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
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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
I have previously suggested "Super Stevo's Barmy Army", which fits really well, even if it's not particularly accurate.
Angel muffin.Quote:
Originally Posted by tforturton
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
You are looking for 3 syllables.Quote:
Originally Posted by tforturton
Syllables has 3 syllables.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wales-Bales
"Syllables barmy army"...
‘Morison’s F*cking Barmy’ fits perfectly:hehe:
Ego Stevo’s Barmy Army
steven morison's failed militia
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wales-Bales
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”Quote:
Originally Posted by NYCBlue
You need 2 x 1 or 2 x 2 syllables
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.
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).Quote:
Originally Posted by Wales-Bales
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by tforturton
I guess you might also have to factor in the added syllable in surnames ending in the s, sh and ch sounds…..Quote:
Originally Posted by Wales-Bales
Lizzy Truss’ (trussis) Blue n white army …..for example
Nathan Jones
Jordan Mutch
Etc
Very complicated
Super Stevo's herd of bluebirds!Quote:
Originally Posted by blue lewj
Neil Warnock was sang as 4 syllables though, "Nee-ull War-nock"Quote:
Originally Posted by Wales-Bales
The only time 3 syllables works is if it's 2 then 1 imo
That's why Eddie May's Barmy Army was so great (and memorable), and it could go on for 10 minutes. 4 syllables can work, but not in the same way. Tap it out with your finger .. 1-2-3, 1-2-1-2 and then 1-2-3-4, 1-2-1-2. The 1-2-3 is more circular, while the 1-2-3-4 becomes monotonous sooner. Coming up with a good terrace chant is a lot harder than it appears :biggrin:Quote:
Originally Posted by Divine Wright
John Toshack's Barmy Army would work?Quote:
Originally Posted by Canton Kev