BC37 review

Been planning to write this for the longest time but I've been bogged down by work. Anyway, talking about BC37, I guess it is one of my favourite releases ever, so many tracks that I like, could be my second or third favourite after my current favourite - BC34!

Have to do my usual disclaimer in case I'm taken out of context again - the below review is my own personal thoughts and feelings about the tracks.

T1 Warm up - Summer of 69/I Never Liked You
I think this is an average warm-up. Nothing too spectacular in terms of music and choreo. Started out not liking these 2 songs very much, but after listening and doing so many times, it's still manageable. Pales in comparison to BC36's Walking in Memphis/James Bond Theme. 6.5/10

T2 Combat 1 - Beat It
I love this song. Musically, I think it's great. Choreo wise, a little simple, but I think within the context of this song, I doubt anyone else could have come up with better choreo. Definitely one of my future recycled tracks. 8/10

T3 Power 1 - Baby I'll Love You More
Started out not really liking this song, but this song just grows on me. The more I play this song, the more I like it. My only grumble is that the choreo is a little too simple for a power 1 track. Other than that, no complaints! 8.5/10

T4 Combat 2 - We Will Survive/The Great Bouzouki
I guess the jury is divided on this one. While reading forums and hearing comments from members, many like this track. But for myself, I just can't seem to appreciate it. One of the two tracks I didn't like when I first got my music/DVD, and even after teaching it quite a few times, didn't really quite get into the zone.

This track burns the legs, but I'm sure any ESK track would have matched that. Bring back the ESK for T4! This one didn't work for me. 6/10

T5 Power 2 - How Far We've Come
One of my favourite T5 ever. I've always liked Matchbox Twenty's songs, and it was damn cool to have this track in BC. I like singing along to 'Let's see how far we've come'. Choreo simple enough. 10/10

T6 Combat 2 - Stamp
This track is an enigma for me. On certain days I like the track, on certain days I don't. I haven't come to the conclusion whether I like the esquiva or not. I certainly like the capoeira movements in BC, but I will leave this open as to how the esquiva can be used in combos like the ESK, but given the creativity of D&R, I'm not ruling anything out.

Music wise, sometimes I like the song, sometimes I don't! Choreo wise, sometimes I think it's great, sometimes I think it's messy. Rarely have I had such conflicting thoughts on a single track. Maybe I will like this song after seeing how esquiva works in BC38... maybe... 6/10

T7 Muay Thai - Let The Beat Control Your Body
Full marks! Haha, even before I start, let it be known that i LOVE this track to bits. Pace, power and precision. I love the exhilaration I feel in this track. I think the last MT I really really liked was BC32's Check Your Head. Gosh that was so long ago. I always get into my 'attitude' mood when playing this track and I love the downward punches that keep me breathless everytime. 10/10!

T8 Combat 3 - Sea Of Love
This track is a universal favourite. When I first got wind of this track being in BC37, I've already loved it. When I got the DVD, I loved it even more. When I taught the track, I loved every moment of it, especially the first time I taught it during launch. The explosiveness of the track and the catchy lyrics. Can I give 10.5 upon 10? Haha. 10/10!

T9 Conditioning - Church
The pushups are a killer! I must say that I don't really like this song, don't know why, and I don't even like it in BJ. Of course they can't please everyone with their track selection, but I'll take a rock song over R&B/hip hop for a conditioning track any day. 5/10

T10 Cool Down - Our Solemn Hour
This cooldown is brilliant. Love the kata and the choreo is a bit drama at times, but the song just fits perfectly. The only thing I don't like about the choreo is the kneeling at the end of the track. It kills our knees! 8.5/10

There you have it. BC37 - awesome release!