Yeah, I had a hard time coming up with a title for this subject. I will say I constantly hear the exact same songs at most football games. There is always going to be crazy train, something ac/dc, maybe a newer rap song, and in this state you have a very good shot of hearing sweet home alabama. Half the teams in the SEC play that same opening song that I dont even know the name of...its not really like a full song as much as a techno sounding that to pump you up. Auburn has taken it up the past couple years and I'm getting tired of hearing it. In basketball, I don't know how many thousands of times they have played that one techno sounding song...I've heard it since Jordan played in the mid 90's for the Bulls. If you watch basketball you prob. know what I'm talking about. Then there's the "defense, defense, DEFENSE" chant thing they always do. Then we all know the sounds of baseball, take me out to the ballgame, and that other little short jingle they play that slowly builds up. Sports stadium music is obviously not meant to be thought of as something you'd have in our personal music collection as much as it is to stir up the crowd and create a sense of unity for the home crowd.
Also can't forget the tradition of musical performances that are prevalent in major sports. Singing take me out to the ballgame and throwing the first pitch is done at every MLB game I think, and there's the singing of the national anthem at almost every sporting event. Plus, the halftime show at the Superbowl always has a huge act and often some sort of controversy. (Janet Jackson, Prince's guitar etc)On a side note, The Who is going to be this year's so I am looking forward to hearing them.
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I enjoyed that you covered the use of music in every sport. I've never really thought that much about it, but every spot really does have its on distinct musical tradition.
ReplyDeleteI guess to me music in sports is about the experience because it is a tradition. It would be dull to go to a game and there not be any type of music. Part of me wants to say that it is an American tradition to be loud and rowdy at sports games. Also it is a lot of fun to be at a game and sing along to a song that thousands of your closest friends know too.
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