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Mark Mayhew
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Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 8:18 pm Post subject: Nigel Ogden-The Organnist Entertains |
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Does anyone on this board actually listen to this show.
If so, what sort of show is it.
Nothing against Nigel I'm sure he is a great guy, but is this show really still relevant in 2007. Indeed what does Nigel do the rest of the week. |
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mcl
Joined: 04 Feb 2007 Posts: 127 Location: Somewhere in the South
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Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 8:46 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, I've been listening for more years than I care to remember - even had a request played once (and I have the letter from Nigel to prove it!)
It's basically a show of just organ music, probably the only one of its kind these days, although once upon a time there were several organ music shows on BBC local radio, and even Capital had one in the early days.
Nigel Ogden himself is an organist of some skill, and occasionally features as a musician as well as presenter - though not nearly as often as Elaine Paige on her show!
As to its relevance in 2007 - well, Radio 2 haven't got rid yet, which must be a good sign, though I doubt it pulls in that many listeners these days, and having to follow Radcliffe and Maconie does it no favours whatsoever (as I have said elsewhere!) I suspect it's still going more out of habit than anything else!
What I find odd about the show is that it seems to be the only one on Radio 2 that seems to have got older - back when I started listening there was a good mix of styles, so inamongst all the theatre organ stuff there was a chance to hear jazz from the likes of Harry Stoneham or Jimmy Smith, or keyboard stuff like John Walker or Margaret Mason (which to be honest was always a bit naff, even then). It seems to be concentrating entirely on theatre organs now, which are OK but it does seem to lack variety these days.
Does that answer your question? _________________ "....you're wearing a plywood bow tie with Dundee United on it?" |
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Toggy tea slurper Guest
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Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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No I don't, I once caught a few minutes of it and thought it was a pile of you-know-what. I'm sure there must be someone who likes it though. |
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Mark Mayhew
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Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 8:49 pm Post subject: |
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Indeed it does-excellent post if I may say so.
I'm going to settle down and listen to this show tonight.
Cheers. |
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Mark Mayhew
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Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 1:07 pm Post subject: |
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Not wishing to cause offence to anyone but listened to this show for a few minutes and just had to tune it off-truly not to my taste.
Sounds so old fashioned-are the listening figures good for this show. |
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mcl
Joined: 04 Feb 2007 Posts: 127 Location: Somewhere in the South
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 9:51 am Post subject: |
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No, I'm not offended, personally - it's something of an acquired taste, and I doubt the listening figures are all that great, particularly in its new timeslot! However, it's really the last remnant of old-style Radio 2, and as a consequence I'm rather fond of it, and will defend it to the end! _________________ "....you're wearing a plywood bow tie with Dundee United on it?" |
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mark occomore
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 9:55 am Post subject: |
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Maybe Richard Allinson will cover the show one day? |
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nod
Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 3558
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 11:58 am Post subject: |
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mark occomore wrote: | Maybe Richard Allinson will cover the show one day? |
Then I could switch off after a few minutes |
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