April Fool
Mar 31st 2004 | 12:29 pm
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April Fool
Anyone spotted the April Fool's stories in the press yet? I reckon this is the one from The Independent:
Tum-ti tum-ti tum-ti tum... kerrang. Ambridge in uproar over Eno's 'new-wave' theme tune
By David Lister, Arts Editor
01 April 2004
The Archers, radio's longest running soap opera, is to have a new theme tune composed by the avant-garde rock musician Brian Eno.
The decision, authorised by Helen Boaden, the controller of BBC Radio 4, will shock devotees of the hugely popular programme, but it will delight contemporary composers who feel cutting-edge, modernist music is all too rarely heard on popular programmes.
Eno, once a member of the influential rock group Roxy Music, is a lifelong Archers fan, and is known to have discussed events in Ambridge with Roxy Music's singer, Bryan Ferry, backstage during tours in the Seventies. Eno, who has also worked with David Bowie, was asked by Vanessa Whitburn, editor of The Archers, to compose a new theme, which would have the feel of "club music".
He agreed immediately, and spent a day in the studio, in effect remixing the much-loved signature tune, "Barwick Green", written in 1924 by the composer Arthur Wood.
The result, which will be heard by listeners for the first time next week, clearly uses the original theme as its point of reference, as a token of Eno's affection for the programme. But a radical addition is his trademark synthesiser to a pulsating beat of electronic drums. And while instantly recognisable, the tune is played at a discernibly faster tempo than that to which listeners are accustomed. Eno told The Independent last night: "The current theme tune is reactionary and exclusionary. It fails totally to address the concerns of young people."
His new music has already been tested privately on leading members of the Archers cast. Although initially sceptical, Trevor Harrison, who plays Eddie Grundy, said his character would prefer a country and western version, but the actor himself felt it would attract more listeners. "I can see it in the charts," he said. "I can see people dancing to it. Having a great fan of the programme writing the tune means it comes from the heart."
Tum-ti tum-ti tum-ti tum... kerrang. Ambridge in uproar over Eno's 'new-wave' theme tune
By David Lister, Arts Editor
01 April 2004
The Archers, radio's longest running soap opera, is to have a new theme tune composed by the avant-garde rock musician Brian Eno.
The decision, authorised by Helen Boaden, the controller of BBC Radio 4, will shock devotees of the hugely popular programme, but it will delight contemporary composers who feel cutting-edge, modernist music is all too rarely heard on popular programmes.
Eno, once a member of the influential rock group Roxy Music, is a lifelong Archers fan, and is known to have discussed events in Ambridge with Roxy Music's singer, Bryan Ferry, backstage during tours in the Seventies. Eno, who has also worked with David Bowie, was asked by Vanessa Whitburn, editor of The Archers, to compose a new theme, which would have the feel of "club music".
He agreed immediately, and spent a day in the studio, in effect remixing the much-loved signature tune, "Barwick Green", written in 1924 by the composer Arthur Wood.
The result, which will be heard by listeners for the first time next week, clearly uses the original theme as its point of reference, as a token of Eno's affection for the programme. But a radical addition is his trademark synthesiser to a pulsating beat of electronic drums. And while instantly recognisable, the tune is played at a discernibly faster tempo than that to which listeners are accustomed. Eno told The Independent last night: "The current theme tune is reactionary and exclusionary. It fails totally to address the concerns of young people."
His new music has already been tested privately on leading members of the Archers cast. Although initially sceptical, Trevor Harrison, who plays Eddie Grundy, said his character would prefer a country and western version, but the actor himself felt it would attract more listeners. "I can see it in the charts," he said. "I can see people dancing to it. Having a great fan of the programme writing the tune means it comes from the heart."
Mar 31st 2004 | 1:04 pm
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Our local radio station are saying that Ian Thorpe has defected and joined the UK swimming team. I am assuming this is an April Fool 
Mar 31st 2004 | 1:33 pm
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Originally posted by DianeOZ
Our local radio station are saying that Ian Thorpe has defected and joined the UK swimming team. I am assuming this is an April Fool
Our local radio station are saying that Ian Thorpe has defected and joined the UK swimming team. I am assuming this is an April Fool
Mar 31st 2004 | 1:35 pm
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Originally posted by DianeOZ
Our local radio station are saying that Ian Thorpe has defected and joined the UK swimming team. I am assuming this is an April Fool
Our local radio station are saying that Ian Thorpe has defected and joined the UK swimming team. I am assuming this is an April Fool
Mar 31st 2004 | 1:53 pm
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Mar 31st 2004 | 7:33 pm
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Mar 31st 2004 | 7:45 pm
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..tis my birthday as well....and my sons!!
Mar 31st 2004 | 7:55 pm
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Wish the rise of passmark for skilled ind. was a April fool joke too! A lot of people are going to be very dissappointed!
A lot of people are going to be very dissappointed!
Mar 31st 2004 | 8:16 pm
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Re: April Fool
Originally posted by jayr
Anyone spotted the April Fool's stories in the press yet? I reckon this is the one from The Independent:
Tum-ti tum-ti tum-ti tum... kerrang. Ambridge in uproar over Eno's 'new-wave' theme tune
By David Lister, Arts Editor
01 April 2004
The Archers, radio's longest running soap opera, is to have a new theme tune composed by the avant-garde rock musician Brian Eno.
The decision, authorised by Helen Boaden, the controller of BBC Radio 4, will shock devotees of the hugely popular programme, but it will delight contemporary composers who feel cutting-edge, modernist music is all too rarely heard on popular programmes.
Eno, once a member of the influential rock group Roxy Music, is a lifelong Archers fan, and is known to have discussed events in Ambridge with Roxy Music's singer, Bryan Ferry, backstage during tours in the Seventies. Eno, who has also worked with David Bowie, was asked by Vanessa Whitburn, editor of The Archers, to compose a new theme, which would have the feel of "club music".
He agreed immediately, and spent a day in the studio, in effect remixing the much-loved signature tune, "Barwick Green", written in 1924 by the composer Arthur Wood.
The result, which will be heard by listeners for the first time next week, clearly uses the original theme as its point of reference, as a token of Eno's affection for the programme. But a radical addition is his trademark synthesiser to a pulsating beat of electronic drums. And while instantly recognisable, the tune is played at a discernibly faster tempo than that to which listeners are accustomed. Eno told The Independent last night: "The current theme tune is reactionary and exclusionary. It fails totally to address the concerns of young people."
His new music has already been tested privately on leading members of the Archers cast. Although initially sceptical, Trevor Harrison, who plays Eddie Grundy, said his character would prefer a country and western version, but the actor himself felt it would attract more listeners. "I can see it in the charts," he said. "I can see people dancing to it. Having a great fan of the programme writing the tune means it comes from the heart."
Anyone spotted the April Fool's stories in the press yet? I reckon this is the one from The Independent:
Tum-ti tum-ti tum-ti tum... kerrang. Ambridge in uproar over Eno's 'new-wave' theme tune
By David Lister, Arts Editor
01 April 2004
The Archers, radio's longest running soap opera, is to have a new theme tune composed by the avant-garde rock musician Brian Eno.
The decision, authorised by Helen Boaden, the controller of BBC Radio 4, will shock devotees of the hugely popular programme, but it will delight contemporary composers who feel cutting-edge, modernist music is all too rarely heard on popular programmes.
Eno, once a member of the influential rock group Roxy Music, is a lifelong Archers fan, and is known to have discussed events in Ambridge with Roxy Music's singer, Bryan Ferry, backstage during tours in the Seventies. Eno, who has also worked with David Bowie, was asked by Vanessa Whitburn, editor of The Archers, to compose a new theme, which would have the feel of "club music".
He agreed immediately, and spent a day in the studio, in effect remixing the much-loved signature tune, "Barwick Green", written in 1924 by the composer Arthur Wood.
The result, which will be heard by listeners for the first time next week, clearly uses the original theme as its point of reference, as a token of Eno's affection for the programme. But a radical addition is his trademark synthesiser to a pulsating beat of electronic drums. And while instantly recognisable, the tune is played at a discernibly faster tempo than that to which listeners are accustomed. Eno told The Independent last night: "The current theme tune is reactionary and exclusionary. It fails totally to address the concerns of young people."
His new music has already been tested privately on leading members of the Archers cast. Although initially sceptical, Trevor Harrison, who plays Eddie Grundy, said his character would prefer a country and western version, but the actor himself felt it would attract more listeners. "I can see it in the charts," he said. "I can see people dancing to it. Having a great fan of the programme writing the tune means it comes from the heart."
Mar 31st 2004 | 8:47 pm
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Mar 31st 2004 | 8:49 pm
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I like this bit
Outlook for Friday:
Severe freezing conditions. Major risk of frostbite in the nether regions.
Outlook for Friday:
Severe freezing conditions. Major risk of frostbite in the nether regions.
Apr 1st 2004 | 12:34 am
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I notice that Oz and Uk seem to do more 'big' April fools jokes than here, it seems. Great btw!
Here, it's just mostly kids and stuff.
BUT, I've only now figured out, that an news item I read on my university's intranet website is most probably a joke (I'm very gullible, so I still think there's a tiny chance it could be true)
The story is(roughly translated...):
The insitituut FM (my insitituut) is the first at **** university to have a pet. The 3 year old cat, named Flexie, has her home in the flexible working places (the 'lecturers' have a flex work place). The idea is that Flexie keeps the room clear of mice, en will contribute to a more homely workatmosphere.
And I did think, this morning, hmmm, strange that they have a problem with mice in such a new, modern building, on the 2nd floor!
Ok, now I'm even more convinced! There is NO way they could have mice!! 
oops
Here, it's just mostly kids and stuff.
BUT, I've only now figured out, that an news item I read on my university's intranet website is most probably a joke (I'm very gullible, so I still think there's a tiny chance it could be true)
The story is(roughly translated...):
The insitituut FM (my insitituut) is the first at **** university to have a pet. The 3 year old cat, named Flexie, has her home in the flexible working places (the 'lecturers' have a flex work place). The idea is that Flexie keeps the room clear of mice, en will contribute to a more homely workatmosphere.
And I did think, this morning, hmmm, strange that they have a problem with mice in such a new, modern building, on the 2nd floor!
Ok, now I'm even more convinced! There is NO way they could have mice!!
oops
Last edited by Simone; Apr 1st 2004 at 12:37 am.
Apr 1st 2004 | 4:06 am
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Lorraine Kelly's morning show was spouting on about this new diet water you can get from the tap in some areas. So called negatively charged water that draws the calories out when being passed in the dunny.
Obviously an April Fool's prank, but I never watched it long enough for them to say "Ahaaa....got ya!".
Obviously an April Fool's prank, but I never watched it long enough for them to say "Ahaaa....got ya!".
Apr 1st 2004 | 4:29 pm
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Did anyone see Kochy's rug!? (on Channel 7 breakfast show)
I completely forgot it was 1 April when I saw it. I just couldn't believe that Mel and the newsreader weren't pi55ing themselves.
I completely forgot it was 1 April when I saw it. I just couldn't believe that Mel and the newsreader weren't pi55ing themselves.
