cruiseguys2009 Posted March 24, 2012 Author #26 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Perhaps, but when we were on the Sun last year in March, they were still throwing out the old JAR stage sets when we would be at port. They still did the Original farewell song then....but then again, who knows.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanDreaming2 Posted March 24, 2012 #27 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Sun last year in March, they still did the Original farewell song then....but then again, who knows.... They had the original songs on the Sun in October, too. The new "improved" version just does not have the panache the old one had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenagurl Posted March 24, 2012 #28 Share Posted March 24, 2012 They had the original songs on the Sun in October, too. The new "improved" version just does not have the panache the old one had. I think they might have switched over in February. We were on the Gem the first week of January and they used the original, by early February it was different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiideb Posted March 24, 2012 #29 Share Posted March 24, 2012 It is definitely a new song, and not a good one either. I agree, I thought the old song was much better, and definitely missed it 2 weeks ago! The new song ties into their new marketing theme "Sail like a Norwegian". Sometimes people switch thinking they are making it better. I want a recording of the old one. Is it on youtube? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoneHPH Posted March 25, 2012 #30 Share Posted March 25, 2012 The only way to counter this is to have the repeat passengers (with the help these type of message boards) and break into song. If the goal is "and a revised farewell show, so guests will continue to feel a part of the Norwegian community until their next cruise"... ...I say...We The Passengers sing it...now how cool would THAT BE?!?!? EDIT: I forgot to add...you would think that NCL paid for someone to compose that song. I dunno if I would rather believe the JAR theory of "taking her ball and leaving the playground"...or if it's a new song simply for marketing purposes. I'm hoping it's the former... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanDreaming2 Posted March 25, 2012 #31 Share Posted March 25, 2012 ...I say...We The Passengers sing it...now how cool would THAT BE?!?!? ... I can't carry a tune in a bucket, but I'm game! I think I'll post the lyrics to the old version on our rollcall and see if we can pull it off! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauer-kraut Posted March 25, 2012 #32 Share Posted March 25, 2012 It is definitely a new song, and not a good one either. I agree, I thought the old song was much better, and definitely missed it 2 weeks ago! The new song ties into their new marketing theme "Sail like a Norwegian". Sometimes people switch thinking they are making it better. I want a recording of the old one. Is it on youtube? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vols_159 Posted March 25, 2012 #33 Share Posted March 25, 2012 if it aint broke dont fix it NCL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguys2009 Posted March 25, 2012 Author #34 Share Posted March 25, 2012 One of the better ones on Youtube.com that I was able to find. Wow, even now, still tearing up and disappointed that "Home Away From Home" is no more. How can you change a theme song that has been with you for years now? I think that at the Lattitudes Cocktail Party, the Cruise Critic Roll Calls on each sailing should band together and all stand up and start singing it...Maybe we can start a trend.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteRose Posted March 25, 2012 #35 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I had heard that they were changing the farewell song before we sailed in January and I was SO happy that they still sang the old one... brought tears to my eyes too (every time I heard it)... I can't believe they would change it.. I thought it was SO perfect the way it was... maybe NCL is listening and can somehow keep the song if they have rights to it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanDreaming2 Posted March 25, 2012 #36 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I contacted one of the CD's and she confirmed the new song is feeltwide. :mad: Where do we protest? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguys2009 Posted March 25, 2012 Author #37 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I contacted one of the CD's and she confirmed the new song is feeltwide. :mad: Where do we protest? :confused: Right Here, Right Now! You know that "They" are watching. NCL is the best at being proactive with Guest Recommendations. They listen and do respond. So, that being said, I for one, would like the original show put back together of Home Away From Home. Whose with me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenagurl Posted March 26, 2012 #38 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I think that at the Lattitudes Cocktail Party, the Cruise Critic Roll Calls on each sailing should band together and all stand up and start singing it...Maybe we can start a trend.... So, that being said, I for one, would like the original show put back together of Home Away From Home. Whose with me? I just pictured a bunch of CCers slightly drunk and more than slightly off key singing the original song at the Latitudes party. Too funny! They're going to make us walk the plank. ROFL It would be touching...I think. If nothing else, memorable. However I'd also like to see the original back if at all possible and am signing this virtual petition with you. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soaringfalcon Posted March 26, 2012 #39 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I think it would rock if all the CCers started singing it at the Farewell Show! It just won't be the same without it. It might be silly but I'm really bummed by this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
che5904 Posted March 26, 2012 #40 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I don't know how, but maybe someone that does, should start a poll on those that want to keep home away from home if it's possible. Has anyone posted a complaint on FB, I haven't looked to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbisson Posted March 26, 2012 #41 Share Posted March 26, 2012 The only way to counter this is to have the repeat passengers (with the help these type of message boards) and break into song. If the goal is "and a revised farewell show, so guests will continue to feel a part of the Norwegian community until their next cruise"... ...I say...We The Passengers sing it...now how cool would THAT BE?!?!? EDIT: I forgot to add...you would think that NCL paid for someone to compose that song. I dunno if I would rather believe the JAR theory of "taking her ball and leaving the playground"...or if it's a new song simply for marketing purposes. I'm hoping it's the former... I'm with ya Zone. And now, the "fat mans chorus" will close tonights show ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguys2009 Posted March 28, 2012 Author #42 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Stand up and join in the chorus of those of us that want the original song brought back into the show!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campermom Posted March 28, 2012 #43 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Definitely, definitely felt a serious kinship to this song. NCL please return Home Away From Home as part of the Farewell Show!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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