Phantom Regiment 2007 - Closer (Firebird Suite)

[@KiranSundarkdog97]

Most underscored show in DCI history. Period.

[@drumcorps0junkie]

yup

[@ianbaroni1137]

Phantom was consistently underscored during this era.

[@whymethough2701]

@@ianbaroni1137 Imo Phantom should at least have at least 5 chanpionships. '78, '89, '96, 06, and '08. I think arguments could also be made for '77, '79, and maybe '12.

[@Mrtellitlikeitis]

That’s comical. Phantom never wins cause their shows are predictable Its time for a hot dog when they come on. Keep trying. But losing gets old

[@KiranSundarkdog97]

@@Mrtellitlikeitis I’m not sure I’d say that about mid-2000s PR, but that’s definitely true now. Really hope they can turn things around.

[@ChoirOfOne]

Still my favorite show of all time - I still remember standing in the stands at the end and just being blown away. I miss this era of DCI...

[@ChoirOfOne]

Actually, I've been attending DCI shows for over 20 years and have watched/listened to recordings going back even further. I'll happily admit that they played several of my favorite classical pieces here so I'm a bit biased, but I'll always remember how the crowd was on their feet long before it ended...

[@guitarmansegovia]

This show definitely won me over because of how JD wrote the mello part, ESPECIALLY here in Firebird. I think the main reason they placed 4th that year is the simple fact that the pushed beyond the limits, but I guess they still had trouble. But you're right about the 2008 comeback. It shocked me following them the majority of the season, and I missed finals week. When I saw 2 weeks later that they won, I nearly lost it *in a good way*.

[@jlj7789]

Phantom is always underscored IMHO. They have stepped up their marching over the last 10-15 years, there percussion has seriously improved, their guard has become much more creative and a part of the package, not to mention execution is way up, and their brass has been the MEGA PLATINUM standard for the last 30 years. Whenever I hear something DCI that I think is amazing, I always find myself thinking, "Gee, I wonder how Phantom would sound playing it?". Their pitch is impeccable at any volume, and their articulation is second to none. Their dark tone is the DCI standard for a field sound. Lastly, it doesn't matter what genre music they play, they always make it sound drum corps. Someone who has never heard Stravinsky would never make a first guess that this was a symphonic work. Phantom music is drum corps music. It can tribute whatever it wants, but it is meant to be on the field and heard on the field...

[@jaredpianoclark]

The reason they get underscored is their visual. The level of difficulty in their drill doesn't add up to the rest of their performance abilities. If they really want to grab another championship, they need to up their visual game, maybe even switch back to King horns, and drop the "story-telling" format that they've been milking since 2008, it's just become old-hat for them.

[@cjlorenz3498]

Jared Clark I personally like the story telling. Each corps has something that makes them different and that is what makes Phantom seperate from all the rest.

[@Troumbadour]

Jared Clark Yes, definitely switch back to King horns, Jupiter just isn't the same. Please someone talk the people in charge at Phantom HQ to get back on the King's Court.

[@razorthingaming6083]

I love Phantom because they always seem to leave me amazed and thinking what just happened. Jared, you talked about dropping the story telling but I think it's what makes their shows sparkle. All the corps march without stories, but when there is a strong theme it makes the show enjoyable. Such as 2013 crown and 2007 crown. All though these shows don't always win, I can see my self watching them over and over again.

[@stephenchilds3667]

Fantastic comment........this piece in symphomic you can find if you search Stravinsky and see his last performance. He would have been absolutely thrilled to hear these young people play this with the execution they did. Always a High for me when I hear this. Great comment friend!!!!

[@MaarkW]

Only PR can run that fast and sound that good. True perfection.

[@chrislynch1469]

Did I hear Star of Indiana off in the distance somewhere?

[@Tealmaker]

Lmao that long note the mellos hold is so intense

[@samsignorelli]

Accurate to the source music as well.

[@cupcakesimulation]

Not only did they play the part that always gives me chills, they played so wonderfully they gave me chills.

[@dianaponcar6692]

Okay I know Spartacus was amazing. But HOW DID THIS NOT ALSO WIN? I watch this video every few months and just die over it every time

[@nadavshalinsky1114]

Audio quality? meh. Video quality? 3 pixels. One of the greatest videos on the internet? Absolutely.

[@travisvliet]

This is what happens when you let one of the all time best hornlines in DCI finish off the show with what they do best. Thanks for being a top 5 corps and still being musical.

[@DeejSZN]

The last great wedge :(

[@xdragon5]

So they make this block and stand there and play really loud, right? Then group by group they start booking it across the field. You expect them to get quieter, but it doesn't happen. IT DOESNT HAPPEN. THEY STAY THE SAME VOLUME, AS THEY START HAULING ASS DOING 4 TO 5s ACROSS THE FIELD. "FUCK YOU," SAID PHANTOM REGIMENT, "WE KICK ASS"

[@luckycharms7835]

And people have the audacity to say this ISNT a sport.

[@chasemanhart]

As much as I love drum Corp, I will tell you it's not. Because, winners are judged partly off opinion and outcomes can be debatable.

[@Invinciblembp]

+TheWorkShopofEverything winners aren't judged off of opinion, there's a whole scoring sheet, it's like saying gymnastics isn't a sport.

[@chasemanhart]

Im well aware of the scoring

[@yeti4269]

+TheWorkShopofEverything if you have never been apart of one and marched a season, then you have no room to say that it isn't a sport.

[@jenningsranch]

Are outcomes not based partly on opinion in other sports, like baseball? One person called safe but another might disagree.

[@applesofheaven]

Playing this this year, and watching them rehearse today! Dreams do come true.

[@jasonhong1998]

scatter breathing bros!

[@ifeanyieziemeFILMS]

what school is your marching band?

[@trupet1]

***** i'm from Haltom

[@hunterh5141]

applesofheaven I'm From Queen City High School, Texas

[@bransonunderwood5696]

I go to Waxahachie high school

[@nolanrussell518]

All the camera changes in this entire show were criminal. Some really great colorguard/full ensemble moments that were missed.

[@dakotachurch8377]

These guys kicked our butts yesterday at a competition, but they deserved their trophy.

[@cybrwolf0]

That bass line was just shredding. that was intense! My favorite corp ever. Wish I'd have had the chance to march.

[@Qeisama]

The show that got me into Drum Corps after trying various "musical/performing field" such as youth orchestra, chamber choir, and dancesport. Stayed for 7 years and never regret every minute of it. If only I could turn back time to relive every single drop of sweat from the crazy exercise we had back then. Sigh... good memories.

[@nwmusic2010]

HOW!?!? Just, HOW!? God I love the Regiment.

[@colettemcconnell1710]

This gave me chills! The amount of power in this band and the way they play is phenomenal.

[@mystraldragonfly2020]

Thanks for the reply. I'm sure Phantom is thrilled to know they have people like you supporting them.

[@Pleasantmsp]

This is so light and fun. Whenever I feel sad I should listen to this.

[@stevenszabo5054]

That long note from mellophone, like whoa

[@seansutherland6270]

the jazz running gives me chills every time

[@jansantos7997]

When I hear phantom regiment play firebird....I am transported to the pearly gates!!

[@tyj0322]

one of the best closing movements in the history of closing movements. period

[@animesushi186]

This will never not give me chills. Oh my God.

[@brawnyjk]

One of many reasons why I adore Phantom...

[@cindys1969]

a little ole band from the Rio Grande Valley in Texas did this show and blew away the competition at BOA, and every contest they attended...they sport the white uniforms and sheikos like Phantom....my daughter marched that show....they were AMAZING

[@Romedilo]

Which band?

[@genos2545]

Wait which high school did you go to? I'm from the Rio Grande Valley too.

[@cynthiaisabel6142]

Del Valle high school band from El Paso Texas did the fire bird for their 3rd movement and went to state 2017 you should check it out

[@JeremyLeGrand]

I go to Legacy High School in Broomfield Colorado and our entire 2018 production was based off of the firebird suite. This brings me so much joy because we used almost the exact same parts. Y'all should check it out if you want more marching firebird.

[@GregoryM1]

This proves that Drum Corps should be an Olympic sport. maybe then people will realize once you are a drum corps fan/performer, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE ONE.

[@MrTallformyheight]

Seriously, THEY GET FUCKING LOUDER, AND ARE STILL IN TUNE, AND FUCKING BUCKING IT TO FUCKING JESUS

[@drumcorps0junkie]

🎶 💡 🎓 Such a spectacular reworking of great old school music by modern minds 🎓 💡 🎶

[@MilkMuscles]

I just cried because I imagined myself there in person crying my ass off. This is perfect

[@etucker434]

PR needs to get back to shows like this. This is classic.

[@sploffle274]

Classic Phantom Regiment. Love it.

[@aconstans93]

phantom needs to bring back that closing set

[@skaynekurtis]

4 years later... agree w/ Kiran. Interesting observation here... the screaming mellos at the end... FF to '18; employed to thunderous effect by SCV w/ the climax of Babylon... The Paul Rennick-effect clearly kicks-ass!

[@dianaponcar6692]

...just started crying. THIS WAS SO GREAT

[@samsignorelli]

SOOOO nice to have finals 20 minutes from home!

[@leonrich]

Absolutely Fantastic!

[@mak1458]

very cool i loved the xylophone and bells

[@claragross8907]

Wow! Amazing! I am speechless!

[@texmexatx]

I love this show!

[@switchfootfan94]

Wow, they really made this great song into ONE OF THE BEST closers I've heard/seen. I reallllllllllyyyyy want to play this...Sooooo badly!

[@DeuceDeuceDrmmr]

Oh i agree with you on that point. I was commenting solely on velocity on drill, then and now, not the music that accompanies said drill

[@alejandroa.1630]

Such a good performance

[@bendl2]

Those shreding rips from mellophone just before. Like oh my god.

[@marrk643]

doing firebird tonight with my marching band...this really gets me pumped

[@CorinthianScore]

I got to conduct this last week. Highlight of my existence.

[@hturt4]

Gorgeous!

[@billvill61]

I think I got something in my eyes...

[@kyushujet]

Wow, PR ALWAYS kicks a##. Amazing.

[@dastimmeh292]

I'm a big fan of Firebird, I love the music it is so powerful, and phantom showed that power here. I'm glad Phantom beat bd in 08. Spartacus was, and still is, an amazing show.

[@johnathongibbs2112]

I just noticed the mello lick at the end is the same as the mello lick at the end of the opener of phantom regiment 2010 show.

[@Barlos1210]

7 years later and I still wonder why they didn't get first place ?

[@KlldbyCuriosity]

Carlos Silva The overall show isn't cohesive, but this is my favorite closer by far

[@danielburbank1669]

How is the show not cohesive? Maybe the most well structured show musically that was ever put on a field.

[@theodorewilliams5666]

the running at the last part of the show should have pushed them higher the blue devils did a theme similar to PR and the judges went their show

[@safersephiroth943]

its called BD bias homie @@theodorewilliams5666

[@mahalabartch2684]

awesome performance!

[@BiggySn1p3r]

There's nothing better than those Mellos

[@dastimmeh292]

Don't worry man, the year right after this they came back and had one of the more historic shows in DCI history, along with probably the biggest upset in DCI history. Beating BD by .025? after BD had an undefeated season. But all in all, Phantom Regiment is my favorite Corps, they are just amazing.

[@Pwoppy]

WOW! Those mellos can really hold a note!

[@samrshelley]

lol! Love the use of caps! I'm going to show my buddy who marched this show your comment. I know he'll appreciate it

[@BrianLanders]

Search for "Phantom Regiment Finals Day 2007" to watch them rehearsing this doing 4-to-5s up and down the field.

[@Joseisjose280]

This part is in our show for FCHS Show

[@rileymattheis8901]

Loved the performance

[@facemash]

Because everyone has different views and opinions. And it's damn impressive too.

[@JMEDIA_Productions]

My favorite.

[@jck1794]

Now THAT'S impressive.

[@1049berkeley]

Phantom needs to bring back a mixed guard.

[@marlonblair5544]

Rightttty!!!

[@kathrynmessana9363]

This is great!

[@facemash]

Not even very good sound quality but good lord that is incredible.

[@billybuchalski2994]

This is the peak of marching bands

[@K3rdgeneration]

Played part of this in my drumcore (Impulse, Open class). Impossible to live up to this though. when i saw that we were playing this i nearly crapped my pants

[@gregsdad52]

drum corps*

[@TheZacman2]

Now whenever a mediocre college orchestra plays the Firebird, the director can show them this this video and say, "These guys can play the same piece more accurately than you, but they are running at the same time!"

[@jasonhancock9039]

this song and drum and bugle corps fires me up....former member of the kawartha kavaliers drum and bugle corps based out of Lindsay Ontario canada

[@S0RGEx]

This is our closer this year, I hope ours will be half as good :)

[@ifeanyieziemeFILMS]

what school do you go to?

[@S0RGEx]

Ridge Point HS, Texas. Wouldn't expect you to be thinking of us, though. Firebird is a pretty common closer. And our rendition was pretty different.

[@ifeanyieziemeFILMS]

S0RGEx Thank You! You guys are pretty good

[@S0RGEx]

Thank YOU. haha.

[@rockthetenors]

hell yes.

[@hunterh5141]

My high school is playing this for state this year. Queen City High School Band Of Champions- Search us on KZbin! We won state 4 years in a row!!!!

[@MrTfcdude]

Dat synchronicity.....

[@justmeryan1996]

I PLAYED THIS MY FRESHMAN YEAR!

[@yolkst3r484]

greetings from r9k. nice show, anon.

[@pastelZeit]

this is literally what our show is based on...

[@906-whkjbkj]

Wow that was good!

[@Atechet]

I believe Sparticus won to make up for this closer ;)

[@nalyd8991]

My band did firebird suite last year. We admit defeat.

[@TheMrGhostlore]

God does this get your blood pumping!!!!

[@jswagdrum]

Playing this this season for marching band! My shows about birds 0_o

[@TommyGunTyler]

My band is playing Firebird this year ;P

[@PeterHarker123]

Now this is what drum corps is about! Not the thing BD pooped out this year.

[@ryanmcdonald6304]

Very nice music :)

[@davidhammer254]

That is bad ass! but I wish the picture quality was better.

[@buzzerbeater9000]

4 to 5 and playing with no shakiness at all. Impressive.

[@PHUCKcali]

and the sound was NOT lost while doing it!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Ryan-dz7mg]

I can only imagine what there dot books looked like

[@DeuceDeuceDrmmr]

I am not a huge fan of blue devils, particularly their visual package. But i must admit, compared to the 90's and early 2000's, they are really moving these days. Right around 04-06, they really ramped up the step size.

[@CavalierLiberty]

You should check out Cavaliers in 1988 doing Firebird Suite. The drum solo was our lame point, but we were running 90% of the show.

[@Fuekashi97]

Phantom fucking Regiment. Hell yes.

[@mbmaccin555555]

He means our 2012 version of FireBird. I think he is exaggerating a bit. We hauled ass that whole ending, you can tell by our forms. Though I can't argue of him saying they sounded better. It's Phantom, they're going to sound better. We played more of the original form of the suite though.

[@eXcommunicate1979]

Because it's drum corps and not the philharmonic.

[@noahperkins96]

Phantom Regiment Track and Field

[@JazzOperaOrchestra]

ME TOO, IT'S OUR DESTINY