DECEMBER 2011
Music4Sport
A big welcome to Ross Dorrance from Music4Sport, who will be supplying us with additional pre-release material, that will be played at half-time and full-time, along with music from our other suppliers. Music4Sport are part of the Kreative Entertainment Group which is a collection of companies that operate within the music, media and entertainment industries.
Their current brands include Sticky Toffee PR (a digital PR company), Music4Sport (a music distribution service), Kreative Music Management (a talent management company) and Hit-Pool.com (a radio promotions service).
They have worked on projects across the globe with hundreds of record labels and music artists including: The Game, Belle Amie, Cherri V, Interscope Records, Shady Records, Sizzla and many, many more. For more information call 0121 285 0902 or email: press@music4sport.co.uk
Project Underdog
On a separate note, we have been approached by The Football League to bring to our attention a charity called Project Underdog, which was set up to help areas that were affected by the riots in the summer. Project Underdog has already received high profile backing from David Beckham, Tom Cruise and Tom Hanks.
A group of unsigned music artists from areas affected by the riots are releasing a version of Linkin Park's "Iridescent" to raise money, not only for Project Underdog but also for The Football League Trust.
The Trust will receive 25% of all profits from the single which is available on general release and download from 27th November through InScreen Records and Universal. Some of the money raised will help fund community work at Football League clubs so please give it your backing. The single is now available for purchase/download and I'll be promoting it at forthcoming matches so have a listen out for it!
Recent half-time tunes at home matches have been:
v Exeter City (FA Cup Round 1 Replay) 23/11/11
+ Friendly Fires - Hawaiian Air
+ Status Quo - Rockin' All Over The World
+ Morning Parade - Us & Ourselves
+ Rizzle Kicks - When I Was A Youngster
+ Matt Cardle - Starlight
At the end of 90 minutes it was Some Velvet Morning - Don't Think.
At half-time during extra time it was Example - Midnight Run
At full-time it was Elbow - One Day Like This.
v Bury 19/11/11
+ Hard-Fi - Bring It On
+ The Vaccines - Wetsuit
At full-time it was The Vaccines - Wetsuit (instrumental) followed by Snow Patrol - Called Out In The Dark.
v MK Dons 29/10/11
+ Stone Roses - Fools Gold
+ Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
+ Ian Brown - F.E.A.R.
+ Happy Mondays - Kinky Afro
At full-time it was The Duke Spirit - Don't Wait, followed by 2:54 - Scarlet (instrumental).
v Exeter City 25/10/11
+ Various Cruelties - Chemicals
+ Kasabian - Re-Wired
+ 2:54 - Scarlet
At full-time it was Example - Midnight Run (instrumental), followed by 2:54 Scarlet (instrumental).
Thanks as always to the continued support from -
● Tom Roberts at Shootmusic.com
● Jo Titchener at Rush Release Ltd.
● Chris Stark at Goal!
● Ross Dorrance at Music4Sport
Mike Day
music@walsallfc.co.uk
OCTOBER 2011
IT'S ALL change again as the run-out music has another makeover!
The changes I made to the run-out music at the start of the season didn't really prove to be a huge success. It was trialled over the first six home matches but never really took off, so now, when the players take to the pitch, I've gone for something a bit more upbeat immediately after the fanfare, namely Flo Rida - Club Can't Handle Me ft. David Guetta.
I hope you like it and it gets you into the mood to make some noise and get behind the lads!
Thank you to everyone who contacted me with feedback, I appreciate hearing what fans views are, so keep your views coming!
Recent half-time tunes at home matches have been:
v Preston North End, 15/10/11
+ Noel Gallagher - If I Had A Gun
+ Manic Street Preachers - This Is The Day
+ Sam Gray - Brighter Day
At full-time it was Noel Gallagher - Everybody's On The Run followed by Example - Midnight Run (Instrumental).
v Carlisle United, 1/10/11
+ Echo & The Bunnymen - Silver
+ Coldplay - Paradise
+ Kasabian - Velociraptor!
At full-time it was Matt Cardle - Run For Your Life followed by Snow Patrol - This Isn't Everything You Are.
v Scunthorpe United, 17/09/11
+ Tom Tyler - Shooting Star
+ Kasabian ft. LL Cool J - Days Are Forgotten
+ Viva Brother - Time Machine (Instru)
+ Madness - One Step Beyond
At full-time it was Journey - Don't Stop Believing followed by Dub Outside - Steve Mason & Dennis Bovell.
v Oldham Athletic, 13/09/11
+ Ivyrise - Yes To Running
+ Noel Gallagher - AKA…What A Life!
At full-time it was Journey - Don't Stop Believing, followed by Cults - Go Outside.
v Shrewsbury Town 30/08/11 (JPT Round One)
+ No Americana - Sing For A Winner
+ Jon Fratelli - Daddy Won't Pay Your Bill
+ Boston - More Than A Feeling
+ Richard Ashcroft - Are You Ready
At full-time it was Journey - Don't Stop Believing.
v Brentford, 03/09/11
+ Beyonce - Best Thing I Never Had
+ Imaelda May - Road Runner
+ Foster The People - Helena Beat
At full-time it was Jouney - Don't Stop Believing.
Thanks as always to the continued support from:
● HMV, Crown Wharf Retail Park, Walsall
● Tom Roberts at Shootmusic.com
● Jo Titchener at Rush Release Ltd.
● Chris Stark at Goal!
Mike Day
music@walsallfc.co.uk
AUGUST 2011
You may have noticed a slight change to the music when the players have entered the pitch at the start of recent matches.
Immediately after the fanfare we've introduced some tunes to encourage supporters to sing along - She Wore A Yellow Ribbon; a snippet from Cab Calloway's Minnie the Moocher; and Madness' One Step Beyond. These are always popular songs for The Saddlers fans to sing along to, particularly at away matches, so let's make some noise here at The Banks's for the kick off!
I'm indebted to Gavin Drake, our pitch-side announcer, for his help in producing the mix. It's still a 'work in progress' as we're experimenting with the timings, however we're hopefull we'll have the finished article for the next home game. Let's make some noise Saddlers fans!
Recent half-time tunes, including the pre-season home matches have been -
v Wolverhampton Wanderers 19/07/11 (pre-season friendly)
+ Elbow - Lippy Kids
+ Japanese Voyeurs - Cry Baby
+ Foster The People - Pumped Up Kids
At Full Time it was Taio Cruz ft. Travie McCoy - Higher.
v Aston Villa 21/07/11 (pre-season friendly)
+ Young Knives - I Love My Name
+ Jon Fratelli - Baby We're Refugees
+ Alice Gold - Cry Cry Cry
+ White Lies - Holy Ghost
+ The Vaccines - All In White
At Full Time it was Foo Fighters - These Days, followed by Cults - Abducted.
v Leyton Orient 06/08/11
+ Missing Andy - King For The Weekend
+ Maverick Sabre - Let Me Go
+ Jon Fratelli - Oh Shangri La
At Full Time it was Journey - Don't Stop Believing, followed by Cults - Go Outside.
v Middlesborough 09/08/11
+ Kasabian - Days Are Forgotten
+ Hot Chelle Rae - Tonight Tonight
+ Jon Fratelli - The Band Played Just For Me
At full time it was Journey - Don't Stop Believing.
v Yeovil 20/08/11
+ Daystar - Off Our Heads
+ Superheavy - Miracle Worker (Chris Lord - Alge Mix)
At full time it was Jouney - Don't Stop believing, followed by Cults - Go Outside.
Thanks as always to the continued support from -
● HMV, Crown Wharf Retail Park, Walsall
● Tom Roberts at Shootmusic.com
● Jo Titchener at Rush Release Ltd
● Chris Stark at Goal!
Mike Day
music@walsallfc.co.uk
May 2011
To conclude our Great Escape season, here's a rundown of half time and full time tunes played here at the Banks's Stadium during the last few matches of season 2010/11 -
v Sheffield Wednesday 23/04/11
+ Open Arms - Elbow
At Full Time it was Bon Jovi - Keep The Faith.
v Charlton Athletic 30/04/11
+ Don't Sit Down 'Cause I've Moved Your Chair - Artic Monkeys
+ This Is What I Said - Cloud Control
At Full Time it was The Great Escape Medley [Elmer Bernstein/Corps of Drums, Royal Anglican Regiment/Dario G - Ring Of Fire]
Walsall All Stars Xl v Wolves All Stars XI 19/0511
In support of Dan & Emma Mole's charity: Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity. More information available here - www.uk-sands.org/
+ White Lies - Holy Ghost
+ The Vaccines - All In White
+ Foo Fighters - These Days
At Full Time it was November Rain by Guns n Roses
See you all at the friendlies!
Thanks as always to the continued support from -
HMV, Crown Wharf Retail Park, Walsall
Tom Roberts at Shootmusic.com
Jo Titchener at Rush Release Ltd
Chris Stark at Goal!
Mike Day
music@walsallfc.co.uk
March / April 2011
Here's a rundown of half time and full time tunes played here at the Stadium during recent matches -
v Rochdale 26.02.11
+ Silvery - Two Halves Of The Same Boy
+ The Vaccines - If You Wanna
+ Chase & Status - Blind Faith
At Full Time it was Bon Jovi - Keep The Faith, followed by Neat Little Rows (Instrumental) - Elbow.
v Southampton 01.03.11
+ Gypsy & The Cat - Jona Vark
+ Beady Eye - Four Letter Word
+ No Americana - Sing For a Winner
+ The Wombats - Jump Into The Fog
At Full Time it was Theme from The Great Escape - Elmer Bernstein, followed by Ash - There Is Hope Again and Just What I Needed - Sparrow.
v Leyton Orient 08.03.11
+ 10CC - The Things We Do for Love
+ Foo Fighters - Rope
+ Beady Eye - The Beat Goes On
+ The Pigeon Detectives - Done In Secret
+ Alice Gold - Runaway Love
At Full Time it was Cold Play - Fix You (Live)
v Hartlepool United 19.03.11
+ Britney Spears - Till The World Ends
+ No Americana - Method In My Madness
+ Beady Eye - Millionaire
At Full Time it was The Great Escape Medley [Elmer Bernstein/Corps of Drums, Royal Anglican Regiment/Dario G - Ring Of Fire] followed by Elbow - Open Arms (Instrumental).
v Brentford 12.04.11
+ Sheryl Crow - If It Makes You Happy
+ Miles Kane - Rearrange
+David Garrett - Smells Like A Teen Spirit
At Full Time it was The Great Escape Medley [Elmer Bernstein/Corps of Drums, Royal Anglican Regiment/Dario G - Ring Of Fire] followed by Elbow - Open Arms (Instrumental)
v Brighton & Hove Albion 16.04.11
+ Def Leppard - Undefeated
+ David Garrett - Kashmir
+ Foster The People - Houdini (RAC Mix)
At Full Time it was Bon Jovi - Keep The Faith
Thanks as always to the continued support from -
● HMV, Crown Wharf Retail Park, Walsall
● Tom Roberts at Shootmusic.com
● Jo Titchener at Rush Release Ltd
● Chris Stark at Goal!
Mike Day
music@walsallfc.co.uk
February 2011
The Hook
Isn't it funny how you can wake up in the morning with the radio playing an incredibly irritating song and no matter how hard you try, you end up singing it in your head (and sometimes out loud) all day long?
That's when you're on the hook and it's got you!
Fortunately it works with songs we like, which is usually why we like them! Whether it's a strong lyric, an intricate guitar riff, a quirky sliding bass (as per Mick Karn of Japan fame who, sadly, passed away on 4th January aged 52), or any of a whole raft of different things, we play them over and over because we're 'on the hook' and love the tune, and often aren't even sure why.
There's been some, what I'd call, great 'pop' music (as opposed to a specific genre) about recently, stuff that's definitely had me on the hook, many tunes of which have been played here at the Stadium. Full listing of tunes played at recent games follows below…
v Notts County 1.01.11
+ Duckworth Lewis Method - Test Match Special
+ Beady Eye - Four Letter Word
+ Plan B - Stay Too Long
At Full Time it was The Union - This Time Last Year, followed by Sweet Disposition - The Temper Trap (Youth Point Of Singularity 360 mix)
v Huddersfield Town 15.01.11
+ Beady Eye - The Roller
+ Pitbull ft T-Pain - Hey Baby (Drop It To The Floor)
+ Usher - More
At Full Time it was Nelly - Just A Dream, followed by Beady Eye - The Roller (Instrumental)
v Oldham Athletic 25.01.11
+ Japan - Life In Tokyo
+ Elbow - Neat Little Rows
+ The Naked & Famous - Punching In A Dream
+ Biffy Clyro - Bubbles
At Full Time it was The Lines - El Matador (Instrumental), followed by Fenech Soler - Demons
v Bristol Rovers 29.01.11
+ Fenech Soler - Demons
+ The Vaccines - Post Break Up sex
+ Martin Solveig - Hello
At Full Time it was The Theme from Great Escape - Corps of Drums, Royal Anglican Regiment, followed by Ash - There Is Hope Again
v AFC Bournemouth 12.02.11
+ Rod Stewart - You're In My Heart
+ Loick Essien ft N-Dubz - Stuttering
+ Jon Fratelli - Rhythym Doesn't Make You A Dancer
+ Clare Maguire - The Last Dance
At Full Time it was Cold Play - Everything's Not Lost, followed by The Naked & Famous - Punching In A Dream (Instrumental)
v Dagenham & Redbridge 15.02.11
+ Imelda May vs DJ Blue Jay - Inside Out (Latin Mix)
+ The View - Grace
+ Morning Parade - A & E
+ Rise Against - Help Is On The way
+ The Killers - All These Things That I've done
At Full Time it was the Theme from Great Escape - Corps of Drums, Royal Anglican Regiment, followed by Ash - There Is Hope Again
Thanks as always to the continued support from -
● HMV, Crown Wharf Retail Park, Walsall
● Tom Roberts at Shootmusic.com
● Jo Titchener at Rush Release Ltd
● Chris Stark at Goal!
Mike Day
music@walsallfc.co.uk
December 2010
Every now and again a song seems to grab you that you just can't stop listening to. That was the case with a recent tune I had from Tom Roberts at Shootmusic by Steve Mason - Boys Outside (Andrew Weatherall Dub 1). It was the second tune played at half-time in the match against Carlisle, I love a bit of reggae dub, but it's not had any mainstream air play, which is a shame as the big radio stations always seem to play 'safe' and avoid the fringe genres.
Anyway, recent tunes at half-time have been….
v Swindon Town 18.09.10
+ Barbara Streisand - Duck Sauce
+ Let The Sunshine - Labrinth
+ God & Satan - Biffy Clyro
At the end was Northern Man - Detriot Social Club.
v Yeovil Town 2.10.10
+ Back to Red - Sparrow & The Workshop
+ When The Beat Drops - Ezcapade
+ Shame - Robbie Williams
At the end was Northern Man - Detriot Social Club
v Exeter City 9.10.10
+ Holiday - The King Blues
+ Please Don't Go - Olly Murs
+ Did I? - Diagram of The Heart
At the end was She Wore A Yellow Ribbon - Mitch Miller and Northern Man - Detriot Social Club.
v Tranmere Rovers 23.10.10
+ Two Lives - Example
At the end was Northern Man - Detriot Social Club and Sweet Disposition - The Temper Trap (Youth Point Of Singularity 360 Mix)
v Peterborough United 2.11.10
+ Meditation Song - Cloud Control #2
+ Watch The River Flow - The Union
At the end was Sweet Disposition - The Temper Trap (Youth Point Of Singularity 360 Mix)
v Fleetwood Town 16.11.10
+ Greatest Day - Take That
+ Open Up - Leftfield ft. John Lydon
+ I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) - Pitbull
At the end was What's Up - 4 Non Blondes and Sweet Disposition - The Temper Trap (Youth Point Of Singularity 360 Mix)
v Carlisle United 20.11.10
+ Some Kind Of Nothingness - Manic Street Preachers
+ Boys Outside - Steve Mason (Andrew Weatherall Dub 1)
At the end was One Day Like This - Elbow
Thanks as always to the continued support of -
● HMV, Crown Wharf Retail Park, Walsall
● Tom Roberts at Shootmusic.com
● Jo Titchener at Rush Release Ltd
● Chris Stark at Goal!
Mike Day
music@walsallfc.co.uk
September 2010
A warm welcome to Chris Stark and Goal!, who will be supplying us with additional pre-release music that can be heard before the match, at half time and at the end of the games.
Chris goes on to say -
"Goal! is a music promotion company that promotes our artists across the sporting market. We are part of the 'Music House' promotion group who as a company service tunes representing the vast array of record labels and artists including Katy Perry, Plan B, Tiny Tempah, Republica, Kylie Minogue, Inna to name but a few.
Its an absolute pleasure to be working with Mike Day at Walsall and we thank him for supporting our music as part of your matchday experience.
Everyone at Goal! wishes Walsall FC the best of luck this season, and here's hoping for promotion to the Championship next season!"
Chris has asked me to give 'Barbara Streisand' by Duck Sauce a play, which I'll be happy to oblige!
Chris & Goal! joins Tom Roberts from Shootmusic.com and Jo Titchener from Rush Release Ltd as our main suppliers of Matchday Music and their continued support is very much appreciated.
Remember, a large proportion of tunes played at the Banks's Stadium are pre-release songs and often given airplay here, 2 to 3 months before their release date.
Recent tunes have been….
v Aston Villa (friendly) 27.07.10
+ It's Not War Just The End Of Love - Manic Street Preachers
+ Last one Standing - Example
+ The Naked And The Dead - Silvery
At the end was Everything You Wanted by Kele (Punks Jump Up Remix Dub).
England Ladies v Turkey Ladies International 29.07.10
+ Are You Ready - Richard Ashcroft
+ Everything You Wanted - Kele
+ Last One Standing - Example
At the end was Spheres - Ash and Step Up To The Plate - The Union
v MK Dons 07.08.10
+ Are You Ready - Richard Ashcroft
+ Wide Eyes (Teen Daze Remix) - Local Natives
+ Pump It - Black Eyed Peas
At the end was Everthings Not Lost - Cold Play
v Tranmere Rovers 10.08.10
+ Big Bang - K'Naan (ft Adam Levine)
+ Walk This Way - Run DMC ft Aerosmith
+ Love The Way You Lie - Eminem
At the end was Loaded - Primal Scream
v Plymouth Argyle 21.08.10
+Wake Up The Nation - Paul Weller
+ Watch The Sun Come Up (instru) - Example
+ Faithless/Dido - Feeling Good
+ Little Comets - The Isles
At the end was Another One Bites The Dust by Queen and Beautiful Day by Elbow
v Chesterfield 31.08.10
+ Club Can't Handle Me - Flo Rida ft David Guetta
+ All The Eastern Girls - Chapel Club
+ Aerodynamic - Daft Punk
+ Press Reset - Union Jackals
+ Dirty Weekend - Marner Brown
At the end was Everythings Not Lost - Cold Play
v Colchester United 04.09.10
+ DJ Got Us Falling In Love - Usher MK Ultras Remix
+ Elimentary Of Youth (Instru) - Sound Of Guns
+ Only The Wine - David Gray
+ Club Can't Handle Me - Flo Rida ft David Guetta
At the end was I Believe In You by Hannah and Stray Dog And The Chocolate Shake by Grandaddy
Thanks again to -
Tom Roberts at Shootmusic.com
Jo Titchener at Rush Release Ltd
Chris Stark at Goal!
Mike Day
music@walsallfc.co.uk
May 2010
AS THE domestic season winds down we're already starting to turn our attentions towards the World Cup and wondering how far the England team is going to get in this years finals in South Africa. Under the control of Fabio Capello, England has had a magnificent qualifying campaign and it's no secret that the England Coach doesn't want any distractions during the build up to the finals and banned the team from producing a World Cup song. That, however, hasn't stopped several 'artists' (term used loosely in some cases!) from producing World Cup songs in various guises.
Terry Venables, Commentators United (featuring 11 football commentators from television), Chico, Hannah and The Eternal Celebration (Doug O'Brien) are amongst some of the contributions and (time permitting) will get a play at our last home match against MK Dons.
Earlier this year I had another enquiry about one of the songs played at the end of some of the matches this season - Elbows 'One Day Like This'. A while ago someone wanted information on it so they could have the first dance to it at their wedding, and this enquiry was the same. Belated best wishes and good luck for the future go to Andy Creeden and Jane Harrison for their wedding which took place on 20 March 2010.
The Millwall match on 6 March was our Help For Heroes day so we had a military band providing the half time entertainment, and what a splendid job they did too! At the end of the match was She Wore A Yellow Ribbon by the Mitch Miller Chorus followed by Always And Echoes from White Belt Yellow Tag. Other recent tunes heard at half time have been -
v Colchester United 20.03.10
+ Poker Face - Lady Gaga
+ I Predict A Riot - Kaiser Cheifs
+ Stylo - Gorillaz
+ Hitsville UK - The Clash
At the end was She Wore A Yellow Ribbon - Mitch Miller Chorus followed by Welcome To The Monkey House - Animal Magnet.
v Wycombe Wanderers 05.04.10
+ She Said - Plan B
+ Stop For A Minute - Keane
At the end was She Wore A Yellow Ribbon - Mitch Miller Chorus.
v Tranmere Rovers 10.04.10
+ Saturday - Ocean Colour Scene
+ I Need You Tonight - Prof. Green ft Ed Drewett
At the end was She Wore A Yellow Ribbon - Mitch Miller Chorus and I Believe In You by Hannah.
v Hartlepool United 24.04.10
+ I Want You - Paul Harris vs Eurythmics
+ Not Myself Tonight - Christina Aquilera
At the end was She Wore Yellow Ribbon - Mitch Miller Chorus followed by I Believe In You - Hannah.
Thanks as always to -
Tom Roberts at Shootmusic.com
Darryl & Steve at HMV, Crown Wharf Retail Park, Walsall
Jo Titchener at Rush Release Ltd
Mike Day
music@walsallfc.co.uk
February 2010
It's great to discover that we've got UB40, N-Dubz and other acts performing here at the Stadium on 31st May 2010 in the Spring Happening event, definitely one for the diary, that one!!
Half time tunes played during recent matches have been -
v Brighton & Hove Albion 16.01.10
+ Bright Lights - Placebo
+ Soldier Of Love - Sade
+ Hollywood - Marina & The Diamonds
+ Cold Crazy Eyes - The Brookhouse Boys
At the end of the match it was The Green Green Grass Of Home by Elvis!
v Norwich City 25.01.10
+ Born Slippy - Underworld
+ Working For The Yankee Dollar - The Skids
+ Ice Ice Baby - Vanilla Ice
+ Hang Me Out To Dry - Cold War Kids
+ At the end was Everything's Not lost - Cold Play
(See the link?)
v Charlton Athletic 2.02.10
+ My Boy - Chris Whiting
+ I Gotta Feeling - Back Eyed Peas
+ Dog Days Are Over - Florence & The Machine
At the end was Flux - Bloc Party, followed by Jole Blon - Bruce Springsteen
v Bristol Rovers 6.02.10
+ Video Phone - Beyonce ft Lady Gaga
+ Cool Scene - The Dandy Warhols
+ Obsession - Animotion
At the end was Inside - Stiltskin, followed by Maid In Heaven - Be Bop Delux
v Brentford 20.02.10
+ Ever So Shy - General Fiasco
+ Smithers-Jones - The Jam
+ Saturday - Ocean Colour Scene
At he end was She Wore A Yellow Ribbon - Mitch Miller Band, followed by Thunderstruck - AC/DC
v Yeovil Town 23.02.10
+ Airplanes - Local Natives
+ I'm Not Mad - Alex Gardener
+ Alcatraz - Sound Of Guns
+ Echo & The Bunnymen - The Cutter
At the end was Everythings Not Lost - Cold Play
Thanks as always to -
Tom Roberts at Shootmusic.com
Darryl & Steve at HMV, Crown Wharf Retail Park, Walsall
Jo Titchener at Rush Release Ltd
Mike Day
music@walsallfc.co.uk
January 2010
Happy New Year!
I hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Year!
Wasn't it superb to see local lad Noddy Holder, former lead singer with Slade, here for the Leyton Orient match (19 December 2009)? Great to see a local legend gracing our turf!!
It's been a strange few weeks hasn't it? Since the Leyton Orient mach, loads of matches have been called off, we've had the worst spell of winter weather for 30 years and lot's of disruption just generally trying to get about. It seems a long time since such a succession of matches have suffered through the weather. Hopefully things will return to something we'd call 'normal' for this time of the year soon, and we can start to watch some games again!
From a musical point of view I've had to adjust my playlist a little bit, I had Christmas tunes lined up for the original Norwich match so I think I'll be changing them! Chris Whiting's song which is to support the Help For Heroes campaign, 'My Boy' will be played at half time during the re-arranged Charlton Athletic match though, as planned.
Recent arrivals that will be released over the coming weeks that may get played during the coming matches have included -
+ Placebo - Bright Lights
A great tune from a band with a great unique sound, this track is released on 8.01.10 and is from the album Battle For The sun.
+ Detriot Social Club - Black And White
This is a taster from the forthcoming album that will be released in the Spring.
+ Editors - You Don't Know Me (6 versions including - original radio edit, Caged baby remix, Tom Middleton remix, Rob Da Bank remix, Tom Middleton Dub and Rob Da Bank Dub*) *my preferred one!
The radio edit is released on 25.01.10 and is from the album In This Light. I'm not sure of what the point of so many remixes is though!
+ The Brookhouse Boys - Cold Crazy Eyes
This was released back in December and is a taster of the album to be released in March.
+ Matthew P - On Top
From the Swimming EP this is available from 25.01.10.
+ The Courteeners - Cross My Heart And Hope To Fly
Released on 7 December 2009, this is available as a free download from the bands web site - www.thecourteeners.com
+ Sade - Soldier Of Love
To be released on 8th Feb this is from the first album from Sade since the 2000 platinum release of the album, Lovers Rock.
Songs heard during the last two home games have been -
v Southampton 5.12.09
London Blackmarket - The Hardest Stone
Delphic - Doubt
End of match, Cold Play - Everythings Not Lost
v Leyton Orient 19.12.09
Maria Carey - All I Want For Christmas
Slade - Merry Christmas Everybody
Graham Parker & Nona Hendryx - Soul Christmas
Waitresses - Christmas Wrapping
End of match, Mike Oldfield - In Dulce Jubilo
Hopefully see you all soon!
Thanks to -
Tom Roberts at Shootmusic.com
Darryl & Steve at HMV, Crown Wharf Retail Park, Walsall
Jo Titchener at Rush Release Ltd
Mike Day
music@walsallfc.co.uk
December 2009
LOOK out for news on up-and-coming local band 'No Americana' on this page soon!
Songs played during half-time and at the end of these recent home matches have been the following -
v Huddersfield Town, 29.09.09
Paradoxical - The Avenue
Biffy Clyro - The Captain (released 26.10.09)
Lazlo Bane - Are You having A Good Time
v Carlisle United 3.10.09
Big Boss Man - C'est Moi (released 26.10.09)
Beyonce - Broken Hearted Girl (Alan Braxe remix). (released 2.11.09)
Example - Watch The Sun Come Up (no info)
Paradoxical - The Avenue (no info)
Stereophonics - Innocent (Instr). (released 9.11.09)
v Exeter City 17.10.09
Pearl Jam - Just Breathe (released 16.11.09)
Muse - Undisclosed Desires (no info)
Snow Patrol - Just Say Yes (Instr). (released 2.11.09)
Lazlo Bane - Are You Having A Good Time
v Stockport County 14.11.09
Florence & The Machine - You've Got The Love (no info)
Robbie Williams - Do You Mind (exclusive album track)
Ian Brown - Just Like You (Prodigy remix). (released 30.11.09)
Jamie T - The Mans Machine (no info)
Lazlo Bane - Are You Having A Good Time
v Oldham Athletic 24.11.09
A few oldies for this one!
Stereophonics - Step On My Old Size Nines
Orb - Perpetual Dawn
John Kongos - He's Gonna Step On You
The Jam - So Sad About Us
Lazlo Bane - Are You Having A Good Time
Other tunes to listen out for during forthcoming games will include -
London Blackmarket - The Hardest Stone To Throw
Released on 7th December, these have got the same sort of punch as Oasis.
Delphic - Doubt
Released just before the album Acolyte which is released 11th January 2010.
The Temper Trap - Fader
Released on 4th January 2010 one of the 9 remix versions will get a play.
Jamie Callum - Don't Stop The Music
From the debut album The Purist, release date unknown.
Thanks to -
Tom Roberts at Shootmusic.co.uk
Darryl & Steve at HMV, Crown Wharf Retail Park, Walsall
Jo Titchener at Rush Release Ltd
Mike Day
music@walsallfc.co.uk
September 2009
WALSALL band, Paradoxic will be playing at The Wharf Bar in Walsall Town Centre on Friday, October 16th.
The indie/rock band, who write all of their own music and lyrics, were formed five years ago and are currently in discussions with two record labels.
They have performed two sell-out gigs as headliners at the Little Civic in Wolverhampton, as well as supporting the Bluetones at the Wulfrun Hall.
You can hear their latest single, The Avenue, as part of the half-time music during our match against Huddersfield Town. To find out more about the band, log-on to www.myspace.com/paradoxictheband
Other tunes to listen out for during the forthcoming matches will include -
Big Boss Man - C'Est Moi
Released on the 26th October this retro 60's style instrumental is from the album Humanize, released on 2nd November.
Biffy Clyro - The Captain
This neat tune from one of the UK's forefront rock bands is released on 26th October from the album Revolutions released on 9th November.
Snow Patrol - Just Say Yes
This is released on November 2nd and is one of three new tracks to appear on a 'best of' CD called Up To Now, released on 9th November.
Beyonce - Broken Hearted Girl Alan Braxe Remix (Radio Edit)
Monday 2nd November sees the release of the new single Broken Hearted Girl AND the Platinum deluxe edition of'I Am….Sasha Fierce' the current multi-platinum selling album.
Example - Watch The Sun Come Up (Extended Mix)
First charted 27.0.09
Tunes that have been heard at the Banks's Stadium this season so far have been -
Vs Southend United 15.08.09
Sweet Disposition - The Temper Trap
You're So Tough - Paul Brindley
Take Me To The Hospital - The Prodigy
Vs Leeds United 18.08.09
Where Did All The Love Go - Kasabian
She's A Genius - Jet
Stellify - Ian Brown
Heartless - The Fray
Just Because - Raygun
Vs Gillingham 29.08.09
The Day I Died - Just Jack
Lust For Life - Iggy Pop
Talk You Down - The Script
Viva La Vida - Coldplay
Vs Bury 1.09.09
Number 1 - Tynchy Stryder
Ready For The Weekend - Calvin Harris
Vs Swindon Town 19.09.09
Chaka Demus - Jamie T
Uprising - Muse
Chaka Demus (Instrumenal) - Jamie T
Pint Shot Riot - Not Thinking Straight
Thanks to -
Tom at Shootmusic.com
Darryl & Steve at HMV, Crown Wharf Retail Park, Walsall
Jo at Rush Release Ltd
See you all soon!
Mike Day
music@walsallfc.co.uk
July 2009
It's that exciting time of the year as we all get ready for, and look forward to, the new season ahead.
On a personal note, as well as taking care of the music, I'm looking forward to carrying out my new role as Matchday Host, something I'm really excited about . If you see me escorting players in the Saddlers Club, Bonser Suite or Stadium Suite before Saturday matches, come over and have a chat!
This seasons new run-out tune has been finalised with a few subtle changes from last seasons, which I hope you all will like. I'm indebted to Gavin Drake, our pitch-side announcer, for helping me put it all together and completing the mix. Thanks Gavin!
Back in June I had an interesting email from a supporter enquiring about a song that was used at the end of our matches last season. The song in question was 'One Day Like This' by Elbow. It turned out that the fan was, in actual fact, a Middlesborough supporter living in Bristol. He'd done an internet search for info on the song as he wanted to use it for the first dance at his wedding! The search brought him to the Matchday Music page on this website so he emailed me. I was happy to provide the information required. Belated congratulations therefore go to - Matthew Ellis and Katie Toovey who tied the knot on 6th June. I hope you had a lovely day!
For the forthcoming season the Matchday Music will again be supplied by HMV Walsall, and the half time music will again be supplied by Shootmusic.com. My thanks go to Darryl and Steve at HMV and Tom Roberts at Shootmusic. New tunes have arrived throughout the summer for review and continue to do so at a steady rate.
New arrivals have included:
The Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition Sweet Disposition (Cagedbaby Remix) An excellent tune from the album 'Conditions' out the 10th August this tune is released on 3rd August. It's unclear whether the remix will be released.
Lethal Bizzle - Going Out Tonight Not for me this one and unlikely to be played. This is released on 23rd September.
Duckworth Lewis Method - Meeting and Mr Miandad - Test Match Special This reminds me of The Strawbs from the 70's. Both of these tunes, as is the rest of the album they're from, are about Cricket. No release information available.
The Prodigy - Take Me To The Hospital Take Me To The Hospital (Adam F and Hor remix) Unmistakeale Prodigy, this is the third release from the album 'Invaers Must Die'. The single is released on August 31st.
Kasabian - Where Did All The Love Go? Out on 3rd August this neat number follows their No.3 single, 'Fire'.
See you all soon Mike Day music@walsallfc.co.uk
May 2009
TO WRAP the season up, here's a list of the music that was played during the following games -
vs. Cheltenham Town 28.03.09
U2 - Magnificent
Morrissey - Something Is Squeezing My Scull
1990's - 59
Elbow - On Day Like This
vs. Tranmere Rovers 11.04.09
AC/DC - Big Jack
Gary Go - Open Arms
The Maccabees - Love You Better
The Enemy - No Time For Tears (Instrumental)
vs. Huddersfield Town 18.04.09
AC/DC - Anything Goes
Fightstar - Mercury Summer
Tom Thumb - Officer Kicks
The Enemy - No Time For Tears (Instrumental)
vs. Oldham Athletic 02.05.09
Manic Street Preachers - Jackie Collins Existential Question Time
The Prodigy - Warrior Dance
The Temper Trap - Science Of Fear (Boe Weaver re-mix)
At the end was 'She Wore A Yellow Ribbon' by the Mitch Miller Chorus
New tunes are still coming in at a steady rate, so I'll list them as I get them even though there won't be any matches for a little while. If there are any beauties, I'll save them for the friendly games in the summer!
Thanks to -
Tom at Shootmusic.com
Darryl & Steve at HMV, Crown Wharf Retail Park, Walsall.
Jo at Rush Release Ltd
Mike Day
music@walsallfc.co.uk
April
CONGRATULATIONS to Daniel O'Connor who correctly answered the question in the Brighton & Hove Albion programme - 'What is the connection between our management team and Coldplay'. The answer is of course, Chris (Hutchings) and Martin (O'Connor). The lead singer of Coldplay is Chris Martin. Well done Daniel, you win the selection of CDs!
April and May are historically good months of the year for bands to release new material and this year is no exception. Re-mixes, new material from old favourites along with up and coming bands are amongst the following tunes to listen out for during the three remaining home games -
Manic Street Preachers - Jackie Collins Existential Question Time
This is a featured album track from their ninth album, 'Journal For Plaque Lovers'
AC/DC - Anything Goes/Big Jack
Two tunes from the Aussie based 'Rock Gods' from the platinum selling album 'Black Ice', which so far has sold 6 million copies worldwide.
The Temper Trap - Science Of Fear (4 re-mixes)
Four re-mixes of the radio edit released on 20th April.
+ Boe Weaver re-mix (my favourite)
+ Filthy Duke re-mix
+ Herve re-mix
+ Mistabishi re-mix
Flightstar - Mercury Summer
The second single from the new album 'Be Human', this was released last Monday 6th April. The Album is released on 22nd April.
Flightstar - Mercury Summer (Instrumental)
As above but without singing!! A great piece of music.
Officer Kicks - Tom Thumb
A neat, bluesy track available as a download at the end of May, this is from the bands second album 'Citywide Cufew' available in the summer.
The Enemy - No Time For Fears (3 re-mixes)
Three re-mixes of the radio edit version released on 27th April
+ Haunts re-mix
+ Filthy Dukes re-mix
+ Ocelot re-mix (my favourite)
White Belt Yellow Tag - Rhys April Fools Mix
From the 'You're Not Invincible' EP released last Monday 6th April.
The Maccabees - Love You Better (Instrumental)
An instrumental album version of the radio edit.
Gary Go - Open Arms
I really rate this guy, and this tune doesn't disappoint. Open Arms, from the forthcoming album 'Gary Go' (released on 27th May) is an excellent follow up to Wonderful. The single is released on May 11th.
The Prodigy - Warrior Dance
Unmistakeable 'Old Skool' Prodigy, this is from the 5th album 'Invaders Must Die' which went straight into the album charts at No.1!
Calvin Harris - I'm Not Alone
Following the success of No.1 hit 'Dance With Me', this is Radio 1 DJ, Zane Lowe's current record of the week.
Depeche Mode - Wrong and Wrong (Instumental)
The radio edit was released last Monday 6th April, the first single from the new album 'Sounds Of The Universe'. A great tune of which I think the instrumental version is better.
Thanks to -
Tom at Shootmusic.com
Darryl & Steve at HMV, Crown Wharf Retail Park, Walsall.
Jo at Rush Release Ltd
Mike Day
music@walsallfc.co.uk
March 2009
NINE MORE new tunes to get our teeth into over the next few matches, and I think there's some real quality about at the moment:
U2 - Manificent
Another class piece from the veterans, this comes from the UK No1 album, No Lines On The Horizon. The release will be sometime in April, though the exact date hasn't been published yet.
Morrissey - Something Is Squeezing My Skull
The title suggests one of his more moody numbers but the tune is quite lively really. A vibrant song with a great hook, it's to be released sometime in April, from the album Years Of Refusal.
1990's - 59
From the album kicks, this superb track is released on 30th April. It's all about a 59 bus that travels from Narnia via Brigadoon to Polloksheilds…in the wrong direction! Go and figure that lot out then!
The Temper Trap - Science Of Fear
From Melbourne, this is the debut single in the UK for the Australia band. The single is released on 20th April to be followed by the album, In The Summer.
Noisettes - Don't Upset The Rhythm
Getting quite a lot of airplay on the radio, this catchy throwback to 70's is from the Album Wild At Heart. No release info available.
The Enemy - No Time For Fears (Instumental)
A great complement to the vocal version, this is from the new album to be released on April 27th.
Detriot Social Club - Sunshine People
Released on the 30th March this is the second single to come from the Newcastle based, 6 piece band.
Two from The Maccabees - No Kind Words & Love You Better
No Kind Words is out now and is also available free by visiting their page - www.myspace.com/themaccabees. It will be followed by Love You Better on 27th April.
Confirmation of tunes heard at recent matches -
vs. Colchester United 14.03.09
Ladyhawke - Paris Is Burning
Honeyroot - The Sun Will Come
Elbow - One Day Like This
vs. Yeovil 28.03.09
Honeyroot - The Sun Will Come (yep, played again)
Starsailor - Tell Me It's Over (Stuart Price remix)
Gary Go - Wonderland
Elbow - One Day Like This
vs. Crewe Alexandra
The Enemy - No Time For Fears
Just Jack - Embers
The Fray - You've Found Me
Oasis - Falling Down
vs. Bristol Rovers 14.03.09
Lady Sovereign - So Human
Pete Doherty - Last Of The English Roses
White Belt Yellow Tag - You're Not Invincible
Tired Of Being Sorry - Enrique Iglesias
vs. Brighton And Hove Albion
White Belt Yellow Tag - You're Not Invincible (yep, again)
The View - Temptation Dice
The Hours - Black Hole
Kid British - Sunny Days
Elbow - One Day Like This
Thanks to -
Tom at Shootmusic.com
Darryl & Steve at HMV, Crown Wharf Retail Park, Walsall.
Jo at Rush Release Ltd
Mike Day
music@walsallfc.co.uk
March 2009
New tunes are still dropping through the door faster than I can play them, some neat numbers to listen out for over the next few games will include -
The Enemy - No Time For Tears
The Enemy return with ths superb tune from the album released on 27th April 'Music For The People'. The single is also released on 27th April.
Lady Soveriegn - So Human
Inspired by The Cure's 'Close To Me', this catchy tune is from the forthcoming album Jigsaw due to be released 13th April. The single is available digitally from 30th March and CD from 6th April.
Peter Doherty - Last Of The English Roses
Featuring Blur guitarist Graham Coxon, this 9th March release is from his debut solo album Grace/Wastelands out on 16th March.
White Belt Yellow Tag - You're Not Invincible EP
Released on 6th April from their second album 'See The Light' which is due out on 20th April.
The View - Temptation Dice
From the second album'Which Bitch' released back in Feb, the single comes out on 13th April. This tune features on the Nike ad which has Fernando Torres, Wayne Rooney, Joe Cole and Rio Ferdinand having a kick about on a 5-a-side pitch.
The Hours - Black Hole
This one comes out on 6th April from their second album 'See The Light' which is released on 20th April.
Kid British - Sunny Days
This cheerful tune from the Manchester based lads comes out in sometime in April.
Doves - Kingdom Of Rust
From the album of the same name which is released 7th April. The single release date is still TBA.
The Chemists - Hear Our Song
This one comes out on 23rd March. This track was mixed by Adrian Bushby (Foo Fighters/Doves).
Thanks to -
Tom at Shootmusic.com
Darryl & Steve at HMV, Crown Wharf Retail Park, Walsall.
Jo at Rush Release Ltd
Mike Day
music@walsallfc.co.uk
February 2009
RECENT tunes heard here at The Banks's Stadium have been
vs. Leeds United 31.01.09
U2 - Get Your Boots On
The Answer - On And On
At the end was Elbow's fine number - One Day Like This and Snow Patrol with Crack The Shutter.
vs. Leicester City 3.02.09
The Answer - On And On
Glasvegas - Flowers & Football Tops
Morrisey - I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris
The View - Shock Horror
At the end was Lily Allen - The Fear SEVERAL new numbers (one that isn't released until as far away as April!) have been arriving lately, so listen out for a selection of tunes in the next few home games to include some (or all) of the following
Ladyhawke - Paris Is Burning. Released on 9th March.
Honeyroot - The Sun Will Come. If you watch ITV football (and the ad's!) you'll be familiar with this one.
Starsailor - Tell Me It's Over Stuart Price Remix. Released on 23rd Feb (my birthday!) this tune is a real gem. Usually this sort of promo is reserved for the World's top club DJ's so we should be flattered to be selected to preview it here at The Banks's Staduim!
Gary Go - Wonderful. This cracking track is released on 16th February and I expect we'll hear a lot of this tune over the coming weeks. From the album to be released sometime in early '09.
Skint & Demoralised - The Thrill Of Thirty Seconds. Released 2nd March, this is a full non-chart eligible single (no, I don't understand that either, MD)
Oasis - Falling Down. Released on 9th March and also the subject of some rare remixes (see elsewhere) this one's off the album Dig Out Your Soul.
White Lies - Farewell To The Fairground. Due to the success of the White Lies album getting to Number 1, we've got this preview of the forthcoming single which is released in April!
The Killers - Spaceman.
Oasis - Falling Down. Dave Sardy & Twiggy Remix. Dave Sardy and Twiggy are from Marily Manson's band and have been let loose on this rare remix (remixes from Oasis are very rare indeed!).
and last but not least… Groove Armada - Go. This one's off their new EP, you can download this with their blessing (and their support of promo sharing) from www.bliveshare.com. T
hanks to Tom at Shootmusic.com and HMV, Crown Wharf Retail Park, Walsall.
Mike Day
music@walsallfc.co.uk
January 2009
THE WINDS of change have been blowing through the Banks's Stadium recently so what better tune than 'Winds Of Change' by The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra & The Scorpions to mark the occasion?
That's what was played at half time during the match against Hereford (Sat 24th Jan). At full time for the same match, the tune was 'Let It Rock Cahill Remix [Radio Edit]' by Kevin Rudolph.
Tunes that have arrived recently to listen out for over the next few home games will include:
U2 - Get On Your Boots (from the new album No Line On The Horizon released as a digital download on February 15th and in physical format on February 16th).
The Answer - On and On (released on 23rd February. The Answer are currently touring with AC/DC around the States, with UK and Europe to follow early '09).
Red Light Company - Arts & Crafts (released 2nd March, the second single taken from the debut album Fine Fascination due out the same month. Currently on tour with The Pigeon Detectives).
The View - Shock Horror (released 2nd February, from their second album, Which Bitch? Which is released on the same day).
Morrissey - I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris (released 9th February from the new studio album Years of Refusal which is released one week later on 16th February).
Glasvegas - Flowers & Football Tops (released 16th February from the imaginatively entitled album, Glasvegas).
Thanks as always to Tom at Shootmusic.com and HMV, Crown Wharf Retail Park, Walsall.
Mike Day
music@walsallfc.co.uk
HAPPY New Year!
The songs played over the Christmas period were:
vs. Millwall, 13th December
Nat King Cole - Little Chrismas Tree
Frank Sinatra - Santa Clause Is Coming To Town
Bing Crosby - It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
Nat King Cole - The Christmas Song
Love Unlimited Orchestra - It May Be Winter Outside (But In My Heart It's Spring)
vs. Stockport County, Boxing Day
The Pogues and Kirsty McCall - Fairytale Of New York
Greg Lake - I Believe In Father Christmas
Mike Oldfield - Indulce Jubilo
Slade - Merry Christmas Everybody
Tunes to listen out for over the next few matches will include:
Kevin Rudolph - Let It Rock Cahill Remix [Radio Edit] (released 29th December 2008)
Snow Patrol - Crack The Shutter
Glasvegas - Flowers & Football Tops (released 16th February 2009)
IgluHartley - Violent & Young
Elbow - One Day Like This [Radio Edit]
Thanks to Shootmusic.com and HMV, Crown Wharf Retail Park, Walsall
Mike Day music@walsallfc.co.uk
December 2008
MERRY Christmas everyone from the P.A. team (me, David, Ian and Gavin also Don, Horace, Peter and Graeme).
Saturday, 13th December is our Festive Fun Day for our match against high-flying Millwall so in keeping with the festive spirit expect to hear plenty of Christmas related songs!
Also we're at home on Boxing Day against Stockport County so the Christmas theme will also continue for that game.
New releases will resume as soon as the Yuletide festivities have drawn to a close. A couple ofrecent arrivals to look forward to hearing in the New Year are`:
Glasvegas - Please Come Back Home (from the debut album 'Glasvegas')
Lily Allen - The Fear (from the album 'It's Not Me It's You' released next February)
A couple of new releases played recently at half time during the Swindon game were Tom Jones - I'm Alive (from the new album 24 Hours released 17th November)), Hot Leg - I've Met Jesus (to be followed by the release of the new album Red Light Fever in 2009).
Winners for the November reactions draw were :
Steve & Pat Hems, Clayhanger - two matchday tickets
Keith Attwood, Wednesbury - Clash CD + Promo singles
Gillian Brooks, Walsall - Promo singles
The competition is now closed, but please feel free to write in with any comments, reactions etc., to the usual email address music@walsallfc.co.uk.
Thanks as ever to Tom at Shootmusic and HMV, Crown Wharf Retail Park, Walsall .
Mike Day
November 2008
A LOT of decent tunes this month, quite a varied selection.
Here's what songs have been played at half time at the last few matches
4th, November vs. Luton Town
Dark My Love - Talking Words
C-lebrity - Queen & Paul Rogers
How Soon Is Now - The Smiths
End Through The Night - Queen & Paul Rogers
8th, November v Scunthorpe United
Take Back The City - Snow Patrol
Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd
Handbags And Gladrags - Rod Stewart
22nd, November v MK Dons
Something Special - Nick Harrison
I'm Outta Time - Oasis
The Killing Of Georgie (Part I & II) - Rod Stewart
Surf's Up...School's Out!
Reactions competition finishes on 30th November.
I've submitted a chart (see below) to Tom at Shootmusic. It's based purely on the new releases.
This could possibly be selected to appear on Channelbee.com and TalkSport on a Sunday evening.
1. Oasis - I'm Outta Time
2. Queen & Paul Rogers - Cosmos Rockin'
3. The Killers - Human
4. Stereophonics - You're My Star
5. Dark My Love - Talking Words
What do you think? What would your chart be? Send me your chart, based on the new releases and I'll feature one on this page.
Thanks to Shootmusic and HMV, Crown Wharf Retail Park, Walsall.
Mike Day
music@walsallfc.co.uk
October 2008
Prize winners for feedback on the tunes played during our home games against Peterborough United and Hartlepool United are
- Josh Hodgetts, Cheslyn Hay (2 matchday tickets)
- Glen Noad, Pleck (The Clash Live - Revolution Rock DVD and The Clash Live at Shea Stadium CD)
- Mark Powell, Walsall (The Clash Live - Revolution Rock DVD and The Clash Live at Shea Stadium CD)
- Andy Brown, Walsall (Selection of 5 pre-release CD's PLUS a copy of The Clash Live at Shea Stadium)
New tunes needing reactions to be heard during the next two weeks (4 games - Swindon Town, Northampton Town, Luton Town and Scunthorpe United) will include:
- The Red Light Company - Scheme Eugene - released 3rd November
- Queen + Paul Rodgers - The Cosmos Rocks (one or two from 14 tracks)
- The Smiths - The Sound Of The Smiths (on or two from 43 tracks) Released 10th November
- Darker My Love - Talking Words
- Snow Patrol - Take Back The City Released 13th October
Usual prizes available in the draw for emailing reactions
- Two Matchday tickets OR two tickets to a sporting dinner/cabaret event
- Copy of The Clash - Live at the Shea Stadium (2 copies available)
- Selection of pre-release promo singles/LP's
Send reactions to - music@walsallfc.co.uk
KEEP those reactions coming in!
Tom at Shootmusic is sending some great tunes over for me to play and, equally, loads of great stuff for prizes in the Reactions Monthly Draw.
Last Saturday's half time tunes were:
Stereophonics - You're My Star
The View - 5Rebbeccas
Full time tunes were:
Pint Shot Riot - Holes General Fiasco
Rebel - Get By
Playlist for our match against Hartlepool United on Saturday, 18th October will include:
The Killers - Human (released 10th November)
Funeral For A Friend - Kicking And Screaming (released 29th September)
The Clash - Should I Stay Or Should I Go (from the album 'Live At The Shea Stadium' released 6th October)
October's prizes
Two tickets for the home game against Northampton Saturday, November 1st OR 2 tickets for the Dictionary Of Soul show here at the Banks's on Friday, 31st October
Four copies of The Clash - Live At The Shea Stadium 1982
A copy of the DVD 'The Clash Live - Revolution Rock' (filmed at the Shea Stadium)
Five pre-release promo singles.
Send your reaction to me at - Mike Day music@walsallfc.co.uk
THANK you to everyone who emailed in with reactions to September's tunes, it proves very helpful for me when I send the feedback to Shootmusic.
Here we go again with a new competition for October.
All you have to do is say what you think of the half time tunes, ie do you like them and would you buy them. Songs for Saturdays encounter with Peterborough will be from
Stereophonics - You're My Star (release date - 3rd November 2008)
Attic Lights - Friday Night Lights (Album. Release date not known)
The View - 5 Rebbeccas (release date - 27th October 2008)
Pint Shot Riot - Holes (release date - 27th October 2008)
General Fiasco - Rebel Get By (release date - 10th November 2008)
This month's draw will close at midnight Wednesday 22rd October. I've got the following prizes to give away:
- Two Tickets for the home tie against Northampton Town Saturday 1st November OR 2 tickets to Dictionary Of Soul Friday, 31st October
- Four copies of 'The Clash - Live at the Shea Stadium 1982' (Released on 6th October)
- Five Pre-release Promo singles
Last months prize winners are:
Chris Young, Walsall (2 matchday tickets)
Peter Ashford, Derby (5 pre-release promo singles)
Simon Allen, Walsall (Zutons t-shirt)
September 2008
HAVE you got an opinion about the half time music?
Then let me know what it is and have the chance to win great prizes.
I want to know
- Do you like or dislike the songs?
- Would you consider buying them?
This information is then passed on to Shootmusic, and then on to the record companies and bands, who in return, send me a great selection of pre-release music (and goodies for prizes) for future matches.
Email me with your reactions to have a chance of winning the following prizes -
- Two match tickets for the Peterborough game
- 5 Promo Pre-release singles
- A Zutons t-shirt
Songs at half time for Saturday's League One encounter with Carlisle United will include
Kaiser Chiefs - Never Miss A Beat
British Sea Power - Waving Flags
The Courteeners - That Kiss
Mink - Talk To Me
Mike Day
music@walsallfc.co.uk
August 2008
HOW DO you fancy yourselves as a music critic then? Want a chance to tell bands that their new single is great/awful?
Well here's your chance to have your say on what you think are potentially good new releases or potentially bad ones…… and, just for having your say, you will have the chance to win some fabulous prizes.
Prizes will vary but will include matchday tickets, gig tickets, band t-shirts, CD's and much more, so what have you got to lose?
We're getting a steady supply of pre-release music from Shootmusic.co.uk, a nice mix of new bands such as Pint Shot Riot and well established bands such as Oasis and Travis.
The deal is they pass feedback on to the record companies and in some cases directly to the bands, your views on the new songs. Couldn't be easier. You tell me 'would you buy it?', 'why you love/hate it?' and I tell Shootmusic.
A week or so before the next home match I'll put a playlist up, then all you have to do is have a listen at half-time (in between Dave Bathurst and Gavin Drake's interruptions!). It doesn't even matter if you've already heard them on the radio.
Just send me an email to music@walsallfc.co.uk. Put your name on the email and a few words about what you thought of the tunes then at the end of the month I'll sort a draw for the prizes.
I should also mention we've got an excellent deal with HMV who provide us with loads of music, so if you like the tunes you hear, get down to HMV, Unit 10a, Crown Wharf Retail Park, Walsall, WS2 8LL and buy them!
Mike Day
music@walsallfc.co.uk
