ricardo cervantes

XP9242 - Lead (5)
LocationTEXAS!
InstrumentFrench Horn
Joined12/12/2007
Last Visit11/20/2008
Profile Views554
Shows Created31
Design XP7095
Shows Judged834
Comments204
Placed 5th in the MML Parade Of Champions 2008 winning the award for the highest overall score for BEST SHOW THEME with a score of 97.063

My name's Ricardo but most people (still) call me Ricky. I marched with L.D. Bell from 2001-2003 [Exodus], [Binary Systems], & [ConVergence].

FYI I'm not FAT, I'm FLUFFY =D

If anyone would like to be friends on myspace, send me a request @ myspace.com/ricardocervantes

E-Mail: rcervantes1986@yahoo.com

and now, for some ramblings...

Many things have changed recently in my life that have forced me to see and understand the world around me differently.
I like to create things.
I also love me some food. I would eat constantly if I wouldn't turn into a blob. Oh well, there's more to life than food.
Music sets my personality and puts me in the best mood. I'm two different nationalities. I've lived in TEXAS my whole life. I'm addicted to text messaging. I'm very clumsy. I'm blunt. I'm really stubborn. I never listen...A.D.D. haha.If you tell me your name I'll forget it 10 seconds later. I've been in love once.I get bored really fast.I have a real addictive personality. I'm shy at first. NOTHING pisses me off more than traffic. I like potatoes & cheese. Don't sweat the small stuff.
People tend to take my trust for granted.

Favorite Quotes:

"Some stories don't have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what's going to happen next."

"May your life be like a roll of toilet paper...long and useful."

"If you get the chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said it would be easy, they just promised it would be worth it."

"The only people you need in your life are the people that need you in theirs."

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

"Why so Serious?"

"Is it the scars?"
Title Published Comments Views
Maquineta 11/06 2008 8 154
Magnetické 10/27 2008 11 357
Reverie III 10/08 2008 14 336
Brought to you by... 10/06 2008 10 329
-[contra]FLOW™ IV 09/30 2008 5 169
Reverie II 09/30 2008 7 92
Reverie 09/26 2008 5 87
-[contra]FLOW™ III 09/26 2008 4 204
Aqueous Transmission 09/25 2008 6 91
-[contra]FLOW™ II 09/23 2008 6 39
Lose Control... 09/15 2008 10 84
-[contra]FLOW™ 09/02 2008 7 45
The Eternal Journey 09/02 2008 17 158
More Flags...More Fun... 08/13 2008 7 57
What Makes Me [-rC] 08/12 2008 9 189
Saúdo O Caos 08/07 2008 11 138
F.U.N 08/01 2008 11 105
Revoluciones 08/01 2008 6 48
The more we get together 07/28 2008 5 127
Move Along 07/21 2008 6 143
Shadow of the Bat 07/03 2008 20 295
La vida es...un ratico 06/26 2008 9 105
You're just a freak... 05/16 2008 3 73
End of Silence 04/26 2008 14 151
Marcas de Ayer 04/21 2008 11 59
La Vita Nuova 04/04 2008 7 85
Stop & Stare 03/25 2008 4 58
Uprising 03/19 2008 4 70
Same direction 02/05 2008 2 11
-rC 01/07 2008 4 15
Impressions 01/03 2008 1 26
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manningfan18 22 hours ago
Alright, well I'm glad you are going to compete!
manningfan18 1 day ago
Are you sure you will be able to judge for MML Winter POC? Because if not, i need to "hire" another judge. If you are great, but I just need some confirmation!
Michael Ross 2 days ago
[re]Animation?...hmm i like it, it'd be a challenge for you and the style you write in but i'm also thinking about making another show. I wanna go outside of my alien/egyptian phase and go write out of my style so i can prepare to be a lead...
pedazos 3 days ago
Thank you so much! It was such a surreal experience, but it was absolutely an amazing day. I couldn't be prouder of these kids. I hope your trip was a great one!
pedazos 3 days ago
Not too shabby.
biscotti 6 days ago
Here is a full list of the shows. with marks saying I have recieved scores.

the thanksgiving story (x)
black plague (x)
enigmatta (x)
the elements collide (x)
eye of the storm (x)
simplique innovations
pi pie
finale
h2O
snake of deception
ode to klaus schulze
lightning
7th inning stretch
changing
bhs pride (x)
wild nights (X)
q a
red revolution
big blue revolution
containment
fall foliage
Fluency
blocking out 2 (x)
tico tico no fub

(x) means you have judged it. More shows to come next week. I want all scores turned in by the 26th of November
manningfan18 7 days ago
Survivor results are posted, along with the next show theme!
Danderson 8 days ago
posted
manningfan18 9 days ago
Well, I'm of course upset you can't participate in survivor anymore, but very happy you can still be a judge for POC! By the way check out POC's new website : freewebs.com/mmlparadeofchampions
(PS - keep this on the down low, as me and keyo aren't ready to "officially" announce it!)
manningfan18 9 days ago
So with your "haitus" and all, are you still planning on being a General Effect judge for POC Winter 2009?
Danderson 10 days ago
Any suggestions on what to put before the tenor block? Most of the show I've written backwards.
MSeltz 10 days ago
I hear ya. I have time at my office to look at the message boards, but I've been working on my current show for about a month now with no time to finish it.
MSeltz 10 days ago
Not too much. How about you?
Danderson 10 days ago
Care to look at my work in progress?
Michael Ross 12 days ago
nothin much lol...trying to jump back in from my long hiatus from writing drill haha...so i saw your new shows...AMAZING!
Mr McMusic 13 days ago
The new show is Brilliant. Loved every set and transition. I especially loved the the merging triangles. I'm still trying to learn that with blocks. Then the transition into the final set was genius. The color guard was extremely well used. There was a lot going on but it was very cohesive and worked well together. Again. Congrats! BRAVO!
Mr McMusic 13 days ago
Please, don't apologize. He was WAY out of line and in some cases we'll give a stern warning, but those remarks from him crossed a line we don't tolerate. You were not the one in the wrong. I applaud you level headed approach and sometimes I will point someone to the link for terms of use. But this time, I felt it was better to just go ahead and take action. We don't tolerate bashing other units in any way and that exactly what he did. Good Luck with your shows. I always enjoy seeing your work.
biscotti 18 days ago
Here are a few more shows.

Philly Phil-enigmatta
Saxcatt-the elements collide
Keyo Wilson-eye of the storm

I have not received your scores yet for the other shows, please get them in to me if they are done. If not, I am not trying to push.
DocMcFluhry 20 days ago
Good man, good. It's nice to come back for a visit and see you on the front page!
biscotti 24 days ago
When you send me the scores, send it to sbfny93@hotmail.com, if you do not have e-mail comment me saying so.
biscotti 24 days ago
Here is the current list of show entries for the competition if you would like to start judging. Just send me the overall score in a list Not one by one

Justin Eckstrom - the thanksgiving story
matadore13 - black plague
Robby Lawson - bhs pride
Greenwave - wild nights
MassacrMan - blocking out 2
sweeper80 24 days ago
You are invited to participate in MMLTopia come check it out.
biscotti 27 days ago
Sweet. I am doing the same.
biscotti 27 days ago
I thought you were judging. You can't compete if you are judging. If you wish, you can enter a show for ratings only
Robby Lawson 27 days ago
The show you submitted was amazing! I just watched it, I didn't judge it. But WOW!
biscotti 27 days ago
I decided to speed up the process a little bit so there is more time for entries. Here is the criteria for judging General Effect. It is a little hard.

Theme ?/5
Synchronized snap ?/10
Deduct a point if there is never a snap
Cool Transformations ?/5
Does it grab attention ?/5

Pretty much your opinion on how they did. I don't care how you judge, just as long as you get scores that add up correctly. Your score will be averaged with the other General Effect Judge. Thanks again for volunteering. Entries will begin immediately. I will post a list every Saturday.
biscotti 28 days ago
Thank you I will send you more info in about a week
manningfan18 28 days ago
Sounds good, thanks!
EJ Rowland 28 days ago
well i just looked up some of the videos from past years, and i must say that i'm amazed.
manningfan18 28 days ago
Comment me if you need till sunday!
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