Philt Posted April 24, 2014 Posted April 24, 2014 It's the kind of thing someone would come up with after having been up for a few days. I'm convinced Gaz Kellet mentioned this one Sunday teatime circa 1990 1
Guest Byrney Posted April 24, 2014 Posted April 24, 2014 (edited) I'm convinced Gaz Kellet mentioned this one Sunday teatime circa 1990I knew the concept from somewhere, it's a Cybermen plot, only bettered by their invasion of Albania from Corfu. Anyone going from Nottingham? I'll pay the petrol costs to see this Edited April 24, 2014 by Byrney
Steve S 60 Posted April 25, 2014 Posted April 25, 2014 Have the people involved in this no respect, or shame, or has it now become "how often can i get on telly ?" I really wanted to support all the youngsters coming onto the scene, but if they think it's ok to have a 'danceoff' against some Morris dancers, all that support will quickly disappear. A mate of mine from Carlisle has two sons who are trying to become actors. A lot of their acting school mates have been involved in the Northern Soul film, and are obviously trying to get as much exposure / experience as they can in order to increase their career prospects. I believe the girl with the Afro is one of these. This might explain things better.
dedji1955 Posted April 25, 2014 Posted April 25, 2014 A mate of mine from Carlisle has two sons who are trying to become actors. A lot of their acting school mates have been involved in the Northern Soul film, and are obviously trying to get as much exposure / experience as they can in order to increase their career prospects. I believe the girl with the Afro is one of these. This might explain things better. Lauren the girl with the Afro is not one of the folks you describe although she is involved in the forthcoming film She was attending Northern Soul venues before getting involved in the film and is often seen at venues across the country Brutus are listed as a sponsor for the Alldayer taking place at WYS tomorrow
Steve S 60 Posted April 25, 2014 Posted April 25, 2014 (edited) Lauren the girl with the Afro is not one of the folks you describe although she is involved in the forthcoming film She was attending Northern Soul venues before getting involved in the film and is often seen at venues across the country Brutus are listed as a sponsor for the Alldayer taking place at WYS tomorrow When I said Lauren is one of these, I meant she is one of my mate's lad's acting school colleagues, or that's what I was told, unless there is another girl call Lauren with a similar hairstyle. I have seen Lauren myself out and about, the first time being when I went to KGH to witness some of the filming. Regardless of whether she was attending events prior to her involvement with the film (including the dance clubs which I believe started two years prior to filming), if she has acting aspirations, then appearing in a film and numerous TV shows isn't going to damage her prospects. If I have got the wrong girl then I apologise, but as my mate's lad isn't on the scene, he wouldn't know her from attending venues, hence the acting school connection. PS Been reliably informed that the "acting school" was the National Youth Theatre. Edited April 27, 2014 by Steve S 60
Quinvy Posted April 25, 2014 Posted April 25, 2014 many people on this forum are often irritated and/or annoyed by the way northern soul is portrayed through television. If you think we have a hard time of it how do you think Morris Dancers feel about it? We all know how television often portrays them in a none weird, none eccentric light don't we? I bet Morris Dancer forums spit blood at the way mainstream media routinely portrays them. Derek Yeh i can hear them now. "bloody typical TV portrayal, they were all wearing the usual bells, tassels, ribbons and flowery hats, and they all had beards. It's always the ones stuck in the bloody Elizabethan age that prostitute themselves on TV. Where's the up front troupes? I won't be able to face my workmates tomorrow." 1
Guest Byrney Posted April 25, 2014 Posted April 25, 2014 Yeh i can hear them now. "bloody typical TV portrayal, they were all wearing the usual bells, tassels, ribbons and flowery hats, and they all had beards. It's always the ones stuck in the bloody Elizabethan age that prostitute themselves on TV. Where's the up front troupes? I won't be able to face my workmates tomorrow." That's the Morris dancing nostalgia scene, those who'd been around since the close of Hey Molly Nolly's in East Anglia circa 78 will be aware that the Morris scene has progressed. Bells, sticks and ivy hats were only prevalent for a small time of the scenes 700 year history. Here's how the scene rolls today KTF (Keep The Folk)
Ernie Andrews Posted April 25, 2014 Posted April 25, 2014 Heres Soul Sources twin site:https://www.themorrisring.org/ 2
Citizen P Posted April 26, 2014 Posted April 26, 2014 When I hear the word culture ..., I release the safety on my Browning!" So Bob, something I like to ask all our contestants, Why did you decide to drop out?Some people think it was the 400 acid trips I took, but once I played Black Sabbath at 78 rpm and saw God 3
Guest Bearsy Posted April 27, 2014 Posted April 27, 2014 Yeh i can hear them now. "bloody typical TV portrayal, they were all wearing the usual bells, tassels, ribbons and flowery hats, and they all had beards. It's always the ones stuck in the bloody Elizabethan age that prostitute themselves on TV. Where's the up front troupes? I won't be able to face my workmates tomorrow." That's just the Northern dancers Phil
Dave Rimmer Posted April 28, 2014 Posted April 28, 2014 When I said Lauren is one of these, I meant she is one of my mate's lad's acting school colleagues, or that's what I was told, unless there is another girl call Lauren with a similar hairstyle. I have seen Lauren myself out and about, the first time being when I went to KGH to witness some of the filming. Regardless of whether she was attending events prior to her involvement with the film (including the dance clubs which I believe started two years prior to filming), if she has acting aspirations, then appearing in a film and numerous TV shows isn't going to damage her prospects. If I have got the wrong girl then I apologise, but as my mate's lad isn't on the scene, he wouldn't know her from attending venues, hence the acting school connection. PS Been reliably informed that the "acting school" was the National Youth Theatre. I don't know Lauren personally, but like you I've seen her at venues regularly (I do know her dad though) so understand that she isn't just using the scene to advance her career. It wasn't really about her (And the Brutus film is not something I object to either, because Brutus shirts have been part of the scene for a long time and are aimed at that sort of crowd.) My comment wasn't aimed at any particular person, it was aimed at this particular event. A danceoff against some Morris dancers ? Come on !!!! We always thought being part of the scene was 'cool', it was special because we were different to the general population who went to 'normal' clubs. How on earth can having a danceoff against some Morris dancers be seen as 'cool' ? No doubt I've now offended some Morris dancers, but hey ho, that's life. 1
Steve S 60 Posted April 28, 2014 Posted April 28, 2014 I don't know Lauren personally, but like you I've seen her at venues regularly (I do know her dad though) so understand that she isn't just using the scene to advance her career. It wasn't really about her (And the Brutus film is not something I object to either, because Brutus shirts have been part of the scene for a long time and are aimed at that sort of crowd.) My comment wasn't aimed at any particular person, it was aimed at this particular event. A danceoff against some Morris dancers ? Come on !!!! We always thought being part of the scene was 'cool', it was special because we were different to the general population who went to 'normal' clubs. How on earth can having a danceoff against some Morris dancers be seen as 'cool' ? No doubt I've now offended some Morris dancers, but hey ho, that's life. There's probably some Morris dancers thinking the same thing.....a dance off with some Billy Backdrops, I've never seen anything like it in my fifty odd years of Morrising! 1
dedji1955 Posted April 28, 2014 Posted April 28, 2014 Does anyone actually know who the DJs apart from Wayne Hemmingway are at the Nighter I was talking to a guy who should have been there along with his wife as DJs and he said it was doubtful if they would be taking part At least one other DJ has withdrawn through illness and no one appears to know who the DJs are or what the music policy is
Guest Byrney Posted April 28, 2014 Posted April 28, 2014 Does anyone actually know who the DJs apart from Wayne Hemmingway are at the Nighter I was talking to a guy who should have been there along with his wife as DJs and he said it was doubtful if they would be taking part At least one other DJ has withdrawn through illness and no one appears to know who the DJs are or what the music policy is I could hazard a guess at the music policy, fairly certain I'd be bang on if I said same old same old nostalgia scene tunes
Mark S Posted April 28, 2014 Posted April 28, 2014 As long as they play some established tunes like the Hens march over the midden a reel oldie Hey nonny hey ho KO KO
Mark S Posted April 28, 2014 Posted April 28, 2014 (edited) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWsqiIokqOI Fusion This band do a brilliant reel version of Move on up cant find it on youtube though Edited April 28, 2014 by Mark S
Carty Posted April 29, 2014 Posted April 29, 2014 VICTORIA BATHS ALL NIGHTER (£ 10.00 Admission, Drink as much as you like !) " Whats it like ? " "A bit of a DIVE " PLAYLIST Ramsey Lewis WADE IN THE WATER Bobby Freeman SWIM The Daisies COLD WAVE The Ventures WALK, DON,T RUN Jimmy Cliff WATERFALL MORRIS Chestnut too darn soulful WADE Flemmons Jeanette FLOATERS FLOAT ON Four Tops STILL WATER Marie Queenie Lyons DROWN in my own tears Not trying to MAKE WAVES or POUR COLD WATER on this promotion, just feel the organisers may have GONE IN AT THE DEEP END And should maybe have SPLASHED OUT on a more suitable venue , At the end of the day i suppose its WHATEVER FLOATS YOUR BOAT. 1
Jnixon Posted May 5, 2014 Posted May 5, 2014 How on earth can having a danceoff against some Morris dancers be seen as 'cool' ? No doubt I've now offended some Morris dancers, but hey ho, that's life. one lot ponce up and down like there's a variety of large root vegetables stuck up their arses, displaying the traits of somebody dancing to a track that is not playing while the others prance about like Broadmoor patients but in a more coherent fashion to the previous group however are dressed up like totally deluded nutcases. sounds like its got the makings of some decent comedy if nothing else. tragedy maybe. whats the conversation go like for someone to be lured into a Morris dancing group? the recruiter for that would be a prized asset by any religious sect or minor cult. surely there are drugs involved.
KevH Posted May 5, 2014 Posted May 5, 2014 one lot ponce up and down like there's a variety of large root vegetables stuck up their arses, displaying the traits of somebody dancing to a track that is not playing while the others prance about like Broadmoor patients but in a more coherent fashion to the previous group however are dressed up like totally deluded nutcases. sounds like its got the makings of some decent comedy if nothing else. tragedy maybe. whats the conversation go like for someone to be lured into a Morris dancing group? the recruiter for that would be a prized asset by any religious sect or minor cult. surely there are drugs involved. Mushrooms are the drug choice of Morris dancers. Keeping it real.OMO.
Guest Carl Dixon Posted May 5, 2014 Posted May 5, 2014 (edited) Can I just say, without prejudice, that some people take their dancing as serious as some with their rare vinyl and collecting habits, so don't knock dancing per se. And please don't think for one minute that a Morris dancer would necessarily find a middle aged old fart trying to slide all over the place, possibly out of time and out of breath a joke! He would probably comment and admire him or her...hopefully...and respectfully so! Believe me, put a Morris or Irish step in your soul dancing occasionally and watch what happens. The pi** takers will be there, normally at the side of the dance floor with their pint, but others will respect that 'expression' and admire. I know so, because I have stood on the side of the dance floor with my drink and watched, admired and learnt in the past. The two dancers I learnt the most from were from Hull - Andy Newbold and Norman Olsen. Natural rhythm and made it look easy. Agile, youthful and carefree. If you don't believe me about the Morris step, I had 2 girls come up to me on Friday night and shook my hand saying they loved watching me dance. First time ever. And every so often, I put one of those steps in, with a cha cha cha on occasions depending on what track it is. An isolated Morris skip followed by a left or right leg scoop and foot slide to the rear looks good, helps keep balance and focus and looses more calories. It also tells others that you are a show off, attention seeker, but actually care about your dancing to the degree you want to look presentable, as in a performance. To some dancers, looking good, is the same as some spraying on their aftershave or perfumes to smell nice. It's who we are..... Serious dancers - do yourself a favour, take the following track for example 'Ringleaders/Baby what has happened to our love' - , and on just one of your moves to the left, put a triplet in the step (cha cha cha) in the same beat and pick up normally and then go rightwards. Get the timing right with the beat of the record and if done at the end of the bar, it will stun all your friends and maybe even those Soul Sourcerers who secretly wander the dance floor not introducing themselves because they can't dance or think it looks stupid. Repeat as often as you like, BUT sometimes put in the Morris 'middle' skip or the Irish dance with your arms straight and downwards and then slide your feet backwards and forwards once or twice, then continue to the right and left as normal........then await the admiration from those who will try and emulate you whilst secretly watching how you do it. You can sense them around you if you turn on occasions, and witness them looking away quickly as they detect they have been rumbled. If they don't think they have been rumbled watch there eyes, mouth open, and the legs as they try and mimic what you are doing. I take pride in the songs I write and productions I am involved with. I also take pride in my dancing wanting to improve, even at my age. And being English, I see no reason why our national dance, or at least a couple of steps, cannot be included here and there, if only just for fun on occasions... Mind you, I have been called righteous, pretentious, arrogant, conceited, audacious, impertinent...and a few of those only recently after my 'The One Show' extravaganza, where I paid my respects to Andy Newbold (as mentioned above) and nailed one of his steps I could never get, but did it for that programme. See you on the dance floor. Edited May 5, 2014 by Carl Dixon
Jnixon Posted May 5, 2014 Posted May 5, 2014 Mushrooms are the drug choice of Morris dancers. Keeping it real.OMO. a frightening but very funny thought. has to be some kind of psychedelic. 1
Steve S 60 Posted May 5, 2014 Posted May 5, 2014 Stick By Me Baby has now crossed over to the Morris scene. 1
Little-stevie Posted May 5, 2014 Posted May 5, 2014 Can anyone give us feedback on this event, always interested to know what's " going down" in my own City...
Guest Bearsy Posted May 5, 2014 Posted May 5, 2014 Can I just say, without prejudice, that some people take their dancing as serious as some with their rare vinyl and collecting habits, so don't knock dancing per se. And please don't think for one minute that a Morris dancer would necessarily find a middle aged old fart trying to slide all over the place, possibly out of time and out of breath a joke! He would probably comment and admire him or her...hopefully...and respectfully so! Believe me, put a Morris or Irish step in your soul dancing occasionally and watch what happens. The pi** takers will be there, normally at the side of the dance floor with their pint, but others will respect that 'expression' and admire. I know so, because I have stood on the side of the dance floor with my drink and watched, admired and learnt in the past. The two dancers I learnt the most from were from Hull - Andy Newbold and Norman Olsen. Natural rhythm and made it look easy. Agile, youthful and carefree. If you don't believe me about the Morris step, I had 2 girls come up to me on Friday night and shook my hand saying they loved watching me dance. First time ever. And every so often, I put one of those steps in, with a cha cha cha on occasions depending on what track it is. An isolated Morris skip followed by a left or right leg scoop and foot slide to the rear looks good, helps keep balance and focus and looses more calories. It also tells others that you are a show off, attention seeker, but actually care about your dancing to the degree you want to look presentable, as in a performance. To some dancers, looking good, is the same as some spraying on their aftershave or perfumes to smell nice. It's who we are..... Serious dancers - do yourself a favour, take the following track for example 'Ringleaders/Baby what has happened to our love' - , and on just one of your moves to the left, put a triplet in the step (cha cha cha) in the same beat and pick up normally and then go rightwards. Get the timing right with the beat of the record and if done at the end of the bar, it will stun all your friends and maybe even those Soul Sourcerers who secretly wander the dance floor not introducing themselves because they can't dance or think it looks stupid. Repeat as often as you like, BUT sometimes put in the Morris 'middle' skip or the Irish dance with your arms straight and downwards and then slide your feet backwards and forwards once or twice, then continue to the right and left as normal........then await the admiration from those who will try and emulate you whilst secretly watching how you do it. You can sense them around you if you turn on occasions, and witness them looking away quickly as they detect they have been rumbled. If they don't think they have been rumbled watch there eyes, mouth open, and the legs as they try and mimic what you are doing. I take pride in the songs I write and productions I am involved with. I also take pride in my dancing wanting to improve, even at my age. And being English, I see no reason why our national dance, or at least a couple of steps, cannot be included here and there, if only just for fun on occasions... Mind you, I have been called righteous, pretentious, arrogant, conceited, audacious, impertinent...and a few of those only recently after my 'The One Show' extravaganza, where I paid my respects to Andy Newbold (as mentioned above) and nailed one of his steps I could never get, but did it for that programme. See you on the dance floor. Your being serious too ain't you if not pull the other one its got bells on it
Guest Carl Dixon Posted May 6, 2014 Posted May 6, 2014 Sort of serious I guess. I'll give you a ring later!
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