Definitely NOT Bluecoats 2023 Little Rock

[@harethebunny]

The changes to the ballad are so so good. Much more faithful to the source material and it flows so much better now.

[@JackSmithDrums]

I agree

[@ashonic9685]

Wow bump is ROUGH. I really hope they polish it because it is by far the coolest part of the show.

[@progamer-yn1ep]

From what I’ve heard so far this has been the worst bump they’ve had, it happens tho 🤷‍♂️

[@julientortillas5455]

I know the trombone feature is supposed to feel weird with the timing, but I've never heard phasing like this from bloo before. It's still my favorite show this season, and I can't wait to see it evolve further

[@liamr269]

yeah i get worried it’s gonna completely fall apart every time

[@grizzamundo]

@@liamr269it KINDA sounds like it loses timing near the end, before the sustain. idk maybe it’s just me

[@Dirk2330]

Terrible timing

[@ScarVRRRR]

It’s supposed to sound like that? I feel like it’s different every time

[@Tom.morals]

It tears in every recording I’ve seen but its still my favorite part and once it gets consistent oh man its gonna be good.

[@Ace_v120]

bluecoats love moving their hips lmao

[@JackSmithDrums]

Never seen a comment as true as this one

[@smittywerbenjagermanjensen9524]

Got some working on to do with Bump. Definetly one of the harder movements with the tempo modulation.

[@anthonyhalstead3925]

Wow! they added a lot of new lines for the flugel soloist in the ballad!

[@WeMissDimebag]

Yeah they still feel a little hollow but I LOVE that he brings back the motif from the opener and the additional trombone solo to tradition is really nice too.

[@plainwelltoad]

WOW! Love seeing the changes to an already awesome ballad. Can't wait to see what they do to spice up the ending for finals!

[@JackSmithDrums]

Same here, bluecoats have evolved their show wonderfully so far, cant wait to see what they do next!

[@tredaviousbowser7931]

The trumpet single note repeat needs some serious cleaning

[@beardedpike3881]

it normally sounds much better, i feel like this was just a really unfortunate run for them but we'll see ig

[@AugistBear]

The ballad was saved. Holy hell this sounds lovely.

[@foomfs]

the zoom on this camera is heavenly

[@JackSmithDrums]

Thanks bro! I try my best to give you all quality content!

[@closersdci]

Best ballad since 2018, and they still need to wring out that interlude between the ballad and closer, good show either way

[@anthonyhalstead3925]

That tempo split at 10:15 progressively gets worse until 10:30. It sounds so chaotic. I would like to say it's because of the perspective, but I don't think thats the case as they are center audience. Hopefully they can get that super clean by finals

[@RealJoey]

It's a metric modulation that happens on the upbeat so it's gonna sound weird

[@hsbsikua]

Listen to the original, it's pretty spot on lol

[@anthonyhalstead3925]

@@hsbsikua right I'm aware the earlier postings were clean, but this performance seemed very off.

[@JloveBestlove]

It phased in this performance, beyond intention of the piece. You can tell because the intensity of the hornline dropped. When it’s locked in, it’s really good!

[@RealJoey]

listening back, it wasn’t as clean as it could’ve been, but alas… it’s gonna sound weird because of the nature of the source material/arrangement

[@anthonyhalstead3925]

I literally just searched for this but couldnt find it. So i watched crown instead.. now this is here XD

[@JackSmithDrums]

I got you

[@DillonM-mc6yw]

Not loving the changes to Bump. I thought trumpets were doing that pretty well, not sure why they made it easier and took out the articulate Cs, Ds, snd Es.

[@wahjaifran]

Might be an endurance thing. If you're adding a new closer in, which Bluecoats have a history of doing, it's probably good to look at places where the performers can get tired out and rework some stuff. I feel like they had issues with endurance in 2019, then added a closer that made things even worse, so hopefully this is just some forward thinking.

[@kinte1410]

THEY CAME TO MY TOWN TODAY AND I WALKED ALL THE WAY OVER THERE TO GO SEE THEM AND I WAS RECORDING BUT MY PHONE RAN OUT OF STORAGE AND I WAS QUICKLY DELETING STUFF ON MY PHONE AND ACCIDENTALLY PERMANENTLY DELETED ONE OF THE 2 MINUTE VIDEOS I RECORDED OF THEM 😭😭😭😭

[@kinte1410]

Btw they did SO good and it was so loud and beautiful

[@chikentenderz24]

love the end of the opener and they added the “bloo” so based

[@ethanrobertson8847]

Why is the whole bump segment still super dirty?

[@ignbqsil]

love this

[@toucap]

Great camera work!

[@terryhastings2465]

Tell the poem once at the beginning and then shut that old man up! I came for drum corps.

[@ignbqsil]

4:58 wheres the bari 1 part 😭

[@kody.l8852]

9:23 uh oh

[@Mob-tq7gv]

I didn't get to see their show at Murphreesborough bc they did exhibition but I did not like the audio at all, it was nice at the beginning but the remix of it throughout the show was a bit much and it sounded weird.

[@GoomerGames]

9:24

[@user-ts7hk5sq2v]

Legend

[@trentbildstein5610]

I REALLY dislike how they're using amplification this year and last year. I'll never understand this much use of narration, especially when it competes with the performers. I've been a fan of their show designs for a long time, but their move towards so much narration is a big turnoff, IMO.

[@jacuhb8445]

I loved their use of vocals last year but this is just not it. Brass and perc sounding good tho

[@JackSmithDrums]

I think they are on to something in terms of story telling through vocals, but like you said, last years vocals told a story, this year, they are just repetitive, I wish they would change that up a bit, no hate though, love me some bloo!

[@lucasb3462]

Bump needs help

[@catcat1517]

Love the show, but the brass and battery uniforms are so washed out and look like camo--very frumpy in my opinion. Your website's nice graphic design work does not translate well to the field with those uniforms. Simplify the graphics on the uniforms--less is more Just an opinion from someone with 20+ years in the advertising agency business. Still, Bluecoats I love what you do!

[@JackSmithDrums]

Lots of opinions about their Unis this year, but I have to agree with you on this one, I think they should have gone with something much more simplistic.

[@ChrisGroves]

It looks much better live.

[@jwilk1281]

Omg .. Way too much pre recorded crap .... The horns only pay half the time And no melody.... Not enjoyable ..

[@jordantyler148]

You should compare how much the bluecoats hornline plays in their show to every other corps

[@Audrey-vf6qd]

You must be old

[@JackSmithDrums]

Still a fun show to watch, certainly a bluecoats show in terms of content, I personally enjoyed every minute of this show!

[@BluesClues2s]

no blue no coats just woke progressive crap.... am I in the right ballpark?

[@AnthonyPhanMusic]

@@BluesClues2sbro i have no idea if youre messing with that guy or if youre fr 💀💀