Gigs Posted October 19, 2009 Posted October 19, 2009 I have only been returned to the scene since earlier this year, only to certain local soul nights,when it suddenly dawned on me that no one was clapping at certain moments of the records,so I had myself a little dance,and did some hand claps at the relevant parts of the record but nobody else did,nor is there any applause at the end of records anymore, I mean is this because sounds are so freely available cd downloads etc, must say I'm a little dissapointed as it added to the atmosphere of the evening everyone doing it in unison (apologies if this topic has been discussed before)
Mark B Posted October 19, 2009 Posted October 19, 2009 At the Greatstone on sat night there was copious amounts of clapping all the way through Sam Dees lonely for you when i played it also there is a lot of applauding records that have been played, i think you tend to find it happening in the smaller clubs it has not disapeared from the scene, mark
Rugby Soul Club Posted October 19, 2009 Posted October 19, 2009 I have only been returned to the scene since earlier this year, only to certain local soul nights,when it suddenly dawned on me that no one was clapping at certain moments of the records,so I had myself a little dance,and did some hand claps at the relevant parts of the record but nobody else did,nor is there any applause at the end of records anymore, I mean is this because sounds are so freely available cd downloads etc, must say I'm a little dissapointed as it added to the atmosphere of the evening everyone doing it in unison (apologies if this topic has been discussed before) I love to clap... Had a friend of ours told to "stop that clapping" at an event, so we now clap even more...
barney Posted October 19, 2009 Posted October 19, 2009 love to clap and always applaud records that I dance to but think its not considered cool now.. too retro and we dont want to become a retro scene do we
Gigs Posted October 19, 2009 Author Posted October 19, 2009 I love to clap... Had a friend of ours told to "stop that clapping" at an event, so we now clap even more... good to hear that
Guest Matt Male Posted October 19, 2009 Posted October 19, 2009 love to clap and always applaud records that I dance to but think its not considered cool now.. too retro and we dont want to become a retro scene do we Who says it's not considered cool now? I clap and i hear others clapping and plenty of people still applaud at the end of records. I don't know where you go Gigs but everywhere i go i hear clapping (not always the crash of Wigan clapping but people still clap) and still plenty of appluase. Plenty of applause at rare soul and RnB nights as well as oldies nights.
Gigs Posted October 19, 2009 Author Posted October 19, 2009 l agree with all that...Loved clapping in certain places to certain records and hearing others do the same...Great feeling of belonging.... could'nt agree more Webby,nice to hear from you
Gigs Posted October 19, 2009 Author Posted October 19, 2009 Who says it's not considered cool now? I clap and i hear others clapping and plenty of people still applaud at the end of records. I don't know where you go Gigs but everywhere i go i hear clapping (not always the crash of Wigan clapping but people still clap) and still plenty of appluase. Plenty of applause at rare soul and RnB nights as well as oldies nights. Well I only stay local these days Matt maybe Ishould venture a bit further afield
grantdyche Posted October 19, 2009 Posted October 19, 2009 Carry on Clapping, I thought it was wonderful,when everyone would clap together during the record,and even better at the end,A true part of the night,One that should stay with us all really, I understand about the (now not so rare)comment,"Back in the day" when most of us were only kids,You only got to hear certain sounds once in a blue moon,So it was a thank you I think to the Dj for having the record and them also playing it,I also believed then and now that it was a "pat on the back" To the singer also, Anyroad "Keep The Clap" And be a happy clapper, And I should know the times I've had clap,OOPS sorry clapped Grant
Jem Britttin Posted October 19, 2009 Posted October 19, 2009 I have only been returned to the scene since earlier this year, only to certain local soul nights,when it suddenly dawned on me that no one was clapping at certain moments of the records,so I had myself a little dance,and did some hand claps at the relevant parts of the record but nobody else did,nor is there any applause at the end of records anymore, I mean is this because sounds are so freely available cd downloads etc, must say I'm a little dissapointed as it added to the atmosphere of the evening everyone doing it in unison (apologies if this topic has been discussed before) They are probably all "clapped out" sorry couldnt resist it
barney Posted October 19, 2009 Posted October 19, 2009 Did they clap at The Torch?? never went but clapping to the music and applauding at the end to me is part and parcel of the scene and long may it continue it adds to the atmosphere at venues and as been said gives one a sense of belonging
Guest Gogs Posted October 19, 2009 Posted October 19, 2009 never been to a venue with no clapping, it's part of our scene, long may it continue gogs (nearly gigs but not quite)
Gigs Posted October 20, 2009 Author Posted October 20, 2009 They are probably all "clapped out" sorry couldnt resist it yes ,thanks for that
Gigs Posted October 20, 2009 Author Posted October 20, 2009 never been to a venue with no clapping, it's part of our scene, long may it continue gogs (nearly gigs but not quite) Hey gogs,yeah we could have been seperated at birth
Davetay Posted October 20, 2009 Posted October 20, 2009 They are probably all "clapped out" sorry couldnt resist it
Patto Posted October 20, 2009 Posted October 20, 2009 Nothing better than hearing a long forgotten,underplayed,mega rare ,or just a common fave tune,then showing your appreciation to the DJ by clapping.Must be great for the DJ to hear it also.Would be a sad day if it stopped.
Guest Drewes Posted October 20, 2009 Posted October 20, 2009 Nothing better than hearing a long forgotten,underplayed,mega rare ,or just a common fave tune,then showing your appreciation to the DJ by clapping.Must be great for the DJ to hear it also.Would be a sad day if it stopped. Was at the 1st Anniversary at the Grosvenor Rooms Sutton in Ashfield last Saturday...plenty of appreciation there for the DJ's, in fact after a brilliant set, one got the nearest thing I've seen to a standing ovation.... great atmosphere
Jez Jones Posted October 20, 2009 Posted October 20, 2009 Did they clap at The Torch?? The Torch Dec 9th 1972 - Major Lance Video Montage -
Guest Polyvelts Posted October 20, 2009 Posted October 20, 2009 Was at prestatyn, in the big room one hour before Chucks triamphant return. the floor was buzzin and peeps were gettin into some good oldies when Snowy (I think) played the Outsiders- lonely man. I was talking but listening and waiting for the great second instramental bit with the 3 second break. Seeing as everyone on the floor was getting into it I thought they all must be thinking the same as me, then it came the the sudden break! 2 - 3 - 4!!!!! Just me the prize pr*ck doing the shout on my own in a room of 100's getting looks that would melt sand. Fu*kin typical John I'd have been there with you mate ! How can people resist that one !!!
Gigs Posted October 20, 2009 Author Posted October 20, 2009 Was at the 1st Anniversary at the Grosvenor Rooms Sutton in Ashfield last Saturday...plenty of appreciation there for the DJ's, in fact after a brilliant set, one got the nearest thing I've seen to a standing ovation.... great atmosphere But was there clapping during records being played? cos the last five or six times I've been there was'nt any.
Guest Matt Male Posted October 20, 2009 Posted October 20, 2009 I'd have been there with you mate ! How can people resist that one !!! Me too, it's a given... and the same for Jimmy Frazier - Of Dreams Hopes and Tombstones. 1 - 2 -3 - 4....
Naughty Boy Posted October 20, 2009 Posted October 20, 2009 maybe a good few of the folks on the scene today dont know where to clap
Guest Beeks Posted October 20, 2009 Posted October 20, 2009 (edited) I ALWAYS clap good records...lets face it...some deserve to be clapped...don't think it's retro or uncool...just means you appreciate the DJs choice PS. I don't clap during records as i'm not old enough to know/care when the right time is...plus i'd look like a tit if I got it wrong Edited October 20, 2009 by Beeks
Gigs Posted October 20, 2009 Author Posted October 20, 2009 I ALWAYS clap good records...lets face it...some deserve to be clapped...don't think it's retro or uncool...just means you appreciate the DJs choice PS. I don't clap during records as i'm not old enough to know/care when the right time is...plus i'd look like a tit if I got it wrong
Gigs Posted October 20, 2009 Author Posted October 20, 2009 maybe a good few of the folks on the scene today dont know where to clap could be the case
Guest spudmurphy Posted October 20, 2009 Posted October 20, 2009 if its a beat ballad best to clap loudly after every one just to wake up the crowd and tell them to hit the dancefloor again
Jumpinjoan Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 Always plenty of clapping action at the venues I go to Ok, maybe not so much during the records, but that is because the venues I frequent aren't the ones that favour traditional clapping northern. That said, I do clap to records while I am dancing. But only because I feel moved to, not because the 'past' dictates that I should.
Corbett80 Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 My favorite clap off is during 'Ever Again'......think its a great tradition on the scene that should carry on as as Joan has said some of the newer sounds be they crossover or obscure 60's are so good they demand a good heartfelt clap whilst dancing
Pete Morgan Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 My humble opinion is that it is a bit dated like instrumentals ,barbiturates in the morning, ford escorts, the smell of brut , aztec bars , smoking a pack of cigarettes all night ,soul patches and djs incoherantly babbling on with crap on the mike pete mj I still clap occasionaly when nobody is looking Pete mj
Guest POTTERIESPECK Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 Favourite CLAPPING SONGS. [ sensible replies only please ]. THE JADES. - I'M WHERE IT'S AT. SANDI SHELDON. - YOU'RE GONNA MAKE ME LOVE YOU. BILLY BUTLER. -- THE RIGHT TRACK. DEAN PARISH. - I'M ON MY WAY. BOBBY FREEMAN. -- I'LL NEVER FALL IN LOVE AGAIN. THE VAN-DYKES. SAVE YOUR LOVE FOR A RAINY DAY. just a few of my favourites.
Gigs Posted October 22, 2009 Author Posted October 22, 2009 Favourite CLAPPING SONGS. [ sensible replies only please ]. THE JADES. - I'M WHERE IT'S AT. SANDI SHELDON. - YOU'RE GONNA MAKE ME LOVE YOU. BILLY BUTLER. -- THE RIGHT TRACK. DEAN PARISH. - I'M ON MY WAY. BOBBY FREEMAN. -- I'LL NEVER FALL IN LOVE AGAIN. THE VAN-DYKES. SAVE YOUR LOVE FOR A RAINY DAY. just a few of my favourites. ALL OF THE ABOVE
Wayoutgirl Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 Good for you. I've always clapped after a favourite record to show my appreciation and haven't actually seen the rule book on the do's and don'ts of the etiquette of clapping. Is it new? frankly I don't give a clap!!!
Gigs Posted October 22, 2009 Author Posted October 22, 2009 Good for you. I've always clapped after a favourite record to show my appreciation and haven't actually seen the rule book on the do's and don'ts of the etiquette of clapping. Is it new? frankly I don't give a clap!!! Nice one
Guest little glyn Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 Nice one its something you FEEL not a must do, one of my faves being an oldie the vibrations- cos your mine great intro and then bam!! can anyone post this for a listen please glyn
Davetay Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 Favourite CLAPPING SONGS. [ sensible replies only please ]. THE JADES. - I'M WHERE IT'S AT. SANDI SHELDON. - YOU'RE GONNA MAKE ME LOVE YOU. BILLY BUTLER. -- THE RIGHT TRACK. DEAN PARISH. - I'M ON MY WAY. BOBBY FREEMAN. -- I'LL NEVER FALL IN LOVE AGAIN. THE VAN-DYKES. SAVE YOUR LOVE FOR A RAINY DAY. just a few of my favourites. "THERE'S A GHOST IN MY HOUSE" in it's day
Petebangor Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 "THERE'S A GHOST IN MY HOUSE" in it's day Holly St James and Stemmons Express were another couple of clappers:thumbsup:
Guest Ollie Lailey Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 I clap at the end and sometimes during a good record! And I've not noticed people not clapping! Alive and well at the places I end up.....
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