The singing of the St.Kilda theme song
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The singing of the St.Kilda theme song
There is something that's been erking me for quite a few years now.
It's the way the boys sing the song. Stephen Milne makes a rhythmical error when he leads the boys into the call and response section of the song. He goes straight into "Oh WHEN THE SAINTS" on the beat immediately following the last line of the chorus, when in actuality he should wait two beats before he comes in.
It wouldn't be such a big issue, but it is, because this is what has happened as a result of it: Whenever we, the saints supporters, spontaneously break into singing the song at games, which, by the way, I am all for, as it would be great if we could invent more of our own songs and chants to hype up the players, but what happens is the song breaks down amongst the crowd when it reaches this point in the tune. I've heard it happen many times, and unfortunately for Milney it's all his fault, because half the supporters come straight in to the bridge section a la Milne, while the other half stick to the original, true rendition of the song, so the rythem of the song gets thrown out of whack.
I'm a full time muso, so may I be so bold as to suggest that even if Milney keeps singing it the same way, when we in the crowd sing the song, after the last "oh when the saints go marching in" of the first chorus, everyone WAIT TWO BEATS before the beginning of the call and response section of the tune. It has more impact this way. A two beat pause, followed by half the crowd each singing "oh when the saints" "oh when the saints" "go marching in" "go marching" in, and then everyone together again with a thunderous "OH WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN."
I just had to say this because it would be so great to hear the theme song echoing around the walls of etihad but everytime it gets to that call and response section half the crowd come straight in because they've heard Milne sing it that way so many times and the rythem gets lost and the song doesn't even make it to the end.
The original version is the way its meant to be.
It's the way the boys sing the song. Stephen Milne makes a rhythmical error when he leads the boys into the call and response section of the song. He goes straight into "Oh WHEN THE SAINTS" on the beat immediately following the last line of the chorus, when in actuality he should wait two beats before he comes in.
It wouldn't be such a big issue, but it is, because this is what has happened as a result of it: Whenever we, the saints supporters, spontaneously break into singing the song at games, which, by the way, I am all for, as it would be great if we could invent more of our own songs and chants to hype up the players, but what happens is the song breaks down amongst the crowd when it reaches this point in the tune. I've heard it happen many times, and unfortunately for Milney it's all his fault, because half the supporters come straight in to the bridge section a la Milne, while the other half stick to the original, true rendition of the song, so the rythem of the song gets thrown out of whack.
I'm a full time muso, so may I be so bold as to suggest that even if Milney keeps singing it the same way, when we in the crowd sing the song, after the last "oh when the saints go marching in" of the first chorus, everyone WAIT TWO BEATS before the beginning of the call and response section of the tune. It has more impact this way. A two beat pause, followed by half the crowd each singing "oh when the saints" "oh when the saints" "go marching in" "go marching" in, and then everyone together again with a thunderous "OH WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN."
I just had to say this because it would be so great to hear the theme song echoing around the walls of etihad but everytime it gets to that call and response section half the crowd come straight in because they've heard Milne sing it that way so many times and the rythem gets lost and the song doesn't even make it to the end.
The original version is the way its meant to be.
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Re: The singing of the St.Kilda theme song
As a muso I can see where your coming from, however when the boys sing it, they do it their way...... In any case more important things to worry about than the way the song is sung matehungry for a premiership wrote:There is something that's been erking me for quite a few years now.
It's the way the boys sing the song. Stephen Milne makes a rhythmical error when he leads the boys into the call and response section of the song. He goes straight into "Oh WHEN THE SAINTS" on the beat immediately following the last line of the chorus, when in actuality he should wait two beats before he comes in.
It wouldn't be such a big issue, but it is, because this is what has happened as a result of it: Whenever we, the saints supporters, spontaneously break into singing the song at games, which, by the way, I am all for, as it would be great if we could invent more of our own songs and chants to hype up the players, but what happens is the song breaks down amongst the crowd when it reaches this point in the tune. I've heard it happen many times, and unfortunately for Milney it's all his fault, because half the supporters come straight in to the bridge section a la Milne, while the other half stick to the original, true rendition of the song, so the rythem of the song gets thrown out of whack.
I'm a full time muso, so may I be so bold as to suggest that even if Milney keeps singing it the same way, when we in the crowd sing the song, after the last "oh when the saints go marching in" of the first chorus, everyone WAIT TWO BEATS before the beginning of the call and response section of the tune. It has more impact this way. A two beat pause, followed by half the crowd each singing "oh when the saints" "oh when the saints" "go marching in" "go marching" in, and then everyone together again with a thunderous "OH WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN."
I just had to say this because it would be so great to hear the theme song echoing around the walls of etihad but everytime it gets to that call and response section half the crowd come straight in because they've heard Milne sing it that way so many times and the rythem gets lost and the song doesn't even make it to the end.
The original version is the way its meant to be.
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Just glad when they can sing it.........
makes it original
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Re: The singing of the St.Kilda theme song
I have to concentrate in case I forget the wordshungry for a premiership wrote:There is something that's been erking me for quite a few years now.
It's the way the boys sing the song. Stephen Milne makes a rhythmical error when he leads the boys into the call and response section of the song. He goes straight into "Oh WHEN THE SAINTS" on the beat immediately following the last line of the chorus, when in actuality he should wait two beats before he comes in.
It wouldn't be such a big issue, but it is, because this is what has happened as a result of it: Whenever we, the saints supporters, spontaneously break into singing the song at games, which, by the way, I am all for, as it would be great if we could invent more of our own songs and chants to hype up the players, but what happens is the song breaks down amongst the crowd when it reaches this point in the tune. I've heard it happen many times, and unfortunately for Milney it's all his fault, because half the supporters come straight in to the bridge section a la Milne, while the other half stick to the original, true rendition of the song, so the rythem of the song gets thrown out of whack.
I'm a full time muso, so may I be so bold as to suggest that even if Milney keeps singing it the same way, when we in the crowd sing the song, after the last "oh when the saints go marching in" of the first chorus, everyone WAIT TWO BEATS before the beginning of the call and response section of the tune. It has more impact this way. A two beat pause, followed by half the crowd each singing "oh when the saints" "oh when the saints" "go marching in" "go marching" in, and then everyone together again with a thunderous "OH WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN."
I just had to say this because it would be so great to hear the theme song echoing around the walls of etihad but everytime it gets to that call and response section half the crowd come straight in because they've heard Milne sing it that way so many times and the rythem gets lost and the song doesn't even make it to the end.
The original version is the way its meant to be.
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Re: The singing of the St.Kilda theme song
Don't tell us, tell Jack Steven. He's probably gunna take over when Milney retires !!hungry for a premiership wrote:There is something that's been erking me for quite a few years now.
It's the way the boys sing the song. Stephen Milne makes a rhythmical error when he leads the boys into the call and response section of the song. He goes straight into "Oh WHEN THE SAINTS" on the beat immediately following the last line of the chorus, when in actuality he should wait two beats before he comes in.
It wouldn't be such a big issue, but it is, because this is what has happened as a result of it: Whenever we, the saints supporters, spontaneously break into singing the song at games, which, by the way, I am all for, as it would be great if we could invent more of our own songs and chants to hype up the players, but what happens is the song breaks down amongst the crowd when it reaches this point in the tune. I've heard it happen many times, and unfortunately for Milney it's all his fault, because half the supporters come straight in to the bridge section a la Milne, while the other half stick to the original, true rendition of the song, so the rythem of the song gets thrown out of whack.
I'm a full time muso, so may I be so bold as to suggest that even if Milney keeps singing it the same way, when we in the crowd sing the song, after the last "oh when the saints go marching in" of the first chorus, everyone WAIT TWO BEATS before the beginning of the call and response section of the tune. It has more impact this way. A two beat pause, followed by half the crowd each singing "oh when the saints" "oh when the saints" "go marching in" "go marching" in, and then everyone together again with a thunderous "OH WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN."
I just had to say this because it would be so great to hear the theme song echoing around the walls of etihad but everytime it gets to that call and response section half the crowd come straight in because they've heard Milne sing it that way so many times and the rythem gets lost and the song doesn't even make it to the end.
The original version is the way its meant to be.
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Re: The singing of the St.Kilda theme song
Not much chance of changing current habits I'd say.hungry for a premiership wrote:There is something that's been erking me for quite a few years now.
It's the way the boys sing the song. Stephen Milne makes a rhythmical error when he leads the boys into the call and response section of the song. He goes straight into "Oh WHEN THE SAINTS" on the beat immediately following the last line of the chorus, when in actuality he should wait two beats before he comes in.
It wouldn't be such a big issue, but it is, because this is what has happened as a result of it: Whenever we, the saints supporters, spontaneously break into singing the song at games, which, by the way, I am all for, as it would be great if we could invent more of our own songs and chants to hype up the players, but what happens is the song breaks down amongst the crowd when it reaches this point in the tune. I've heard it happen many times, and unfortunately for Milney it's all his fault, because half the supporters come straight in to the bridge section a la Milne, while the other half stick to the original, true rendition of the song, so the rythem of the song gets thrown out of whack.
I'm a full time muso, so may I be so bold as to suggest that even if Milney keeps singing it the same way, when we in the crowd sing the song, after the last "oh when the saints go marching in" of the first chorus, everyone WAIT TWO BEATS before the beginning of the call and response section of the tune. It has more impact this way. A two beat pause, followed by half the crowd each singing "oh when the saints" "oh when the saints" "go marching in" "go marching" in, and then everyone together again with a thunderous "OH WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN."
I just had to say this because it would be so great to hear the theme song echoing around the walls of etihad but everytime it gets to that call and response section half the crowd come straight in because they've heard Milne sing it that way so many times and the rythem gets lost and the song doesn't even make it to the end.
The original version is the way its meant to be.
But in the cause of futile pedantry I'd also say this :
It bugs me the way they sing the second last line too -- "Oh how I long to be at St Kilda" with "St Kilda" shortened almost to SnKidda. It makes the last line of the song just drop off to nothing.
That last "St Kilda" should be long and proud -- extended and emphasised .
Then the last "SAINTS" - when the SAINTS go marching in -- could be hit loud and proud too.
Is anybody following me?
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"Hungry for a Premiership" - you have a point. The problem will be in getting some action taken on it.
Send your comments directly to the Club - the Football Department and see what, if anything, happens.
Trouble is, I can't see Ross having singing lessons after their Thursday pre-match strategy meeting!!
Send your comments directly to the Club - the Football Department and see what, if anything, happens.
Trouble is, I can't see Ross having singing lessons after their Thursday pre-match strategy meeting!!
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Should singing skills be included in the Draft Camp?Junction Oval wrote:"Hungry for a Premiership" - you have a point. The problem will be in getting some action taken on it.
Send your comments directly to the Club - the Football Department and see what, if anything, happens.
Trouble is, I can't see Ross having singing lessons after their Thursday pre-match strategy meeting!!
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Well, I was sitting on the members wing tonight, and in the last quarter some people in the back yelled "KNOCK KNOCK," then came the response "WHOSE THERE" "OWEN" OWEN WHO?" "OWEN THE SAINTS" and the theme song got sung.
Lo and behold, when the call and response section came in, eveyone came straight on, ala milne, and got through the whole song without incident.
LOVE IT!!!
I wonder if this thread made a difference......
Lo and behold, when the call and response section came in, eveyone came straight on, ala milne, and got through the whole song without incident.
LOVE IT!!!
I wonder if this thread made a difference......
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As a follower of all kind of Saints around the world, St Johnstone in Scotlands fanzine used to be called "Wendy Who?", a variation on that very Owen who reference...hungry for a premiership wrote:Well, I was sitting on the members wing tonight, and in the last quarter some people in the back yelled "KNOCK KNOCK," then came the response "WHOSE THERE" "OWEN" OWEN WHO?" "OWEN THE SAINTS" and the theme song got sung.
Lo and behold, when the call and response section came in, eveyone came straight on, ala milne, and got through the whole song without incident.
LOVE IT!!!
I wonder if this thread made a difference......
I wouldn't criticise anything Milne does though, he's my hero, he could sing it in Swahili if he wanted...and I saw on Lunch with Lenny he can speak it!
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