Woody Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 I was watching Underground Ernie on CBeebies (BBC Children's channel in the UK) and noticed that some of the incidental background music sounded like it was being played on a Concertina. Anybody know whether this is the case & who the player might be? - W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jody Kruskal Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 I’ve not seen or heard this show, but Brian Peters was telling me about how he laid down a bunch of concertina tracks for some media company and still gets royalties for their use on radio and television. Perhaps it’s him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterT Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 I was watching Underground Ernie on CBeebies (BBC Children's channel in the UK) and noticed that some of the incidental background music sounded like it was being played on a Concertina. Anybody know whether this is the case & who the player might be? - W I found this website: http://www.undergroundernie.com/ Couldn't hear any concertina music (well, I was hoping, not expecting), but players of "Mornington Crescent" will love this site. I recognised one voice as that belonging to a certain former England footballer. Regards, Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted September 13, 2006 Author Share Posted September 13, 2006 I recognised one voice as that belonging to a certain former England footballer. He obviously need to boost his income beyong that paid by crisp manufacturers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterT Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 I recognised one voice as that belonging to a certain former England footballer. He obviously need to boost his income beyong that paid by crisp manufacturers. Yes; I looked hard, but could not see the packet of crisps. [Note: for non UK members, the brand in question is Walkers Crisps] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 (edited) I was watching Underground Ernie on CBeebies (BBC Children's channel in the UK) and noticed that some of the incidental background music sounded like it was being played on a Concertina. Anybody know whether this is the case & who the player might be? - W Woody This news article says the group The Wonder Stuff composed and played all the music: http://icbirmingham.icnetwork.co.uk/mail/w...-name_page.html A page from the groups unofficial fan website: http://www.room512.com/biography_pg12.htm From one of their album notes: "Never Loved Elvis" The Wonder Stuff: Miles Hunt (vocals, guitar, harmonica, percussion) Malc Treece (vocals, guitar) Martin Bell (guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, accordion, piano) Paul Cifford (bass); Martin Gilks (drums, percussion) Additional personnel:Kirsty MacColl (vocals) Elly Newton, Alison Gabriel (violin) Genene Edwards (viola) Judith Fleet (cello) James Taylor (Hammond organ). I don't suppose that would prevent a guest musician from appearing aside from this to suit a story line, or maybe harmonica, or accordion. Looks like Miles Hunt is their music writer, and also plays one of the characters a busker (I believe a US street performer?). I can't wait for it to come stateside, it sounds like an entertaining show. Thanks Leo Edited September 13, 2006 by Leo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted September 13, 2006 Author Share Posted September 13, 2006 I can't wait for it to come stateside, it sounds like an entertaining show. Not bad if you're under 5. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 (edited) Not bad if you're under 5. ;-) I am; 12 times under. I won't grow up, and out of my second, third, or fourth childhood. I forget which. Your original question wasn't clear. Were YOU watching the show? Thanks Leo Edited September 14, 2006 by Leo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted September 13, 2006 Author Share Posted September 13, 2006 Were YOU watching the show? Absolutely. I have a three year old daughter and it's important that I vet what she watches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Timson Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Absolutely. I have a three year old daughter Gosh! You wouldn't think it to look at you. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted September 13, 2006 Author Share Posted September 13, 2006 Absolutely. I have a three year old daughter Gosh! You wouldn't think it to look at you. Chris I'm not sure how to take that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy B Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 ON a similar topic (well british TV at least), has anyone seen the latest Phones 4 u advert? Ever so slightly bizarre... http://www.phones4u.co.uk/info/adverts/Paddling.mpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterT Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 --> QUOTE(Andy B @ Sep 14 2006, 11:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ON a similar topic (well british TV at least), has anyone seen the latest Phones 4 u advert? Ever so slightly bizarre... http://www.phones4u.co.uk/info/adverts/Paddling.mpg Maybe the thread title should be changed to "Anglo (German) concertina spreads panic!" Regards, Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes williams Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Maybe the thread title should be changed to "Anglo (German) concertina spreads panic!" Be careful. Be very,very careful. 1. Panic= terror. 2. The player is using an African Squash-Box (checkout the fingering). So when Bush and Bliar bomb Nelson Mandela's bungalow, we'll know all who to point the finger at, Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterT Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 So when Bush and Bliar bomb Nelson Mandela's bungalow, we'll know all who to point the finger at, Peter. Bang goes the "Ground Force" garden, then! On the subject of the concertina, and player, any further information? I know nothing about the Squash-box keyboard, except that it exists. I've tried various searches, without success; how does it differ from the Anglo? Regards, Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes williams Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 On the subject of the concertina, and player, any further information? I know nothing about the Squash-box keyboard, except that it exists. I've tried various searches, without success; how does it differ from the Anglo? Peter, My humour is about as warped as Woody's picture, so nothing was true (hopefully!). But for instant gratification on many of your Squash box questions see PICA Volume 2 on the ICA site. best wishes ..wes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterT Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 .......see PICA Volume 2 on the ICA site. Hi Wes, Thanks. I really don't believe this keyboard layout. Regards, Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted September 19, 2006 Author Share Posted September 19, 2006 My humour is about as warped as Woody's picture...... Hey! Waddaya mean???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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