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BBx
19-11-2009, 12:40
Apparently it is Marketing's remit to find some new on hold music :/

Any suggestions of stuff you've liked being on hold to recently?

BB x
Roberta
19-11-2009, 13:02
No, but I always get caught singing to it once the operator comes back!
Roberta
19-11-2009, 13:03
Actually, can I request Killing In The Name by RATM please.

Heh heh.
Dee
19-11-2009, 13:04
The best Ive heard in a while was Maroon 5, but thats only cos I knew all the words and it put me in a better mood :D
Belmit
19-11-2009, 13:06
Shed Seven - On Standby
KT Tunstall - Hold On
Pussycat Dolls - Wait A Minute

:D
Grandad
19-11-2009, 13:06
Not sure if I liked it but I was on hold to the Fat Duck restaurant yesterday and it was reciting Alice in Wonderland, a bit odd but something different
BBx
19-11-2009, 13:11
Thanks guys. :)

V funny Cheeseman :p

BB x
Jonny69
19-11-2009, 13:21
What about a bit of Elvis? :D
Knipples
19-11-2009, 13:31
Was once in full flow of Michael Jackson's Thriller when the operator came back on the phone. :o
Creature
19-11-2009, 13:42
Admiral seem to enjoy playing Can You Feel The Love Tonight when i'm on the phone to them. Everytime, without fail. I questioned one of them as to whether it's the only song they have, it's not, i'm just very unlucky.
Muban
19-11-2009, 14:18
Cheesey 80s tunes always a winner. Erasure - A little respect, now you just know you are going to catch everyone out when they are taken off hold :D
Wryel
19-11-2009, 14:21
What about a bit of Elvis? :D

A little less conversation?
Feek
19-11-2009, 14:26
I'm sure you're aware of it, but make sure you either use royalty free stuff or ensure you pay the appropriate royalties.
Rich_L
19-11-2009, 14:32
Rick Astley...
Desmo
19-11-2009, 17:49
Rick Hold?
Kitten
19-11-2009, 19:07
Capital One used to have the Beatles 'Number Ones' album. Always put me in a good mood!
Psymonkee
19-11-2009, 19:32
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPq9tF1FbnA

:D
Lopez
19-11-2009, 19:50
When I worked at Thomson and we had to manually authorise cards with Streamline they used Beautiful Day by U2 and Drive My Car by the Beatles. Always liked those.
Fayshun
19-11-2009, 21:04
When I worked at Sophos, they used Rondo Venezziano (sp?) just because the 2 owners liked it.
Mark
19-11-2009, 22:35
Cheesey 80s tunes always a winner. Erasure - A little respect, now you just know you are going to catch everyone out when they are taken off hold :D
I'm sure you're aware of it, but make sure you either use royalty free stuff or ensure you pay the appropriate royalties.

Sound advice on both counts. :)

See what I did there?

Edit - Fat Duck eh? Lucky you. Say 'Hi!' on the way past, and offer two fingers to the local HP office if you want (I know where it is). :)
Grandad
20-11-2009, 00:31
Sound advice on both counts. :)

See what I did there?

Edit - Fat Duck eh? Lucky you. Say 'Hi!' on the way past, and offer two fingers to the local HP office if you want (I know where it is). :)

well er not really, seems next to bloody impossible to get a reservation :'(


how's this for 2 fingers ?

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/11/19/hp_strike_vote_unite/

:shocked:
Mark
20-11-2009, 09:07
Yes, I've heard about the waiting list there. :eek:
And that's some two fingers. Shame it had to come to that. :(

Back on topic, it seems there's a few companies that specialise in providing on hold music. Don't know if they would end up being cheaper than paying royalties for something more famous. Probably not as memorable though so you pays your money...
Burble
20-11-2009, 09:21
well er not really, seems next to bloody impossible to get a reservation :'(

It's not what it you, it's who you know. Well in my case it's who you know who knows someone who knows someone.

It's well worth a visit though, the food is divine!