SpeedwayTShirts Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Just back from Cardiff and after reading the main Cardiff thread seems our efforts with the Presenation/Music seemed to go down very well I need to put together an email asap for IMG who booked us for the event as it was a trial with the intention of possibly using us at future GP's. So if you have the time, could you please leave us a little feedback in this thread with what you liked etc. I have copied the comments from the main thread but the more the merrier. And keep them positive if possible LOL What a great Day ! Cheers Bart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevs Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 (edited) Thought it was great Bart,a little different to normal,with some great twists I didnt make any comment on the night but my son looked up and said the musics a lot better this year Dad,certainly added something to the event and best of luck for future years Edited June 29, 2008 by Nevs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Only watched on TV but as I said on another thread, from what I could hear the music was great and fitted the events unfolding perfectly. The playing of Land of Hope and Glory as Bomber limped back to the pits was inspired and perfectly timed and IMHO is one of the outstanding moments of British displays of nationalism at a sporting event this year. It could only be done by someone who was on the ball and paying attention, something that's not always been obvious before when I've been at Cardiff GPs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 I thought it was quite good, and the music was very appropiate for what was happening at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iffoid Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Music definately added to the occasion and was appropriate. A great job - well done. (Just please no more Agado - or however you spell it - in the future ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 (edited) Generally spot on Respect for the pick of music aimed at Nicki, especially as you're a Nicki fan Made a few of us giggle and at times sit open mouthed and question "Is he really playing that?" BTW, The hockey cokey is hard to do in that stadium Although I think my efforts were appreciated by some Edited June 29, 2008 by SCB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Blue Bee Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Brilliant evening the music really added to the occasion and the decision to play Land of Hope and Glory as Bomber sorely got to his feet was inspirational. Heres hoping that those who make the decisions watched the crowds reactions to the music and you will be back next year. I also hope that those who make certain decisions at Brandon also noted the slick presentation. A VERY WELL DONE on adding to an already great British sporting occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedwayTShirts Posted June 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Thanks everyone keep them coming, really appreciate it !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Davis Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 (edited) Wasnt too sure myself - Some was good yes, but playing things like the Wizard of Oz for Crump is abit geekish for my liking. At times there was 2, or even 3 songs playing at once, and also couldnt work out why only parts of some songs were played then quickly changed to another, Arctic Monkies near the end for example Edited June 29, 2008 by Matt Davis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulr Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Only watched on TV but as I said on another thread, from what I could hear the music was great and fitted the events unfolding perfectly. The playing of Land of Hope and Glory as Bomber limped back to the pits was inspired and perfectly timed and IMHO is one of the outstanding moments of British displays of nationalism at a sporting event this year. It could only be done by someone who was on the ball and paying attention, something that's not always been obvious before when I've been at Cardiff GPs. I thought it was quite good, and the music was very appropiate for what was happening at the time. Totally agree with those comments - the music at times really added to the sense of occasion. Dunno what the people at the top of block U19 were on but boy did they enjoy themselves - Im sure if the right music came on for a conga they would have got one going !!! As for Shawns attempt at the Hokey Cokey...... ah the wonders of video record on a mobile phone .......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedwayTShirts Posted June 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Wasnt too sure myself - Some was good yes, but playing things like the Wizard of Oz for Crump is abit geekish for my liking. At times there was 2, or even 3 songs playing at once, and also couldnt work out why only parts of some songs were played then quickly changed to another, Arctic Monkies near the end for example We've used the Wizard of Oz for a long time for Crumpie, the snippets of songs were to get specific lines in themed to what was going on like, mardy bum, scumbag, que sera, hit the road jack etc. Anyway glad you enjoyed some of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Davis Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 We've used the Wizard of Oz for a long time for Crumpie, the snippets of songs were to get specific lines in themed to what was going on like, mardy bum, scumbag, que sera, hit the road jack etc. Anyway glad you enjoyed some of it No worries SB - I guess being well sloshed I didnt really catch on the lines thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortoi Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Superbart - your music choice was fab, congrats! I took a first timer with me and she chuckled away at the song choices all night and we agreed that it really brought an extra oomph to the atmosphere, which was a big part of what she enjoyed. Helped to characterise some of the riders for a newbie too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Leslie Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Thought the presentation music was poorer than normal this year. Most of the normal crowd participation stuff was still there - Amarillo, Who let the dogs out etc....ok it's crap music, but it works well in a large crowd like that. The 'Rule Britannia', and 'Land of Hope and Glory' as Bomber got up and walked back to the pits would have been brilliant and highly appropriate at that time...only it had already been done 2 or 3 times earlier. But as for playing 'The Wizard of Oz' everytime there was a race winner from "AUS", and the 'not-so-Wonderful Copenhagen' every time there was a race-winner from somewhere miles from Copenhagen....well that was awful...embarrassing...Whoever came up with that idea should be stood behind the referee and shot together....(not wasting two bullets on them..they're not worth it). NB. 'Oz' is a fictional place with no connection to "Aus" and Holstebro is about as far away from Copenhagen as you can get in Denmark...I'm surprised they didn't play 'Scotland the Brave' for Chris Harris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedwayTShirts Posted June 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 (edited) Thought the presentation music was poorer than normal this year. Thanks for your thoughts John. Wizard of Oz was only played for Crumpie no one else Copenhagen only played for Bjarne Edited June 29, 2008 by Superbart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy den boy Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Hi what music did you play when Holta won a heat?!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Leslie Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Wizard of Oz was only played for Crumpie no one elseHe's from Aus...or Bristol.....not Oz. Copenhagen only played for BjarneHe's from Holstebro...nowhere near Copenhagen. Just find this playing rubbish old records just because they might have some vague connection to the rider, very naff and embarrassing. Especially when you've clearly failed CSE geography. If it was a modern song, and actually relevant, it might just work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisB Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Presentation definitely better this year, and loved the innovation. Great fun with different tracks for different winners or circumstances. You get my vote ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortoi Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Hi what music did you play when Holta won a heat?!!!!!!!!!!! Was that an issue last night?! Superbart, you clearly didn't have the songs "Crumpie comes from Bristol", "Everyone spells 'Aus' wrong but me" or "Copenhagen and Holstebro are 207 miles apart - they don't teach this in CSE geography, and CSEs don't exist anymore" (honestly, who doesn't have those songs?! ), you characterised the riders instead of giving the precise latitude and longitude of their place of birth. Personally, I think your way had a better effect on the atmosphere! You played to the mood of the crowd very well, but you'll never please everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 He's from Aus...or Bristol.....not Oz. He's from Holstebro...nowhere near Copenhagen. Just find this playing rubbish old records just because they might have some vague connection to the rider, very naff and embarrassing. Especially when you've clearly failed CSE geography. If it was a modern song, and actually relevant, it might just work. Oh dear, I think someone has got out of the wrong side of the bed today, stop been so picky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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