New Zealand Girl Reacts to VELVET KNIGHTS 1992 | MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR

[@BRUXXUS]

It's funny how you mentioned how much they killed it. I've heard a lot of stories from other corps members in other corps at the time performing all these super dark, serious shows, while seeing VK out there doing all this ridiculous stuff and beating them. 😂

[@TheRCNetwork]

That was the story in 1987….we were back and forth with Suncoast Sound and Spirit of Atlanta on tour. Then there was Star of Indiana…..we never thought we could beat them or come close. We beat Spirit and Sound at finals and tied Star. It was an amazing year in 87

[@samsignorelli]

Few fun facts about the closer for Courtney. The shark that ate the fat lady wasn't in the show until that night, hence the crowd response, because the Jaws theme was kinda a motif for the corps. It was SUPPOSED to stop on the 50 yard line, but stalled...the brass guys coming forward all had to make am immediate decision how to proceed, and they did it masterfully. The "Not" joke has to be explained. What they were supposedly setting up for was a jab at the Santa Clara Vanguard, who's guard would do that move (and continue with it) when they'd do "Bottle Dance" from "Fiddler on the Roof," one of their more famous programs (and, in fact, SCV's entire 92 program WAS "Fiddler"). The "Not!" was a psyche move.

[@hollymartein8546]

Cool fun fact. I've only seen their finals performance - so I never knew the shark was only for finals. Vanguard colorguard was known for doing the bottle dance from Fiddler on the Roof. Many corps did musical theatre shows. I'm not sure if the wicked witch was a shot at Sky Ryders for doing the Wizard of Oz two years in a row in 85 and 86, or they just put her in the their show to make it more eccentric. Watching Velvet knights and all of their characters was like watching Looney Tunes, and I loved it.

[@CVSoprano]

Additional fun fact (as I understand it - needs verification): the audience reaction was so loud, it blew the right side mic on the sideline.

[@billn911]

I often wondered how VK managed to mock the same 1992 year SCV show. Either they knew about it early during design or they inserted it mid season and the corps had to learn it on the fly. Anyone from VK know how it was pulled off?

[@samsignorelli]

@@billn911 With SCV doing Fiddler, them pulling out Bottle Dance was kinda a given...it wasn't s really long stretch for VK to make, especially since it'd be VERY topical.

[@hollymartein8546]

@@billn911 92 wasn't the first year that Vanguard did the bottle dance. It goes back to the 70s.

[@michaelheadley5218]

Additional explanations:. The bunny was the Energizer Bunny - famous character from a battery advertisement on TV. The dinosaur was Godzilla.

[@5musicman]

Before there was a Velvet Knights there was the one and only Bridgemen. I love these shows that are about pure entertainment and not taking things so seriously

[@glennjones7633]

Still pulling for Phantom Regiment 1989.

[@richbrass12]

to get the Soviet Union references watch SCV 1987. This show makes a lot more sense when you understand the histories of a lot of these groups

[@CVSoprano]

Previous years of Magical Mystery Tour shows by VK (1992 was the 3rd edition): 1987 and 1988. Both really good, especially '88.

[@jimbrown571]

...Lol, Especially '89!

[@TheRCNetwork]

‘87 for the win!

[@CVSoprano]

@@TheRCNetwork @Jim Brown Let's just agree that VK was a priceless treasure. 👍👍

[@TheRCNetwork]

@@CVSoprano I’m partial to 87, since I marched Soprano that year…..

[@jasonstraight1320]

I long for the rise of a similar corps. I’d love for one to come along that has a similar vibe and does fun, comedic, dare I say edgy shows.

[@uvn6210]

You could argue that The Academy is the modern day’s Velvet Knights. Not as whimsical by any means, but they put of a lot of shows that are unique. They are by no means the same corps, but The Academy has some really fun shows.

[@ryangreen9378]

Same! Part of the reason I chose to march Academy

[@zackg3]

I think about this EVERY season. Fun, comedic, edgy, and still so so good. One day it will happen.

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa16534]

Unfortunately, because of cancel culture I doubt we will EVER see this kind of thing in drumcorps ever again, especially as liberal as the activity is. People are just too easily offended these days and want to cancel everything that offends them. We used to be able to laugh at stuff, but not anymore. It's really sad. I could think of SEVERAL shows that I would make fun of if I were a modern-day VK. You could make fun of technical issues corps have with electronics, really ridiculous and cheesy voiced narration in shows, etc. I'm sure DCI would have no part in it. All it would take would be one person saying, "They're making fun of the KIDS!" and it would all be over, as if these aren't young adults who understand what humor is. Though with this generation, they may be right.

[@mesirpez]

@@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa16534 You cant even make a comment that is pointing out something that dci publicly stated it disapproves of without getting your corps shunned. VK would get suspended.

[@TheRCNetwork]

1987 Velvet Knights was the original of this show…..and placed higher in finals 😮

[@neilphelan145]

The musical arranger and the choreographer need to receive high kudos for this. The performers are outstanding!!! They must have spent hundreds of hours working on this. BRAVO!!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@bobthehobo666]

As someone who was in VK in 2007 during the restart year, I am so happy to see people still enjoying this show :). This show was by far everyone's favorite, if you had taken a poll.

[@howarddunbar9497]

Watched this show numerous times in ‘92. It never got old, always very entertaining.

[@veot.2869]

There is only one...and there will ever only be one, Velvet Knights. I saw them once (in 1995) and it was glorious!!!! Drum Corps is a serious activity, but we had to know how to have fun. These guys were good...and funny!! It was risqué, but it worked!! They didn't make finals often, but when they did the audience was in for a riot!! This show was based on the sign of the times: Russia turning into a newly formed nation, Godzilla, the Energizer Bunny (battery promotion), Jaws, a Valkerie from the famous play, the Bottle Dance (Fiddler on the Roof), the wizard of Oz's wicked witch on a bike in the middle of the field, cartoons, operas, etc. So, so much fun!! The clown princes indeed!!!

[@BRUXXUS]

OHHH YEAHHHH!!!! This is definitely a MUST WATCH for any DCI fan. :D

[@cbenson196]

The sign at the end says “ it’s not over til the...” a reference to “it’s not over til the fat lady sings” then the Viking chick sings a high note signaling the end of the show but she gets eaten by VK’s trademark shark

[@ttdrums1972]

Wait, I thought it was a crocodile? Curt Gowdy said so.

[@connorpack2]

@@ttdrums1972 it's definitely a shark.

[@squillz8310]

Hearing a drum corps had a "Trademark Shark" is just so funny to me

[@dynasonic3185]

So glad you finally got to see vk! Now you have to see the Bridgemen!

[@dougbrown9574]

1980

[@brianrandol]

FINALLLYYYY!!!! CC gets to see Velvet Knights. 1992 was such a great year. My second year in DCI. Thank you so much for doing this Courtney.

[@anthonyarnold5855]

I miss those kind of shows.

[@patrickv.3979]

So I just found you uploaded this RIGHT after I watched 2011 Cadets "Between Angels and Demons". In the comments, one of the people commented talking about this show and the uniform differences! So now I, also, get to watch and see!

[@jeffgray7922]

Man, what a great night that was in Camp Randall stadium. When that shark came out, we all went nuts. Good times. For fun shows, I would recommend Velvet Knights' 1988 show if you can find it anywhere.

[@vincelamb4063]

"This is one of a kind" - they certainly were. Velvet Knights described their version of drum corps as "a rare medium well done." Also, when you said the show made you feel like you were at Disneyland, Velvet Knights were based in Anaheim, California, home of Disneyland.

[@ejtaylor73]

I've been suggesting it for months. Glad someone finally put in a guaranteed request. That's the Energizer Bunny and Godzilla. The Velvet Knights were ALWAYS so much fun to watch, you want more fun videos, they're it. Doesn't matter what year you watch, you'll ALWAYS feel good after watching them.

[@samsignorelli]

"VK....we love to fly, and it shows!" That's what they were singing before the stepoff...it was a play on some airline advertising at the time.

[@MerryKat]

Wish you could have seen it live like I did. VK was always a joy to watch. You can't see it in the video, but when The Velvet Knights took the field people would throw beach balls around in the stands!

[@veot.2869]

Courtney, you are missing a wonderful corps from the early 1990s: The Crossmen. Please do as a high recommendation 1991 or 1992 please!!! I also highly recommend The Cadets of Bergen County's 1992 show. Awesome, awesome show! Flying mellophones!!!

[@cbenson196]

Crossmen 90/91/92 all extremely entertaining!!!!!! That drumline knew how to GROOVE

[@RatSlayerGaming]

Crossmen 92 is a damn mood, man. Puma always gets me jamming

[@cbenson196]

If you want another fun show like this one check out 1988 velvet knights. Hillarious stuff. So good. On par with this show if not better

[@TheRCNetwork]

87 was the OG

[@cbenson196]

@@TheRCNetwork yeah but 87 didn’t have a bull pissing on a matador lol

[@TheRCNetwork]

@@cbenson196 88-92 wouldn’t have happened without 87 that paved the way…..I’m biased though, I marched 87

[@cbenson196]

@@TheRCNetwork and I’m jealous- I marched 94/95 lol 👎🏻

[@davidwhite2812]

Im am a VK alumni. Thanks for showing this.

[@stythys2945]

a lot of the magic behind the velvet knights was due to their high talent and ability to poke fun at drum corps as an activity itself. The music and skill of the performers were top notch, despite the humorous attitude. Some of the jokes in the show are better appreciated if you understand some more drum corps history. The "NOT!" fakeout is actually a reference to the Santa Clara Vanguard's performance of the Bottle Dance from Fiddler on the Roof, which they've done a few times throughout the years, but happened to do again in 1992. The 1992 SCV performance of the Bottle Dance is really something too, which makes this joke even better. SCV placed 7th in 1992 while VK placed 10th at finals

[@1anonymousb]

This was like watching Looney Tunes to every other corps' Masterpiece Theater (you might have to google that). So much fun to watch, and even better for me because my high school percussion instructor was one of the tenor drummers in this video. I really miss VK

[@shscjs3]

I had completely forgotten about this show. I know it wasn't clean, but it was so much more entertaining than the shows that all try to hace some kind of message that are being put on the field over the last few years. Soi much joy from the Knights!

[@MS-df2fk]

Love this show!!!

[@LowkeyMG1]

At 11:28, when the color guard lined up and dropped down to their knees then kicked out their one leg, they were about to do the "Bottle Dance" which Santa Clara Vanguard did first and conveniently did that same season

[@dougbrown9574]

Wasn’t the Shark an encore from prior year(s) ?? I was always under the impression that’s why it got such a reaction from the crowd, because they brought it back at finals after doing it before.

[@mmarzett]

Not sure if someone said so in the comments, but the banner at the end said “It ain’t over till the fat lady….” And then she “screamed” out that high note. VK was so so so awesome.

[@antoniokofoed7139]

Now you see the stark contrast between shows like this and star 1993.

[@zackg3]

How is it that it took me YEARS of watching this show to understand that the dummy is a field judge... I seriously cannot believe I missed that all this time.

[@zackg3]

Tom is an American Hero. Thank you, Tom. Thank you.

[@richardmills5241]

Great valvet knights 1988 there show was awesome

[@douglasseebergh536]

Yes..Bayonne Bridgemen...drum solo 1983.....the Bridgemen were the original comic corps.

[@pmil9645]

PLEASE WATCH 2008 CAROLINA CROWN FINIS

[@jenniestevens7899]

FABULOUS SHOW!!! Music is to die for!

[@bobthehobo666]

They did great in 07 too :) got to see them live at finals!

[@jerrikeefer8219]

I miss the Velvet Knights! So much fun.

[@JJayBoyd]

Now that youve seen this watch VK 1988 ... one of the other best shows they ever did. I was at both live lol. VK was the fans favorite. No matter who you "rooted" for? EVERYONE loved VK...

[@tomflinn9815]

Most entertaining DCI show I've seen. The dummy the color guard girl danced with dressed like one of the judges. The end of the show reminded me of Saturday morning cartoons of my childhood.

[@edmundeberhart5503]

Finally! Unfortunately, this was the last time that the Velvet Knights made finals before they folded. Have you done 2008 Sparticus from Phantom Regiment yet? This Velvet Knights ending had to be one of the funniest and most entertaining that I've ever seen. I think the sign said something about the fact that it's not over until the fat lady sings.

[@justinblackman8523]

yup, she did Spartacus!

[@whymethough2701]

Bro I was literally just watching this show maybe 5 minutes before I saw the notification lol

[@Michael-kr3yq]

You should react to some dci head-cams. Consider watching “Bluecoats 2016 Trumpet Soloist Supercam- Ben Gunnerson.”

[@ThereaalSP]

I just realized, the cold war ended a year before this right?

[@cbenson196]

Yes. “the party’s over” references communist USSR ceasing to exist

[@Ty-qx1ui]

Damn, I found this video too late!! My drill instructor was apart of this show 😀

[@shawn588]

I remember the first time I saw VN in the late 80s and the drum majors were sitting in beach chairs at the ceremony. I almost peed myself laughing. Well, I think it was the late 80s but don't quote me on it.

[@larrywt656]

Godzilla vs. The Energizer Bunny cracked me up! The ending of the Cold War was handled wonderfully tongue and cheek (that could have been touchy, but it wasn't).

[@cbenson196]

Other cool vk fun facts- before the shows as they were setting up they’d toss beach balls into the crowd for them to bat around. You see one fly during the final note at the end After the hunter “proposes” to the Viking chick they go to the front sideline and it’s not so subtly implied they’re getting it on behind the black barrier.

[@ethanbenner6995]

If I may suggest, try the VK shows from 87 and 88

[@jeffe_77]

Yes!!!!

[@matthewjones9749]

1992 back when i first joined the army.

[@joeyallen2368]

The first time I watched this show and the Communist flag was just being run across the field in silence (6:40), I was dying of laughter

[@bcowell1982]

That shark came from my high school by the way

[@LClark-ry9to]

Your fan in Texas, Love this I’m U.S.NAVY VET , keep it up , I’m about to get 8 inches of snow tonight and tomorrow, I’ll watch you ! 🇺🇸💪⚓️

[@avradgaming3225]

I Clicked so Damn Fast I love you XD

[@ttdrums1972]

If someone calls me a clown prince one more time...why I oughta... A lot of inside jokes requiring explaining in this one. Not for the uninitiated. Interesting to watch a reaction from someone who is "in" on the jokes, e.g. the Bottle Dance.

[@chadtarver3301]

That was the Energizer bunny and Godzilla.

[@supersop]

They made fun of so many corps from 87-92. How many corps did they spoof during that show? I know Courtney doesn't know the references ....... I wonder how many watching her vids know? Bottle Dance, Karn Evil 9, Cymbals around the Soloist ........ etc. etc. etc.

[@bbuck9130]

You’ve convinced me to find a myself a New Zealand girl 😝

[@CharlieGroh]

...had to have a clicker for the standing "o's" this year. ;0) In my top 3 years working, and *in*, VK...and I still can't rank The Bull vs The Shark!...OH, and if you want to see “The Bull” you need to tee-up the 1988 VK show...OLÉ’!

[@williamborges3914]

Back in the mid-1960s we were good, really good for the time. But, were we that good? And, then, did we have that much fun? Naw! 😎

[@92vanguard]

1990 VK was even better. Pulled of the entire Bottle Dance.

[@pdogone1]

Hungarian Rhapsody num 2 (i think) by Franz Liszt

[@jacoboshurritaaaaaa]

I can’t find any video, but you HAVE to react to SCV 2014!

[@wepntech]

for something totally different, BABYMETAL, you're welcome.

[@matthewjones9749]

were you a band girl?? thats why you like all these band vlogs. you might want to express that!!

[@mlittlemlittle2966]

Not related to this video, but I just remembered that memorial day is at the end of this month, the 27th I think, so consider to plan ahead a reaction to a 5(?) Year old video Called "the fallen of WWII" . It's very well done.

[@crunchy98]

Finally!!!

[@osutuba]

Ah, the Clown Princes of DCI. It's shame they aren't around anymore :(

[@ehess1492]

There’s a ton of other shows that are required viewing to get all the jokes.

[@tonyspain4896]

I really miss those half time shows, now all you get is commentary from a bunch of old men.

[@manxkin]

Bravo!

[@trap4dafu2k0fit]

The Earth is flat.

[@bonkersmcgee4356]

VK looked like they had 30 year olds

[@definitelynotcainan3353]

They did... There were a few "Mexican birth certificates" in that corps if you get my drift... I also know a guy who aged out from Freelancers in 91 and then aged out again from Devils in 92 LOL.

[@MarcoIsNotHere_Man]

Not 30..... 23, tops. :D

[@CharlieGroh]

Nah...I checked all of 'em!

[@jayseven6089]

@@CharlieGroh Charlie would know... It's Jose, Mayra's kid... didn't know you had a YT account lol

[@CVSoprano]

Such entertaining shows could never compete in today's DCI, unfortunately.

[@junglegaming5550]

I've been asking for months can u please react to JJ Watt and maybe his injuries

[@mervinmiller3145]

React to the Hodge twins.

[@shawnk9016]

She’s a beautiful woman ❤️

[@cbenson196]

*cringe*

[@deeluther4060]

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[@cbenson196]

Cringe