Top 8 Phantom Regiment Closers

[@HE360]

One thing that I like about Phantom is in most of their shows, they don't have all of those props and junk on the field. It's most music and motion!! I like that!

[@notvideosofothercorps6652]

HE360 lmao have you seen there show this year

[@loganrussell3064]

@@notvideosofothercorps6652 I mean to be fair, the props this past season were basically just platforms, they didn't do a whole lot with them. Only thing they did was move one of them forward at the very end. Now 2018 on the other hand is another story...

[@microdot153]

Totally agree. Music and motion is what it's all about and that spells Class and Sophistication .

[@theDEVILdog0300]

the crowd response on Spartacus should send chills down any ones back

[@brandonerickson1851]

The response to when they won that year is beyond crazy!

[@MichaelNaydeck]

I lost my voice that night.

[@Dubai646]

First time I saw it live I was transported❤❤❤

[@garrett69]

I thought On Air was a much better show.

[@amadoturrubiates4742]

Always

[@therealmachupichu3304]

phantom closer starter pack: kick-halts, someone dying, Bb Eb or F chord (pick one), standing ovation, zoom in on trumpet player crying

[@DisDatK9]

Someone dying lol

[@zachariatekawaare4761]

May be so, but they ALWAYS deliver and they ALWAYS excel.

[@parkerwicker]

I see no problem with any lol

[@morgannowlen8375]

Oh hell yah

[@keithhill5586]

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[@MaxJamMusic1982]

I just wish more people knew about DCI, it is in my opinion one of the greatest expressions of art,music,and precision all rolled into one. Love DCI!!!!!!!!

[@Falcon2.39-1]

I agree! It would be so cool if drum corps international was actually international, and we had a “country” corps from each participating country and we designate a city just like the Olympics.

[@cainanuk]

Into The Light = quintessential Phantom Regiment. So tasteful. Gives me goosebumps every time. I don't care where the show placed. It was one of the best closers of all times

[@monkeybull445]

I honestly think 2011's closer was the best. Most badass version of Elsas Procession into the Cathedral EVER!

[@ApolyonTheSoulRender]

One of my favorite things about it is the old-fashioned symmetrical drill that pays a big tribute to old drum corps especially back in the 70's.

[@monkeybull445]

I honestly didn't pay THAT kind of attention to the symmetry of the drill. When i am watching a drum corp performance, I pay attention more to the music than i do to the drill.

[@monkeybull445]

ApolyonTheSoulRender Watching it a second time, i notice the symmetry is more in the second half of that closer. what i noticed was the brass and guard were ALWAYS symmetrical. The drumline didn't become symmetrical until the last quarter of the closer.

[@natheniel]

Only if the trumpet solo is a bit more in tune.

[@steveguacamole2638]

Natheniel Becken Well, notice that he does not have a mic. It's much harder to stay in tune playing with that volume, since he has to carry the entire stadium by himself.

[@ZayAgka]

Phantom Regiment: The best Corps to never win

[@ZayAgka]

Steve Bayt I know they've won before (2008, 1996), but I'm referencing the fact that the are nearly always in 2nd place or just a little bit under, except the past few years of placing low. Just saying they deserve more credit than what they get

[@DisDatK9]

DizzyGEICO in my opinion Phantom always has the most beautiful show. I tend to tear up at more than a few (definitely every single one on this list.)

[@Ryan-dz7mg]

DizzyGEICO They have only placed in the top three in 2012 and the rest have bottom around 8-10 since 2009

[@DanFiebiger]

It's no less than stunning to think they never won when year after year it was such perfection.

[@danielcongleton2878]

I'm sparticus?

[@RizzenMurray]

Kick-stops are so badass

[@CODpsychic123]

It's called the Phantom Kick for a reason :)

[@johni.3418]

Ben Murray I wish they would use the phantom kick (the kneeling down version) more often, no one else does it. Unless they are waiting for a closer worthy of its use.

[@iAmNovaFilms]

John I. Thats the Phantom lean

[@AtlUtd711]

I marched 89 and was on staff in 96. I can tell a lot of the people leaving comments are young. You guys seriously need to hunt around on youtube and watch the closers from 78, 83, 82... some of the older stuff. It was simply amazing. Not better or worse than the more recent shows, but certainly different. WAY more powerful hornlines with the G horns, but you can't really get any sense of that from watching video. You just had to be there to understand.

[@time4adventurs]

Wow! You marched new world? Your amazing just saying! Have a good day!

[@shomemiss]

1991 Bacchanale biatches.... ;)

[@viewerrecordinggroup]

yes, I agree, I get the feeling that drum corps didn't even exist until the late 1990's. I was in PR in (19)75. Our show was pretty good even without dancing and theatrics.

[@mileswilliams359]

Mark Bertram i understand you man i'm young but i'd like to understand the foundation that DCI was built on that way i can love the old and the new shows and understand the emotion thats put on the field no matter the time the show existed because for all these years they strive toward the same level of perfection and exellence.

[@scottmclure1596]

Was it 83 or 84 they marched like 25 snares for 1812? I should remember... I was there in 84.

[@xenalover99]

the 1989 show will go down in DCI history as the best show not to win the title...after 27 yrs i still getting chills from it,both SC and PR had awesome brasslines that yr.

[@Mark-sj3xb]

‘93 Star of Indiana would like to have a word with you.

[@Schoerti]

I still fall for Into the Light. Was the first DCI show I've ever seen. Also the moment where I fell for Phantom. And the moment where I wanted to march Phantom. Sadly I will turn 21 this summer. Never made it.

[@duncansk4404]

Lisa, lovingly take your experience with you in life. Yes, of course, you will, it's a gift, share it. So fortunate to cross this time/transition to help kids and yourself going forward by giving them the DCI option vs. the "streets".

[@terryleerowden5912]

I’m 73 and was in a Corp when I was 17. Always regretted not auditioning for the Regiment . My enjoyment now is watching them on KZbin. Still raises the hair on the back of my neck listening to them. Go! Phantom Regiment!

[@mychannelboyeeeeeeee]

it aint phantom without the kick-halts

[@calolson9572]

To the men and women of Phantom, who move us so deeply every season, Thank you. You are all incredible. ❤️ #PhantomForever

[@daveyboygee]

1989 New World Symphony was and is my favorite of all from the Phantom Regiment. As an '89 Scout alumni, when we toured with them I couldn't help be mesmerized by this closer. The move at the end ... the classic triangle formation, drum break, and legs kick out ... pure awesome! There's a reason that move was duplicated so many times in subsequent years!

[@vibe412]

harmonic journey... just wow! i marched dci that year and got see them a few times. still makes me cry.

[@csnyder23]

First saw them in louisville in 75 our whole band became fans of Phantom that night.

[@PlushChronicles]

Into The Light has to be the most incredibly unique closer in existence. Would have loved to be a part of that!

[@colomusicman]

Yup. They have some serious power behind their chords. Although Spartacus, and A Defiant Heart both were their recent wins, tell you what Juliet and Into the light isn't far behind. I can still feel the air reverberating......

[@zackg3]

+colomusicman I feel like this power is returning. 2016 will be even better!

[@BDFDJOE]

My Years from 1943 < Age-11 > and beyond, were involved with Drum-Corps. I'm grateful for all-of-It....

[@waynestephens6505]

I love the ending of the video where it has close ups of some of the members. I marched corps in the 70's. In every era you put in all your effort, and leave it all on that field! Nothing better than getting that standing ovation for that effort!

[@jacobwhite4895]

The clarity of the chord at 16:30 rivals that of even modern Carolina Crown. Jesus Chris it gives me chills every time I hear that.

[@micah_drums]

Their 1996 closer of Strostakovich's 5th gives me goosebumps and brings me soooo close to tears every time!

[@GonzoJohnny]

Imagine seeing it live, their semi finals score of 95,5 going up to a 97,4 and being able to see and hear these boys n girls doing a show that was 2 full points better just one day later. I knew it was a historic performance while i was watching it, great memories.

[@phillipfaig3928]

Thank you for including On Air. It is perhaps the most under-rated of Phantom closers.

[@steenagoo]

wow!!! This is by far the best damn drum corps period. I was lucky enough to have been a part of this long ago when we first made DCI finals as well. So much respect to those member who followed shortly after. What talent from these young adults. SUTA The best thing I have ever done in my life was to join.

[@michaelwriting]

As a former Scout, I must admit you guys are pretty awesome. I love the Into The Light performance. I must have watched it at least a dozen times now.

[@TheGh0sTheAlmighty]

18:45 Gets me EVERYTIME

[@matthewcooper2640]

2010 Phantom is such an underrated show.

[@ZayAgka]

2003 gets me every time

[@briandumal7073]

DizzyGEICO I still get chills when I watch it. So glad I marched that year with Magic of Orlando.

[@alpenglowist]

No theatrics. Just bitchin

[@neal0071234able]

Phantom was lit that night.. I was with spirit

[@kinigit]

I was marching with Cap Reg that summer. Didn’t know I was watching my future wife (whom I hadn’t met yet) perform her last show as a Phantomette!!!

[@chadtarver3301]

‘96 Phantom will forever be one of my favorite shows and my favorite of all these closers. So good.

[@aaronwhodrums5438]

amazing how music can bring you to tears.

[@Bill-McKinney]

The shot at 12:53 gives me goosebumps. Not sure what it is about it. But Phantom Regiment coming toward the home side blasting 1812 overture in one long line with a classic 1990s camera catching the shine of instruments and clean uniforms is just awesome! I would have loved to have seen that show live!

[@DrumCorpsPhan93]

Believe me, it was very difficult to make a top 8. I really wanted to put '78 and '91 in there.

[@tonybaker8718]

DrumCorpsPhan93 93 was one of my favorite shows the whole corps crabbing! shit I watch the show all many times!

[@taflhols278]

'78 is still my favorite PR show.

[@waynestephens6505]

I was at the 91 finals in dallas. Great phantom show! Phan forever!!

[@aenyxx]

Nothing will ever beat On Air for me. The last show I saw live, so incredible.

[@tntsher]

Oh, BTW, NO CORPS is as passionate or stirs passion like PR!!! SCV is a fairly close 2nd in this category though! IMHO

[@tonybaker8718]

Tom Tindall agreed 100%

[@m.w.dekens221]

Crown still wins the power category for me though

[@lokineverfolds]

I’d take SCV 🤧🤧🤧

[@wendyperkins389]

I saw the PR for the first time in hs in 1987. I got hooked on drum corps because of their show. they made a tunnel and went in one end with dark pants and came out the other end with white pants. Wish I knew the year and could see it again.

[@darrellhenson814]

SCV did that in 1985.

[@PopeJeremy10]

Thank you for choosing 2010, I believe it's one of the most underrated shows of DCI and I'm glad to see some one else appreciates it.

[@evanreed1112]

I did not march my Freshmen year of high school. That year, one of my friends showed me the video of Phantom's 03 show Harmonic Journey. My life was never the same. There was a passion that erupted and music LITERALLY changed my life around. Marching band added discipline and i developed a love for the art more than ever before.

[@waynestephens6505]

I'm from an earlier time. Marched 1975 and 1976 with Guardsmen, a corps also from Illinois like Phantom. I wasn't sure I would like drum corps when I joined (really hard work!) But competing against Phantom got me hooked! The power of those horns, drums and great color guard even then, was fantastic. Guardsmen was a fine corps that made finals 3 or 4 times. Sadly, they are gone. I love all corps, but there is a special place in my heart for Phantom. I still have a phantom t shirt from 1991 that says "Phantom - the best reason to march drum corps.

[@sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401]

Always inspiring. I replay the video several times because there is so much to take in at once; I never get tired of the music

[@FilipusWisnumurti]

As a classical music lover, Phantom Regiment is really one of my most favourite drum corps. They always play all classical music program.

[@terrymitchell1505]

Yes, kick halts & death, but majesty,power & beauty!! Never change!! PR ROCKS!!

[@terrymitchell1505]

Ya know-----i still like to see the logo somewhere in the show. Carolinas Crown, Phantoms chevrons, THE SCV!! WOW!!

[@rojachi7847]

"Judges, are you watching?" 18:26

[@zackg3]

I have watched this hundreds of times and NEVER caught that!!

[@loganrussell3064]

Apparently not...

[@jr-uz5kp]

that was the voice of Marty Hurley

[@brothaNblue]

@@zackg3 How could you miss it?

[@dawsonburnes]

@@jr-uz5kp nah, it was Bob Smith

[@PhanRegSop]

Great video, got me teared up at the end. So proud of 2008 kids. and still think 89 is my favorite forever. - 2000 -04 trumpet soloist

[@jazzbandpiano]

The 1996 bass drums sound SO GOOD

[@Hotel_as_Home]

2007 Stravinsky Firebird & 1996 Shostakovich Symphony no.5 finale are the best!

[@Vanstorian]

13:25 one of the greatest moments in low brass history. I love it.

[@jjh2456]

Adam Thomas well it’s is 1812 after all

[@GregYingling]

It was such an experience to be part of that crowd too. The energy that evening was just unbelievable...

[@hhmudirector]

This is so great! I am certainly not trying to "Correct" because we all have our opinions, but for me, 2003 tops any list! I wont ever forget the feeling listening that entire ending, especially those last chords. WOW! For me, 2010 is #2. AMAZING SHOW!!!

[@927drummerboy]

Yes, by far! This was art at its best regardless of where or by who presented. This is true CLASS!

[@DanFiebiger]

Thanx for keeping the technical quality of these clips as good as they are, and for keeping the music in stereo.

[@lokidecat]

The soprano moment at 18:44 will probably never be topped in DCI history... STILL gives me chills, and I saw it live. Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaang

[@waynestephens6505]

So cool you got to see that live! If I only had one segment that shows the power and excitement of drum corps, this would be it! I'm biased because I'm a big Phantom Phan. I marched with Guardsmen in 75 and 76. (A corps also from Illinois) SUTA!

[@matthewcooper2640]

DrumCorpsPhan93 You could have just called this Top 8 DCI Closers.

[@87Whitey]

Harmonic Journey is #1 in my opinion. The show so nice the did it twice.

[@zachariatekawaare4761]

I’m a bass horn player and have been watching drum Corp for half a century. Nothing compares with Phantom! Consistent EXCELLENCE.

[@johnathongibbs2112]

Harmonic Journey 2003 is my favorite show ever. Love all of it. The ending is big big big!!!!

[@ronniemock72]

I stumbled across this video and...WOW!!! Just amazing.

[@artsykub]

89 was the first year of ever experiencing drum corps and it was love at first sight for PR

[@RecTeach1]

Huge SCV fan but to dislike this is just crazy. Phantom 89' is one of the best shows ever.

[@jordiguerra2188]

I got goosebumps on all of them my new favorite video LOVED IT!!!!

[@devonreinhart3088]

still listening to this every day, thanks for the video!

[@TheAbfromNJ]

Videos like this are what KZbin should be all about. And 2003 was my favorite, though the way 2010 ended was one of the most creative things I've seen (but I'm a sucker for a big bang at a closing, so 2003 it is).

[@jasonestrem1725]

Proof that 1989 was the best top 5 in the history of DCI.

[@stephenchilds3667]

I don't think there has been one better in any category than 89 honestly!

[@Graham_M]

2014 was a really good finals year as well

[@waynestephens6505]

I love at 14:00 when those color guard in the back are DASHING to the front with those heavy big blue drapes to cover the horns. I marched corps, and yes, it IS an athletic activity!

[@abshalommil-alsberg1997]

Best musical ballads ... such 'rich' composition. :)

[@massimochiacchia3261]

I can humbly say that was indeed a SHOW! The mere expression on the dudes face in the Spartacus finale when he closed his eyes, drinched in sweat-he knew that his corps' fate was sealed!!

[@Nycutie4ever]

Into the Light closer literally makes me cry...it's sooo gorgeous

[@jaimerobrigado9551]

Loved this! Great PR Closer! I'm still amazed by their wall of sound! Loved that brass sound! 2008 Spartacus they really owned it!

[@briandumal7073]

I love New World Symphony, but Harmonic Journey's closer is tough to beat. I marched Magic of Orlando that year and I always looked forward to watching their show when I could. They are known as the darkest brass in DCI for a reason and the clumination of their closer was truly amazing.

[@mckenna2067]

We are doing most of that closer in our show this year! (I'm a high school junior piccolo) I am so excited and the music is amazing.

[@neal0071234able]

I was roadie for spirit in 03.. I got to see harmonic journey probably 20 times that summer., was incredible

[@stephenconley3836]

That hit in New World at 18:46 is just shear power. You feel that in your bones. Love this Corp to the moon and back!!!! But Spartacus certainly is deserving of Number one. Typical Phantom power, intensity and all out showmanship.

[@rosshoppus333]

Been following phantom since highschool in the late 90s. I love that they are the only Corp to do classical music every year. Sad to see their all black unis go.

[@etucker434]

2003 is the best, I get chills every time at the big hit.....

[@kjedfjefaf]

There "used" to be that saying, "Performance of the Day" when contemplating the mark... Thanks for your careful selection of eight of them, PLUS your Visual considerations ;) Great job, Paul from Boston~

[@brianbohn8509]

Great compilation! Thanks for putting this together!

[@8024hawk]

Appreciate you making this! Awesome video!

[@samrshelley]

Awesome video! I would have thrown in 2001, Festive Overture (which members know as Stadium Lights!) was amazing. Also super honored t have marched one of these (2011). SUTA

[@timwhite619]

Excellent. Thank you for sharing.

[@tf2polevaulter]

In my personal opinion Juliet is number 1. Just the way the music, story, visuals, and emotions are all captured into one closer is simply spectacular. Gets me emotional every time I watch it. Not discrediting any of the other ones at all. They're all great!

[@tpholleran4448]

Consistent excellence--year after year. Nice work, Phan

[@ganymeade76]

I like your choices! Pretty fair and balanced, in my opinion. I kinda frowned when I saw the '92 closer as part of the list, but after I watched it, I remembered how good it actually was -- '92 was just a stinker year for them. I probably would have added 1993 and 2005 to the list to rebound off a top 10 choice list. Props to ya!

[@Benisuber1]

Some of the most beautiful musical selection ever. And the turn-around in the opener? I'll always get goosebumps from that. That and playing from the tunnel.

[@tntsher]

Thank you for one of my new favorite DCI videos! I don't necessarily agree with your order (my 1&2 are probably On Air & Harmonic Journey, I thought both of those should've won it all in '03 & '07) but these are 8 GREAT Closers & it's very hard to rank them! I have been a HUGE Regiment fan ever since those upstarts from Northern Illinois, with those red capes, came to Murphysboro, IL 40+ years ago and took down my beloved Black Knights. They have been so strong in the 2000's that I almost forgot how great the 1812 Overture was in '92.....WELL DONE!!

[@48minutesleft]

5:26 you get front row seats and you dont even clap... some people

[@adrianfisk]

Time to update this video - 2024 closer

[@morningorangejuice]

Just found this today. 96' has never let go of my heart. I love Shosty.

[@knequestrian93]

Gotta be 03 or 08 for me. I love it when audiences get into the performance, and I definitely felt that. Never saw them live but just the videos alone bring me to tears

[@CharlieHofigan]

lol. i love in the last one when he kills the drum major and starts conducting.

[@META_mahn]

I AM SPARTACUS "gtfo, my podium now" best of Phantom Regiment (did they win that year?)

[@markymark9516]

META_mahn Yesss sir

[@META_mahn]

Mark DeCesare good cause they BETTER HAVE WON WITH THAT

[@markymark9516]

Watch the retreat its pretty funny haha they drag the head dm out that got killed and just leave him there hahah

[@ApolyonTheSoulRender]

Same here that show was pretty good

[@jjsusan9901]

They're hauling ASS at the end of Spartacus! Holy crap!

[@muafenlor7015]

That jazz run at the end of Spartacus is amazing. Gets my every time.

[@1049berkeley]

I am so excited for them to get their music arranger back for 2020 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@neal0071234able]

I saw 03 show live dead center as a roadie for spirit that year,, that horn line was in my opinion the only other brass line that was on par with cavaliers that year.. Harmonic journey was the crowd favorite that night..

[@JoelZapata1]

2007 and 2003 are my favorite. great list!

[@jenniestevens7899]

2006

[@TheAbfromNJ]

2008 is their most successful show, 2003 is outstanding too, obviously all of this is great stuff... But as a pure "closer" I just don't know how Elsa's can be topped. It really stands out.

[@tytzer93]

08 & 03 were both very difficult years.. there were so many good programs.. Though I'd say that 03 was severely underrated for them. I still go to PR when ever I want a 'pure' closer.. :D

[@ganymeade76]

Elsa's was a signature piece that just begged to be a closer, and I think they did an awesome job with it. Phantom simply epitomized what an awesome closer is/was -- too many instances where I can point out "baby throwing" moments!

[@Golfwang15]

The Canon D closer in '03 will ALWAYS be my favorite. No matter what.

[@devinscicluna9878]

I just cried when I saw the 2011 closer... like wut?

[@SharadDixit27]

Ur Gay ...

[@HE360]

One of the most underrated Drum Corps!

[@iancole2279]

It's not a phantom regiment closer without a closer that slays.

[@calebdelong2812]

ircole327 literally lol

[@soonerdrummer12]

That ‘03 closer drill my goodness

[@stale56]

That trumpet line from New World Symphony.18:45 Holy poopsicle is that awesome

[@amorrow617]

why does no one love the regiment version of nessun dorma?

[@DCIFanFilms]

Because it wasn't a show that I had in my library at the time that I made this video :p

[@iAmNovaFilms]

I absolutely love that closer. One of my favorites ever

[@definitelynotcainan3353]

I was there in 89... there is NO way Phantom didn't win Finals.

[@thephantasticfool]

89 was vanguard..... ummm

[@definitelynotcainan3353]

Yeah..no shit Sherlock... I was saying there is no way Phantom did not win... in other words, Santa Clara should have come in 2nd!

[@thephantasticfool]

Pure opinion. 5th place in percussion doesn't get you 1st place. Tons of people think Carolina crown should have won in 2015 and they basically would have if they didn't get 6th in percussion.

[@shannonrollins2495]

1989 was a public robbery. PR went bold with New World... and they brought it.

[@tmouse1234]

ThePhantasticFule you do realize the entire judging system of any music activity is purely an objective opinion made by “educated judges” it doesn’t matter who won first or second in 89’ people will still have their opinions,(phantom should have won but that’s my opinion)

[@stephenchilds3667]

I think you did well with your list. Almost moved back to IL in 89 to join them. The late 80's for me was amazing (86-89) was really special. Spartacus was the best closer but 89 might be the best full show ever. SCV and PR!

[@stephenconley3836]

I love how the drum major gives that little "BRING IT" wave to the corp at 21:50 Gotta love some character!