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  1. #1

    The Parkhead factor

    Bit quite really.

    It makes me think of how long “Eddie May’s barmy army” used to go on for….probably a good 10 minutes on occasions.

    This led me to think that if a managers name doesn’t fit into this chant , maybe it’s a bad omen …or something

  2. #2

    Re: The Parkhead factor

    I have previously suggested "Super Stevo's Barmy Army", which fits really well, even if it's not particularly accurate.

  3. #3

    Re: The Parkhead factor

    Quote Originally Posted by tforturton View Post
    I have previously suggested "Super Stevo's Barmy Army", which fits really well, even if it's not particularly accurate.
    Angel muffin.

    Don’t think I could sing that … to much of a deviation and saying “Steve-oh” sounds a bit wanky.

    Nathan Jones barmy army ….. that works

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    Re: The Parkhead factor

    Quote Originally Posted by tforturton View Post
    I have previously suggested "Super Stevo's Barmy Army", which fits really well, even if it's not particularly accurate.
    You are looking for 3 syllables.

  5. #5

    Re: The Parkhead factor

    Quote Originally Posted by Wales-Bales View Post
    You are looking for 3 syllables.
    Syllables has 3 syllables.

    "Syllables barmy army"...

  6. #6

    Re: The Parkhead factor

    ‘Morison’s F*cking Barmy’ fits perfectly

  7. #7

    Re: The Parkhead factor

    Quote Originally Posted by Wales-Bales View Post
    You are looking for 3 syllables.
    It's 4 syllables. As in "Frankie Burrows's blue and white army, we're not mad we're ****ing barmy". It frequently went on for longer than 10 minutes.

  8. #8

    Re: The Parkhead factor

    Quote Originally Posted by NYCBlue View Post
    It's 4 syllables. As in "Frankie Burrows's blue and white army, we're not mad we're ****ing barmy". It frequently went on for longer than 10 minutes.
    3 or 4 works….. Sentence stress also plays a role……Steve Morison has 4 syllables but would sound stupid sung “Steve-mo Ri-son’s”

    You need 2 x 1 or 2 x 2 syllables

  9. #9

    Re: The Parkhead factor

    Quote Originally Posted by Wales-Bales View Post
    You are looking for 3 syllables.
    Not necessarily. You're looking for three OR four. 'Eddie May's barmy army' worked, as did 'Neil Warnock's' (3), but so did 'Frankie Burrows' (4).

  10. #10

    Re: The Parkhead factor

    Quote Originally Posted by tforturton View Post
    Not necessarily. You're looking for three OR four. 'Eddie May's barmy army' worked, as did 'Neil Warnock's' (3), but so did 'Frankie Burrows' (4).
    From a call and response song writing perspective 3-4 (2+2) is optimal, so 1-2-3, 1-2-1-2, as opposed to 1-2-3-4, 1-2-1-2. The former has more energy allowing for prolonged repetition.

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    Re: The Parkhead factor

    Quote Originally Posted by Wales-Bales View Post
    From a call and response song writing perspective 3-4 (2+2) is optimal, so 1-2-3, 1-2-1-2, as opposed to 1-2-3-4, 1-2-1-2. The former has more energy allowing for prolonged repetition.
    I guess you might also have to factor in the added syllable in surnames ending in the s, sh and ch sounds…..

    Lizzy Truss’ (trussis) Blue n white army …..for example

    Nathan Jones

    Jordan Mutch

    Etc

    Very complicated

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    Re: The Parkhead factor

    Quote Originally Posted by Wales-Bales View Post
    From a call and response song writing perspective 3-4 (2+2) is optimal, so 1-2-3, 1-2-1-2, as opposed to 1-2-3-4, 1-2-1-2. The former has more energy allowing for prolonged repetition.
    Neil Warnock was sang as 4 syllables though, "Nee-ull War-nock"
    The only time 3 syllables works is if it's 2 then 1 imo

  13. #13

    Re: The Parkhead factor

    Ego Stevo’s Barmy Army

  14. #14

    Re: The Parkhead factor

    steven morison's failed militia

  15. #15

    Re: The Parkhead factor

    I have often thought 'Bluebirds' inserted in the Barmy Army chant would work in much the same way Toon Toon works.

    At least it is ours then. Barmy Army times 200, while raising the volume and adding atmosphere isn't really City specific is it.

  16. #16

    Re: The Parkhead factor

    Quote Originally Posted by blue lewj View Post
    I have often thought 'Bluebirds' inserted in the Barmy Army chant would work in much the same way Toon Toon works.

    At least it is ours then. Barmy Army times 200, while raising the volume and adding atmosphere isn't really City specific is it.
    Super Stevo's herd of bluebirds!

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