The 1940s and 50s are considered to be the classic period of American film noir. During this period, funding for the films was low, and they lacked major stars. Essentially B movies, this production context gave the directors, writers, and producers little constraints when compared to the big pictures of the day. This freedom led to visual experimentation that would not only carve out noir's niche in film making history, but greatly influence the future of cinematography as a whole. Noir's film style is closely associated with the German Expressionist art movement; from which it borrows the use of shadows, angles, and story lines that were more risqué than the typical romance and action movies of the time. As time progressed, so did subject material and technology, leading to what is now know as neo-noir.

With a powerful soundtrack and dynamic choreography, the 2014 Blue Devils B look to bring a new style of noir (or Noir Nouveau) to the field. In lieu of a storyline, each scene will explore the hallmarks of classic noir; with a unique present-day twist.

• Scene 1: Opening Credits
  "Young and Beautiful" Lana Del Rey
  "Brute Force" Miklos Rozsa
• Scene 2: A Dark and Stormy Night
  "Theme from The Usual Suspects" John Ottman
• Scene 3: The Firefight
  "Children's Hour of Dreams" Charles Mingus
  "Asphalt Cocktail" John Mackey
• Scene 4: Flashback
  "Film Noir/Pursuit" Danny Elfman
• Scene 5: Finale
  "Theme from The Usual Suspects" John Ottman
  "Children's Hour of Dreams" Charles Mingus
  "Young and Beautiful" Lana Del Rey