Really enjoyed today's bands. Much better.
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Really enjoyed today's bands. Much better.
Agreed mate.Originally Posted by Pearcey3
Looking forward to the Gingerbread man. I love the guy, so down to earth.
My daughter seen him at the O2 on Thursday and she said he was brilliant.
If this was the good old days of events like Monsters of Rock, it would be very, very different. Great up tempo sets, no Tarquin and Tarquinettas - those sneaking in would get taken out by flying bottles of piss...
Whether you like or loathe them, Radiohead are capable of producing their work live to a really high standard. Like a few others I enjoyed their earlier stuff and I think they're worthy headliners for a Festival.
Having said all that, I've always got more pleasure from finding stuff that's slightly off the beaten track and that's increased as I've got older...
I enjoyed Creep and Karma Police at the end but they are self indulgent.
Jo Whitely scrubbing up well for a 50+ year old.
She gets better every year.
As for Radiohead, I am a fan and thought they were on form tonight. I don't get the 'pretentious' tag though. They're all clearly very talented, multi-instrument musicians as they regularly swapped between instruments. They also combine acoustic with electric effortlessly. They have a huge back catalogue and IMO have stood the test of time. I can't think how any band of that vintage can still appear 'new'
I liked the fact they threw in some of their more experimental stuff, such as Lotus Flower from King Of Limbs which I love.
Radiohead are technically excellent. There's no doubt about that.She gets better every year.
As for Radiohead, I am a fan and thought they were on form tonight. I don't get the 'pretentious' tag though. They're all clearly very talented, multi-instrument musicians as they regularly swapped between instruments. They also combine acoustic with electric effortlessly. They have a huge back catalogue and IMO have stood the test of time. I can't think how any band of that vintage can still appear 'new'
I liked the fact they threw in some of their more experimental stuff, such as Lotus Flower from King Of Limbs which I love.
For me, their later stuff lacks drive, passion, energy. There is the odd good song but a lot of self-indulgent dross. What you saw last night was an audience thinking they must like Radiohead, silent for the most part only coming to life with the songs they knew and wanted.
There's jut no comparison between Radiohead headlining a festival and say Iron Maiden. Maiden get a far greater crowd reaction.
I can't think how any band of that vintage can still appear 'new'
Tom Jonesthough technically not a band
She's my favourite scrubber (uperer).
She seems to be a bit of a 'marmite' choice.
Mmmm .. Marmite. Mmmmm... Jo Whiley. Covered in Marmite..
I think she looks like a praying mantis.
Was that the best headline act of recent years ?, outstanding
Contrary to a lot on here I like Radiohead. I was brought up on late 60s and early 70s psychedelic music and jazz fusion though so probably that's why. I think they put on a hell of a gig. Each to their own though.
And I find Elbow totally boring too.
Same thoughts as you 55 !
Churning out the same songs at every gig is not what rock and roll is about.
Where's the spontaneity the excitement ?
I'm not saying Radiohead were as exciting as some bands, but they do what they do because it feels right to them.
It's a bit like saying to Vincent Van Gogh, that in the commercial world that we wanted him to paint by numbers.
It ceases to be 'him'.
Jimi Hendrix when he headlined festivals that dwarfed Glastonbury, would often nearly half of his set of songs that had never been released and improvisations that were exactly that.
After a year or two of playing the 'hits' he wanted to move on as a progressive and innovative artist. He felt stifled and caged to be expected to play the same songs in exactly the same way.
Radiohead are one of the few bands who have the balls to have an similar philosophy.
Rock and roll is about getting the crowd going, entertaining...
Kiss are far from the best songwriters in the world, but give kick ass performances live.
Radiohead can do that at Glastonbury for the simple fact the audience is for the most part people there because it's Glastonbury, couldn't give a toss who the bands are.
There's no comparison between Hendrix and Radiohead...
Really enjoying Future Islands. The bloke is a nutter but an entertaining one with good toons
I've always fancied going but my wife won't have it even though we both love our concerts.
Her reason is the thought of filthy toilets and stinking showers, and the though of standing next to someone who hasn't washed for 3 days.
She's a Bettws girl ffs
British sea power live nowwas watching turgid Jools Holland
Downloaded the Pretenders gig, hard to believe that Chrissie Hynde is 66!Who are you looking forward to seeing?
The Pretenders opening gig is up on iPlayer now, and it's not too bad actually. She even got to call Rupert Murdoch a kent(no gilf comments please
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Waiting for Radiohead who are on in a bit.
Wild Beasts, a new band to me, thoroughly enjoyed their set
I haven't seen a decent act yet on the Beeb. The standard of musicianship from most acts is appalling.
I would disagree with this but, it's subjective, there is a quote by Richie Blackmore on the inside cover of the Slade Alive LP which, he says, "they don't care about the notes and there is a public wanting that" I would suggest that this is applicable to Glastonbury, the people there just want a good time and have little interest in poor playing or a few bum notes here and there, when i go to watch my lad play, i'm always interested in his and the bands playing but would guess that i'm in a minority at a gig.
Unfortunately, the true musical greats are now in their 60's, 70's or dead now.
The snowflakes really haven't got a clue.
Katy perry on now, she wouldn't have lasted 5 mins on stage back in the day, what the feck is she about?? Just plain pop chart kiddy crap isn't it??
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