I tell you what I don't like. The 'This Is The Valley' video played, the atmosphere heighten, only for the video to finish and an upbeat song get played before the teams come out. Ruins the atmosphere totally.
Agreed. The build-up to the Hartlepool game, the celebration of our promotion as champions, was fantastic precisely because we weren't battered by chainsaw guitars over the PA system. Yes, there were opera singers on the pitch, but during their breaks the expectant buzz of the crowd was allowed to swell naturally. When you go to see a band, you're not subjected to loud music before they take the stage because that would diminish the impact of the band itself. I suggest some Bach or Stravinsky at The Valley, played at a low level to allow the crowd noises to develop.
And that guy has got to stop screaming "GET BEHIND THE TEAM AND MAKE SOME NOISE - COME ON YOU REDS" as if we are a bunch of recalcitrant children.
early years back at the valley 93 season im sure we used to come out to the theme of the comman man got it in my head alan mclearly walking out of the portacabin with a mascot with that belting out over the pa.
I tell you what I don't like. The 'This Is The Valley' video played, the atmosphere heighten, only for the video to finish and an upbeat song get played before the teams come out. Ruins the atmosphere totally.
Agreed. The build-up to the Hartlepool game, the celebration of our promotion as champions, was fantastic precisely because we weren't battered by chainsaw guitars over the PA system. Yes, there were opera singers on the pitch, but during their breaks the expectant buzz of the crowd was allowed to swell naturally. When you go to see a band, you're not subjected to loud music before they take the stage because that would diminish the impact of the band itself. I suggest some Bach or Stravinsky at The Valley, played at a low level to allow the crowd noises to develop.
And that guy has got to stop screaming "GET BEHIND THE TEAM AND MAKE SOME NOISE - COME ON YOU REDS" as if we are a bunch of recalcitrant children.
I love it when Into The Valley is played. That rumbling bassline at the start and the scratchy guitar riff before the main tune kicks in. Wonderful prelude to a game. Got street cred as a song and obviously fits perfectly. Several away fans have commented to me about this. Incidentally, about the only good thing about last week's trip to Burnley was the music played at Turf Moor. The Jam, The Vaccines etc etc
Got to be London Calling and then Into The Valley- get the crowd reved up....The problem after that is Red Red Robin is a bit of a buzzkill for most of the crowd, but I guess it might whip the east stand up a bit, as long as they don't spil their cocoa.
Back in the day they used to play London Calling, into the valley and We're Gonna Win by Bryan Adams which I used to like. I think something like I bet you look good on the dancefloor by Arctic Monkeys would get the crowd going. The first 15 seconds alone is enough to get the crowd going.
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And that guy has got to stop screaming "GET BEHIND THE TEAM AND MAKE SOME NOISE - COME ON YOU REDS" as if we are a bunch of recalcitrant children.
Let's get some cheerleaders as well.
The Funeral March as the Spanners slink off after a 6-0 gubbing by the mighty Addicks!