Today’s Vocalist

[Iggy Pope]

Tremendous really. Never caught her name but I have to say that her rendition of Sunshine on Leith rendered my eyes a bit damp.

[hibbysam]

Tremendous really. Never caught her name but I have to say that her rendition of Sunshine on Leith rendered my eyes a bit damp.

Ciara Harvie - not my idea of entertainment but a cracking voice nonetheless.

[Keith_M]

What's the story behind her appearance today?

[Iggy Pope]

Ciara Harvie - not my idea of entertainment but a cracking voice nonetheless.

Same here, not in my range of choice either. Thanks for the name.

[Stuart93]

I thought it was a bit strange entertainment wise tbh

That can apply to both the singer and the game

[Iggy Pope]

What's the story behind her appearance today?

Entertainment?

[Allant1981]

Bringing a bit of culture to ER, is she a local?

[hibee]

Bringing a bit of culture to ER, is she a local?

I think she’s from Longniddry and was on the voice.

https://youtu.be/gE8pb4ZYpFw

[wandering_hibee]

I thought the name was Anna Harvey but may misheard the name.
I thought she was excellent.

[Sir David Gray]

Clearly got a fantastic voice, felt a bit bad for her as she should have been on 5 minutes earlier so she could have at least got to finish Sunshine on Leith!

I thought Nessun Dorma at half time was a bit strange though if I'm honest - as good as she undoubtedly was at singing it.

[Box 17]

Bringing a bit of culture to ER, is she a local?

She's not from the Leith aria.

[Crunchie]

Tremendous really. Never caught her name but I have to say that her rendition of Sunshine on Leith rendered my eyes a bit damp.
She wasn't for getting off the pitch before she finished it either, even with the players all around her :greengrin the speakers in the stands didn't do her justice.

[pollution]

She's not from the Leith aria.



Clever !

[et_hibby]

She's not from the Leith aria.

😀👏👏 possibly the best entertainment on show today. Well done to her, sounded great (I only caught half time part)

[Eyrie]

Not a fan of SOL anyway, but her attempt did nothing for me and it's not a good choice of song to get the crowd fired up before a game. It works fine for celebrating a big win though.

Her "Nessun Dorma" at half time was much better and got a deserved round of applause.

[lord bunberry]

What's the story behind her appearance today?
I believe it was for the proclaimers who turned 60 today.

[DaveF]

I thought she was great. It was a bit odd for neanderthal fitba fans but she has an amazing voice.

[Bostonhibby]

Fiver for a song, absolute bargain.

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[cabbageandribs1875]

I believe it was for the proclaimers who turned 60 today.


Both of them :agree:











:)

[wookie70]

Maybe it was the speakers in the west but painful would be how I would describe it. SOL sucked what was a nice and growing atmosphere out the ground and it never returned thereafter.

[hibee-boys]

Great voice but I was expecting the bloke with the guitar to rock up again giving it the GIRUY! 😂 Didn’t seem to lift the atmosphere at all🤷🏼

[Pretty Boy]

Cracking voice.

Not sure she was the right choice for today though.

[et_hibby]

Maybe it was the speakers in the west but painful would be how I would describe it. SOL sucked what was a nice and growing atmosphere out the ground and it never returned thereafter.

Only heard Nessun Dorma but sound quality was fine in the East.

[wookie70]

Only heard Nessun Dorma but sound quality was fine in the East. I think the speakers were fine in the West too and perhaps Opera isn't my thing as it sounded like a cat being slowly tortured in a room full of helium

[Irish_Steve]

Aye, no doubting her talent as a singer but definitely not my cup of tea

And the West showed their true colours in their response to Nessum Dorma :)

[Lester B]

Tremendous really. Never caught her name but I have to say that her rendition of Sunshine on Leith rendered my eyes a bit damp.

Been an odd day but Mr Post Punk saying that???? 'King hell!!

[Keith_M]

Entertainment?


If that was the reason, it was an epic fail.

I presumed she was Ukrainian and it was some kind of solidarity thing.

[Pescarese]

Fiver for a song, absolute bargain.

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Half price, as it was written for a tenor. (Ok, I'll get my coat...)

[Bostonhibby]

Half price, as it was written for a tenor. (Ok, I'll get my coat...)[emoji23][emoji106]

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[JohnM1875]

She was class. Some set of stones, or the female equivalent, to do that in front of almost 20k folk

[weecounty hibby]

For those if us of a certain age Nessun Dorma evokes wonderful football memories. Italia90 was one of the best world cups held in a football mad country. Probably helps that I was there for all of the Scotland group matches!

[Helensburghhibs]

I really thought it was strange. Definitely driven by my lack of interest in opera but it not only killed the song it killed the atmosphere as well.

[JohnM1875]

I really thought it was strange. Definitely driven by my lack of interest in opera but it not only killed the song it killed the atmosphere as well.

First half was weird. Second half she absolutely smashed it though! Obviously not signing a football song helped.

[brianmc]

Maybe it was the speakers in the west but painful would be how I would describe it. SOL sucked what was a nice and growing atmosphere out the ground and it never returned thereafter.

It wasn't the speakers... I was in the East and came to the exact conclusion you did.

[gaz1875]

For those if us of a certain age Nessun Dorma evokes wonderful football memories. Italia90 was one of the best world cups held in a football mad country. Probably helps that I was there for all of the Scotland group matches!

Loved the build up with that song playing.

[cabbageandribs1875]

who will put their name to organising it :greengrin






anyway, preston said on the radio after HT that she was brilliant signing nessun dorma

[Stairway 2 7]

Andrea Bocelli singing nessun dorma after Leicester won the league was unbelievably good

[Mike Berry]

I thought the rendition of Nessun Dorma at halftime was great, something a a bit different. However regarding "Sunshine on Leith" before kick off, it didn't work having an operatic mezzo soprano singer doing that.

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[WeeRussell]

Tremendous really. Never caught her name but I have to say that her rendition of Sunshine on Leith rendered my eyes a bit damp.

Yep that and Nessun Dorma at half time were superb. Hard not to be impressed by a voice like that even if it’s not typically our sort of music.

Unfortunately she was the highlight of the day!

[JamesHFC]

Imagine how much pressure she was under, probably never performed in front of 19,000 people before. Credit to her, a very fine vocalist.

[RyeSloan]

Well I for one thought it was great! [emoji736][emoji736]

[Islington Hibs]

Not the best game but a great day out. Good company with a friend who seldom attends but enjoyed the day out and would be up for it again , nice to see the place full, and I rather enjoyed the opera. All for £5. Well done Hibs- good effort and we’ll done the soprano!

[Cod Boy]

Should have half time karaoke when fans can have a song keep everyone entertained

[IberianHibernian]

Imagine how much pressure she was under, probably never performed in front of 19,000 people before. Credit to her, a very fine vocalist.Probably never performed in front of more than a couple of thousand but doubt today would be high pressure compared to concert hall stuff she`s done . Far from it . A Google search shows her singing in Moscow music hall with a major orchestra when still in her teens for some charity football event . Plus the Voice . Not sure if today was best time to have her at Holy Ground but wouldn`t mind her singing SOL at Hampden before and after SC final in May .

[et_hibby]

Been an odd day but Mr Post Punk saying that???? 'King hell!!
I’m with Mr Osterberg, thought that was decent HT entertainment. If Easter Road is allowing other opera tribute acts such as Queen a gig, might as well get somehow start getting used to it

[et_hibby]

Well I for one thought it was great! [emoji736][emoji736]
Agree 100%, mate

[eastmainsmsh]

Ist half Like the singers in the pubs n clubs on the costas that gets all the 🐕 in backstreet kennels barking
No a bad second half pav would be proud Lass 🙇*♀️

[Nicho87]

Nothing personal on her as she was excellent singer

But was just strange right before a kick off, the feeling off we must entertain the fans at all costs is creeping in as the number one objective in what is meant to do that (the football) is currently failing

Opera singers and big screens won’t wash.

We want a winning team

[Jpdhfc]

Nothing personal on her as she was excellent singer

But was just strange right before a kick off, the feeling off we must entertain the fans at all costs is creeping as the number one objective in what is meant to do that (the football) is currently failing

Opera singers and big screens won’t wash.

We want a winning team
Can't agree more its all about the teams performance

[random sub]

Maybe the Sunshine on Leith was a bit hard work but halftime Nesum Dorma was great and blasted at volume into the south- I enjoyed it immensely

[et_hibby]

Maybe the Sunshine on Leith was a bit hard work but halftime Nesum Dorma was great and blasted at volume into the south- I enjoyed it immensely

👍SoL should only ever be played AFTER (won!) games.

[Hibs3-2]

Shes obviously a good singer but i found it embarrassing and cringeworthy IMO

SOL pre match i understand but wtfs the point in the nessun dorma

Not for me.

[TrinityHibs]

Enjoyed it. Not embarrassing. Not cringeworthy. Good singer coming to ER to entertain what's not to like. The game that's a different matter

[The Baldmans Comb]

Harmless mince and as always Hibs try so hard but its all rather wasted.

Ron, his laddie and the English guy (Ben) need to learn and in time they will as they care and want to make this work.👍

[ekhibee]

She was on The Voice and was absolutely brilliant and got rave reviews, an Edinburgh lass too, good luck to her.

[IberianHibernian]

Harmless mince and as always Hibs try so hard but its all rather wasted.

Rob, his laddie and the English guy (Ben) need to learn and in time they will as they care and want to make this work.👍First sentence I agree it was harmless ( doubt anyone was offended ) , but mince not so sure ( her CV suggests her singing might be nearer to Champions League than Scottish Premier ) . Wasted ? Maybe for her and our club ( and maybe she`s a Hibby too ? ) .
Rob ( Ron ? )or son nor Ben maybe don`t need to learn . They`re not exactly new to sports marketing .
I hate all this commercial stuff but reality is that we need more income if we want to challenge more in sporting sense ( fans can then decide what they consider to be reasonable targets for a club in Scottish League ).

[Glory Lurker]

I'd never heard an opera singer live before tod- yesterday. I'm not going to get into it, but she was brilliant.

[WeeRussell]

Enjoyed it. Not embarrassing. Not cringeworthy. Good singer coming to ER to entertain what's not to like. The game that's a different matter

100%. The thought of someone being embarrassed at a lassie (with a ridiculously good and strong voice) singing is ridiculous.

I was foolish enough to think this might be one hibs-related thread with no moaning, digs, or negativity.. other than the understandable ones at the game itself of course.

I for one felt quite privileged to experience it. Never been to the opera/classical music and don’t suppose I ever will. But that was quality.

[Pretty Boy]

I'm not sure if anyone watched the documentary about the formation and development of the EPL that was on recently.

In it's infancy they chucked all sorts of stuff out there to see what stuck. They had cheerleaders, singers, inflatable sumo on the park at HT (yes, really) and a million other things. They basically looked to the NFL, MLB etc as inspiration. What actually worked was pretty simply though. Most importantly the football standard improved. The league went from being a decent league but some way behind the dominance of Serie A in the 90s to the place where the world's top players wanted to play. Obviously that level requires billions but the basic assertion that better football = more fans is pretty difficult to argue against. Secondly they reintroduced beer at the game and finally coupled that with better food. That was really all a lot of fans wanted. Good football, a beer and a decent bite to eat. All the other stuff was just noise and most of it faded away.

I've no issue with Hibs trying things to improve the 'match day experience' (and I ****ing hate that expression). Ultimately though the football is bad, beer is a pipe dream and I can't speak for elsewhere in the stadium but in the FF the food offering is as it was but with slightly worse service than before.

I think they got it wrong yesterday. The lady singing had a brilliant voice but Sunshine on Leith pre game in that way killed any atmosphere that was building stone dead. Whether I as an individual enjoyed it is irrelevant, it didn't contribute to getting a big crowd going. Surely yesterday was the day for introducing a few ex players. As an example Garry O'connor's boy was on the bench yesterday so get him out then bring out Derek Riordan because they go together then finally have a 'we have one cup winning captain in the dug out but why have 1 when you can have 2/3/4 please welcome Pat Stanton/Murdo McLeod/Rob Jones'. That would have raised the roof and got fans right up for it for the first few minutes at least.

There's nothing wrong with trying new things but I think you need to be honest about whether they worked or not. 'Stop criticising the club' doesn't really work as an argument if you are assessing whether yesterday's pre match entertainment achieved any of it's goals.

[hibbysam]

100%. The thought of someone being embarrassed at a lassie (with a ridiculously good and strong voice) singing is ridiculous.

I was foolish enough to think this might be one hibs-related thread with no moaning, digs, or negativity.. other than the understandable ones at the game itself of course.

I for one felt quite privileged to experience it. Never been to the opera/classical music and don’t suppose I ever will. But that was quality.

As I said previously it wasn’t my cup of tea, however wouldn’t be embarrassed that’s for sure. Cracking voice, superb talent, just not for me, but the majority loved it going by the reaction!

[LewysGot2]

Folk saying a talented local kid singing on the pitch killed the atmosphere?

Yikes.

I met a mate after the game. I asked "How's you?"

His answer? "Bored!"

The atmosphere had nowt to do with Ciara Harvie.

That's quite some stretch.

It's the football product that gets bums off seats and crowds lively.

[Dmas]

Folk saying a talented local kid singing on the pitch killed the atmosphere?

Yikes.

I met a mate after the game. I asked "How's you?"

His answer? "Bored!"

The atmosphere had nowt to do with Ciara Harvie.

That's quite some stretch.

It's the football product that gets bums off seats and crowds lively.

No one’s deny that one bit, and I don’t think any are being harsh on the singer at all but how can you build an atmosphere if there’s someone on the pitch singing and there song is belted above anything else you can hear?

What’s the point in a singing section when they’re competing against Barrie before and a singer as the teams emerge, as you say the product on the pitch was rubbish so the crowd has been left no opportunity to start chants between 2-3 and then again a singer at half time before another poor 45mins

For me the announcer and other pre match entertainment needs cut 10mins prior to kick off, songs like glory glory on and videos of big moments on the big screens no one shouting on mics and all that, teams come out it’s crowd noise get the line ups on the big screens for anyone that’s missed it give the fans an opportunity to into it….before no shots at goal kill us off at least

[Keith_M]

Imagine how much pressure she was under, probably never performed in front of 19,000 people before. Credit to her, a very fine vocalist.



She still hasn't


:greengrin

[Bobby's Cinema]

I'm not sure if anyone watched the documentary about the formation and development of the EPL that was on recently.

In it's infancy they chucked all sorts of stuff out there to see what stuck. They had cheerleaders, singers, inflatable sumo on the park at HT (yes, really) and a million other things. They basically looked to the NFL, MLB etc as inspiration. What actually worked was pretty simply though. Most importantly the football standard improved. The league went from being a decent league but some way behind the dominance of Serie A in the 90s to the place where the world's top players wanted to play. Obviously that level requires billions but the basic assertion that better football = more fans is pretty difficult to argue against. Secondly they reintroduced beer at the game and finally coupled that with better food. That was really all a lot of fans wanted. Good football, a beer and a decent bite to eat. All the other stuff was just noise and most of it faded away.

I've no issue with Hibs trying things to improve the 'match day experience' (and I ****ing hate that expression). Ultimately though the football is bad, beer is a pipe dream and I can't speak for elsewhere in the stadium but in the FF the food offering is as it was but with slightly worse service than before.

I think they got it wrong yesterday. The lady singing had a brilliant voice but Sunshine on Leith pre game in that way killed any atmosphere that was building stone dead. Whether I as an individual enjoyed it is irrelevant, it didn't contribute to getting a big crowd going. Surely yesterday was the day for introducing a few ex players. As an example Garry O'connor's boy was on the bench yesterday so get him out then bring out Derek Riordan because they go together then finally have a 'we have one cup winning captain in the dug out but why have 1 when you can have 2/3/4 please welcome Pat Stanton/Murdo McLeod/Rob Jones'. That would have raised the roof and got fans right up for it for the first few minutes at least.

There's nothing wrong with trying new things but I think you need to be honest about whether they worked or not. 'Stop criticising the club' doesn't really work as an argument if you are assessing whether yesterday's pre match entertainment achieved any of it's goals.
Spot on, exactly how I felt.

Constructive criticism, I also think if you're going to do that for the entertainment you might have stopped the adverts for one ****ing minute and got her up on the big screen, name underneath?? Went away having no idea who she was or what she looked like.

[WeeRussell]

I'm not sure if anyone watched the documentary about the formation and development of the EPL that was on recently.

In it's infancy they chucked all sorts of stuff out there to see what stuck. They had cheerleaders, singers, inflatable sumo on the park at HT (yes, really) and a million other things. They basically looked to the NFL, MLB etc as inspiration. What actually worked was pretty simply though. Most importantly the football standard improved. The league went from being a decent league but some way behind the dominance of Serie A in the 90s to the place where the world's top players wanted to play. Obviously that level requires billions but the basic assertion that better football = more fans is pretty difficult to argue against. Secondly they reintroduced beer at the game and finally coupled that with better food. That was really all a lot of fans wanted. Good football, a beer and a decent bite to eat. All the other stuff was just noise and most of it faded away.

I've no issue with Hibs trying things to improve the 'match day experience' (and I ****ing hate that expression). Ultimately though the football is bad, beer is a pipe dream and I can't speak for elsewhere in the stadium but in the FF the food offering is as it was but with slightly worse service than before.

I think they got it wrong yesterday. The lady singing had a brilliant voice but Sunshine on Leith pre game in that way killed any atmosphere that was building stone dead. Whether I as an individual enjoyed it is irrelevant, it didn't contribute to getting a big crowd going. Surely yesterday was the day for introducing a few ex players. As an example Garry O'connor's boy was on the bench yesterday so get him out then bring out Derek Riordan because they go together then finally have a 'we have one cup winning captain in the dug out but why have 1 when you can have 2/3/4 please welcome Pat Stanton/Murdo McLeod/Rob Jones'. That would have raised the roof and got fans right up for it for the first few minutes at least.

There's nothing wrong with trying new things but I think you need to be honest about whether they worked or not. 'Stop criticising the club' doesn't really work as an argument if you are assessing whether yesterday's pre match entertainment achieved any of it's goals.

Fan of your posts PB, but I don’t quite agree here.

We had more than 90 mins to create an atmosphere and didn’t really ever get going save a brief spell when the subs came on.. clearly not helped by the football of course.

I was actually thinking that the rendition of sunshine on leith, immediately after the historic hibs clips on the screen got me going a bit and reminded me what it is to be hibs! A bit of emotion and then the players emerging at the end. I thought it was really good personally and certainly not a excuse for poor atmosphere.

There may be something in the idea of having this stuff a bit earlier rather than immediately before the teams come out.. the lad before the derby went down unanimously well I think (even on here) and that was timed earlier, albeit his song was slightly more upbeat with a guitar.

If people are saying it was cringeworthy and embarrassing I think people are quite right to criticise the… em.. criticism 😁

[Iggy Pope]

Been an odd day but Mr Post Punk saying that???? 'King hell!!

You mean proto-punk.....Lester Bangs of all people would know that :wink:

[Iggy Pope]

Just came back to this and honestly didn’t see a thread about a talented young performer lending us her undoubtedly huge voice at Easter Road, splitting opinion.
Hibs eh?

[Billy Whizz]

I really enjoyed both of her performances. Are they on Hibs TV to watch again?

Edit Pre Match one is

[CapitalGreen]

Harmless mince and as always Hibs try so hard but its all rather wasted.

Ron, his laddie and the English guy (Ben) need to learn and in time they will as they care and want to make this work.👍

If you know his name why refer to him as “the English guy”?

[LewysGot2]

If you know his name why refer to him as “the English guy”?

Wondered that myself. Seemed pointless. Or maybe not?

Always think Baldman and SlovSam from the Bounce might meet in the mirror - same posting style. Unless there's two such characters in the support.

😄🔎

[truehibernian]

Undertones, Teenage Kicks, players in the tunnel - make it so Ron/Ben 😀

Ramones, I Believe in Miracles when it’s inevitably 0-0 at half time

Iggy Pop- The Passenger at full time to satisfy the Drey Wright and Josh Campbell boo boys !

Playlist sorted !

[allyh1bs]

Maybe it was the speakers in the west but painful would be how I would describe it. SOL sucked what was a nice and growing atmosphere out the ground and it never returned thereafter.

I felt the opposite. Totally left field pre-match entertainment which raised a large but flat crowd for kick off. Football on show then returned us to flat.

She did a great job in vet unfamiliar surroundings. Lack of atmosphere stems form current performances. Saints fans were a credit to their team in terms of noise.


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[truehibernian]

Undertones, Teenage Kicks, players in the tunnel - make it so Ron/Ben 😀

Ramones, I Believe in Miracles when it’s inevitably 0-0 at half time

Iggy Pop- The Passenger at full time to satisfy the Drey Wright and Josh Campbell boo boys !

Playlist sorted !

Oh and The Smiths, Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now as crowd disappears up Easter Road 😀

[.Sean.]

Not for me personally. Think it’s more suited to the plastic league down south or ‘at best’ a derby when there’s tension and an edge about the place but then again what do I know as if it was my choice I’d have the cockney rejects on to get the crowd up for it 😂

[truehibernian]

Not for me personally. Think it’s more suited to the plastic league down south or ‘at best’ a derby when there’s tension and an edge about the place but then again what do I know as if it was my choice I’d have the cockney rejects on to get the crowd up for it 😂

:greengrin:aok:

Hibs v West Ham pre-season friendly, oh yes :aok:

[Iggy Pope]

Not for me personally. Think it’s more suited to the plastic league down south or ‘at best’ a derby when there’s tension and an edge about the place but then again what do I know as if it was my choice I’d have the cockney rejects on to get the crowd up for it 😂

I’m impressed. Bannermans in December then. Get the on pitch organised.

[PolmontHibby]

I may be in a minority and enjoyed it both pre- match and half time...though they could have timed the end of songs better.

....and it drowned out that monotonous drum for a bit, though maybe I am in a minority for that as well.

[Mcbizz1998]

Not a fan of SOL anyway, but her attempt did nothing for me and it's not a good choice of song to get the crowd fired up before a game. It works fine for celebrating a big win though.

Her "Nessun Dorma" at half time was much better and got a deserved round of applause.

You’re not a fan of SOL?

You not like green either?


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[Eyrie]

You’re not a fan of SOL?

You not like green either?


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Nope - it's not a style of music I enjoy listening to.

My season ticket in the old North Stand was a couple of seats away from one of the Proclaimers. A long time ago now, so I can't remember which one, but he was always good for a chat.

[Keith_M]

Oh and The Smiths, Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now as crowd disappears up Easter Road 😀


😁

[wookie70]

I felt the opposite. Totally left field pre-match entertainment which raised a large but flat crowd for kick off. Football on show then returned us to flat.

She did a great job in vet unfamiliar surroundings. Lack of atmosphere stems form current performances. Saints fans were a credit to their team in terms of noise.


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We will have to agree to disagree but from my position in the west upper directly opposite the singing section there was a decent atmosphere starting to build. I always arrive early and I was actually hopeful that it could be a great game to be at purely in terms of atmosphere. regardless of my thoughts on the singer her performance killed the atmosphere and it never got going again, at least in our areas. Not her fault and fair enough giving things a try but as was said above it isn't difficult. Good food, good fitba and a beer would lead to a far better atmosphere

[WeeRussell]

We will have to agree to disagree but from my position in the west upper directly opposite the singing section there was a decent atmosphere starting to build. I always arrive early and I was actually hopeful that it could be a great game to be at purely in terms of atmosphere. regardless of my thoughts on the singer her performance killed the atmosphere and it never got going again, at least in our areas. Not her fault and fair enough giving things a try but as was said above it isn't difficult. Good food, good fitba and a beer would lead to a far better atmosphere

I understand the argument re a slow ‘operatic’ number not being a typical psych-up tune for a football game, but think if a girl singing a song before kick-off prevented us from raising an atmosphere for the rest of the day then we’re really struggling.

[KWJ]

All for them trying stuff but it was lacking some foresight.


Walk to centre spot was awkward
Timing obviously
SoL shouldn't be forced, it's a right moment song
Away fans drown her out
Half time - facing the West when the hospitality are all getting their scran on


I'm sure she will have plenty feedback for them!

Glad I saw it for sure :)

[matty_f]

i thought it was worth a try, don’t think it necessarily went down as well as it could have done but I don’t mind the club trying stuff like this.

As Pretty Boy said, a lot of things like this were tried in the early days of the English Premiership and over time they were ditched. That shouldn’t mean we just assume they don’t/won’t work here and now though, so i don’t mind Hibs trying different things while they find that out.

[Shrekko]

All for them trying stuff but it was lacking some foresight.


Walk to centre spot was awkward
Timing obviously
SoL shouldn't be forced, it's a right moment song
Away fans drown her out
Half time - facing the West when the hospitality are all getting their scran on


I'm sure she will have plenty feedback for them!

Glad I saw it for sure :)


Good idea and thought she was excellent but Hibs just don't seem to do these things too well from a logistical perspective. The PA guy always seems to be who you're aware off no matter what's going on and that can't be right. He must have asked for 3/4 rounds of applause for her then cut her off mid verse at the end.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Good idea and thought she was excellent but Hibs just don't seem to do these things too well from a logistical perspective. The PA guy always seems to be who you're aware off no matter what's going on and that can't be right. He must have asked for 3/4 rounds of applause for her then cut her off mid verse at the end.

They started late - presumably waiting on the crowd coming in? It was advertised as 245 and didn’t start until 255.

The game ended up kicking off at 302/303 in the end.

[tamig]

For those if us of a certain age Nessun Dorma evokes wonderful football memories. Italia90 was one of the best world cups held in a football mad country. Probably helps that I was there for all of the Scotland group matches!

Never let it be forgotten it was also the backdrop to the Mercer scandal.

[GRA]

Ron's attempt at bringing a bit of culture and entertainment to ER. Can be a bit hit and miss but worth trying out different things for the crowd. The way things are going that will be the only entertainment we see on the pitch!

[ahibby]

Aye, no doubting her talent as a singer but definitely not my cup of tea

And the West showed their true colours in their response to Nessum Dorma :)

The irony is in the translation Nessun Dorma (None will Sleep) half the stadium could have been asleep by that stage.

[JimBHibees]

All for them trying stuff but it was lacking some foresight.


Walk to centre spot was awkward
Timing obviously
SoL shouldn't be forced, it's a right moment song
Away fans drown her out
Half time - facing the West when the hospitality are all getting their scran on


I'm sure she will have plenty feedback for them!

Glad I saw it for sure :)

Did the sprinklers not come on also? :greengrin

[wookie70]

I understand the argument re a slow ‘operatic’ number not being a typical psych-up tune for a football game, but think if a girl singing a song before kick-off prevented us from raising an atmosphere for the rest of the day then we’re really struggling.

We are struggling as St Johnstone fans were only too happy to point out. The atmosphere that had built may well have been curtailed by events after kick off if they hadn't been by the events before it.

I remember going to a Clash concert at The Playhouse where the first support act was a snake charmer, it felt a bit like that at ER on Saturday.

[Irish_Steve]

Undertones, Teenage Kicks, players in the tunnel - make it so Ron/Ben 😀

Ramones, I Believe in Miracles when it’s inevitably 0-0 at half time

Iggy Pop- The Passenger at full time to satisfy the Drey Wright and Josh Campbell boo boys !

Playlist sorted !

I want the team to run out to the Clash's live version of "I fought the law"

And I'll never forget my first visit to East Ens Park and Into the Valley was being blasted out.

[WeeRussell]

I remember going to a Clash concert at The Playhouse.

You’re a lucky man 👍

[Iggy Pope]

You’re a lucky man 👍

I remember going to two at the Odeon.....wish I’d been at the Playhouse too.

[WeeRussell]

I remember going to two at the Odeon.....wish I’d been at the Playhouse too.

You’re a lucky one too.. I wish there was still a clash or ramones for me to see!

[PolmontHibby]

You’re a lucky one too.. I wish there was still a clash or ramones for me to see!

I remember seeing Ramones at Playhouse....supported by The Exploited.
I also remember "The Livi Punks" as they were known wandering down the queue before concert asking if anyone had any glue.
Those were the days...........and The Smiths at Coasters.

[overdrive]

I was away for the weekend so can’t comment on the actual performance but it would strike me as very odd to have an opera singer as the entertainment. It is a kind of “you should really know your audience” moment.

I say this as someone who is into both football and opera and regularly attend both. I’m not sure they mix.

I’m also not sure we need to be constantly “entertained” by anything other than the football at ER. I go to watch Hibs (hopefully but these days rarely) entertain me with attacking, winning football in the company of who I go to the matches with. I don’t go for singers, big screens or anything else.

[WeeRussell]

I was away for the weekend so can’t comment on the actual performance but it would strike me as very odd to have an opera singer as the entertainment. It is a kind of “you should really know your audience” moment.

I say this as someone who is into both football and opera and regularly attend both. I’m not sure they mix.

I’m also not sure we need to be constantly “entertained” by anything other than the football at ER. I go to watch Hibs (hopefully but these days rarely) entertain me with attacking, winning football in the company of who I go to the matches with. I don’t go for singers, big screens or anything else.

Me neither, but I don’t go for those new funky chips, the background music, or the clean pi55ers either…but they’re all nice to have and enhance the experience for many people. Trying these things doesn’t harm anyone and they aren’t mutually exclusive to attacking, winning football.

It’s just a shame we’re not enjoying the latter right now.

[basehibby]

Only caught the Nessun Dorma at Half Time - thought it was excellent and brought a tear to my eye :thumbsup:

[Iggy Pope]

You’re a lucky one too.. I wish there was still a clash or ramones for me to see!

Oh me too my friend, me too.

[Iggy Pope]

I remember seeing Ramones at Playhouse....supported by The Exploited.
I also remember "The Livi Punks" as they were known wandering down the queue before concert asking if anyone had any glue.
Those were the days...........and The Smiths at Coasters.

I remember the Livi punks almost bringing a Damned gig at the Nite Club (at the Playhouse) to a riot. It was Wattie of all folks who calmed things down. Nothing could have been further from my mind when listening to the girls voice on Saturday though :greengrin

[Billy Whizz]

She’s singing at the Player of the Year awards in May

[Iggy Pope]

She’s singing at the Player of the Year awards in May

Good.
I’ll be at that and must show her this thread!

[WeeRussell]

Good.
I’ll be at that and must show her this thread!

Here’s hoping she doesn’t ruin the night by killing the great atmosphere all the lads create beforehand 😁

[Iggy Pope]

Here’s hoping she doesn’t ruin the night by killing the great atmosphere all the lads create beforehand 😁

“Ah, lads sssssh quieten the **** doon fur the singer noo :greengrin

[SteveHFC]

Only caught the Nessun Dorma at Half Time - thought it was excellent and brought a tear to my eye :thumbsup:

Nessun Dorma is one of the best ever music songs of all time