Phantom Regiment 2003 High Camera

[@CFLsurfr]

This is my favorite DCI performance of all time and is the show that drew me to the sport in the first place. Absolutely incredible. Something special was created this evening.

[@ronw7448]

Drove the equipment truck for this "Coast to Coast" tour. What a great bunch of kids and what a tour!!!!!!

[@jameschandler6449]

Thank you for what you've done for the corps. You have no idea how important you are and how appreciative we are of people like you

[@guitarmansegovia]

Drum corps drivers are awesome people. It’s an honor to be one now.

[@sammata1905]

all the respect to the drivers!

[@astral3434]

@@guitarmansegovia as a marcher, drivers are the fucking best thank you for everything you do I hope you and your group have a wonderful tour

[@guitarmansegovia]

@@astral3434 thank you kindly!

[@ApolyonTheSoulRender]

You know something great is gonna happen when the Phantom Regiment hornline forms a wedge

[@kevinhorn4219]

Marched Cadets during this summer. I got to hear this show quite a bit throughout the tour when we were waiting at the gate to go on after PR. One of my favorite openings to a show that I’ve ever had the privilege of hearing in person. It blew me away every time.

[@josiahcourtney5764]

That’s funny, 18 years later and I’m marching Cadets, with Phantom Regiment performing Harmonic Journey this year. Harmonic Journey will always be one of my all time favorites, and Cadets and Phantom will always be my favorite corps. I will say Phantom did this show justice in 2021 as well, especially for how short the season was. As a Cadet I am more than grateful for how our season turned out. I think it’s safe to say the Cadets and Phantom Regiment are back. And to a fellow Cadet, thank you so much for being such an inspiration. FHNSAB

[@kylescharninghausen919]

I marched Pioneer during this season and yalls show and this were two of my favorites that year. What a rookie season it was tho. So many great shows.

[@selfish-perverse-n-turbulent]

Cadets had a stellar year that year, too. I often tell newbies to watch cadets and regiment 2003! (And BD and regiment 1980, which was my era - marched Bridgemen 80 and 81.)

[@Corpus11of10]

Everyone goes nuts over Canon, but when the battery destroys everything at 5:14, I lost my mind from the upper seats!

[@danielworley9468]

The momentary silence at 7:19 and the complete dead stop at 7:30 is the most bone chilling and amazing thing I've ever heard from a drum corps. I miss when that was the style, compared to recent years where every big cutoff is filled with a cymbal freight train.

[@danielworley9468]

Being a performer hearing your own echo off of a stadium or dome during a moment like that is an otherworldly feeling that just can't be put into words.

[@mymasmith7848]

Yes, the empty spaces in songs are as important as the full spaces.

[@myviewsonpolitics]

So many corps now don't write to silence. Silence is an excellent part of a composition; allowing the composer and performers to control the emotion and suspense of the audience.

[@toddchavez8274]

Truly sublime. The soaring headiness of the music, combined with the expansive, vast, yet intimate conversation between ensemble and audience in the presence of blinding lights, and the flow state that makes it all go by so fast is matched by few things in the human experience. I was 14 when I heard this for the first time, just 2 years after it was performed. My section leader gave us all a mix-cd with this on it and I listened to it on the way back from a show with a similarly enthusiastic crowd, lights, the whole shebang. The out of body experience I got from this show was formative for me, and put my already intense love for the marching arts into overdrive. That was also the bus ride on which I got my first kiss. I was high as a kite on life. Holy fuck.

[@tobybell7413]

I marched in vanguard in the 80s and I continue to go see dci shows when I can. I saw this show and the 2008 regiment show when they won it all. Two of my top 10 corp performances of all time.

[@as_sv9788]

Alum like you is what this community needs. Way to go man🤙

[@patmccarthy1624]

I've always loved this show, but now even more getting the birds eye view. This is what Drum Corps should always be! Thanks for posting this video!

[@rjc3208]

*You Are So Right, Pat. This Is How Drum Corps Should Always Be. Not The Broadway Musicals They Have Now With Singing & Dancing Along With Costumes Instead Of Uniforms!!*

[@declandougan7243]

@@rjc3208 God the drum corps community is so toxic sometimes. Look, this is my favorite phantom show, and I will be performing with the ensemble in 2021, but it’s painful to me to see such an ignorant and close-minded take on the art form of drum corps. Understand that the design staff who created this masterwork are fully willing to embrace the new style, and believe it to be more interesting.

[@rjc3208]

@@declandougan7243, Please re-read your reply to me, it makes no sense. First, you say that the 2003 Phantom show is your favorite then you insult me by saying that I'm ignorant and closed-minded when I praised the exact same "AWESOME" show. I think it would be in your best interest if you think first before you reply to someone!!

[@chrisbass2947]

I agree completely. They are starting to add French horns and trombones and pianos and electronic things. That a Broadway musical. Not deum Corp. I am a phantom fan and pray they will never go towards the new stuff. Best brass sound in all of Drum Corp.

[@rjc3208]

@@chrisbass2947 Thank you very much. It"s nice to see that there are still some of us people left who still believe that orchestra & band instruments have their place, and it"s not in ((Drum Corps))

[@Hi-df2om]

This was the show that introduced me to dci

[@billharker5424]

I was at the Concord show by accident as I was visiting a friend in San Francisco. He had never been to a drum corps show. This was his favorite of the night. I loved the guard uniforms and style. Lord’s Prayer (ballad) is one of my all time favorite PR songs. Just loved this - both times it was done. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@just_ryan_no_b]

a show so nice they marched it twice

[@CVSoprano]

The multi-camera version is nice in that it is able to feature specific sections (particularly percussion or solo dance), but soooooo much of the overall visual program is missed as a result. Thanks for the post!

[@susand5821]

Thanks

[@LusciaPonticeMontice]

OMG I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE 2021 REMIX!! This show is one of my favorite DCI shows ever

[@burdrchitect1680]

A video was just posted. Sounds good. But 2003 is just smooth. 2021 seems rushed with excitement. The percussion is too heavy in the writing and over powering the brass. It might be bc it was a standstill with micd up front ensemble being in front of the brass.

[@dbznarutofanatic]

@@burdrchitect1680 To be fair at that point they were only moved in for barely 2 weeks, and the quality of the camera/environment they were playing in probably had a decent bit to do with the unbalanced sound as well. They sound pretty damn good considering the circumstances, and that drumline looks really young with a TON of potential. The perc writing is definitely much more involved/heavier than Rennick's book in '03, though I feel that has some to do with the style of drum corps morphing since then. At the end of the day though, reimagining a legendary show like Harmonic Journey will come with it's pros and cons (which are all subjective anyways).

[@Ace_v120]

@@burdrchitect1680 its called early season

[@j.s.2958]

@@burdrchitect1680 Considering the fact that they're practicing it in a non-competitive, very shortened season, they're doing phenomenally. Literally. Phantom hasn't had the same level of talent auditioning in recent years compared to back in the 2000's because of their drop in placements, yet the kids who made the cut of this years Hornline are catching up at an extremely fast pace that is truly unheard of. Every single person participating in this years rendition of Harmonic Journey is motivated to a point that no other corps member could possibly imagine. Having the opportunity to march something as critically acclaimed and beloved by the community as this show was is like a fever dream for a member of a drum corps, ESPECIALLY after DCI as a whole was stopped in its tracks by Covid-19.

[@Dunce404]

@@j.s.2958 would you believe it if I told you 3 years ago phantom was going to get fourth?

[@tyleredwards8132]

I worked at Regal Cinemas at the time in the projection booth and it was a time when DCI partnered with Regal and showed clips of DCI during the pre-show "The 20". I remember patrons just staring in awe and some even getting up out of their seat to clap after watching this specific sequence among some others. These were the fun days, and I know for a fact Regal helped DCI grow tremendously. I wish they would partner again.

[@jaydrose6292]

it was a great! I do remember this emerging when I marched (I was there that summer marching!)

[@tristanjohnson2678]

I still remember being there for this sho, and my God... that wall of sound. No corp could compete with how full and rich they were. Still giving me chills 20 years later

[@jimmyortega2481]

This is a clinic in smart drill design that maximizes the musical experience. Not the cleanest..... not the fanciest drill..... but effective and it worked!!!!

[@Drums-ve8on]

One of the finest drills Phantom ever had, back in the time when there actually were drills. This is the complete package.

[@gavinent115]

My favorite show of all time!

[@OndrausCissell]

WE JUST DON'T NEED AMPLIFIERS...DO WE ??!! SUTA PR ALUMNI 1984

[@danhoblify]

I love this show. This is drum corps.

[@levivalentinovideos]

I watched this live, such a great show, that last chord!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@michaelmoon622]

5:12 will forever be my favorite drill move ever. They make it look so easy

[@lmj2k]

It reminds me, in concept, of the circle of drums that Cavaliers did the following year in their 007 show.

[@nwmusic2010]

@@lmj2kthat was NUTS. I remember watching that live and my mouth was open in shock that whole sequence

[@CC78363]

This high cam view is outstanding. Let’s you see the drill

[@mmmbetter55]

This was the show that I saw junior year of high school where I fell in love with drum corps ♥️

[@Jack61]

Absolutely blows me away every time I watch this.

[@cmucodemonkey]

I love the run up at the end with all the moving lines and such and then BLAM! They hit the formation and slam you with the power chord. So good!

[@rickpeters9174]

I listen to this when I run, the last 2 minutes I sprint, just thinking how gassed they were, I surely can finish.

[@rjc3208]

*Susan, I Have Always Considered This Performance By Phantom To Be One Of The Top 5 Shows That I Have Ever Heard And Seen In My Life. I Am Not Ashamed To Admit That I Always Get Choked Up Whenever I Hear It. So Beautiful, Strong, And Powerful. Thank You So Much For Posting It!*

[@susand5821]

Wow, thank you!

[@sosrope3420]

How Do These People Press Shift So Often?

[@clarkharris3828]

The drum score beneath the horns really adds to the drama of the moment from 7:40 onward - awesome!!

[@happyyad]

Great corps. One of my all time favorite shows

[@RythmicRaindrops]

7:47 It is so wild to me they didn't have the cymbal crashes here. That bit is so much better in the 2021 "remastering".

[@levivalentinovideos]

I was there, got better and better finals week! So much soul from PR

[@CaviesPWN]

i wish i knew how many times ive listened to this over the years... brings tears to my eyes every time. its just some of the most beautiful show of talent and amazing music it just moves me so deeply.

[@drummerboy7380]

I'm so glad Phantom Regiment is going back to their roots and bringing this show back this year. This is what really defines drum corps. I love the classics.

[@waynestephens6505]

Thanks. This complements the multi camera version. High camera shows the great fan reaction at the end. Phantom is my favorite corps! SUTA! 🎉❤😊

[@pmil9645]

tbh i like the percussion writing better in this version

[@drumlord8772]

I still can't believe that that summer was my rookie season in DCI. (Not in PR) At the time I didn't appreciate how amazing this show is, but the fact that I was in that crowd, not far from where this camera was actually...UNGH.

[@madpistol]

What a sound!!!

[@CaviesPWN]

If I could have marched any corps and any show from Mt eligible years this is the number 1 spot.

[@fortuneia]

this is a really good show and i’m glad i watched it today. i didn’t want to watch any of these old shows since the people who can’t appreciate drum corps now and always put the new shows down, boast about these constantly, and they’re insufferable. however i’ll probably start watching more old shows because they’re cool :)

[@酒チー]

本当に素晴らしい

[@Hubbubb22-citiesskylines]

Hard to believe this show is 20 years old.

[@ronw7448]

The actual "T" shirt title was "Ocean to Ocean".

[@samsignorelli]

I was DM for SoCal Dream Sr at the time and saw this live at Glendora....absolutely glorious. 'Course, Regiment's presence was also why I pulled and dropped a baton, took a Regiment alum from our guard out to retreat, and we did the kick halt when we stepped out for our salute!

[@recastle8051]

3:47 that form makes my cry

[@lawrencedove8369]

10:25 you're welcome

[@billthompson537]

That’s where the ugly crying starts

[@Big12tuba17]

That chord @9:15 tho 🔥

[@z2chanel62]

Awesome...👏👏👏

[@jdavis57]

It will be interesting to see what they do with that show this year. It isn't exactly in keeping with the current DCI model.

[@gabecincotta9321]

Yeah I didn't think about that, I wonder how much prop effect they will bring in and how much the drill will change.

[@gabrielfaure9091]

They’ll definitely fuck it up that’s for sure

[@jdavis57]

@@gabrielfaure9091 I guess it just depends.

[@christopherauert6634]

Not keeping up with the current DCI trends is exactly what I'm looking forward to.

[@declandougan7243]

@@gabrielfaure9091 Dude. I’m in Phantom 2021. It will be modernized, but the staff responsible for those decisions were around back in 2003. Stop acting so smug and superior, it’s all too common amongst drum corps fans.

[@snezua]

10:22 just going to leave is for myself to come back to

[@prestonjones20013]

I can’t believe Phenomenon of Cool beat this

[@nicholaslindsey7155]

My thoughts exactly. No one replays that show over and over again.

[@levivalentinovideos]

Such a rubbish name for a show as well!

[@anglymen4943]

What a sound…… Amazing……… This sound is not in japan…

[@rifle2563]

Impressive, very nice. Let's see blue devils 2003 high cam

[@brodeysexton7018]

8:46

[@rjc3208]

Does anyone know how this year's schedule is going to work? *PLEASE EXPLAIN?* Thank You!!

[@MS-df2fk]

Most corps (excluding SCV, BD and Crown) are practicing for the first few weeks of July (kind of a late Spring training), then performing in shows leading up to three days in Indy. Nothing is judged, but from what I've heard the design and instructional teams are still going to be able to wring some quality drum corps out of the kids.

[@nwmusic2010]

How was this 4th place???

[@Nolander80]

My god, was this camera operator drunk or did they just not understand the assignment, LOL

[@TazHyena]

Yk it becomes generally hilarious how people in these comments shit on nowadays corp style because their concept of drum and Bugle corps aged out 3 decades ago. Get a grip seriously these are kids any true musician respects all music

[@michaelwilson8685]

4th place? They wuz robbed!

[@RD-vt9uu]

I’ve never been involved in dci. I’m just a fan, but can we once and for all get rid of the judge on the field? It’s the most distracting thing ever.

[@declandougan7243]

Dci did, like 4 years ago.

[@burdrchitect1680]

Lol. I enjoyed the watching the judge on the field. Watching to see who's going to hit him. Also I loved when they had the separate judge audio on DVD . Those DVD made me feel like I was apart of the show by they way they filmed it via multi-cam.

[@1049berkeley]

This version is infinitely better than the 2021 attempt.

[@kotlingoddess]

For opener i think 2021 better because there is baritones in the main melody

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa16534]

Infinitely? I don't think so, my friend. They REALLY knocked it out of the park this year when you consider just how little time they had to prepare. It's amazing how close they came to matching this show and they are WAY improved from 2019!

[@1049berkeley]

@@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa16534 Uh, no. Improved ?Yes.They have a ways to go to be as good as they were previously

[@kpov2533]

You must be fun at parties. They had a very short improvised season. And they did phenomenal. Watching their final show gives me chills everytime.

[@1049berkeley]

@@kpov2533 Were you even alive in 2003 to see the show live ? I saw both. 2003 is much better.

[@ayoaladeyelu529]

0 blacks