I marched Blue Stars that year. I never really got a good chance to see them live because at most shows that we were at together they were either right after us or performing while we were at the busses changing out of our uniforms. I remember hesring the crowd shout "I AM SPARTACUS!" from the parking lot and couldn't believe how loud that was. Being on the field during awards, you could practically feel the crowd erupt when it was announced that the Blue Devils came in second meaning that Phantom had won. Added to an already emotional age-out night for me

16+yrs later & goosebumps when they all shout "I AM SPARTACUS ! ! !"

Spartacus was one of those OMFG moments of DCI. The Phantom Regiment were certainly deserving of that win! When you take into consideration that drum corps members are between 14-21 years old, they audition and then they PAY to be in these corps, that is a sense of dedication and a half. They go from city to city all across the country through the summer competing against each other, and then it all comes to a fiery conclusion the first week of August for the World Championships. These people are serious stuff! :)

Don't apologize for DCI! It's amazing! Spartacus is a classic -- hope you keep exploring!

Looks like KB is expanding his horizon into checking DCI bands like the Boston Crusaders, Carolina Crown, Blue Devils etc. 😮😮‍💨 Nice to add a lil bit of corps style into the mix and goddamn those bands don’t disappoint. You def gone get some more subs now. 😊😏

@evermoncada6830

3 ай бұрын

Nah

@squillz8310

3 ай бұрын

@@evermoncada6830 you should check out some more content from these groups! Some of the greatest musicians in the world working together to achieve something bigger than them. But! If it isn't your taste, no shame in that!

@charlesfaulkner2883

2 ай бұрын

If you were competing at the top level in high school, you were likely doing BOA (Bands of America’s). Phantom is a drum Corp, not a band (notice there are no woodwinds). There are no high schools in DCI. Members are 16 to 21 and from many locales.

@veot.2869

Ай бұрын

DCI Drum Corps, not bands.

The climb from quarterfinals (3rd place) to finals (Champions!) is what makes this show especially killer!

Coming from a white guy who went to a high school with a show-style band, I totally get the the shock of watching DCI for the first time. One interesting thing to keep in mind is that all of those performers are under 22. It's essentially a summer camp, where they'll spend about a weekend per month in the winter contracting members and then 90 days during the spring and summer learning the show and competing. There is another circuit now, DCI All-Age (formerly DCA), that only rehearses on weekends to accommodate for those who work full-time, which is something I am currently participating in. Personally, as much as I love the vibe of show-style bands, drum corps hits those spots of perfectionism and precision that tickles my brain a bit more. It's incredibly rewarding, especially as a performer. I highly recommend you check out some other shows.

Phantom is my most fav corps by far. I was the guy in the crowd at the end holding up the Phantom Regiment flag....this was a great era of DCI for sure...still old school but you could see it startign to evolve into what it has become. And. by far, the most challenging musical event there is. I am a percussion instructor who has had many students march DCI ,so I know the work ethic it takes to ge there!!!

Phantom won this year because they brought Spartacus to life with their production and they hit *hard*.

Also. Carolina Crown's E=MC² and Bluecoats Tilt are must watch videos as well

@kennygore1395

3 ай бұрын

Now you are talking right here,

@skraegorn7317

3 ай бұрын

Maybe something for the oldheads too? Star of Indiana 1993, Blue Devils 1994, Madison Scouts 1995/96, all great shows

@gordonbell435

3 ай бұрын

1993 Star of Indiana is a good one!

@SmolFenFen

3 ай бұрын

HYMN OF ACXIUM!!!!

@tsan3796

2 ай бұрын

@@gordonbell435 yep auditioned never got cut but that those 2 early camps we knew this was next step in what DCI was gonna become built a skyscraper

I believe it was 2014 that DCI changed the rules to allow any brass instruments to be used in competition. Trombones were first used in 2014. You were correct to notice that there weren't any in this show. Not sure if you want all of the history of instrumentation in drum and bugle corps, but when DCI (Drum Corps International) started in 1972, they used bell-front instruments pitched in the key of G with one piston and rotor valve. I'm not sure if they were the same in the VFW and American Legion competition days. I welcome any corrections if I am wrong here. I believe in 1978 is when they changed the rules to using 2-valved bell front instruments also pitched in G. It could be a challenge for a brass arranger to write the music because there were certain notes that the instruments couldn't play without that 3rd valve. Then maybe in 1990 they changed the rules for three valve G keyed bell front instruments, then 2000 they allowed B-flat pitched instruments. Again, if I am missing or incorrect on any details, please feel free to correct.

Watching DCI live is something to experience!

@318lovejones

3 ай бұрын

I'll never forget my first time seeing DCI in person.

@squillz8310

3 ай бұрын

Just got tickets to my local show, the Masters of the Summer Music Games! 2016 was my first time seeing a show live and oh my god. Every year it's truly an unforgettable experience.

Trombones weren’t allowed in DCI until about 2014, I think. Someone mentioned some corps from 2017 and 2018 that have trombones. Another one to check out for sure is 2014 Santa Clara Vanguard. They put trombones to very good use. I think they may have had 20+ trombones.

This is the 1st show I show people who've never seen Drum Corps before. The perfect example imo.

about to start my second season with the phantom regiment in 2 weeks, glad u enjoyed it !!

What I just watch that was something else it got my attention… beautiful

Blue Coats "Tilt" Show a must see

Whoever recommended DCI Phantom Regime, 👏👏👏 thank you.

KB just opened up a whole new can of worms😂 Im from memphis were we have a large mix of showstyle and corps style bands. I love both and im so glad to see kb finally do some Corps style. You got to check out carolina crown if you wanna see the most immaculate hornline of your life, it seriously doesnt get any better. Btw you werent wrong, up untill a few years ago trombones werent legalized in dci. Keep it up KB please do more corps style videos, there isnt many people from hbcu backgrounds that have reacted to corps style and vice versa.

@901.design6

3 ай бұрын

Memphis is here!

@squillz8310

3 ай бұрын

Love from a friend in Nashville!

DCI, Drum Corp International. It's all bugles and drums. I'm a trombonist, but played baritone in AF Drum and Bugle corp. Good to see you expanding your repertoire. Please don't make this your only foray into DCI. God Bless.

I love seeing new DCI reactions! Whether it be from people like yourself who are musically versed, or from people who simply love music, seeing people exposing themselves to DCI is an amazing experience as a fan! Hope to see more reactions!

Love that you reacted to this classic! To answer the trombone question you had, trombones weren't allowed to be fielded until the 2014 season

I'm glad you enjoyed it thank you for reacting to it! I marched after my high school graduation in 2007. When I was marched fees were about 1500, but now they're up to probably 5k maybe more. We had only 5 snare spots and at the beginning of the tryout season there were 125 people trying put for those 5 so it gets very competitive. I'm playing snare for Memphis Mass Band this year and this will be my first time getting to play in a SWAC style band so I'm excited but I absolutely love both styles equally.

I was there. 45 yd line, Row 20. It was drum corps at its very finest.

A lot of the stuff we do now comes from DCI.

Blue Coats “Tilt” Smacked fr fr 💨

I just wanted to say that this is not really a PWI, This organization is comprised of corps that have members who are extremely talented musicians from not only PWI's and High Schools from around the country, but also HBCUs. I also have known of a lot of HBCU students that have marched during the their fall (HBCUs)band season and participate in Drum Corps during the summer. I don't think many talk about it because they know how our peoples are. :) Glad you enjoyed the show!!! I didn't get to see this show live during this season, but heard it on audio after they beat my favorite corps who were undefeated the whole season and my jaw dropped.

This is one of my favorite Phantom Regiment's shows.

I’m not sure if there is a comment about this but fun fact. The girl who “died” at the end of the ballad was actually dropped so hard she got knocked out

Hey man, I’m a band director in the Plano area. I’ve always admired the culture in show band. I’d love to meet up some time and learn more about your experiences.

Good to see diversity in your show bro

Corps instrumentation consists of only brass and percussion. The front ensemble/pit is all your concert percussion that you can’t really march like marimba, bells, xylophone etc. Then you have your standard PWI Drumline. Some corps choose to not have a cymbal line. Then in the brass department you asked where the trombones are. Shows before the 2014 rule changes only feature face front valved instruments so you will only see trumpets, mellophones, euphoniums, and tubas. If you want a show that puts trombones to good use check out Cavaliers ‘17, Blue Devils ‘17, Carolina Crown ‘18, Bluecoats ‘19, and I think the Mandarins marched a line of bones in their 2018 show. Glad to see you dip your toes into the DCI KB. I love band no matter who’s holding the horn so it’s nice to see you branch out. Hope this clears this up. Much love

@theincompletepackage

3 ай бұрын

Coats "Bump" from 2023 this year be sounding like something an HBCU would play, and it has tbones

I loved your reaction to this video, very interesting perspective since you did a different style of marching arts as opposed to DCI’s style. You should definitely react to The Cadets’ 2011 show Between Angels and Demons!

I love witnessing rookies watch DCI for the first time. WELCOME! You'll soon be addicted. Check out Carolina Crown 2015, "Inferno." You will NOT be dissappointed!

We was deep

DCI bands are no joke 😮‍💨 I marched flute and dance/flag in high school/middle school for a DCI style band and I love seeing you branch out KB You gotta check out Carolina crowns inferno. It’s the BEST show I’ve heard and experienced 😩

You should watch 2011 next, Juliet. One of the most beautiful Phantom performances after this show

this was so good

Aye mane I just woke up to JSU spring game and I think you'll be surprised.

You’ve GOT to do Bluecoats 2016!!! Definitely a must watch for DCI 👍

10:21 IT WAS IN TIME THATS AMAZING

Cavaliers Machine is a good one, too. You see more trombone features now. It used to be all baritones.

Glad you're checking out DCI! I love HBCU bands and march with a show-style band with my high school, but DCI is something else. These performers go on national tour the whole summer, rehearsing 10-12 hours a day. It's incredible! I recommend checking out Bluecoats and Carolina Crown or Genesis (my corps :D ). Awesome video!!

They won that year the most exciting awards ceremony ever By the way trombones was not allowed that year

They sound is so crisp dam

Norfolk State is the only HBCU close enough to this style.

the viewer choice botb at six flags is april 20th. you should check it out when they post some videos of it

There were no trombones that year because trombones weren't allowed at that time. But from 2014 on you are able to see trombones and French horns

At 10:21 you laughed on beat 😂😂😂😂😂

lmao, at 10:20 your laughs line up with the beats

For The Cavaliers: 007, Samurai, Mad World, XtraordinarY, Secret Societ, Spin Cycle, Machine, Frameworks. For Carolina Crown E=MC² is a great one and for the bluecoats Tilt is a great one people hVe mentioned.

You haven’t experienced nothing until you see it live up close and personal..I went to a semi final back in 99-2000 I believe and seen the Madison Scouts, Blue Devils, etc. The sound is breathtaking in the right stadium. I marched core and have a great appreciation for it. But once I discovered show style, it was up 😅

Carolina crowns 2015- Inferno Santa Clara Vanguard 2018- Babylon

14:25 Unfortunately, they don't have any trombones, the rules of DCI didn't allow corps to be used until 2014.. One of the very first shows to have trombones in it was Santa Clara Vanguard in 2014.

Babylon by the santa clara vanguard might be more up your alley if you are interested in any more of this

True Fans of Marching Bands can Definitely Appreciate this Version of The Marching Band! To many people think because HBCU Marching Bands are their First Love, they're not supposed to Respect, Enjoy, and Support this Version of Marching Bands. I Disagree! Quality Musicianship is just That! and A-1 Quality Precision Drills are ALWAYS Enjoyable! Song Selections is Usually The Biggest Difference between enjoying HBCU Style of Marching Bands and Corp Style. Or Any Other Style of Marching Bands. Im Still trying to figure out the beginning of this show tho, as i am writing this only Halfway thru the performance. At the VERY Start i wrote my VERY FIRST THOUGHT. "SLAVERY!" Not to say ANYTHING about this band being Racist, im just giving my first, earliest Raw Opinion at a glance to this Performance and the Story That It's Telling! Something to do with Slavery is a Guess?

@901.design6

3 ай бұрын

It's based on the life of Spartacus from during the Roman era.....and how he was eventually killed etc. If you don't understand what it's based on its understandable to instantly think they may be portraying slavery that we (as people of color) are use to.....however there were Roman slaves too.....but yeah if you think of the Roman coliseum and the gladiators there, you'll have a better sense of where the show theme is.

KB you should react to beat the leap BOTB middle school round 2

Ok DCI is different they have auditions between fall and spring. Through all of summer they are at in a school field playing a for the entirety of it to fight for placing in champs and all day the practice cause they have the drive to win. DCI players across the country fight for one spot to join the best of best corps.

@thundercat720

3 ай бұрын

I marched Crown! We have to learn that show in 2 weeks! INSANE

@901.design6

3 ай бұрын

​@@thundercat720I marched corps in 07 and we learned our show in like 5 days then we were off to the first show 😂.....I had 3 pair of shoes with holes in toes and heels from marching on asphalt for hours upon hours Learing drill But crown is my absolute fave!

I enjoy showtime bands but I love DCI. Check out Blue devils 2017 and 2014. There are many great corps. Also, they are about the age of college and high school musicians.

You're right. These are professional athletes and musicians. The travesty is that this is the only professional sport (yes, it's a sport) where the athletes don't get paid. They, in fact, have to pay the organization to be involved. Imagine if professional baseball players had to pay the MLB to play the game. It's a damn shame. I speak as a former DCI member. I marched one season with the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle corp. I couldn't march the following seasons of my eligibility because my family was poor and we couldn't afford the 3 grand per season.

Love for you to react to DCI Carolina Crown and Bluecoats 2023 shows. How can we make that happen?

DCI yes sir

Check out 2014 BLUE DEVILS FELLENIESQUE

Check out Bluecoats 2014, Carolina Crown 2013 and 2015, and Blue Devils 2014 and 2017.

👀 I love it!! (Different)

You gotta watch Carolina crown 2019 beneath the surface

Before 2014, trombones were not allowed in DCI. Only bell front valve brass instruments and percussion.

Also there’s no trombone, maybe a trombone feature but no section of them cause they take to much space.

@explodingtoilet864

3 ай бұрын

At the time this happened (2008), trombones weren't allowed in DCI :(

@samsignorelli

3 ай бұрын

Not really....you just have to know how to use them. They've been allowed in DCI since 2016, along with other concert brass....usually French horns and sometimes concert baritones or euphoniums.

no slide trombones instead a G Bugle or trombonium no slide valve only

Sparticus and the slave revolt...quite a story of ancient Rome. Phantom did a GREAT version on the field.

It was a few years later that all the corps started to use trombones.

i recommend you watch Santa Clara Vanguard

Can u react to the day with the boom

PLEASE ADD SANTA CLARA VANGUARD 2018!! **WINNING DCI CHAMPIONS**

DCI March Valve Trombone

if you want to high note members check out scv 2018

Its a a cleaner and bigger sound and performance

the closest to show style dci gets is madison scouts '95 and '96. they blowin like they gonna be dead the next day

Watch svc 2018

Please review Blue Devils 2017, "Metamorph."

@theincompletepackage

3 ай бұрын

He already did 3 years ago

@gordonbell435

3 ай бұрын

@@theincompletepackage Really?

@theincompletepackage

3 ай бұрын

@@gordonbell435 Yeah, on the KBThaDrummer channel Just look up "Gospel drummer reacts to Blue Devils Encore Performance"

I love Drum Corps, but hate what DCI has done to the activity… if you like jazz, check out The Blue Devils back in the day…

REFRESHING…. Consider checking out Bluecoats 2016

No trombones in this corps, they use "flugelbones," and baritones.

No trombones in DCI

@318lovejones

3 ай бұрын

I think as of recent they're now allowing trombones in DCI now.

@samsignorelli

3 ай бұрын

Allowed since 2016....

XYLOPHONES!!!! My guy, those are MARIMBAS. Don't get it twisted.

Bro DCI's is nothing to play with you most check at some more. This. IS NOT THE TOP DOG RIGHT NOW

SLAVERY?

@901.design6

3 ай бұрын

The show was based on the times during the old Roman empire, gladiators and Spartacus etc

@kevinsivells8996

3 ай бұрын

Check out the movie Spartacus and you will understand this fieldstone better. It is somewhat like Gladiator. The difference is that Spartacus was born and raised as a slave that was sold to a gladiator trainer, whereas in Gladiator, he was a general first that became a slave and then a gladiator.

Spartacus is based on a historical roman figure, Stars put out a pretty good mini-series about 10 years ago or so. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spartacus Also, love the Cobra Kai shirt!