BC35 Review

Now now, this is long overdue, but I thought I would post this only after everyone's had their 2 week dose of BC35 before my personal thoughts/views affect any impression anyone may have on the tracks.

Disclaimer: This is just personal opinion, so anyone reading this do not get offended if I happen to dislike your favourite song.

Music - Overall very good. I must say that I like the Top 40 tracks, which are the popular mainstream songs.

Choreography - A little boring sometimes cos of too many repetitions. But I think there were a couple of interesting tracks.

Intensity - Has dropped from BC34 and generally the past few releases back. I know BC can't go harder with each release as it will turn off new members, but BC35 really seems a little too easy.

Track 1 (Warm Up) - Amazed_Tick Tick Boom
The original 'Amazed' by Lonestar was one of my favourite songs during schooling days, but somehow this remix doesn't get me in the mood. I think what makes it worse is the repetition of moves (seriously a bit too much - especially 6 sets of travel and hooks).
The lower body warm up lacks variety also and I am not a fan of the travel + knees, and so so so many sets of travel + RH kicks.
Unlikely to be recycled often as it reminds me of the dreadful BC2601 - Something Inside_Kingston Town
(DISLIKE)

Track 2 (Combat 1) - The United Vibe
I have always liked Scooter songs, but unfortunately I'm not really a fan of tracks being done R side, then repeat the song for L side. I find it draggy.
What I do like about this track is the 2 RH knees + slow side kick combo. This really drills into the participants what a side kick is about is a slow manner.
Will recycle in once in a while but a 7 min track does make planning a little difficult.
(NEUTRAL)

Track 3 (Power 1) - Piece Of Heaven
Song wise quite ok, but this track is way draggy at the end. I HATE the repeat combo after the music ends.
(DISLIKE)

Track 4 (Combat 2) - Jump
Now, after all the excitement with the ESKs, jumpkicks and the excellent 3404 - Lights Out, this track is seriously an anti-climax.
I hate the choreo, but I refuse to change the choreo as I still think LM choreo shouldn't be messed with. Too many step kicks and the track is so damn long. Another 7 minutes track which is repeated for R/L side.
Only redeeming factor is the fact that the roundhouse challenge does teach people how to set up and execute their RH kicks better. Switch on the core and butt!
(DISLIKE)

Track 5 (Power 2) - You Can't Stop The Beat
Finally a track which I like, both music and choreo. Time to have fun. One of their better T5 I feel and it does make the shoulders burn at the end. Like seeing the participants faces when they do the 'Speed of Sound' performance.
(LIKE/LOVE)

Track 6 (Combat 2) - That's Right
By far my most favourite track of the release. It's not so much of the ginga that I like, but rather the fact that the moves just flow in this track and I love the song also. This track can be a real killer if one executes the weight transfer well.
(LOVE)

Track 7 (Muay Thai) - The Pretender
Surprise surprise, but I actually like this one. I think the clinch has dramatic effect and I like the song. The rock/grunge feel which I feel suits my teaching style better.
(LIKE/LOVE)

Track 8 (Combat 3) - Heaven
I really dislike this one. The workout is good, but I just can't put words to explain why I don't like this track. Maybe I don't feel for the choreo, or the music.
(DISLIKE)

Track 9 (Conditioning) - I Don't Want To Be In Love
I really like this track! It's a tough workout on the arms, and it's a surprise I actually like conditioning. The single push ups are such a killer!
(LIKE/LOVE)

Track 10 (Cool Down) - No One
I love this song to bits. The choreo may be a little boring and uninspiring but the song does allow a nice stretch. Afterall, cool down is all about how good the song is! One of my top 3 cooldowns! Anyone can guess the other 2? Ha ha.
(LOVE)