Hootenanny

[Real Al]

I would love to have been present when this was pitched to the BBC...

P: So, its a NY music show
Beeb: Great, tell us more
P: We'll have a presenter that everyone knows, but really hates
Beeb: What? Why?
P: So that the focus is all on the music
Beeb: Brilliant! Such as...?
P: Oh, bands that everyone knows, but also dislikes. Plus new bands that we've never heard of, but will hate quickly
Beeb: Err...
P: Plus, we'll have them play everything in a boogie woogie style
Beeb: I...
P: But the musicians we really like will be in the audience, and we interview them
Beeb: Oh, okay
P: But they're all really pissed
Beeb: ?
P: And we'll film it in June, so everyone is trying to spot who has died since then
Beeb: No stop...
P: And Jo Brand will be there

[Dunners]

P: And it gives Rowland Rivron an annual appearance fee in perpetuity.

[Rich Tea Wellin]

I quite enjoyed the latest series but the hoot is absolute guff every year.

[Currywurst and Chips]

It’s the BBC, ruining old shows and new boring sh*t is their remit

[Real Al]

I can tell you're more of a Jane MacDonald's New Year's Eve Singalong kinda guy

[Celtient]

Thought this was a thread about the Hootenanny Pub in Inverness which I would thoroughly recommend

[Real Al]

Spotted Jo Brand already

[WilliamTell]

If I could hear the words of the songs I might enjoy it but it is drowned by the music. Is that an age thing! Had the same problem with BBC 1 and Sophie Ellis-Bexter. Bought up on Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Perry Como so maybe that is the problem?

[WilliamTell]

If I could hear the words of the songs I might enjoy it but it is drowned by the music. Is that an age thing! Had the same problem with BBC 1 and Sophie Ellis-Bexter. Bought up on Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Perry Como so maybe that is the problem? Composer's Irvine Berlin, the Gershwin bothers and Cole Porter in a class of their own never to be surpassed. Forgot to mention Lonnie Donegan.

[RedDwarf 1881]

Happy New Year to all my fellow Orient supporters . May 2025 bring you all good health, peace and happiness

[Orient_Man_And_Boy]

If I could hear the words of the songs I might enjoy it but it is drowned by the music. Is that an age thing! Had the same problem with BBC 1 and Sophie Ellis-Bexter. Bought up on Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Perry Como so maybe that is the problem?

I saw Crosby (and Clooney) at The Palladium exactly one week before his last round of golf.

[Chief crazy horse]

If I could hear the words of the songs I might enjoy it but it is drowned by the music. Is that an age thing! Had the same problem with BBC 1 and Sophie Ellis-Bexter. Bought up on Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Perry Como so maybe that is the problem? Composer's Irvine Berlin, the Gershwin bothers and Cole Porter in a class of their own never to be surpassed. Forgot to mention Lonnie Donegan.

'Sweet sixteen goes to church just to see the boys, laughs and screams and giggles at every little noise.......'

[Dunners]

If I could hear the words of the songs I might enjoy it but it is drowned by the music. Is that an age thing! Had the same problem with BBC 1 and Sophie Ellis-Bexter. Bought up on Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Perry Como so maybe that is the problem?

Unfortunately, it's partially an age thing. But not entirely.

The artists you mention are from an age when music was composed for orchestration and for broadcast on lower fidelity radios, televisions etc. This meant that the sound was carefully crafted so that the volume of individual instruments (including the human voice) was adjusted throughout the song so that each relevant part had clarity.

It was the job of the band conductor to bring the composer's work to life by adjusting the individual sounds to compensate for the acoustic properties of the room (as well as maintaining timing). Further to this, the singers had to project their voice with minimal amplification and to sing with clear diction.

The skill of all involved is very much under-appreciated. And, as it's not essential in the digital age, it's increasingly a niche art.

[CEB2ElectricBoogaloo]

It’s even worse in films. Dialogue barely discernible in anything other than the quietest art house film.

[Dunners]

Although, there are upsides. For instance, should you find yourself in some pub with a Blur tribute band in the corner, you're at least spared having to hear the singers.

[Holybourne Identity]

The Sophie Ellis Bextor vehicle was jaw droppingly bad.

Seriously limited vocalist, no stage presence, greatly in love with herself.