saintkiptanui Posted 13 December, 2009 Share Posted 13 December, 2009 Had a bit of a moment when the whole ground, yes the whole ground sung it slowed down stylee yesterday, just like the Dell, fantastic. Absolutely in love with the club again and I want to go for a beer with uncle marcus and nicola, brilliant people.:smt008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Posted 13 December, 2009 Share Posted 13 December, 2009 Agreed, was brilliant. In contrast when it was sung at 90mph, all but about 10 people gave up after a couple of lines. The sound of a handful of people singin, "ohwentsengomarchinIwanbeinatnumbaowensainsgomarin"... so s**t... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 13 December, 2009 Share Posted 13 December, 2009 brought a tear to a 56 year olds eye. enjoying my football for the first time in 5 years "oh when the saints" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 13 December, 2009 Share Posted 13 December, 2009 Had a bit of a moment when the whole ground, yes the whole ground sung it slowed down stylee yesterday, just like the Dell, fantastic. Absolutely in love with the club again and I want to go for a beer with uncle marcus and nicola, brilliant people.:smt008 it was bloody great wasn't it. I think we've all enjoyed ourselves a great deal in recent times but I think at that moment everyone just felt proud really of the club and the way we were playing again. Hope this continues for a long long time. We are on a roll and I wonder where it will stop. The Premiership? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Posted 13 December, 2009 Share Posted 13 December, 2009 That was such a great moment. When it all started nearly everyone around me was singing it all lovely and slow, which is odd because hardly anyone around me usually sings at all. As soon as it started i thought of this forum and everyone who complains it never happens. It was a great moment and i was hoping nobody started that slow clap which leads to the song going at 100mph and fizzling out. Was a great moment and i hope it happens more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint137 Posted 13 December, 2009 Share Posted 13 December, 2009 Was awesome Proper spine-tingling lump-in-the-throat tear-in-the-eye stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 13 December, 2009 Share Posted 13 December, 2009 Ron filled up - You know, Wasn't it? Marvellous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpe-le-Saint Posted 13 December, 2009 Share Posted 13 December, 2009 Was awesome Proper spine-tingling lump-in-the-throat tear-in-the-eye stuff Alright Jo Whiley calm down. I wouldn't go that far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 13 December, 2009 Share Posted 13 December, 2009 Was brilliant to be a part of that Can anybody say how it sounded over the radio? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintkiptanui Posted 13 December, 2009 Author Share Posted 13 December, 2009 Alright Jo Whiley calm down. I wouldn't go that far! It was that good and if you didn't feel it then you lack soul my friend. Beautifull moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red&White Posted 13 December, 2009 Share Posted 13 December, 2009 Had a bit of a moment when the whole ground, yes the whole ground sung it slowed down stylee yesterday, just like the Dell, fantastic. Absolutely in love with the club again and I want to go for a beer with uncle marcus and nicola, brilliant people.:smt008 Can`t remember when I last enjoyed footie so much, puts a spring in your step on Mondays going to the daily grind ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 13 December, 2009 Share Posted 13 December, 2009 Was brilliant to be a part of that Can anybody say how it sounded over the radio? No different to normal to be honest. Gutted I couldn't be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singeon Sears Posted 13 December, 2009 Share Posted 13 December, 2009 It sounded fantastic inside the ground. I think (and correct me if i am wrong) the success of it was down to the Northam getting into a second verse slowly by which point enough voices were involved to be picked up by the other stands. Without wanting to over analyse the moment of course.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 13 December, 2009 Share Posted 13 December, 2009 Annoys the hell out of me when people try to start that slow clap after one verse of the slow version. Speed it up after 3 or 4 IMO, as the fast version does sound good if it's not TOO fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red And White Barmy Army Posted 13 December, 2009 Share Posted 13 December, 2009 youtube video of it any1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 13 December, 2009 Share Posted 13 December, 2009 Absolutely loved it. Backs up my point about not singing everything at breakneck speed, ay saintkip Was properly done, hopefully see it/hear it many times more this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancsaint Posted 13 December, 2009 Share Posted 13 December, 2009 Was brilliant to be a part of that Can anybody say how it sounded over the radio? It was fantastic on the Saintplayer and yes it makes me well up when I hear it that way, at SMS or away games and I'm a 62 year old blubberer when it happens. I want a repeat on the 26th when I next go to SMS. Mancsaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 13 December, 2009 Share Posted 13 December, 2009 My Moment of the Match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 14 December, 2009 Share Posted 14 December, 2009 I hope Markus appreciated it as much as we did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West End Saint Posted 14 December, 2009 Share Posted 14 December, 2009 Agreed it was great and imo the way it should be sung we should be doing more of it all the songs could do with being slowed down. I thought the atmosphere 1st half & the last couple of games hasnt been that good but owts slow made up for it. I think we should be making more of a effort to get St Marys rocking we are being treated to the best Football & form for years we could be doing more to show our appreciation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowsaintsfan Posted 14 December, 2009 Share Posted 14 December, 2009 I have to agree it was amazing, just need to add everyon holding up scarfs Liverpool style to it and would look just as good as it sounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 14 December, 2009 Share Posted 14 December, 2009 Was awesome Proper spine-tingling lump-in-the-throat tear-in-the-eye stuff It's spine-tingling for me just reading these comments, as I can still recall the original " slower " version when sung at full volume at The Dell. COYR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittdogg Posted 14 December, 2009 Share Posted 14 December, 2009 wish there was a way to stop the clapers coming in,that chant at that speed should of gone on for ages, i started to think we might get away with it but then the clapers come along.if only there was a way to get the point across that they are technically 2 difrent chants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 14 December, 2009 Share Posted 14 December, 2009 wish there was a way to stop the clapers coming in,that chant at that speed should of gone on for ages, i started to think we might get away with it but then the clapers come along.if only there was a way to get the point across that they are technically 2 difrent chants Cut their hands off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 14 December, 2009 Share Posted 14 December, 2009 Am I the only one that thinks that that version is toooo slllloooow? The Dell version was always kept in time by the stamping on the upper west/upper east stand wooden floor boards, at the tempo of the version they used to play as the teams came on the pitch, which was of course much slower than the crappy clappy version the Northam sing. The difference is like an old vinyl record being played at different speeds. The Northam wants to sing it at 78 rpm, on Saturday (once around the whole ground) it was sung at 33 rpm. What is wrong with the correct tempo 45 rpm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFM Posted 14 December, 2009 Share Posted 14 December, 2009 I wasn't there to enjoy the proper version but the nearer "Dell-speed" the better imo. It's very dpressing that Spurs, Stoke and others now use it as their song and do it as well as we used to whereas Norham speed puts of most of the older fans. I stand there when I can go and it never fails to disappoint me that we are ssoooo fast. I don't know if that is 45 rpm or 33 rpm. though :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 14 December, 2009 Share Posted 14 December, 2009 Am I the only one that thinks that that version is toooo slllloooow? The Dell version was always kept in time by the stamping on the upper west/upper east stand wooden floor boards, at the tempo of the version they used to play as the teams came on the pitch, which was of course much slower than the crappy clappy version the Northam sing. The difference is like an old vinyl record being played at different speeds. The Northam wants to sing it at 78 rpm, on Saturday (once around the whole ground) it was sung at 33 rpm. What is wrong with the correct tempo 45 rpm? 45 renditions per minute is far too fast IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 14 December, 2009 Share Posted 14 December, 2009 I can't keep up any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 14 December, 2009 Share Posted 14 December, 2009 Alright Jo Whiley calm down. I wouldn't go that far! LOL, exactly, was a half decent rendition and that's about it, wasn't anywhere near the whole ground joining in either. As stated before on here, have a look at Youtube for Spurs or Stoke doing it a lot better. Still at least it was the slower version, which is a start I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tttdcs Posted 14 December, 2009 Share Posted 14 December, 2009 I have to agree it was amazing, just need to add everyon holding up scarfs Liverpool style to it and would look just as good as it sounds does anyone still take a scarf to sms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 14 December, 2009 Share Posted 14 December, 2009 does anyone still take a scarf to sms? My Mum won't let me out the door without one when the weather is like it is at the moment.............................and my gloves on elastic through my sleeves. With regard to questioning the quality and the number singing along, the overiding fact was those who did join in were signing at the same time as those stood in opposing and neighbouring stands which, apart from the chorus of Swing Low from everyone when we played Chelsea the afternoon after England won the Rugby World Cup, has to be about the only time it has been achieved: hence the number of people commenting about it and the uplifting feeling it has produced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 14 December, 2009 Share Posted 14 December, 2009 With regard to questioning the quality and the number singing along, the overiding fact was those who did join in were signing at the same time as those stood in opposing and neighbouring stands which, apart from the chorus of Swing Low from everyone when we played Chelsea the afternoon after England won the Rugby World Cup, has to be about the only time it has been achieved: hence the number of people commenting about it and the uplifting feeling it has produced. With the time delays I suppose it has to be sung slowly so that we can all keep up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 14 December, 2009 Share Posted 14 December, 2009 Just posted this on another thread, I'm sure many will think it is a ridiculous/lame idea but I reckon it could be great: The slow Oh When the Saints is the most atmospheric song we have, and when kept slow sounds brilliant and no doubt intimidating. How about this for an idea- we all know at Liverpool they play 'You'll Never Walk Alone' over the PA system before the game and the crowd join in- could we ask SFC to play a slow version of owts over the PA system as the players are coming out/lining up to shake hands and all join in with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singapore Saint Posted 14 December, 2009 Share Posted 14 December, 2009 Just posted this on another thread, I'm sure many will think it is a ridiculous/lame idea but I reckon it could be great: The slow Oh When the Saints is the most atmospheric song we have, and when kept slow sounds brilliant and no doubt intimidating. How about this for an idea- we all know at Liverpool they play 'You'll Never Walk Alone' over the PA system before the game and the crowd join in- could we ask SFC to play a slow version of owts over the PA system as the players are coming out/lining up to shake hands and all join in with this? Capital idea!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittdogg Posted 14 December, 2009 Share Posted 14 December, 2009 Just posted this on another thread, I'm sure many will think it is a ridiculous/lame idea but I reckon it could be great: The slow Oh When the Saints is the most atmospheric song we have, and when kept slow sounds brilliant and no doubt intimidating. How about this for an idea- we all know at Liverpool they play 'You'll Never Walk Alone' over the PA system before the game and the crowd join in- could we ask SFC to play a slow version of owts over the PA system as the players are coming out/lining up to shake hands and all join in with this? top idea:smt040 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 14 December, 2009 Share Posted 14 December, 2009 Just posted this on another thread, I'm sure many will think it is a ridiculous/lame idea but I reckon it could be great: The slow Oh When the Saints is the most atmospheric song we have, and when kept slow sounds brilliant and no doubt intimidating. How about this for an idea- we all know at Liverpool they play 'You'll Never Walk Alone' over the PA system before the game and the crowd join in- could we ask SFC to play a slow version of owts over the PA system as the players are coming out/lining up to shake hands and all join in with this? Great idea, but do you know of any recordings of a slow OWTS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 14 December, 2009 Share Posted 14 December, 2009 Great idea, but do you know of any recordings of a slow OWTS? Nooo to be honest, but I'm sure we could find a local choir to do one for us?! And Solent University have good recording facilities... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 14 December, 2009 Share Posted 14 December, 2009 Nooo to be honest' date=' but I'm sure we could find a local choir to do one for us?! And Solent University have good recording facilities...[/quote'] Good shout, as long as it isn't like high pitched like you see on Songs of Praise (Not that I watch it), it has to have a bit of balls if you get what I mean. Get on it f_h_S, sort it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 14 December, 2009 Share Posted 14 December, 2009 I was another who had a lump in my throat. It was a defining moment of the season so far, almost as if a watershed had been reached. It seemed to be an acknowledgement, an acceptance that we had reached a point where nearly everybody realised that the club was once again in the ascendancy, that better times were ahead. Shortly after in the Northam, a chant started of "One Markus Liebherr" and then one for Alan Pardew. It was an emotional few minutes, especially as the slow version of our chant is so atmospheric. So many people having witnessed how good it can be, I reckon that it will just grow and grow until we reclaim it as our anthem and are recognised as the best and most appropriate owners of that song. It was almost as moving as Amazing Grace, or What a wonderful World when they are sung properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 14 December, 2009 Share Posted 14 December, 2009 Oh stop is Wes, you're making me cry! :smt089 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 15 December, 2009 Share Posted 15 December, 2009 Good shout, as long as it isn't like high pitched like you see on Songs of Praise (Not that I watch it), it has to have a bit of balls if you get what I mean. Get on it f_h_S, sort it out! Hmmm, some sort of welsh male choir should do the trick. I'm on it ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 15 December, 2009 Share Posted 15 December, 2009 I was another who had a lump in my throat. It was a defining moment of the season so far, almost as if a watershed had been reached. It seemed to be an acknowledgement, an acceptance that we had reached a point where nearly everybody realised that the club was once again in the ascendancy, that better times were ahead. Shortly after in the Northam, a chant started of "One Markus Liebherr" and then one for Alan Pardew. It was an emotional few minutes, especially as the slow version of our chant is so atmospheric. So many people having witnessed how good it can be, I reckon that it will just grow and grow until we reclaim it as our anthem and are recognised as the best and most appropriate owners of that song. It was almost as moving as Amazing Grace, or What a wonderful World when they are sung properly. It was a half-decent rendition of our song, nothing more, nothing less and there are still a fair few other teams that do it a lot better, what exactly are you getting excited about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 15 December, 2009 Share Posted 15 December, 2009 It was a half-decent rendition of our song, nothing more, nothing less and there are still a fair few other teams that do it a lot better, what exactly are you getting excited about? Well, you're obviously underwhelmed, which is your entitlement and I can see how you got your name, Mash. But the point that I made was really that it was the first time that the slow version had been sung by any real number of the fans and it seemed to me that it was the whole stadium that took it up. I was enthused by the possibility that having heard it taken up by so many, that the slow version of the song will grow in popularity and remain the slow version for longer than it is now, when after one chorus it gets geed up into the faster version. Other teams might have adopted it, lacking in imagination as their fans are, but we are the biggest club in British football that can actually sing that song with the original words of the title without having to substitute the word Saints for their team name. As such, it is more our anthem than anybody else's and we ought to reclaim it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 15 December, 2009 Share Posted 15 December, 2009 It was a half-decent rendition of our song, nothing more, nothing less and there are still a fair few other teams that do it a lot better, what exactly are you getting excited about? I think it was a "defining moment" because it has caught on to such an extent that ALL the stadium was singing it. From now on, I'd imagine, it will only get better and better and louder and louder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark`` Posted 15 December, 2009 Share Posted 15 December, 2009 Happened again today. Only the once in the first half though. Sounded great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 16 December, 2009 Share Posted 16 December, 2009 Watching Spurs V Man City.. Spurs sing it really well. Two verses of a slowish speed, then straight into the fast, which doesn't get sped up to super speed with mindless ****s banging backboards to no particular beat. I wish we could ****ing sing it like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 16 December, 2009 Share Posted 16 December, 2009 Watching Spurs V Man City.. Spurs sing it really well. Two verses of a slowish speed, then straight into the fast, which doesn't get sped up to super speed with mindless ****s banging backboards to no particular beat. I wish we could ****ing sing it like that. Plenty of clips on youtube of Spurs singing it very well. I hate them which p****s me off even more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 5 January, 2010 Share Posted 5 January, 2010 Watching the Stoke-Fulham game. The Stoke fans have sung several renditions of OWTS, 2 verses at the correct tempo (not the funeral march, nor the 100MPH version) and with NO clapping within ear-shot. Perfect!! That's how it used to be sang at the Dell and should be again at St Mary's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harwellsaint Posted 5 January, 2010 Share Posted 5 January, 2010 Just posted this on another thread, I'm sure many will think it is a ridiculous/lame idea but I reckon it could be great: The slow Oh When the Saints is the most atmospheric song we have, and when kept slow sounds brilliant and no doubt intimidating. How about this for an idea- we all know at Liverpool they play 'You'll Never Walk Alone' over the PA system before the game and the crowd join in- could we ask SFC to play a slow version of owts over the PA system as the players are coming out/lining up to shake hands and all join in with this? what a top idea, good skills mush! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harwellsaint Posted 5 January, 2010 Share Posted 5 January, 2010 Plenty of clips on youtube of Spurs singing it very well. I hate them which p****s me off even more! annoys me as well , sorry but that is our song , spuds dont have there own, do they lets await the response... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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