The last music should be Sussex by the Sea

[Notters]

Sorry if I'm going over old ground here, but I really feel the last music before KO should be Sussex by the Sea. It's bad enough that they have to break for the hand-shaking thing but having "ring of fire" after SBTS just seems wrong.

I'm not a fan of the latter anyway, but whatever floats your boat.

(sorry to moan, had a CRACKING night last night)

 

[BensGrandad]

I agree should be GOSBTS.

 

[Deadly Danson]

Sorry, disagree - I think the current set up works really well. Ring of Fire seems to engage the whole crowd although I suspect the novelty will wear off at some point.

 

[Titanic]

Sorry, disagree - I think the current set up works really well. Ring of Fire seems to engage the whole crowd although I suspect the novelty will wear off at some point.

Spot on DD. And as a great fan and active joiner-in and supporter of SBTS I am not convinced about playing it again before the 2nd half. perhaps a short and upbeat modern arrangement would be better?

 

[Moshe Gariani]

Spot on DD. And as a great fan and active joiner-in and supporter of SBTS I am not convinced about playing it again before the 2nd half. perhaps a short and upbeat modern arrangement would be better?

Definitely this. Avoidance of anything half-baked should be the aim and completely achievable. One proper mass singing of SBTS as the teams walk out at the start. Then a brief blast of a different version to herald the second half.

 

[Gazwag]

If SBTS could be sung properly long and loud I would agree but I like the ring of fire remix stoking up the fans right up to ko

 

[Dirk Lehmann's Python]

What would be good is a new version of GOSBTS that would get the place rocking, a remix if you like. It'll never happen though, because of the traditionalists (and the fact that the Attila version was a little bit pony). Even if it was musically brilliant, people would find fault with it because it's not the original.

Sadly, the beauty that is the original GOSBTS doesn't appeal to a younger generation, in the same way Johnny Cash doesn't but that remix does.

As above says, the novelty of ROF will wear off pretty quickly, so enjoy it while it gets the crowd going.

 

[Green Man]

What would be good is a new version of GOSBTS that would get the place rocking, a remix if you like.

I'm sure Sussex CCC used to play a sort of dance mix version. Anyone else remember this? (Maybe they still do, haven't been to the County Ground for a while.)

 

[countryman]

I'm not a fan of music being played before the game other than SBTS. I would rather they left the crowd to make it's own noise.

 

[Working class pride]

The worst thing about football and all sport now is that everything is an overkill. You used to go, have a chat before the game, the players would run out and we would all hum along to Sussex by the Sea and then sing the "going up to win the cup" verse a few times. Sing Albion or seagulls properly before kick off and songs at the opposition fans. An atmosphere would build normally and you could have a chat with friends before kick off. Now there has to be some attention seeking DJ trying to create something artificial. The higher you go the worse it gets as well. I once was at Anfield and some bloke was on the microphone singing walk alone as a load of silly scousers waved their scarves around. It was as fake and cheesy as anything you get in America. It seems to be expected now and you see the thread about having original words on the screen at the AMEX about sums it up. Why does everything have to be load, out there, in your face these days? We are English for goodness sake.

 

[perseus]

I think people should TAKE THEIR SEATS after "Hey Jude". So put it on early or scrap it entirely! Hey Jude that is.

 

[Green Man]

I'm not a fan of music being played before the game other than SBTS. I would rather they left the crowd to make it's own noise.

Tend to agree, Ring of Fire was okay when it was a bit spontaneous - tag it on to the fanzone thing if you must, but right before kickoff, I find it pretty embarrassing. Tinpot even.

 

[trueblue]

I'm not a fan of music being played before the game other than SBTS. I would rather they left the crowd to make it's own noise.

Agree. However, the club did try this for a long time and even left a pause for singing before SBTS. Sadly, it just didn't work. The vast majority of modern football fans either just stand around chatting, stay out the back drinking or stuff their faces right up to kick-off (and beyond in quite a lot of cases).

I much prefer ROF for now. At least there's some semblance of an atmosphere even if it's rather contrived.

 

[crabface]

The new 'remixed' version of ring of fire is a little cringeworthy.

 

[Titanic]

The new 'remixed' version of ring of fire is a little cringeworthy.

I disagree... I think it hits the nail on the head and is inclusive and fun - we have kids and pensioners all joining in around us. It's not too long, everyone can join in the words 'der der der de der de de derr', and from WSU it looks good too.

 

[Deadly Danson]

I disagree... I think it hits the nail on the head and is inclusive and fun - we have kids and pensioners all joining in around us. It's not too long, everyone can join in the words 'der der der de der de de derr', and from WSU it looks good too.

Very much agree. Nice and simple, loud and gets even some of the quieter fans up for the game.

 

[Dirk Lehmann's Python]

I'm sure Sussex CCC used to play a sort of dance mix version. Anyone else remember this? (Maybe they still do, haven't been to the County Ground for a while.)

ditched in favour of AC/DC's Thunderstruck. Even as a big DC fan is doesn't seem to fit with the T20 Sharks vibe

 

[Quaid]

I'd take Thunderstruck at the Amex. Could work, swapping Thunder for Brighton...

 

[Dirk Lehmann's Python]

I'd take Thunderstruck at the Amex. Could work, swapping Thunder for Brighton...

I do think the music at the Amex is a big shit.

Imagine some big hitters, Kashmir, It's My Life, For Those about to Rock etc

Instead, we're lucky if we get Royal Blood in amongst the pop

 

[Quaid]

I do think the music at the Amex is a big shit.

Imagine some big hitters, Kashmir, It's My Life, For Those about to Rock etc

Instead, we're lucky if we get Royal Blood in amongst the pop

True, true

The moonchild intro from Maiden could also serve a purpose. Maybe for evening games!

Still have a place in my heart following the playoff win for Quo after victories swap out fatboy for rockin all over the world. Good for the remaining few to sing along to