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Re: When and What should the Band Play?
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2014 4:51 pm
by Russ
Wee Woman wrote:Russ wrote:Any chance of a bag pipe?
sent from my crozier
Nooooo! We're not in Edinburgh or Glasgae!
I do like a bag pipe though
sent from my crozier
Re: When and What should the Band Play?
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2014 5:07 pm
by big mervyn
Maybe a rendition of "nearer my God to thee" when Sarries are sinking?
Re: When and What should the Band Play?
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2014 5:37 pm
by Rooster
Wee Woman wrote:Russ wrote:Any chance of a bag pipe?
sent from my crozier
Nooooo! We're not in Edinburgh or Glasgae!
We have a damned good piper who puts in the occasional guest appearance at away trips especially.
Re: When and What should the Band Play?
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2014 5:42 pm
by BR
Should we ever have a return to praper weather - 'For Those in Peril on the Sea'
Re: When and What should the Band Play?
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2014 5:52 pm
by BaggyTrousers
FFS you see, URSC wants some suggestions but in true Alster fashion we descend into pure ballix
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Re: When and What should the Band Play?
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2014 5:52 pm
by BR
What about individual themes for players -
That Pienaar song (adapted from our soccer friends) seems to be catching on.
BVB for Bowe
Simply the Rory
Here comes the Payne again
...
You are my candy girl
...
Re: When and What should the Band Play?
Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2014 12:03 pm
by VanTheMan
+ 1 with the general sentiments. The band to play at appropriate times.
To widen the discussion - while first and foremost the focus must be on ensuring the increased capacity (finishing touches etc in my opinion can be put on hold until after the QF), I hope plans are at an advanced stage to
1. ensure the PA system throughout the ground is improved and fit for purpose. (I want Ravers to be rocking - take last year at Twickenham as a benchmark). Each time SUFTUM started the Saracens' techno people responded with their take on our song, effectively giving their 'day out' support increased volume and a trigger to try and drown out the combined voice of the Ulster Support.
2. Surely some techno gifted Ulster person could record the Ravenhill crowd singing SUFTUM and play on a loop at appropriate times to a) heighten the atmosphere b) get the crowd to join in & c) make Ravers sound as if there is 25k plus supporters.
3. Plans for some entertainment after the QF game to allow the travelling supporters experience a proper Rugby Ground with along and proud tradition. Previously I have experienced post match entertainment at Tigers, London Irish, Saints (After Milton Keynes at Franklin), the tent pitch side in Glasgow after a Celtic Cup game and the drummers / group at Scotstown last year in the HEC. On each occasion it wasn't rocket science but very effective and enjoyable. Even being on the losing side!. I also remember a few years ago a keyboard player in the scoop and a small band in the old car park beer tent. (it doesn't have to be Snow Patrol !! - lots of inexpensive bands are available trying to gain experience / widen their appeal).
4. Finally the bar facilities. Currently struggling at present to provide any sort of acceptable service, how will they manage with the increased capacity on a Saturday afternoon?
Re: When and What should the Band Play?
Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2014 12:28 pm
by BR
1. ensure the PA system throughout the ground is improved and fit for purpose. (I want Ravers to be rocking - take last year at Twickenham as a benchmark). Each time SUFTUM started the Saracens' techno people responded with their take on our song, effectively giving their 'day out' support increased volume and a trigger to try and drown out the combined voice of the Ulster Support.
2. Surely some techno gifted Ulster person could record the Ravenhill crowd singing SUFTUM and play on a loop at appropriate times to a) heighten the atmosphere b) get the crowd to join in & c) make Ravers sound as if there is 25k plus supporters.
Do you want someone to drink your pint for you too?
Sure why don't they just send a few TV cameras to the game and you could sit at home and text in your support!
Drowning out opposition supporters by unnatural means is just bad manners, and playing crowd noise over the PA is cheating. Down with that sort of thing!
Re: When and What should the Band Play?
Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2014 1:08 pm
by eeyore
VanTheMan wrote:+ 1 with the general sentiments. The band to play at appropriate times.
2. Surely some techno gifted Ulster person could record the Ravenhill crowd singing SUFTUM and play on a loop at appropriate times to a) heighten the atmosphere b) get the crowd to join in & c) make Ravers sound as if there is 25k plus supporters.
Noooooooooooooo
4. Finally the bar facilities. Currently struggling at present to provide any sort of acceptable service, how will they manage with the increased capacity on a Saturday afternoon?
Yessssssssssssss
Re: When and What should the Band Play?
Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2014 1:13 pm
by BaggyTrousers
BR wrote:1. ensure the PA system throughout the ground is improved and fit for purpose. (I want Ravers to be rocking - take last year at Twickenham as a benchmark). Each time SUFTUM started the Saracens' techno people responded with their take on our song, effectively giving their 'day out' support increased volume and a trigger to try and drown out the combined voice of the Ulster Support.
2. Surely some techno gifted Ulster person could record the Ravenhill crowd singing SUFTUM and play on a loop at appropriate times to a) heighten the atmosphere b) get the crowd to join in & c) make Ravers sound as if there is 25k plus supporters.
Do you want someone to drink your pint for you too?
Sure why don't they just send a few TV cameras to the game and you could sit at home and text in your support!
Drowning out opposition supporters by unnatural means is just bad manners, and playing crowd noise over the PA is cheating. Down with that sort of thing!
Correct BR, sounds very .......................Saracenlike. Absolutely down with that so of thing.
Amusingly if they try a SUFTS they will incite there own drowning out by SUFTU. Up with that sort of thing.
As for our friend widening out the discussion, feck off & start your own thread pal, the Sec. of URSC has started this thread for a specific purpose, not for you to issue a wish list of personal gripes to be sorted, much as I have sympathy for some of your points. Just not here,OK?
Re: When and What should the Band Play?
Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2014 1:19 pm
by BaggyTrousers
So, in summary:
- the band are acceptable before the game, after the game and to a limited extent during.
-
SUTFU ONLY during the game
- Nothing when a guy is wrecked, fine when its clear he won't die or when TC is frigging about with his lenses.
- No music at half-time, respect the nippers playing their big game.
DONE.
Re: When and What should the Band Play?
Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2014 1:22 pm
by Cap'n Grumpy
VanTheMan wrote:4. Finally the bar facilities. Currently struggling at present to provide any sort of acceptable service, how will they manage with the increased capacity on a Saturday afternoon?
ehmmm .... by opening 4 more bars in the new stand?
Re: When and What should the Band Play?
Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2014 1:31 pm
by BR
Cap'n Grumpy wrote:VanTheMan wrote:4. Finally the bar facilities. Currently struggling at present to provide any sort of acceptable service, how will they manage with the increased capacity on a Saturday afternoon?
ehmmm .... by opening 4 more bars in the new stand?
they can't run the 5 (??) they already have - how will this help?
Re: When and What should the Band Play?
Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2014 1:49 pm
by Cap'n Grumpy
BR wrote:Cap'n Grumpy wrote:VanTheMan wrote:4. Finally the bar facilities. Currently struggling at present to provide any sort of acceptable service, how will they manage with the increased capacity on a Saturday afternoon?
ehmmm .... by opening 4 more bars in the new stand?
they can't run the 5 (??) they already have - how will this help?
Hopefully (and I do mean hopefully), by spreading the load further, it will take the pressure off all of them and maybe (and I do mean maybe), they will be able to run them all better - even if the stout is still poor.
Re: When and What should the Band Play?
Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2014 2:42 pm
by ColinM
BaggyTrousers wrote:So, in summary:
- the band are acceptable before the game, after the game and to a limited extent during.
-
SUTFU ONLY during the game
- Nothing when a guy is wrecked, fine when its clear he won't die or when TC is frigging about with his lenses.
- No music at half-time, respect the nippers playing their big game.
DONE.
Few wee bars of a suitable celebratory tune would be great for the nippers when they score.