it.

[@nicholasfam1008]

7:13 Gabriel's Oboe 😍😍

[@RoofTop12-b]

Oooh my god. That brass feature gave me chills

[@Mestre_guto_]

8:30 ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@xXEpicMehXx]

came back to watch the closer

[@EvanYoungMusic]

This show has grown on me.

[@hturt4]

Crown should’ve been 2nd behind Bluecoats in 2019. Idk wtf DCI’s obsession is with BD. Must be because System Blue is a DCI corporate sponsor (which is a conflict of interest), because BD really can’t touch Bloo, Crown, or SCV in design quality, difficulty, execution, or entertainment value. I even thought Boston was better than BD. SMH. Every BD placement since 2006 has an asterisk as far as I’m concerned. And I’m not the only one who thinks so.

[@Blueratia]

2:49 sounds familiar...

[@sammmtee1730]

Ok i am not the only one who thinks the opener sounds familiar

[@kyliestruble6962]

This makes me feel good on the inside

[@betha9428]

The detail of the pattern is movement

[@bdc1117]

proper drill

[@dekenmusic4834]

This is the reason I love DCI ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@naufalmuhammadalif-siths]

Who thinks this corps has the best name to be said in the announcement?

[@dankmemerino1473]

carolina crrrrown

[@norm1815]

NOW THAT'S A SHOW!!!

[@cavalierfan2008]

Those amps sounded so pretty during the ballad...........

[@williamholke3325]

The movement of the detail is pattern

[@codywright2840]

Man that first note just slaps you in the face like a train, amazing

[@matthewrios2734]

This isn’t a jab at anyone but why is the dci community so sour when it comes to their favorite group like damn, scores don’t mean anything, they are putting out the best forms of entertainment out there(well for band kids😎) but still you Can ask any group member and they say the scores don’t mean a thing getting first is like a cherry on top it doesn’t define their season I don’t get it sometimes man, people to toxic

[@thatoneguy285]

Fr everyone is like “I hate the blue devils” or “bluecoats suck” but like damn why cant we all just cheer for everyone and whoever wins it is what it is

[@wNoxus]

That run at 5:05 is mind blowing

[@jansanurdang7090]

I’m quitting band this year - minkyung Choi

[@SerenityMusic3]

💜

[@keira7511]

My cousins in this 😌😌

[@Unknown-jj6gp]

So is a guy who did guard from my school :)

[@noraz5807]

are we not going to talk about how gorgeous nella fantasia was

[@javi0016]

*tHe DeTaIL oF ThE PaTtErn iS MoVEmEnt*

[@unknownartist113]

This show makes me feel like I'm walking in a clean white science lab

[@oliviasteinberg8829]

Lol my schools brass tech Marched this

[@reddragon828]

Study Fibonacci sequence and how it relates to patterns in natural and art.

[@merlehakes7784]

Could they be anymore invisible

[@thatoneguy285]

Just get glasses and you'll be able to see them

[@mel-px7hl]

Couldn’t be more invisible than Vanguard. Maybe that’s what that tarp is for...

[@nutburger7428]

5:19 THAT SUB THO 😌

[@kevinconlon5332]

Booooom!

[@lmaoitsmee1812]

The battery was never the issue.

[@decisivedecision]

Whoever came up with 👑 s 2013, 08-05 show concepts should come back and create fresh cool shows for the future.

[@billyschneider4785]

This is a weird football game

[@iamthelobo]

Mystery Science Drum Corps 3000

[@moraine2442]

9:30 on the 20 is eww but cool show anyway

[@acquiredtastela1]

I keep waiting for this show to morphe into something else but it's nearly the exact same from preview night. The opener pulls you in and then you slowly drift away throughout the remainder of the show. I had such high hopes when they released the musical selections. But another poorly designed crown show with a hidden color guard and pointless props.

[@bdfan4ever]

MWW completely agreed!! The design team needs a wake up call.

[@chrisl83]

Rick Subel is obviously a brilliant guy but his concepts work better indoors.

[@trap4dafu2k0fit]

And god awful uniforms

[@iAmNovaFilms]

If only the design matched the musical ability of this corps

[@BluesClues2s]

Crown is on year number #3 of getting absolutely trounced despite having absolute top shelf hornline and battery performers. It's VERY obvious why their scores are suffering year after year. We're all begging for Crown's design team to get the message, but they seem dead set in their ways.

[@imnotchilla9482]

5:12 mmm yummy

[@JohnSmith-zi9or]

(Face palm)

[@cloud9smokeshop]

Band festivals be filling half stadiums

[@Suttonnnn]

“band festivals” lmao

[@thatoneguy285]

No one is gonna watch from fucking behind them

[@jaymizell9172]

Beautiful. Design people.... Get the extra stuff off the field. Crown is good enough without it.

[@bdfan4ever]

Wow. Another year, another wasted concept. Great brass, good drill, boring guard, useless props and a theme that does not even make sense with what’s going on the field. Talented group with nothing to work with.

[@trap4dafu2k0fit]

And plastic uniforms

[@christopherauert6634]

They chose fabulous music. They wrote fabulous drill. But you can't see them....sad for me 150 kids out there....

[@Jeto704]

Don't watch then.

[@bdfan4ever]

Jetography why shouldn’t I watch? Drum corps is there for appreciation and critique. Same to you, if you don’t like the comment then don’t fucking post.

[@ThatWeirdGuyOverThar]

trap4dafu2k0fit They need to get their guard staff back from Boston. 2016 was definitely their most fun to watch show

[@trap4dafu2k0fit]

Boring

[@brycemikos207]

Where

[@starwarsjunkie7776]

One word replies aren’t enough any more. Go away, idiot. What’s your real opinion?

[@marynnerobertson2566]

@only one Mc_savage_Pancakes Straight up FACTS

[@trap4dafu2k0fit]

starwarsjunkie7777 Offended are we soywalker?

[@Suttonnnn]

trap4dafu2k0fit you gonna tell us what was boring about it? What was it, the opening hit, the amazing drill, the incredible ballad, now tell me where this show is boring