I think that's doing them a disservice. Over the years there have been plenty of local bands with Hibs connections and Hibs related songs but they haven't had the same success as the Proclaimers.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
As for their music, I'm a fan but I understand why they won't be everyone's cup of tea.
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Thread: Proclaimers in Melrose
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15-06-2019 12:06 PM #31
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15-06-2019 01:54 PM #33
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15-06-2019 03:20 PM #34
I feel sorry for the Reid brothers as songwriters and artists.
Let me explain.
They have written a lot of great songs but 95% of the folk that go to their gigs couldn't name 10 Proclaimers songs.
The same 95% at the gigs couldn't name 3 songs they have released since 2002.
Their Hibs connection including "Sunshine On Leith" guarantees them sell out gigs to Hibs fans and their families, ex pats etc, football fans etc which is great for them financially.
However, that singalong populist audience are not interested in art or music beyond the songs they have heard hundreds of times.
Sadly The Proclaimers are now in the Scottish showbiz box with Rod Stewart and are dead to people who love music.
Tin hat on.
On a positive note, enjoy the Melrose gig today in the certainty that it will be much better than the upcoming Edinburgh Castle date.
The general rule is. Small venue great. Big venue not nearly so good. Big outside venue, bad. Big outside venue before darkness, very bad.
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15-06-2019 03:46 PM #35
I couldn’t name 1 song the Rolling Stones have issued since 1992.
"Washing one's hands of the conflict between the powerful and the powerless means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral.' - Paulo Freire
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15-06-2019 03:55 PM #36
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Not seen The Proclaimers for years but always put on a good show.
Now The Stones are still head and shoulders above most bands live their desire and enthusiasm to perform is second to none.
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15-06-2019 04:11 PM #38
I’m in Melrose today for the proclaimers gig and I can assure anyone who thinks they are solely promoted and loved by only Hibs fans is wrong. Yes there’s a few Hibs fans down here. In fact there’s probably hundreds but the majority of the pubs are heaving with non football linked proclaimers fans. Yes I’m Hibs mad and I do probably have an allegiance to the procs via Hibs. But go to a concert and you will see that they are supported by mostly Scots who love there music.
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15-06-2019 06:26 PM #39
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15-06-2019 06:34 PM #40
I went to see Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music at the Playhouse in the late 70’s and it was superb. Guy I used to work with went to Germany two weeks ago to see him and said it was a brilliant performance. Age and music has no boundaries.
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15-06-2019 06:38 PM #41
The Proclaimers have written some amazing songs. Their decision to collaborate with Edwyn Collins a few years back was bordering on genius and gave them a whole new lease of life.
Of course they attract an audience looking to be serenaded with the hits. Very few bands don't but that shouldn't take away from their talent.
I'm at the castle in July and can't wait. I'm heading along with my English girlfriend, her Celtic supporting pal who is bringing her Hearts supporting husband.
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Blatant trolling and just looking for an argument.
Laughable.
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16-06-2019 09:32 AM #48
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Catch the official video with a couple of Hibee references:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qTbLoyQ23g
Really enjoyed the album. 'Angry Cyclist' as well.
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16-06-2019 10:45 AM #51This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
My wife’s cousin, only found out last night when I mentioned this thread in conversation.
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16-06-2019 11:30 AM #52
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16-06-2019 08:55 PM #55
Had the good fortune to be there with my two boys. Brilliant day/night with the twins knocking it out the park, again. 10/10
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16-06-2019 09:45 PM #56This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Picture this,
Middle age female attending one of the Proclaimers gigs at the Castle later this summer.
Me: Casually approach, engage her in conversation and ask how many Proclaimers songs she can name? (lets pretend i'm not told to Foxtrot Oscar)
Her: 500 miles etc, Letter from America, Sunshine on Leith ..................big pause, Let's Get Married .......................another big pause, I'm On My Way .......................King Of The Road (I politely remind her that's a cover) .................cue tumbleweed. Congratulations you have named 5 songs from over 30 years of the Proclaimers.
That would be typical for much of the audience.
There won't be many folk like Papillon Vert in attendance (posted above) who are aware of the last Proclaimers album "Angry Cyclist" never mind who have listened to or bought it.
This summer the middle age music aficionado's will be mainly avoiding the crowds, singalongs and expensive tickets at the Castle to attend at the Leith Theatre to see the wonderful Teenage Fanclub do their thang. No "putting on a great show", just great music. Bliss.
I say that as someone who owns 6 of the 7 albums the Proclaimers released between 1987 & 2007 and someone who has listened to last years "Angry Cyclist" album. You will be glad to hear i will never attend another of their gigs unless there are no Hibs supporters, scottish folk, ex pats, etc in attendance and they promise not to play 500 ****in miles. Petrie!!!!!!
P.S I wouldn't have liked it but i bet the Melrose gig in the big tent was very good. I also hope those attending the Castle gigs have a great time.Last edited by CMurdoch; 16-06-2019 at 11:09 PM.
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17-06-2019 02:12 PM #57This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote''It's always been just part of the culture. Growing up, for most working-class kids, is all about football, music or clothes. You might not have much money, but whatever you have got, you're going to look good.'' - Paul Weller
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17-06-2019 02:21 PM #58
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Including the rather charming ‘yam crank’ chat.
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17-06-2019 02:25 PM #60
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Who knows, maybe a few of the attendees at Melrose had all 7 of the albums from the very selective years the quoter plucked out, and would be scoffing at him should he have dared to turn up and enjoy himself.
On another note. I’ve seen the proclaimers and the stones multiple times and both are up there with the best bands I’ve had the pleasure of seeing.
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