Great to see it back!
Foals were excellent, didn't disappoint.
I'm obviously getting old as there are lots of acts this weekend that I haven't heard off.
BBC trying to hard with their "diversity", although great coverage.
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Great to see it back!
Foals were excellent, didn't disappoint.
I'm obviously getting old as there are lots of acts this weekend that I haven't heard off.
BBC trying to hard with their "diversity", although great coverage.
Sam Fender looked phenomenal.
Thought Sam Fender and Billie Eilish looked great.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jones28
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I like Sam fender but I’m still not sold on the sax solos that appear in a lot of his songs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ozyhibby
Need to catch up on Billie Eilish tonight
He’s a big Springsteen fan, so he’s trying to echo that Clarence Clemons’ sound.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jones28
Very jealous of a lot of friends who are there, not been since 2017 but with 2020 tickets being rolled over for ticket holders I didn't stand a chance of getting one. Have to admit that circa £300 for a festival ticket (likely considerably above that next year) is a bit rich for me nowadays anyway.
I love watching the live coverage, I actually think I'd find being there a nightmare. :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Northernhibee
Its the acts you don't expect to enjoy every year that i take most pleasure in. Yesterday it was Robert Plant and Alison Krauss who stood out for me. Two great voices that blend together beautifully backed by a superbly tight band.
The West Holts stage mid afternoon is usually a great place to be, ended up catching a Japanese funk/jazz orchestra fronted by a man in a loincloth and gown shouting "ORRRCHEESSSTRRAAA!" a lot and backed by dancers painted head to toe in white doing interprative dance once. Think they were called the Shibushashirazu Orchestra if memory serves me right. Also seen a guy called Ata Kak who is from Ghana and mixes music that sounds like Gameboy music with rap and some incredible dancing. Would never have spent money to go and see them but just came across them and had an amazing time.Quote:
Originally Posted by marinello59
It's what you don't plan to see there that largely makes your weekend as opposed to what you do plan to see.
It’s 30 years today since my only attendance. Carter USM and the Saw Doctors were playing, was a lot smaller than today and you could still sneak in without paying in those days…Quote:
Originally Posted by Northernhibee
That's my highlight so far, Krauss has an excellent voice and the mix of styles was good.Quote:
Originally Posted by marinello59
Actually that does sound brilliant.:greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Northernhibee
Also met half of Dick & Dom once just before Kool & The Gang. I was spectacularly drunk, called him the other one's name and when he tried to tell me I said "Same thing really" and although he took it in a professional enough manner, he clearly wasn't overly chuffed about it :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by marinello59
Oh, and I'm also pretty sure that thanks to Glastonbury and a chance drunken evening with a group of strangers that I'm a one off character on Rastamouse.
Brilliant. :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Northernhibee
I really wish they’d ban the flags. They do my nut in!
I must be in the minority but its a scene I never want to be a part of.
The music lineup is really not my jam and it’s become a very ***** ground of politics, religion, meditation, science and current affairs. There’s nothing wrong with most of those things, but they’re absolutely not what im looking for at a music festival.
It IS great to see it (and other music festivals) back though. They really are brilliant, vibrant communities.
The last two TITP had flags banned along with pyrotechnics. You're welcome :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Frazerbob
I quite like them. I got over excited when I spotted a Clangers one last night. :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Frazerbob
Skunk Anansie’s set was pretty bonkers, I fair enjoyed it.
I did like the ‘This is a work event’ flag 🤣Quote:
Originally Posted by marinello59
Belter. :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Frazerbob
I’d have loved to have gone to this 25 - 30 years ago.
There’s just nothing that appeals to me about it any more, especially the music.
I'm the same. What happened to bringing across some exciting American bands? Or is that just not hip or whatever the term is these days? I remember back in the mid 2000s watching brief highlights of the likes of Grandaddy, My Morning Jacket and Rilo Kiley and being blown away as I'd hardly heard any of their stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by Smartie
The stages that are televised throughout the day are far from the best places to be. West Holts, The Park, even John Peel has lots of great music to be discovered (and dozens more that I've forgotten about). Not to mention the comedy, cabaret, poetry, circus, spoken word and political debate tents, or the Greenpeace or Arts & Crafts fields.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hiber-nation
There's over 100 stages and I've found my best Glastonbury's have come from the times I've looked at the lineup and seen the least that are "must sees" and allow for more exploring time. I'd still recommend giving it a go.
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Originally Posted by Hiber-nation
Ah, Rilo Kylie, saw them in a small venue in Glasgow, then saw Jenny Lewis in the Queen's Hall.
You can hop round the stages on iplayer and take in some full sets. Self-Esteem on the John Peel stage was pretty damn good earlier. Sticking with that stage for now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Northernhibee
I missed her as I was away last time she was here, gutted.Quote:
Originally Posted by Moulin Yarns
Obviously the Rilo gig in Glasgow and the Queen's Hall gig were very different. Would definitely try and see her again.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hiber-nation
Yeah I'll give it a go, there must be something out there. I should have added The Flaming Lips and Mercury Rev to my list. You never see bands like that at Glasto now!Quote:
Originally Posted by Northernhibee
Seen them in 2010 (and missed F'lips in 2017 for Radiohead) and Mercury Rev in 2016 respectively :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Hiber-nation
They are all still very much there, have to say that the BBC choice for televising sets is largely pretty poor.
Or maybe just what they consider popular?Quote:
Originally Posted by Northernhibee
Just switched on tonight, is that Self Esteem with the huge colanders on her corset?Quote:
Originally Posted by marinello59
Sad to hear that Lauren Lavigne has had to pull out of Glastonbury because her mum has just died.
Aye. Worth watching the whole set, great lyrics, great performance from her.Quote:
Originally Posted by Moulin Yarns
Cheers, don't know much about her.Quote:
Originally Posted by marinello59
Just heard that they are like the roof of a shopping centre in Sheffield!!!
Nah, I'm not one to bash the BBC - their website coverage of Glasto is decent after the festival - but they're very focused on certain stages where most of the real spirit of Glasto isn't found. It's really not a great representation of what it's all about or the people that go.Quote:
Originally Posted by Moulin Yarns
The Gabriels!?! Wow
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Originally Posted by Moulin Yarns
Must be an age thing. Gabriels top the hit parade for me too.
I'm also in that minority.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sylar
I'm sitting watching it now and it looks like my idea of hell, wouldn't thank you for going to it.
Far too crowded, hate the idea of sleeping in a tent and if you're unlucky to be standing behind one of the many people who are sitting on someone's shoulders then you won't see much.
Personally not for me at all but each to their own, as you say though it is good to see events like this returning this year as there's obviously many people who do enjoy this kind of thing.
Actually enjoyed the Blossoms set, not normally my cup ot tea but love Tom Ogdens strange out there choice of clothes
Wet Leg yesterday afternoon were good. [emoji106]
And enjoyed Olivia Rodriguez bringing on Lily Allen to dedicate ‘**** you’ to the American Supreme Court.
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Idles and Sleaford mods superb. Caught Billie eilish last night and while it ain't my thing she was pretty good.
Oh my goodness! Just reliving billie eilish from last night, what a talented lass. Such a wide range of music.
Really good although the massive production helped. Wonder how she would do with an afternoon slot without the recorded vocals and light show? Still, it was a good show.Quote:
Originally Posted by Moulin Yarns
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She was superb. Youngest ever headliner, well worthy of her spot.Quote:
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I’ve heard tonight’s oldest headliner ever has a wee bit of talent as well. :greengrin
Will never make it, saw him at the odeon in the late 1970s, still trying 😂Quote:
Originally Posted by marinello59
You have to love him for persevering. This time next year he’ll be a millionaire.Quote:
Originally Posted by Moulin Yarns
I’m a bit dreading it. He’s 80 and it’s not easy to have the vocals to fill a huge gig like that for 20 year olds. I hope he has guests on with him and his amazing set list should see the crowds help him out as well. [emoji1696][emoji1696][emoji1696] he can still do it.[emoji51]Quote:
Originally Posted by marinello59
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And a really likeable stage presence. One of my kids is going to see her in London tomorrow which they're super excited about.Quote:
Originally Posted by Moulin Yarns
As someone whose formative music years were shaped primarily by punk rock I've retained a rather reactionary view of Glastonbury as a hippy festival so have never been.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sylar
It's excruciatingly middle class
Yep, as much as a jakefest that T in the Park etc was I'd much rather attend that again than GlastonburyQuote:
Originally Posted by Stairway 2 7
Am trying to enjoy the McCartney set but am not, I guess he is an 80 year old man now!? 🤷🏻*♂️
Only the Frog chorus can save it nowQuote:
Originally Posted by Iain G
Glastonbury crowd just stood still saying ‘c’mon tae **** Paul, get to the good stuff’.
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Probably in the top 3 best solo things he has written 😁Quote:
Originally Posted by Mon Dieu4
I Am The Walrus or we riot
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McCartneys drummer, Abe Laboriel Jnr has saved the night for me.
Understandably, the band have carried Paul through because his vocals and energy are no longer what they used to be, but the guy on the skins, a breath of fresh air. Bang on the rhythm, playing up to the crowd, singing his heart out and delivering the energy when required.
Yep, he deserves praise and has stolen the show for me tooQuote:
Originally Posted by speedy_gonzales
McCartney was involved in so many belters that he should be able to throw them up in the air and come up with one of the best set lists ever, dunno how he's managed to balls it up unless he just plays what he wants to play
I actually think McCartney has been decent, could have been a lot better to be fair but you can’t expect him to just play Beatles songs
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The old gag, "is Ringo the best drummer in the world, hell no, he ain't even the best drummer in the Beatles!"
Praising Abe Loriel and on walks Dave Grohl 🤣
His voice has actually been better than most times in recent memory, I couldn't be arsed doing that at 42 never mind 80Quote:
Originally Posted by ErinGoBraghHFC
Why the bloody hell not?[emoji6][emoji23]Quote:
Originally Posted by ErinGoBraghHFC
He’s done better than I feared. London Olympics was pretty poor but he’s been ok here.
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I'm loving him.
The guests!
Maybe should have watched the whole set before writing him off half way through . :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Mon Dieu4
It's been pretty damn good.
I know but I’m shattered and need my bed. The old bugger has more stamina than me.[emoji23]Quote:
Originally Posted by marinello59
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Beats me too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ozyhibby
:greengrin
I ended up liking 73% of it, still could have played the Frog Chorus to make it a solid 80%Quote:
Originally Posted by marinello59
Tough audience. :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Mon Dieu4
I was pretty surprised at Grohl and Springsteen but my minds blown that he brought out John Lennon.[emoji102]
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What a finale, brilliant replay of the Abbey Road competing guitar solos. The voice isn't what it was but all in all that was one epic set
40 song, three-hour set aged 80. I can take or leave a lot of his music (and I've grown to hate Hey Jude) but that's mighty impressive.Quote:
Originally Posted by marinello59
Absolutely banging set from Grohl onwards. Should have left out the first 45 minutes.
Absolutely, loved it. I’m a big fan of the Beatles and wings so had a ball there. Hope he’s not finished but can’t complain if he is!Quote:
Originally Posted by He's here!
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I took my daughter to the Billie Eillish gig in Glasgow a couple of weeks ago. Not going to lie I really enjoyed it, she puts on an amazing show and her fans are absolutely captivated by her.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ozyhibby
Declan Mckenna is more than decent. Can't say I knew much about him at all but I'm fair enjoying his set.
Yip, he’s decent.[emoji106] Didn’t know anything about him either. Bit of protest about him as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by marinello59
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Legend slot time with Diana Ross . I always enjoy these, the cheesier the better. :greengrin
Is it only me, or have there been no close-ups of her?🤔Quote:
Originally Posted by marinello59
No extreme close ups but looking and sounding great at 78. The UHD coverage is superb, no real hiding place for her with that. :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by CropleyWasGod
I believe that the security in front of the stage has been rehearsing a flash mob dance.Quote:
Originally Posted by marinello59
Only reasonable explanation is that she’s deed and it’s a look a like that’s on stageQuote:
Originally Posted by CropleyWasGod
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My other half suggested that.Quote:
Originally Posted by ErinGoBraghHFC
Couldn't look at DR after that, and switched over to Amyl and the Sniffers :)
Watching them now. The Damned could sue them, they've done a few rewrites. . :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by CropleyWasGod
Loving them though, great fun.
They are. Dunno about her spitting though. Wouldn't happen in my day....Quote:
Originally Posted by marinello59
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Originally Posted by CropleyWasGod
Amyl and the sniffers were excellent, really enjoyed that. Cracking one up next with Turnstile, their last 2 albums have been superb - particularly Glow On which has been on heavy rotation on my turntable since it came out.Quote:
Originally Posted by CropleyWasGod
If you aren’t watching Jack White you should be. Superb. :greengrin
Only the band The Beatles could have been.Quote:
Originally Posted by ErinGoBraghHFC
I enjoyed Macca last night and I thought he absolutely bossed it. Prior I'd been thinking of watching it through my fingers, concerned what he'd be like but that was actually a hell of a show, very memorable. A majority of the songs being Beatles numbers seemed about right to me. I guess that many of the songs featured earlier on in the set were solo and Wings stuff etc. Shewd move I thought as it definitely went up a few notches as the show went on and built up a lot of momentum to a storming finish.
Vic Reeves on the Park stage just now pretending to be Jarvis Cocker. Well that’s how I’m seeing it. :greengrin
Sort of like this.....Attachment 25979Quote:
Originally Posted by marinello59
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Originally Posted by degenerated
Kendrick Lamar very very impressive.
Pet Shop Boys excellent as well.
Pet Shop Boys were superb. I’ve enjoyed a lot of acts this weekend but PSB showed why they are, IMO, one of the greatest bands ever.
I've just finished watching them, they were outstanding.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peanut Shaz
I didn't watch the whole weekend but based on what I did see they were by far the best for me.
Great performance.
I started watching a few performances but none really held my attention for the whole set. PSB's the exception.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir David Gray
Agreed, I watched it from start to finish. Neil Tennant is an excellent performer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peanut Shaz
They were a bit before my time but my dad always used to play their CDs in the car when I was young and I remember liking their music even then.
They have some great tunes but it takes a real talent to also put on a great live performance and they smashed it.
He’s excellent.Quote:
Originally Posted by hibsbollah
Bicep finished things off perfectly for me 🙂
I stuck their set on last night with the intention of falling asleep whilst it was on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peanut Shaz
Unfortunately it was absolutely brilliant and I stayed awake watching it and thoroughly enjoying it to the very end.
Today's probably not going to be one of my more productive days at work.