FUNLINER REACTS | The Bluecoats 2019

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[@richardragusa9093]

Please tell me how this show did not win over the boring BD show? A travesty!

[@malikneille]

So sad really sad so sad :(

[@maxwellabelson7794]

They put it very well. Blue Devils build shows that are more interesting to judges and tell more of a story (but I can't say I got any story from Ghostlight), while Bluecoats build shows for the audience. Neither approach is inherently better, but luckily you get to choose which you like more, and at the end of the day, it doesn't matter who won as long as you enjoyed the show.

[@funlinerproductions7071]

An absolute travesty. Thank you for your input

[@calvinswaney3452]

im sitting here lauging my ass off calling the BD show boring. TO 3 BLUE DEVILS

[@cosmsely]

Naah, your biases are a travesty.. Both shows was a winning show and BD won. fyi BD was not boring, it was an intersting and entertaining show. BD is just never entertaining for any of guys , huh. i see

[@lukebingham6922]

Yooo!! I’m super glad I found this, so much respect for you guys! Y’all were really thoughtful and I love when performers show the community that we can put the competition aside and just appreciate each other’s work. Here’s some questions that I can answer: - The screamers you mentioned were Jack Cummings, Angel González, and Matthew Chinea - That transition into the triple tonguing was a keyboardist playing trumpet effects live - Uniforms were super comfortable during, and a sweaty mess to get off after - The vocalist at the end of blackbird (and after the intro) was one of our mvmt instructors Aylin!! Both of our shows are so heavily based in the details and the minute design choices, I’m sure you could spend hours deconstructing the ideas and how they were displayed, including the different philosophies of the corps. Y’all are a class act, keep it up!!

[@malikneille]

Bro mad respect. Hope more coats see this! Great hearing your input :)

[@LuisGonzalez-zr7cq]

Hi Luke

[@lukebingham6922]

Luis Gonzalez Hi Luis

[@TheJUPITER013]

Retweet

[@kendallmcnelly]

Luke Bingham big agree

[@ainsley-pm3nn]

I literally never heard the “here comes the sun” until you said that...I’m crying

[@KevinGamin]

It took me months to catch that lick.

[@ashtonballew]

I’m like %95 sure it’s “all the lonely people” from elenor rigby

[@isekai_neo]

@@ashtonballew nah trust me it’s year comes the sun

[@ashtonballew]

@@isekai_neo haha I said that a year ago I now realize I was wrong

[@TrAnMu]

SAME OMG. And I’ve listened to this show, A LOT.

[@cbass1one]

In case it wasn’t brought up before, there is a great story behind “Blackbird.” In England, I believe, a young girl is often referred to as a “bird” and this song was written in reaction to the desegregation of schools in the US, with specific reference to young black girls in the south having to go to a newly desegregated school amidst protests from white adults. The way the BlueCoat “Spirit Guide” dances with the black color guard member is simply beautiful.

[@kiseki_k]

Ghostlight would be a great reaction since all of you were part of the show!

[@-5249]

Or bd 2017

[@XoneRevenge]

@@-5249 only everett was in it i think

[@bananapisz]

@@XoneRevenge yeah it was only him. Malik was still in bluecoats that time. But i dont really know about Alan.

[@malikneille]

Hafizh Habibullah / itzPrxsm Alan marched coats in ‘15 ‘16 & ‘17 and BD ‘18 ‘19 ‘2(1)

[@hardimonaddictyt9976]

@@malikneille 6years? Wow, he must have started early

[@robpena9152]

Another cool thing about the Bluecoats 2019 show (and correct me if im wrong), but they were the first corp and show to perform at an NFL game (the hall of fame game). That in itself was pretty cool because again like u said the corp focuses on entertaining. Why not get a corp that focuses more on the audience to play at an event that doesnt have an audience that has an idea what drum corp is. Ofc you have the people that played in band, but don't know what dci is. Also the people that have no musical background don't know what dci is either. The Bluecoats playing at that event probably made an impact for those people and showed them hey band is much more then moving and playing an instrument. (Even tho they chose Bloo because they were from Canton, it was still smart to bring them to an NFL game.)

[@nitsua619]

I agree with you

[@imhappy5266]

BD 2012 preformed at a early season NFL game as well

[@robpena9152]

Im Happy oh fr? Thats cool! Its good to see nfl franchises let the half time show be something that is typically unrecognized. Hopefully more corps will go to more games and dci will have a popularity boost.

[@bcullen78]

Crown performed at a Carolina Panthers game in 1995 at Clemson stadium.

[@Ryan-dz7mg]

Rob Pena That’s not true Several drum corps have performed at NFL events before

[@bysuke-]

11:15 The singer is actually Aylin Vural the Bluecoats movement instructor they said it in a podcast.

[@dylanfranz3985]

In a perfect world we'd have the BD drumline, bloopit, and crown brass.... That would probably be the cleanest show ever

[@JRBanitt]

I love how careful they are choosing their words when they're talking abt who should've won. 😂 touchy subject lol

[@theuofaicon]

I really appreciate you guys doing this and sharing it with the world. I’ve watched your three reaction videos tonight and I really admire the respect you show for each corps and performance. I was at Qfinals this year and although I was rooting for Coats all season, you won me over that night. Please keep providing this excellent content. I really look forward to seeing what you all put together next.

[@avipotato]

You guys should watch Carolina Crown 2019.

[@grantpotts2080]

yes please

[@bebegonzales508]

Yesss

[@groovester5095]

YEEESSS

[@maxenglish5106]

This one deserved at least 2nd

[@evanmnichproductions]

They did that reaction but those cronies at flomarching took it down so now it’s on their Facebook

[@Lacheddar1990]

15:35 is gold. BD defintely knows how to design a winning show. They understand that drill design and simultaneous responsibilities are not needed as much to win. You do not need the crazy demand. Now the judges aren't even on the field so it is even less critical now. most dci members including myself , remember a time when brass judges were in front of you sampling from player to player and judging consistency of sound. The good brass lines have everyone playing all the time. A lot can be masked now with no on field judges.

[@shaunbeakley348]

Wait they don't do that in DCI? They still do it in BOA, who would'a thought

[@richbrass12]

I've seen this bluecoats show so many times and I'm a fan of it every single time. I want to March all over again. I am very jealous of how Drum Corps is done today. It is so innovative.

[@Sam-ho9gm]

Thank you so much for doing these reaction videos. Not only is it cool to see some of the people I look up to most in the activity geek out over my favorite shows, it’s also really cool to see members from one corps heavily praise another corps’ show, bringing people together in an activity that can be very competitive.

[@jakewilliams7484]

a good reaction would be bloo 2017 jagged line. Such a great show that didnt score well. I would love to see you guys react to it since malik and alan marched it.

[@velo3374]

As much as i love BD, Bluecoats should've had it this year

[@deadbones1009]

i really just don’t agree with ghostlight winning in 2019

[@kevinthesnake4581]

The solos, is the piccolo trumpet guy also does the trumpet solo after the ballad, and then there’s two screamers who trade off, and then the one flugel soloist for the ballad

[@abbylewis8336]

That tuba section is really damn good.

[@bluemanfansam]

The opener is my favorite. With the trumpet playing the solo from penny lane. And then the FAMOUS A Hard Days Night chord into the “ed Sullivan” announcing the bluecoats. Chefs kiss

[@jamescountey1157]

Bluecoats did a great job with within you without you I thought it would be to hard to pull off very nicely done. Horn solos back end of show were fantastic

[@markconners9153]

I personally love these a lot and it gives me a chance to watch shows I maybe haven't watched a lot and create my own opinions, although I've watched the 2 that yall put out like crazy. But I hope you guys keep making them. Keep up the good content! Also, jagged line plzzz

[@shredthatguitar4eva]

Yo, I really appreciate this video. I think you dudes really eloquently described the nuances between our groups and the differences between them, and I love how much you all give constructive criticism and props to the show! Content like this is super healthy to the DCI community in my opinion, and something we could use more of. Regardless of affiliation, being able to appreciate (and share respectful dissenting opinions of) the work and product of others, especially competitors, is a cornerstone of what makes our community so special; because in the end (no pun intended 😂) we are all effectively doing the same thing, and recognizing the value in other shows shows grace and humility. Thanks for the reaction, made me smile a lot!

[@xandercovington4964]

Having spent some time with the coats at the Band of Excellence, I seriously enjoyed this show. It was such a great experience to get to spend some time with them all, get to know them, play with them and understand what kinda work they do to get where they are. I think it definitely shaped my perception of the corps, and I'm glad I was able to follow 2019 all the way through. Such a good season :')

[@elizahafferkamp8543]

The two marimbas that you said were brothers are actually not. That is Andy and Kyle. Andy's brother is Robby (also played marimba) but they weren't next to each other. The three Buetow boys (Will, Andy, and Robby) have all marched together at Bluecoats (2017) and Rhythm X (2018).

[@dominicfilmz.mp4]

Bois keep doing this content, it’s interesting to see BD members different perspectives on corps.

[@BerserkRain]

Yall should react to Cavaliers 2019

[@shariqarain]

I second this

[@hardimonaddictyt9976]

I third this.

[@caitik]

Thank you KZbin for recommending y’all’s videos! I love hearing others opinions on shows! Can’t wait to see more of your channel!!

[@nathansamuell5992]

The way i see it on who should've won -- Everett echoed my thoughts exactly at one point -- both of the shows were winning shows. Bloo was undefeated until semis. However, in terms of scoring, bloo didnt have the cleanest final runs, as well as BD putting in a lot of work in the home stretch. Musically they're both incredible.

[@reneebigsur01]

The most spectacular and memorable show that I have witnessed!! I thought downside Up was good, but this??? THE BEST!!

[@juliawickware3315]

For the ballad blackbird, it’s not about an actual blackbird it’s a rather dark song when knowing the detail behind it which they wouldn’t be able to convey in a show! No way would be able to because it’s very dark. I have the song tattooed cause I was born to it and the facing meaning of always pushing forward when life is hard. Also growing up with the Beatles I think this was a pretty cliche portrayal of them, but my opinion isn’t very popular/shared on it. Fantastic hornline, great GE, not just complaints!

[@malikneille]

Love the input, Julia :)

[@chadtarver3301]

I know the Bluecoats used a lot of live sampling in previous years. Did they do that in this show as well?

[@Elfbarrr]

Bluecoats 2014 is my all time fav

[@Lacheddar1990]

this is where the commentary should be coming from. Corps members that know what they are talking about. Thanks for the insightful comments.

[@jacrispy5881]

Loving this content!! Please keep the reactions going

[@tannerbaker8207]

Lane graduated from my high school and helped out with our marching band, and he’s in the commandants own in the marines now

[@zach.a.fields]

We here even tho it’s unlisted 😎

[@perfectgamer4687]

I think the only reason the blue coats didn’t win because of those sour notes but otherwise it was really close they were both great shows and I truly enjoyed them both also a tip for blue devils use a bass trombone

[@lamarallen4403]

You should watch “Session 44”

[@Splooie99]

One thing I appreciate, is the way BD has evolved over the years. I sometimes believe the show design to win, has draw backs. Anyway, I would love for you guys to go beyond just the corps you have performed in and look back to other corps in earlier years. Some of the drill design and brass writing is awesome. As an example, the Cadets back in the 80s when they had their 3 peat had some very good design for the time period. The Cavaliers in the 2000's when they were dominating the scene. Anyway, I appreciate you wanting to stay in the modern era, but there was a lot of good drum corps before the last few years. Take the time to appreciate what it was like before electronics and all of the modern technologies existed.

[@ryleesleeper7220]

Honestly this show is what sold me on trying out for DCI, I really want to march with them, or Carolina Crown.

[@jessicakaplan5751]

why was this posted at 12:44am? Ur sleep schedule is as messed up as mine.

[@fernandorodriguez8683]

It was at 3 for me 😭

[@HenryThuss]

Do you not sleep

[@lanSoriano]

They run on Caveliers' sleep schedule

[@sklermbot]

Glad to know it's still called the Funliner. Caught on fire on the first trip east in 99. . .

[@coulombedon]

I've been a DCI fan for 35 years, and I have to say that this show is easily in my top few favorites of all time. It broke my heart a little when they were announced in second on Saturday night.

[@joshuagerson4307]

Bluecoats 2016 reaction?

[@kendallmcnelly]

BD has taken decades to perfect their craft and Bloo is just now finding what works for them. It’s why BD continues to excel and Coats are just now getting to the top and staying there year after year. And honestly? Finals scores are finals scores. I think both corps accomplished a lot of what they wanted to that season. As much as we all go hard and we’re super critical of each other during the season I think most people in these corps appreciate their competitor and what they bring to the table. You guys are prime examples. Kudos gentlemen. It was badass getting to fight neck and neck with you 3 the last half of the season. Can’t wait to see you back on the field 🤙🏻

[@hardimonaddictyt9976]

I wish I had friends I could do this with. Looks like so much fun.

[@pghskin]

Exactly as they said. BD does the exact same show every year and they do it impeccably. Kudos to their perfection. They know how to get the high score, no matter how repetitive the show may be each year. The Blue Devils deferred being the innovators of DCI in the early 2000s. They both have amazing shows from year to year, but Bluecoats have pushed drum corps so much further than any other corps. Blue Devils get the edge in judges giving them the benefit of the doubt in everything they do year after year. (Judges just assume that BD is the judging standard no matter what.) From what I saw, BD was cleaner on finals night in 2019 and earned the edge, but no comparison overall with the BC show. Ask almost any audience member which show they prefer.

[@malikneille]

We said none of this.

[@malikneille]

Not even close

[@Wolverine699]

6WORDS!! We will always be remembered.

[@petergriffin7774]

This show was good but i gotta after that Ghostlight was the better show. It just really hit different yk. I think a lot of people wanted this show to win cause it's The Beatles music and all that. But if there was still tying in dci, i think they both would get the world championship.

[@chadtarver3301]

It REALLY hit different in finals. I was all the way for this show but BD really brought something special in finals. They both were great but BD blew me away.

[@steinblitz1506]

It hit so different dude

[@Ace_v120]

but lowkey..isnt their music in the brass section kinda easy? besides like a few runs here and there?

[@ResetDoitAgain]

Someone posted on KZbin Max’s POV GoPro from a late-season ensemble run. He’s like a one-man band.

[@lieutenantjuarez8204]

Do a reaction video of a Carolina Crown show next please.

[@DeanAbbott1]

Enjoyed the comments! I actually thought the 2019 BD show was more “crowd-appealing” than other shows in recent years. The panels were effective and creative. I was at finals and obviously Bluecoats had more connection with the crowd. Personally I didn’t think either one was as enjoyable as other recent winners like 2018 SCV, 2016 Bluecoats (or many Bluecoats shows in recent years -2014, 2015, 2017). Is love to see GE get more weight though. I’ll love an entertaining show (2016 Academy for example) and would rather see that kind of snow make Finals!

[@bcullen78]

Very impressive. I'm glad I watched this again, because when saw it live early in the season-I was not impressed. QUESTION: With the unprecedented cancellation of the season, do corps take what was going to be the 2020 show and just keep fine tuning it for the 2021 summer, or do they scrap the 2020 show and move on with the anticipated 2021 show idea?

[@funlinerproductions7071]

The podcast with Blue Devils Brass Caption Head John Meehan is coming out this weekend and we talk a lot about that very topic!!! Stay tuned

[@hasanjamil5790]

Where you got this video?

[@_anthony_2535]

Malik just admitted that there is lore to the Beatles

[@littlemow]

my question is where the heck did you get the video from

[@JesseOmakor]

Flomarching probably

[@DifferentAlloy5]

Very competitive year, but no doubt Bloo was the CROWD FAVORITE! Awesome channel by the way, we all miss drum corps!

[@rygregory]

MrAntman2 it seems the “anybody but the blue devils” sentiment is found every year.

[@DifferentAlloy5]

@@rygregory Yes good point, they are always the team to beat. Who doesn't like rooting for the underdog each year :P

[@samsignorelli]

If you guys ever want to do anything from 1984, I'd be happy to give my perspective, since that's when I marched.

[@kevinskoien6165]

You guys have a really interesting concept here. Have you considered reacting to older shows; like 1982 Blue Devils or 1988 Madison?

[@stephentodd7194]

I like these videos, I'd like you all to come back and do more and dive more into the drum corps archives, specifically do this format for Star of Indiana (nothing compares to the "86 wall of sound)

[@Phicksusmc]

Didn’t seem like you had picked it up but it’s called “The Bluecoats” because of a the Beatles and also because it’s an homage to their previous shows on an anniversary year

[@prestonjones20013]

Until I found out what a Ghostlight was, your 2019 show made no sense to me. But then it kind of all made sense after I learned what it was.

[@davidglasgow7081]

Hey I am did Glasgow‘s daughter used to be the director and Genevieve so much room in a really Christopher Bluecoats and I love you and thanks for doing this

[@crowley4081]

Im here for this content. Love this shit

[@volsbears12]

The BEST contra line year after year.

[@spdcrzy]

I was wondering why I was hearing Indian classical music halfway through...and then I realized, OF COURSE. It's the Beatles, and George Harrison straight up copied Ravi Shankar's style when he came back from India lol.

[@SirLordBrocktree]

Would love to have you guys watch some lower ranked corps as well. I love the in-depth discussion behind the shows and corps and would like to hear your thoughts on some not so commonly talked about corps.

[@Phicksusmc]

Not sure if you mentioned it but the show was an anniversary year and purposefully made call backs to show elements of the last 10 years.

[@austinorlikowski768]

Where can I find this recording of it?

[@TAIRA_TYLER.G]

“The blue pit”🤣🤣

[@Wolverine699]

We'll be back!!! LET'S GO BLOOOOOO!!!

[@claytonblak4419]

Y'all should react to scv 2017

[@prestonjones20013]

Gosh dang that Hey Jude hit is groovy😂

[@HiyaaGeorgie]

@Malik the screamer at the end is from Coral Park Senior High in Miami !

[@HiyaaGeorgie]

Matthew Chinea

[@HiyaaGeorgie]

On the Double G

[@toaster9330]

Where did you get the reaction video

[@simonking5381]

3:53 malik thinks back to last night

[@joanpadilla1695]

Its hard to rap my head around the fact that one of my band directors marched this

[@andygomez167]

yo i just wanna say malik you are a god

[@wilsonbaker7328]

This is so wholesome! Y’all should do crown 19

[@tomoyasano733]

Unlisted video.??.?? Epic

[@cameronventiquattro4256]

I think they should react to dreams and nighthawks from an audience perspective

[@wm8673]

THEY SHOULD HAVE WON

[@Jacob.Cornejo]

Didn't Bluecoats win General Effect though? I think that is a better benchmark to measure which show was more innovative. Blue Devils deserved the win though by being cleaner, essentially earning the win. Bluecoats pressed all the right buttons but dropped the ball.

[@sklermbot]

I'd love to see reactions of the BD first place ties, 96 and 99 vs Phantom/Vanguard. Would be cool to hear your reactions.

[@eholaday]

10:06 beutows aren’t next to each other Andy is the one you see the most in this video and robby is 3 marimbas down. they’ve both been my pit techs :)

[@Awesomoso]

Hey Robbie was my pit tech before

[@someone-yc1pc]

Hi from Avon

[@ange1ito]

do blue devils 2017!!!!

[@thephantasticfool]

How are you 3 not laughing out loud right now watching this?? 😂

[@brown55061]

Ghost light was full of talent and honestly .087 is basically a tie. It's fine if we all recognize the difference between ENTERTAINMENT and SCORES. Thousands of people pay to get in to be entertained, period. No offense to BD staff, but they could not comprehend or build a show like the beatles that would score as high as Bloo did in 19. I appreciate all 3 of your opinions. More fans need to hear corps members take on this, it's not "we hate each other" like fans make it out to be, they've never marched. Keep it up gents

[@itsjaylogan]

I think the BD staff can certainly put a show like that out and score like that, but that’s not their goal in designing shows.

[@rygregory]

I’m thoroughly confused as I found BD’s show infinitely more my cup of tea. So please don’t speak on behalf of “people” and don’t make everyone come to a pretend consensus that we “all recognize” something. Yes, I recognize the difference between entertainment and scores. And the more “entertaining” one won by scoring “higher”. Simple as that. I also liked Bloo’s show. I think they rightfully got edged out. Oh well. There’s always next year and I wish them all the luck. But I would never say their show was bad just to try and prove a point through asinine arguments.

[@faviuspena-amaya1309]

Loving these videos

[@Gabriel-v6l7o]

Bro my band director is in this show😮

[@anthonytroupe4923]

Pushing the envelope vs. Grabbing the Crowd. That's BD vs Coats.

[@brycetrevino9737]

Bluecoats do both, Blue Devils do none. Crazy that this is the conclusion you came to.

[@zechariahvaughn9420]

Y’all should one of blue devils 2018

[@HenryThuss]

Bloo 16

[@Hrisc010]

Omg Eleanor rigby was so good

[@jacobkeppler1984]

I love the Beatles music

[@michaelrobertsonjr.2628]

Crown 19?

[@juliawickware3315]

Carolina crown 19 and bd17 are what id love to see from world class!!! Bdb19 for open class?? (:

[@hunterbraun5273]

React to 2016 Crown or 2019/2018 Boston Crusaders

[@ashy561]

Be meta and React to BD 2017

[@ashy561]

Please? 🥺

[@rygregory]

Yes, please!

[@joshuawhite9844]

Carolina crown 2016 Relentless