Stud mark of doom Posted 27 November, 2016 Share Posted 27 November, 2016 Anyone else think the new (I presume) Tannoy system is turned up far too loud? I found it impossible to talk to the people around me at half time or hear what they were trying to say. Still have a headache now. Might be just me - perhaps others enjoyed the 'musical' accompaniment? I was going to drop the club a line to complain - what's the best email address? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByTheRiver Posted 27 November, 2016 Share Posted 27 November, 2016 They were conducting a test of the new tannoy equipment around the stadium. There have and will be numerous complaints (Including from members of staff.) so hopefully this will be addressed for the next game. As to why they couldn't reduce the volume and insisted on manitaining volume I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr27 Posted 27 November, 2016 Share Posted 27 November, 2016 I am half.deaf and I found it unbearably loud in the Itchen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedWillie Posted 27 November, 2016 Share Posted 27 November, 2016 Spoke to steward at half time about it as well. He had no idea why and would feed it back. They were just as unhappy as we were as they couldn't hear their radios and I had to shout to make him hear what I was saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 27 November, 2016 Share Posted 27 November, 2016 Playing music stupidly loud right up until kick off killed the atmosphere too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 27 November, 2016 Share Posted 27 November, 2016 Those new speakers certainly work. Please use them more wisely in future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 27 November, 2016 Share Posted 27 November, 2016 I'm in Kingsland / Northam corner and it was fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellone Posted 27 November, 2016 Share Posted 27 November, 2016 Public address system. Tannoy is a brand name. See Alan Partridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 27 November, 2016 Share Posted 27 November, 2016 Playing music stupidly loud right up until kick off killed the atmosphere too. Not sure about that, few times in the past the fans have almost worn themselves out by kick off and sung all of our small repertoire of songs, meaning people aren't as up for it after kick off. Today as soon as the game kicked off there was a proper loud OWTS. Music was quite different today as well...wondering if the players have requested what gets played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedWillie Posted 27 November, 2016 Share Posted 27 November, 2016 Or was it designed to drown out any anti Koeman songs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyinthesky Posted 27 November, 2016 Share Posted 27 November, 2016 Anyone else think the new (I presume) Tannoy system is turned up far too loud? I found it impossible to talk to the people around me at half time or hear what they were trying to say. Still have a headache now. Might be just me - perhaps others enjoyed the 'musical' accompaniment? I was going to drop the club a line to complain - what's the best email address? Cheers Glad you mentioned it, Thought it was far too loud and what was the 'music' they were playing just before the start of each half!!! Bring back the Albion Band!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 27 November, 2016 Share Posted 27 November, 2016 My neighbour wrote to complain about the dire one in Kingsland and will likely write to ask them to turn it down. Ridiculous. I like talking through things with those around me at half time, but didn't even bother today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 27 November, 2016 Share Posted 27 November, 2016 Glad you mentioned it, Thought it was far too loud and what was the 'music' they were playing just before the start of each half!!! Bring back the Albion Band!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The track played before the players came back on for the second half was Renegade Master by Wildchild who was from St Mary's. It was a massive tune in the mid 90's and then again a few years later when Fatboy Slim remixed it. Sadly Wildchild died in his mid 20's. Whether the club were aware that he came from Southampton I don't know, but if they played it with a nod to the local area then fair play to them. [video=youtube;-fLgCjHC6iA] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomer Posted 27 November, 2016 Share Posted 27 November, 2016 The stewards were complaining about the volume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 27 November, 2016 Share Posted 27 November, 2016 I was trying to tell my mate about all the whores I'd ripped through in Prague but had to shout at top volume so he could hear which wasn't great considering we sit in the Family Stand with our kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu Posted 27 November, 2016 Share Posted 27 November, 2016 The track played before the players came back on for the second half was Renegade Master by Wildchild who was from St Mary's. It was a massive tune in the mid 90's and then again a few years later when Fatboy Slim remixed it. Sadly Wildchild died in his mid 20's. Whether the club were aware that he came from Southampton I don't know, but if they played it with a nod to the local area then fair play to them. [video=youtube;-fLgCjHC6iA] Always thought Friend Within were the original. The more you know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsland Red Posted 27 November, 2016 Share Posted 27 November, 2016 Or was it designed to drown out any anti Koeman songs? This is what we thought. Wondered if Justin Gladys would find the off button before kick off. At least we could hear Kenzie pitch side ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 27 November, 2016 Share Posted 27 November, 2016 **** me the new PA IS LOUD, TOO ****ING LOUD. Still at least we can now hear Kenzie. Sorry if the music at hakf time was appropriate to someone local, but it was awful. Please can we have Muse back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 27 November, 2016 Share Posted 27 November, 2016 Meant to say I'm sure one announcement put Josh Sims off, it was so loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st alex Posted 27 November, 2016 Share Posted 27 November, 2016 Thought it was all far too loud and just not needed. It hampered the atmosphere, if they continue to blair out music before, in-between and after the match then I'd expect the atmosphere to take a real knock. It drowned out any welcome that the fans give the players when they come onto the pitch. In general thought the music selection was awful, although quite eclectic - you're not going to please everyone with the music being played so why bother at all. It's not a nightclub it's a football match. I've always felt embarrassed for clubs that blair out music right up until kick off, hope they stop doing this asap. Didn't know Wildchild was local though - that's interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogs Posted 27 November, 2016 Share Posted 27 November, 2016 Agree with OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted 27 November, 2016 Share Posted 27 November, 2016 The track played before the players came back on for the second half was Renegade Master by Wildchild who was from St Mary's. It was a massive tune in the mid 90's and then again a few years later when Fatboy Slim remixed it. Sadly Wildchild died in his mid 20's. Whether the club were aware that he came from Southampton I don't know, but if they played it with a nod to the local area then fair play to them. [video=youtube;-fLgCjHC6iA] Top tune, great memories there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djharvey Posted 27 November, 2016 Share Posted 27 November, 2016 The track played before the players came back on for the second half was Renegade Master by Wildchild who was from St Mary's. It was a massive tune in the mid 90's and then again a few years later when Fatboy Slim remixed it. Sadly Wildchild died in his mid 20's. Whether the club were aware that he came from Southampton I don't know, but if they played it with a nod to the local area then fair play to them. [video=youtube;-fLgCjHC6iA] Name was Roger McKenzie, went to school with him, was always in to his music and a great body popper, really talented guy taken so suddenly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 27 November, 2016 Share Posted 27 November, 2016 Please can we have Muse back. No thanks. I'd rather listen to a 3 hour podcast from Alpine Saint than 3 minutes of Muse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Block 5 Posted 27 November, 2016 Share Posted 27 November, 2016 I thought that the new pa was superb. I could hear every word for the first time in years. Admittedly it was a tad loud at times but that's understandable as it takes a while to get used to a new system. And it was an absolute treat to hear 'Trapped' by Colonel Abrams, who sadly passed away last Friday. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry the Badger Posted 27 November, 2016 Share Posted 27 November, 2016 I thought that the new pa was superb. I could hear every word for the first time in years. Admittedly it was a tad loud at times but that's understandable as it takes a while to get used to a new system. And it was an absolute treat to hear 'Trapped' by Colonel Abrams, who sadly passed away last Friday. RIP It's not very hard. The least they could do is walk around the stadium and work out the correct volume for the music. It was WAY off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen Posted 28 November, 2016 Share Posted 28 November, 2016 It was bloody loud. It was good to hear the Louis Armstrong OWTS though. I've always thought the team should run out to that at the start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 28 November, 2016 Share Posted 28 November, 2016 I thought the cheer when the music stopped as we kicked off the second half, said what the majority thought of the volume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the colonel Posted 28 November, 2016 Share Posted 28 November, 2016 I've been moaning about the tannoy for best part of 15 years. So I thank the club for sorting it out.....even if I'm now deaf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 28 November, 2016 Share Posted 28 November, 2016 Alan Green was proper morning about the volume on 5live Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 28 November, 2016 Share Posted 28 November, 2016 Alan Green proper moans about everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooney Posted 28 November, 2016 Share Posted 28 November, 2016 I complained to dwhittington@saintsfc.co.uk who is the Supporter Relations Advisor after the Liverpool game, that despite the new speakers we still could not hear Kenzie. He told me that they were still making various tests and by the time we play Tottenham and WBA hopefully there will be no problems. It looks as though the club have listened to the supporters after all these years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isla Wight Posted 28 November, 2016 Share Posted 28 November, 2016 It was bloody loud. It was good to hear the Louis Armstrong OWTS though. I've always thought the team should run out to that at the start. Agree totally. Great Version of OWTS that should be played every week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Ringwood Saint Posted 28 November, 2016 Share Posted 28 November, 2016 Had the pleasure of spending half an hour after the game in the medical area at the back of the chapel as my dad had taken a fall coming out the ground. All the medics and most of the stewards had complained as none could hear their radios and it was seriously interfering with their communications. - I think it will be a lot quieter for the next game.. but at least it is working in the Chapel Kingsland corner now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southamptonfc Posted 28 November, 2016 Share Posted 28 November, 2016 The PA was too loud when playing music but the correct volume for the announcer. Hopefully they can make the necessary adjustments so the music is quieter but we don't go back to the situation of never being able to hear half-time interviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
positivepete Posted 28 November, 2016 Share Posted 28 November, 2016 That was the first time in years I have been able to hear any announcements in the middle of the Kingsland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 28 November, 2016 Share Posted 28 November, 2016 It was bloody loud. It was good to hear the Louis Armstrong OWTS though. I've always thought the team should run out to that at the start. A part of my Match Day Build Up .... OWTS by Louis Armstrong and The Skids (Not the sh!tey U2 version) of The Saints are Coming. Both definitely need to be aired on Match Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 28 November, 2016 Share Posted 28 November, 2016 It's a hard balance. It's easily more audible than it has been since for ever in the Kingsland, but they seem to have more scope to play with the volume levels than they have had before, so we can expect more changes and tweaks as the weeks go on. It's a great tool that we can really use to our benefit to help build pre-match atmosphere's etc, as the pre-match build up to Inter at home was epic. I think the club deserve praise for actually addressing a really poor aspect of the stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattio Posted 28 November, 2016 Share Posted 28 November, 2016 Meant to say I'm sure one announcement put Josh Sims off, it was so loud. I thought the same (when he was running down the wing towards the Northam) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsdinho Posted 28 November, 2016 Share Posted 28 November, 2016 Old farts in loud music shocker....Just turn your hearing aids down a bit FFS. Oh, and we came out to Go by The Chemical Brothers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stud mark of doom Posted 28 November, 2016 Author Share Posted 28 November, 2016 Might have varied around the stadium I'm sure. It was painfully loud in the itchen stand and well, well beyond acceptable levels in my book. I've had a season ticket for 30 years and I've never thought I would not renew. As my ears are still ringing today I would have to reconsider if that is repeated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleysfc Posted 28 November, 2016 Share Posted 28 November, 2016 It was fine in the Kingsland North and a good selection of tracks too. More of this please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COMEONYOUREDS Posted 28 November, 2016 Share Posted 28 November, 2016 As long as I never have to hear the 7 days remix again I'm not bothered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyinthesky Posted 28 November, 2016 Share Posted 28 November, 2016 I thought the San Siro PA volume was a tad loud and the 'drum and bass' music (is that the right description?) rather repetitive but the music volume yesterday was 'epic' Good to hear 'Twist & Shout' by the Beatles though (almost as good as the Isley Bros original) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastman73 Posted 28 November, 2016 Share Posted 28 November, 2016 At least you could hear what was being said unlike the old public announcement system ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellone Posted 28 November, 2016 Share Posted 28 November, 2016 Name was Roger McKenzie, went to school with him, was always in to his music and a great body popper, really talented guy taken so suddenly. Did he have anything to do with Gunshot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 28 November, 2016 Share Posted 28 November, 2016 Too loud. Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 28 November, 2016 Share Posted 28 November, 2016 Too loud. Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk .......... Don't tell us: you could hear it in Shrophire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Tone Posted 28 November, 2016 Share Posted 28 November, 2016 IT was good to be able finally to hear the announcements etc, but they need to turn down the music. It was so loud that we couldn't talk to people next to us without shouting in their ears...more.like being in a club than being at a match. Some people near me were complaining (when we could hear them, after the music finally stopped!) that it actually hurt their ears. If it continues at that ridiculous level I'll not renew my season ticket next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangely Brown Posted 28 November, 2016 Share Posted 28 November, 2016 Thought I was at a Spinal Tap gig for a moment and they had turned the amps up to eleven!! Blew the fuse in my hearing aid but cleared the wax out of ears so not all bad!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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