New Zealand Girl Reacts to Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps!!! 😱

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[thebluedevils]

Thanks for all the kind words and we're glad you enjoyed it!

[nerdy_adam]

This made me so happy not gonna lie, seeing someone who isn’t into drum corps enjoy this, puts a smile on my face

[nurselaykan]

“I think it’s a marching band.” Oh, you sweet summer child with ribbons in your hair...

[caumberg]

This has officially made my day. Most people who enjoy this activity are people who have some type of experience in it, and it is always an amazing feeling for anyone who has ever marched drum corps to see the joy on someone's face during their first show. I would love to see you in Indy one day to watch it live -- you would be mind blown.

[samsignorelli]

For Courtney, a little background on this particular show,


This was the 60th anniversary show of the Blue Devils organization, hence all the references to diamonds.


The recorded vocal at the beginning ("Ladies and gentlemen, the corps on the field" and the end "Concord Blue Devils" is a recording of the late Jerry Seawright -- director of the corps from it's inception until the end of the 1983 season -- announcing the corps at it's very first competition after adding bugles around 1970. They'd been a drum and bell corps prior to that.


You're looking at the end result of maybe half a million man hours of work, and yes, it IS fun. A HELL of a lot of work, but fun!

[ericmatthews]

Just some background info on this video:
Whoever gets first place at World Championships does an encore performance of their show after scores are announced just for fun. This was the encore. That's why this one is so laid back, we're messing around and the stands are so empty. Most people leave after scores are announced. If you want to see the "normal" version of the show performed seriously and precisely, search "Blue Devils 2017" Or "Blue Devils 2017 Finals". You might not find Finals footage, but you'll find other performances from the tour that year. Glad you liked it!

[kenjiortega]

It's actually interesting seeing and hearing thoughts of someone who hasn't heard of DCI before!

[nickcraig]

So this activity of the marching performing arts is called Drum Corps International (DCI), marching music major league! Yes participants in various organizations come from all over the world to push their musical journey while traveling all over the U.S.A, Canada, etc during summer months competing at adjudicated events that conclude at the Drum Corps International World Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana (Lucas Oil Stadium home of the NFL Indianapolis Colts). Members from each corps range from ages 14-21 (22 depending on birthday). DCI is divided into 2 divisions World Class which is the video you watched of the very accomplished Blue Devils also primarily a division with more college performers and Open Class which has more high school performers. These participants work extremely hard too perfect their show day-night with an average of 16-18 hrs day busting their butts outside no matter the weather but the work is worth it when you see the crowds reaction while feeling like a rock star performing with your brothers & sisters on the field. DCI teaches each of its participants so many incredible values about life, music, character, integrity, compassion, empathy, fight/drive, accountability, etc. More importantly, shine a bright light on some of the most amazing musical talents this planet has too offer! I am an extremely proud 9-year veteran of DCI which saved my life from suicide when I was a young teen. That is how much this activity means to me, I'm living proof of how the activity can turn your life around!

[arjunsom]

She needs to watch Santa Clara Vanguard 2018 “Babylon”

[johnmarraffa]

Soooo glad you've finally discovered Drum Corps. And as impressive as it is to see these corps online or on YouTube, nothing compares to seeing it live. You will feel the sound wash over you.
Seriously, if you ever visit the states, endeavor to seek out a stadium hosting a show. My first was the semifinals and finals in 2002 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. It was life changing.
The season starts in June and ends in early August. I go usually to the Eastern Classic in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Every corps performs over 2 days. The Finals have been held lately at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.
See it live. You'll never go back!

[bluwolf]

They're having so much fun because everyone auditioned and they want to be there. They were this fun in the finals performance and had even more fun in their encore show. Which you just watched since you can see them wearing their first place medals and people have headcams.

[definitelynotcainan]

As someone who has been involved in the drum and bugle corps activity for over 35 years, it is so refreshing to see the reaction of someone who is a complete newby to what we do. You enuinely looked moved in a few places (that was a world championship show btw). I loved your descriptions of what we do and I now feel vindicated.. for over thirty five years I have described us as "marching band with serious dance and a touch of circus added in for good measure"!

[spamaccount]

What you probably dont realize is the dynamic range they can play. Hearing a corps in the lot during thier warmup is the loudest thing I think I have ever heard, and its such a wall of sound too.

[MkVIIIMaus]

Courtney, there's nothing like being in drum corps. The shows, weather high school or DCI is an a AMAZING feeling, to pour your heart and soul into every show. I can't describe in words .

[TheGreenie]

Welcome to Drum Corps! This is the closest thing to professional marching band! This group is The Blue Devils from Concord, California. They are kinda like the "Yankees" of Drum Corps. They have 19 DCI championships under their belt

[drkevorkianmds]

I was lujcky enough to be trained by some of the staff of the Concord Blue Devils. This is months and months of work that these kids put into a 14 minute show. They are the elite of the elite, and this event is what determines is the World Champion. You witnessed a bunch of bandmates 21 years or younger, fulfilling a dream in musical performance. Prior to this event, there is a long lead up of practice to get the show ready, then months of travel and competing to determine what needs tweaking.

Finals week determines who goes onto the last night of Finals. That moment when you started clutching your heart, is exactly what this art is meant to do. These kids spend sometimes 16+ hours a day perfecting their show for the audience. They are perfectionists, and fianls week almost always involves last minute changes to get more flare and energy into the end of the show.

My wife and I were lucky enough to attend the DCI Finals in Pasadena, California, back in 2007. The Blue Devils won, and I ran into so many old friends from my Community College Band as they were getting to do their encore performance. It is a magical experience, indeed. I hope you get to go some day, and I'd love to see your reaction.

[trojanboy]

2008 phantom regiment "Spartacus" is definitely an all time great. Also from 2008, The Cavaliers "Samurai" show is one of my favs.

[Yoyoswagster]

Try watching the video “Carolina Crown’s Hornline drops the hammer.” That video highlights the feeling of the sound created from just the horns.

[ryattprice]

Please watch the Blue Devils 2019 show, titled "Ghostlight"

[samsignorelli]

There were a number of callbacks in the show...the solo guys in the very beginning were playing clips from earlier winning programs. The marching at the very beginning...how many people notices that their HEELS hit the yard lines, not the toes? VERY old school.


And i can tell you that when they added the Pegasus Wings closer to the end of the season, all us 80s alums freaked out (maybe the 07 alums as well). I remember actually yelling 'WE HAVE WINGS!" the first time I saw it and could not really explain to my wife the significance.


Those kinds of callbacks always get me, whether it's the Ode to Joy quote at the end of 07 BD, the Send in the Clowns quote from the end of 17 Santa Clara Vanguard, the Conquest stabc every year from Boston Crusaders, etc. You have to love it when a corps honors it's history in performance.