Jump to content

Our Trumpeter

heartbeatstrue

By heartbeatstrue
in Melbourne Demons

 Share

Recommended Posts

heartbeatstrue Mighty Demon

heartbeatstrue   57

Posted
Posted

Got talking footy with the teller in my local Commonwealth bank. He is best mates with Melbourne's trumpeter, Hugh Dann. Hugh is the guy in the snappy maroon jacket, and he's a passionate MFC supporter. He plays second trumpet to the regular guy, Ari who's not such a big supporter but plays the trumpet well.

Anyway I appreciate Hugh & Ari adding to the culture and atmosphere of our club. And I hope Hugh gets to play for us on that one day in September, before too long. And that he's still playing at the end! My dream anyway... thanks guys!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 1 year later...
Brayshaws' Helmet Demon

Brayshaws' Helmet   143

Posted
Posted

no offense to the guy, and no jab at his playing abilities, but i don't like it. Feels like he's our own snappier dressed version of Joffa. It feels strange at this stage of where melbourne are at to have a guy playing trumpet 20 mins before the game ends. And what was the song that he played at the end? because it wasn't the melbourne song

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Demon Tragic Demon

Demon Tragic   0

Posted
Posted

I know I'll be unpopular for saying so, but I can't stand it! What's the point of having a guy with a velvet jacket and a trumpet play the team song when we've just heard it? I normally have a mate from each team we play against look at me like it's the most retarded tradition in footy. It is pretty naf. It kinda looks like Austin Powers lost his mojo, but learnt how to play the trumpet and thinks maybe that'll help him pull chicks.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

robsey24 Rookie

robsey24   0

Posted
Posted

no offense to the guy, and no jab at his playing abilities, but i don't like it. Feels like he's our own snappier dressed version of Joffa. It feels strange at this stage of where melbourne are at to have a guy playing trumpet 20 mins before the game ends. And what was the song that he played at the end? because it wasn't the melbourne song

When the trumpeter started playing at 3/4 time, i thought it was more of a way to bring attention to Jimmy's banners that were in the cheersquad, as he stood just under the thanks jimmy banner. The song being like a tribute to Jimmy.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Dappa Dan Trident

Dappa Dan   2,188

Posted
Posted

Superman theme...

What if we lost?

Gotta say I wouldn't miss it...

I was amusing myself when I couldn't sleep last night by reading bomberblitz (all 35+ pages of their matchday thread), and someone posted something funny. Along the lines of

"they should pay copyright infringement to John Williams in the amount of $767,000"

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Steamin Demon Redleg

Steamin Demon   379

Posted
Posted

I was a little over refreshed by games end but on my way back to the social club to celebrate I bumped into him, He was more than happy to play the whole song for me personally while I recorded it onto my iphone. I would put it on here but not sure how and a little embaressed by my cheering as he played :wub:

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Red Sox Redleg

Red Sox   2

Posted
Posted

Reckon it's a damn good thing and can't see why anyone would need to be negative towards it.

Something different from other clubs. Good work Hugh.

It's a lot more high brow than those out dated ruckles/mascots that just scare the sh!t out of kids!!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Eth Redleg

Eth   4

Posted
Posted

Gotta say I wouldn't miss it...

I was amusing myself when I couldn't sleep last night by reading bomberblitz (all 35+ pages of their matchday thread), and someone posted something funny. Along the lines of

"they should pay copyright infringement to John Williams in the amount of $767,000"

Just went on the site, and found a thread about the umpiring. 60% of people reckon it ruined the game and that they would've won had it been fair.

LAWLZ

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Pates Trident

Pates   9,592

Posted
Posted

Yeah the 3/4 time was a bit off i reckon, i don't mind it at the start of the game, even with strange occurrence of themes in recent games. And he is slowly starting to be able to stay in time with the crowds clapping.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Keyser Söze Redleg

Keyser Söze   0

Posted
Posted

I love it, but only pre-game when it is reasonable to play the song.

Failing that, AFTER a win. Not during the song being played over the PA system though, that's naff.

I've not noticed it before a game has ended, but that is arrogance and making an assumption that reflects on all of our supporters.

Don't like that one bit and if I was anywhere near him I'd stuff my sock in his trumpet.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

DeezMan Redleg

DeezMan   4

Posted
Posted

I must admit... I was never much of a fan of the trumpeter's on their inception - I used to think it looked tardy and silly.

But now... I've changed my tune. It has really grown on me and the crowd is getting more into it than ever before! They are BOTH building something strong with their trumpeting and I hope it continues into something MFC Home games are renowned for in years and years to come!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
gOLLy Redleg

gOLLy   401

Posted
Posted

If he could just keep time. Plus after we hear the song threw the speakers then he comes on and, it loses its shine about it then changes beat, clapping changes pace and loses anything special about it. Just the song once would be fine. Either trumpter or CD I dont mind.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
jayceebee31 Redleg

jayceebee31   697

Posted
Posted

God bless both of them. Its a wonderful touch to a win and good on 'em for doing so.

May they play "Its a grand old flag" often and regularly for years to come....starting next year!!!

agree totally

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Demonland Forums  

  • Match Previews, Reports & Articles  

    REMATCH by Meggs

    The Mighty Demons take on the confident Cats this Saturday night at the recently completed $319 million redeveloped GMHBA Stadium, with the bounce of the ball at 7:15pm. Our last game of 2023 was an agonisingly close 5-point semi-final loss to Geelong, and we look forward to Melbourne turning the tables this week. Practice match form was scratchy for both teams with the Demons losing practice matches to Carlton and Port Adelaide, while the Cats beat Collingwood but then lost to Essendo

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    WELCOME 2024 by Meggs

    It’s been hard to miss the seismic global momentum happening in Women’s sport of late. The Matildas have been playing to record sell-out crowds across Australia and ‘Mary Fowler is God’ is chalked onto footpaths everywhere. WNBA basketball rookie sensation Caitlin Clark has almost single-handedly elevated her Indiana Fever team to unprecedented viewership, attendances and playoffs in the USA.   Our female Aussie Paris 2024 Olympians won 13 out of Australia’s all-time record 18 gol

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 3

    EPILOGUE by Whispering Jack

    I sit huddled in near darkness, the only light coming through flickering embers in a damp fireplace, the room in total silence after the thunderstorm died. I wonder if they bothered to restart the game.  No point really. It was over before it started. The team’s five star generals in defence and midfield ruled out of the fray, a few others missing in action against superior enemy firepower and too few left to fly the flag for the field marshal defiantly leading his outnumbered army int

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Match Reports 6

    PODCAST: Rd 24 vs Collingwood

    The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 26th August @ 7:30pm. Join Binman & I as we analyse the Demons loss at the MCG against the Magpies in the Round 24. You questions and comments are a huge part of our podcast so please post anything you want to ask or say below and we'll give you a shout out on the show. If you would like to leave us a voicemail please call 03 9016 3666 and don't worry no body answers so you don't have to talk to a human. Listen & Chat LIVE: ht

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 26

    VOTES: Rd 24 vs Collingwood

    Captain Max Gawn leads Vice Captain Jack Viney and Trent Rivers in the Demonland Player of the Year. The injured pair of Steven May & Christian Petracca round out the Top 5. Your votes please. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 28

    POSTGAME: Rd 24 vs Collingwood

    The Dees played insipid, error riddled & uninspiring footy all night and in a lightning delayed match they eventually succumbed to Collingwood by 46 points at the MCG in the final game of the year. Thank God this season is finally over. Bring on 2025. 

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 251

    GAMEDAY: Rd 24 vs Collingwood

    It's Game Day and in just a few hours age-old rivals Melbourne and Collingwood, with a history steeped in blood, sweat and unforgettable clashes, will run out onto the hallowed turf of the MCG, to ignite the stadium one last time in season 2024. Let the memory of this season burn.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 759

    LAST DANCE by The Oracle

    Forget the wishful thinking from Magpie fans who think their team can perform yet another miracle and somehow snatch a place in the 2024 finals series when their team takes on the Demons at the MCG on Friday night. It ain’t gunna happen. They can whistle Dixie through their non-existent front teeth but the fact of the matter is that both teams have run their race. The game is a dead rubber — for each of them, this will be the last dance of the season.  And given the history between the two

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Match Previews 2

    RED FACED by Whispering Jack

    The wind and the hot unseasonable temperatures together with lights turned on mid game at People First Stadium conspired to leave many Suns players and supporters red faced and gasping for air as the Demons proved a number of points on their way to a nine goal triumph on Saturday afternoon in the Carrara sunshine. Melbourne is the only non-Queensland team to taste victory at this venue in 2024. This surely leaves a number of journalists and media mavens red faced after they rushed to pass

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Match Reports 3

  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!
×
×
  • Create New...