Around this time of year, band kids everywhere get a craving that only marching band can satisfy. We're sitting in band having to play quietly, and all of a sudden we remember the feeling of playing LOUD. I'm not just talking about "oh, that's loud." No, I'm saying it's the kind of loud that you can feel in your chest; the noise you can't escape.
DCI stands for Drum Corps International. Essentially, it's major league marching band. High school and college age musicians from all over the country (and the world) join together over the summer to form bands consisitng of only brass, percussion, and guard; no woodwinds allowed. They create epic shows that are part live music, part theatre, and all awesome.
These shows aren't your average marching shows. They normally include tons of props and plenty of acting. I know I've seen at least three shows that involve a fight/death scene. They're theatre productions without the words. Instead, these bands use their music to tell the story.
Above is a video of one of my favorite bands: The all-guy Cavaliers. The show is called "Mad World", based off the song by Gary Jules. If you can't tell, it's about going insane. Turn the sound up for full effect.
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