Entrance theme at Lansdowne Rd?

[Dawn_Run]

Great tune. Dunno if it gets the andrenalin pumping as much though. Sure if we get one song past the censor we could open the floodgates.

I'm suggesting a medley of WTSHNN/Que Sera Sera/Come on you boys in Green for the start of every match. Get all the troops raring to go. WTSHNN over the PA and let the fans take over from there. A good start is half the battle as they say. I dont think people will be afraid to sing during the game after that, might even get the suits singing aswell.

[Frankie]

I went for "Where the..." but would like "Boys are back in town" as well alhough it's already used by Leinster rugby so I don't know how well that would go down with people other then myself and Schumi.

On the Gloria Gaynor thing the Europeans love that 'Na na na' bit towards the end, they played it (as in just that bit)after the French won Euro 2000, whole place was going nuts. In fairness that part of the tune kinda suits football.


well perhaps this 'la la tune' is a must when the French fans come to town - they'll look after the singing of that I'm sure.

We could also get that band to get the french trumpet fanfare going, as heard at French rugby and occassionally soccer matches.

My french mate does an excellent immatation of the trumpet fanfare, and in a pub during Euro 2004 when France beat England he got the whole crowd (French & Irish fans) respondig to his minicing fanfare throughout the game. Great stuff!

[drinkfeckarse]

Anything by Thin Lizzy is always good, although I think the Boys are back in town is a bit 'boring' for want of a better word. Some of their other stuff would be more refreshing - 'Don't believe a word', 'dancing in the moonlight, 'waiting for an aliby' etc



All good tunes but I can't see them getting the crowd going though, they're not really relevant to a football game.

U2's Beautiful Day wouldn't be a bad choice maybe.

[blobbyblob]

My top three would be

1. WTSHNN
2. The Boys are back in town
3. Beautiful Day

[ollie]

Speaking of Irish bands - anyone remember Whipping Boy?

yeah they were a classs band.really liked their music.

[cullenswood]

Yeah I think Beautiful Day might be the best U2 one nice and upbeat, and slightly easier to sing along to.

Bono changed the lyrics to Beautiful Goal at Slane after the Dutch game(not that that makes it any better of a tune but just some useless info!!)

[green army]

well perhaps this 'la la tune' is a must when the French fans come to town - they'll look after the singing of that I'm sure.


excuse my ignorance but what the fcuk is this la la song?? :confused:

[noby]

This Gloria Gaynour one is starting to bug me. I'll have to dig out some disco albums tonight.



Bono changed the lyrics to Beautiful Goal at Slane after the Dutch game(not that that makes it any better of a tune but just some useless info!!)

More useless info:
Morrissey changes the whole of 'Roy's keen' when he sings it live, as an homage to, well Roy obviously.
"have you ever seen a keener midfielder?"

Mozz 1-0 Bono


As was said earlier, by numerous people, all thee songs would be great played in LR, but for a short piece of music for coming out of the tunnel, I'd still go for WTSHNN

[stojkovic]

excuse my ignorance but what the fcuk is this la la song?? :confused:
la la la
la la la
la la la la la la la la la
la la la la
la la la la
la la la la la la la
IRELAND

Its on an ad for a car (Ford) at half-time during Champions League matches.
THeyre all running through some town in Italy waving flags etc

[strangeirish]

I can imagine the 'suits' getting fired up for this one.

Guns and Roses

Welcome to the jungle :D

[stojkovic]

I can imagine the 'suits' getting fired up for this one.

Guns and Roses

Welcome to the jungle :D
Or in winter how about November Rain

You'll never beat us playing
in the Lansdowne Rain
Lansdowne Rain
Lansdowne Rain

[TheJamaicanP.M.]

la la la
la la la
la la la la la la la la la
la la la la
la la la la
la la la la la la la
IRELAND

Its on an ad for a car (Ford) at half-time during Champions League matches.
THeyre all running through some town in Italy waving flags etc

Oh, that's what the LA LA song is. I thought it was the theme tune for the teletubies. :D

[strangeirish]

Or in winter how about November Rain

You'll never beat us playing
in the Lansdowne Rain
Lansdowne Rain
Lansdowne Rain
I likes that one ;)

[Schumi]

la la la
la la la
la la la la la la la la la
la la la la
la la la la
la la la la la la la
IRELAND

Its on an ad for a car (Ford) at half-time during Champions League matches.
THeyre all running through some town in Italy waving flags etc
Ah, it is Carnival De Paris.

[blobbyblob]

I that would have been more of a na na na na or a do do do do than a la la la la

[stojkovic]

I that would have been more of a na na na na or a do do do do than a la la la la
Its the same tune though, is it ?
The Dutch and the like were fond of it at Euro88.

[green army]

la la la
la la la
la la la la la la la la la
la la la la
la la la la
la la la la la la la
IRELAND

Its on an ad for a car (Ford) at half-time during Champions League matches.
THeyre all running through some town in Italy waving flags etc

yea its carnival de paris by dario g. i think its a great advert really captures the atmosphere and passion of fans going to games. they released carnival de paris for the world cup in 98 and i was gutted we didnt make it as they made the song from traditional music of the 32 countries involved. it would have been great to hear some irish music on it :D :D

i agree with blobbyblob.its more na na na na na na na na na

[Stuttgart88]

Ah, it is Carnival De Paris.

Isn't that what the Brits have re-written as Vindaloo? English yob anthems - no thanks.

[green army]

Its the same tune though, is it ?
The Dutch and the like were fond of it at Euro88.

was it not a more slower version then that sounded like the french national anthem. :confused:

[Schumi]

I that would have been more of a na na na na or a do do do do than a la la la la
I usually sing 'da da' myself. :D

[Frankie]

This Gloria Gaynour one is starting to bug me. I'll have to dig out some disco albums tonight.




More useless info:
Morrissey changes the whole of 'Roy's keen' when he sings it live, as an homage to, well Roy obviously.
"have you ever seen a keener midfielder?"

Mozz 1-0 Bono


As was said earlier, by numerous people, all thee songs would be great played in LR, but for a short piece of music for coming out of the tunnel, I'd still go for WTSHNN

I liked morrisey until he start paying hommage to ****

[Frankie]

la la la
la la la
la la la la la la la la la
la la la la
la la la la
la la la la la la la
IRELAND

Its on an ad for a car (Ford) at half-time during Champions League matches.
THeyre all running through some town in Italy waving flags etc

noooooooo, wrong one - is there a way I can post an audio clip on this site?

[tetsujin1979]

Isn't that what the Brits have re-written as Vindaloo? English yob anthems - no thanks.

Not sure about it being rewritten as Vindaloo, weren't they both for France '98? AFAIK it's based on "My Darling Clementine", only speeded up a bit. I remember the lads from Dario G (named after Dario Gradi - Crewe's manager!) saying it was supposed to be the most popular terrace anthem around the world, so that's why they used it for the World Cup.

[noby]

So, what's carnival de paris got to do with Gloria Gaynour??? :confused:

[blobbyblob]

So, what's carnival de paris got to do with Gloria Gaynour??? :confused:


I will survive!!!

Are those my feet?

[blobbyblob]

When the day is dawning,
and three more points are callin'
How I long to be there
When Robbie Keane scores for me
Every lonely city
Where i hang my hat
Aint as half as pretty,
As where my Keanos at

Is this the way to Germany oh?
Every night ive been hugging my pillow
Dreaming dreams of Germany oh
And Robbie Keane who scores for me
Show me the way to Germany oh
Ive been weeping like a willow
Crying over Germany Oh
And Robbie Keane who scores for me

Sha la la la la la la Keano
Sha la la la la la la Keano
Sha la la la la la la Keano

And Robbie Keane who scores for me

[tricky_colour]

Seems that the la la song, vindaloo, and carnival de paris are all the
same thing based upon "oh my darlin clemtine"
Agreed?
Here is a ringtone of it.
http://wap.free-ringtones.eu.com/download/polyphonic/1253.mid

[Glapots]

finally this is the infamous la la song people.......

http://www.hermeshouseband.com/html/eng/musicandvideos/iws_music.html


fast forward 2 mins

[Stuttgart88]

Excellent. Euro thrash pop at its best! It couldn't be any cheesier but it definitely works.

[fosterdollar]

The ring tone and music stream above don't sound the same at all. Although its the first time i've realised that Europe ripped off I will Survive in The Final Countdown...

[Frankie]

finally this is the infamous la la song people.......

http://www.hermeshouseband.com/html/eng/musicandvideos/iws_music.html


fast forward 2 mins


yes glap that's the one. I know the fench (only when they win mind! and win well) play the last 2 mins of this song to get their crowd going - and it works as far as atmosphere's concernded.

[Eire06]

finally this is the infamous la la song people.......

http://www.hermeshouseband.com/html/eng/musicandvideos/iws_music.html


fast forward 2 mins

Don't think it should be used as the entrance theme, just don't think its suited.. would be class to play it after every time we score..

[Frankie]

Don't think it should be used as the entrance theme, just don't think its suited.. would be class to play it after every time we score..


"definetly not an entrance theme, but yeah you're right - play the most suitable bit of the song after we score - but more appropriately straight after a win - fcuking hell I wish one of us had the job of the music guy at Ireland matches instead of some lame dumbass

[Stuttgart88]

Don't think it should be used as the entrance theme, just don't think its suited.. would be class to play it after every time we score..

Not the entrance theme, but one of the main warm ups. I'll never forget Amsterdam when they played it about 15 mins before kick-off. The whole crowd was hopping. Obviously it helps to have an ultra modern stadium with a fantastic sound system but even still it was great. That said, I'd had about 8 pints and quite a bit of Amsterdam's finest and by and large life was just wonderful :)

WTSHNN for the intro still for me.

I honestly don't think we need music for when we score.

I'm not mad on the Carnival de Paris. I know it's popular across Europe but I just can't differentiate it from Fat Les and the legions of yobs that follow the Brits.

[Frankie]

Not the entrance theme, but one of the main warm ups. I'll never forget Amsterdam when they played it about 15 mins before kick-off. The whole crowd was hopping. Obviously it helps to have an ultra modern stadium with a fantastic sound system but even still it was great. That said, I'd had about 8 pints and quite a bit of Amsterdam's finest and by and large life was just wonderful :)

WTSHNN for the intro still for me.

I honestly don't think we need music for when we score.

I'm not mad on the Carnival de Paris. I know it's popular across Europe but I just can't differentiate it from Fat Les and the legions of yobs that follow the Brits.


speaking of Holland - the organisers who play the music at Lansdowne always fail to miss an opportunity. With 10,000 Dutch supporters and 30,000+ Irish supporters at the Jason McAteer game in 2001 it was the perect scenario for "The Red Rose Cafe" to be played. This song is well known in both countries. No imagination :rolleyes:

[green army]

speaking of Holland - the organisers who play the music at Lansdowne always fail to miss an opportunity. With 10,000 Dutch supporters and 30,000+ Irish supporters at the Jason McAteer game in 2001 it was the perect scenario for "The Red Rose Cafe" to be played. This song is well known in both countries. No imagination :rolleyes:

as far as i can remember they played 'tulips from amsterdam' :confused:

[blobbyblob]

"Many thanks for your information received."

"In actual fact we would consult the International players on which music rouses them on entry to the pitch and we have had various discussions with some fan bases around the country."

"As I am sure you will appreciate it is not always possible to please everyone given the short space of time we have for song playing"

"I will however pass on your comments at our next event preparation meeting."

Many thanks for your query and continued support."

Marketing Dept - FAIreland

[Frankie]

"I will however pass on your comments at our next event preparation meeting."




Jaysus, when will that be?

so it's Also Sprach Zarathustra - Richard Strauss for the forseeable future then?

[Eire06]

thats a pi$$ off in other words

[Frankie]

I suppose we could take a shortcut and conatct the current announcer Declan King

[blobbyblob]

Would he not be operating under the guidance of the "event preparation committee"

[Glapots]

Jaysus, when will that be?

so it's Also Sprach Zarathustra - Richard Strauss for the forseeable future then?



funny that, it's the one that came last in our poll.

Anyway I didn't suspect the FAI would take any notice of our suggestion

[Dawn_Run]

They should really take it on board. A big part of the success/failure of the FAI is down to how the paying customers feel. They should open their eyes and keep the customers satisfied.

[Glapots]

Anyone hear the trumpet at the Israel match tonight? We need a bit of that at home matches I think

[boysingreen]

Quite a job they made of our anthem. On a side note, think Israel was the first game in a while I haven't heard "The Fields of Athenry" on TV.

[Dawn_Run]

Waterford United tried out WTSHNN before kick off on Friday night - didnt get past the intro though as a minute silence was called :( - it was just building up nicely and all!!

[onenilgameover]

Antone notice they played u2's Pride before the players came out on Tues. Did it have been anything to do with this Campaign?

[SligoRoversfan]

we go out to the match of the day theme :o

would be great to go out to WTSHNN or something rocky

[soccerc]

Forgot to mention this before but the FAI did commission a special piece of music at the time of their re branding.

It was written and performed by Dervish and would be perfect. (It may take time to get used to).

I must dig it out, upload it and post the url.

[soylent green]

Leinster ambled out to U2 - Pride at Lansdowne yesterday versus Leicester in the Heineken cup.