I remember seeing this live early in the season in La Porte, IN. It rained we thought they wouldn't play. Then the staff came out, checked the field, and out came the Men of Madison to knock our socks off. A vet showed me the VHS of this when I was in Madison. The crowd was so loud, half the corps couldn't hear the drum major count to step off into the company front coming onto the field. The line was a snake. Then at the 30, it locked in straight and the crowd went nuts. Tossing babies the whole damn show.
My absolute favorite drum corps show of all time. I remember recording this off PBS when it was aired and I wore the VHS tape out through out this show from all the times I stopped and would rewind to watch something. Still gives me chills!
I marched 3 years of drum corps prior to this and finally made it to the big leagues in 99. Scouts was top notch organization. I'll always have fond memories of my age out there.
As a newcomer who's listened to an unhealthy amount of drum corps over the past few months. It seems like the last few G bugle years represented the most complex, yet raw era of Drum Corps. I'm a bigger fan of what the activity is now, but this was certainly unique, and I want to see something like it now. Edit: Actually, I just realized we got exactly that with "Ouroboros."
I'm sooo glad you shared this! I marched contra in 99. Legendary show. Gives me Goosebumps every time I see it. I've never seen quarter finals. Thank you!
In my opinion, DCI has turned the activity into a marching band competition, superimposed on a three-ring circus.. I am a former member of the Long Island sunrises I stopped following DCI. I'm not knocking with doing today but it's definitely not a drum and bugle c o r p s the cost to be a member is through the roof Comet and the cost to have these bands do what they do is in the millions of dollars with all his trucks required for all the props costumes rather than uniforms so what and so on. Local kids, I cannot afford what's going on today, they have lost millions of followers through the years because again people want a drum and bugle Corps, not a marching band❤❤❤❤
@@todlr and I have nothing against a marching band the Great Suncoast sound, they were a marching band that evolve into drum and bugle Corps. They were part of bands of America, Bob Carter how was the director. They had a great sponsor Circle K, but they blew it. Circle K wanted them to do a parade to represent their company they refuse to do it. Circle K drop them like a hot potato
I remember seeing this live early in the season in La Porte, IN. It rained we thought they wouldn't play. Then the staff came out, checked the field, and out came the Men of Madison to knock our socks off.
A vet showed me the VHS of this when I was in Madison. The crowd was so loud, half the corps couldn't hear the drum major count to step off into the company front coming onto the field. The line was a snake. Then at the 30, it locked in straight and the crowd went nuts. Tossing babies the whole damn show.
Just freaking raw energy the entire time
Madison Wisconsin always been one of my favorite Junior drum and bugle c o r p s.❤❤
I so miss the richness of the G Bugle sound. 😢
Just my personal opinion, but this is the most underrated show I’ve ever seen. SO well written!!
One of their best shows. Can’t stop watching it. The drill, the arrangements, the talent - just awesome!
Oh, and the color guard is on fire!
My absolute favorite drum corps show of all time. I remember recording this off PBS when it was aired and I wore the VHS tape out through out this show from all the times I stopped and would rewind to watch something. Still gives me chills!
I marched 3 years of drum corps prior to this and finally made it to the big leagues in 99. Scouts was top notch organization. I'll always have fond memories of my age out there.
What a great show. I miss this era so much. Thanks for sharing!
As a newcomer who's listened to an unhealthy amount of drum corps over the past few months. It seems like the last few G bugle years represented the most complex, yet raw era of Drum Corps. I'm a bigger fan of what the activity is now, but this was certainly unique, and I want to see something like it now.
Edit: Actually, I just realized we got exactly that with "Ouroboros."
Fabulous performance by my favorite Corp.
I'm sooo glad you shared this! I marched contra in 99. Legendary show. Gives me Goosebumps every time I see it. I've never seen quarter finals. Thank you!
Saw them EARLY season in Lexington, Kentucky...and already the mellos tore my head off at 4:57...loved this show all season!!!
Thanks for sharing one of my all-time favorite shows! It is great to be able to see some more of the drill and angles that I have never seen before.
I love this show....
But I wonder...the audio is all panned left. Maybe a re-upload with it adjusted center?
Big hornn energy.
another one of Madison's shows that deserved much more respect. . . . where did they place in finals that year ?
7th in Quarterfinals, 7th in Semifinals, and 6th in Finals
@John Rice tied with BD
In my opinion, DCI has turned the activity into a marching band competition, superimposed on a three-ring circus.. I am a former member of the Long Island sunrises I stopped following DCI. I'm not knocking with doing today but it's definitely not a drum and bugle c o r p s the cost to be a member is through the roof Comet and the cost to have these bands do what they do is in the millions of dollars with all his trucks required for all the props costumes rather than uniforms so what and so on. Local kids, I cannot afford what's going on today, they have lost millions of followers through the years because again people want a drum and bugle Corps, not a marching band❤❤❤❤
@@americanspirit8932 I'm afraid I must agree.
@@todlr and I have nothing against a marching band the Great Suncoast sound, they were a marching band that evolve into drum and bugle Corps. They were part of bands of America, Bob Carter how was the director. They had a great sponsor Circle K, but they blew it. Circle K wanted them to do a parade to represent their company they refuse to do it. Circle K drop them like a hot potato
Still think we did it better in 85.