I'm an old fart; I marched in the 70s and 80s, so I'm a little biased.
For me it was Dvorak and Brahms for the big stadium-rattling power chords, plus something "fun" for the crowd like this (youtu.be) and this (youtu.be)
I agree with the early 2000s being a peak though - before props and amps, but an increase in 'themed' shows. A lot of pieces were given new life, or new interpretations.
Before kung flu shut it down, there was a resurgence in more complex pieces being put on the field, non-stop high-energy shows, and insanely complex solos. Everything from Pat Metheny to Pink Floyd (dailymotion.com), even some Arcade Fire (youtu.be)! (Proud papa moment, my son is in there somewhere.)
I'm an old fart; I marched in the 70s and 80s, so I'm a little biased.
For me it was Dvorak and Brahms for the big stadium-rattling power chords, plus something "fun" for the crowd like [this](https://youtu.be/ob7W93ZO4LE) and [this](https://youtu.be/_YqMlOAIx0s)
I agree with the early 2000s being a peak though - before props and amps, but an increase in 'themed' shows. A lot of pieces were given new life, or new interpretations.
Before kung flu shut it down, there was a resurgence in more complex pieces being put on the field, non-stop high-energy shows, and insanely complex solos. Everything from [Pat Metheny to Pink Floyd](https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4rzua7), even some [Arcade Fire](https://youtu.be/F4_j5W8-L3g)! (Proud papa moment, my son is in there somewhere.)
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