Happy Glastonbury!

[burnmark]

I know people love music and attending festivals, however I do find it incredibly strange people watching festivals on the tv.

Eh?

Surely the same could be said of those watching live football on TV.

We enjoy live music so why wouldn’t we watch it.

[boatshed bill]

I know people love music and attending festivals, however I do find it incredibly strange people watching festivals on the tv.

TV is the absolute only way I'd watch a 3 day festival. (if there are any others apart from Glastonbury?) Personal hygiene standards dictate

[Goalposts]

I know people love music and attending festivals, however I do find it incredibly strange people watching festivals on the tv.

Wow - Glastonbury is a cultural event - it’s like the largest festival in the world in terms of musical diversity - size and attendance - it’s just on another level. Tickets sell out in under an hour . I was lucky to attend back in the eighties - its a whole other level today.

[jrgbfc]

Just put Disclosure on. Coldplay and Chris Martin were boring me to tears.

[ArmchairDetective]

I know people love music and attending festivals, however I do find it incredibly strange people watching festivals on the tv.

This might need some explaining, NC93

I know it's nothing like being there but can still appreciate it from home.

[helmclaret]

I know people love music and attending festivals, however I do find it incredibly strange people watching festivals on the tv.

I think this is peak UTC!

[Steve-Harpers-perm]

I think this is peak UTC!

Bit like watching Burnley matches on a stream!

[Vegas Claret]

I know people love music and attending festivals, however I do find it incredibly strange people watching festivals on the tv.

it's literally impossible to watch music

[burnmark]

Coldplay certainly know how to put a show on. Sky Full of Stars was brilliant.

[ArmchairDetective]

it's literally impossible to watch music

What I thought when I found out Coldplay was headlining.

[Pickles]

I know people love music and attending festivals, however I do find it incredibly strange people watching festivals on the tv.

Just wait until you hear about football

[Tricky Trevor]

I’ve never got Coldplay. 4 average musicians, VERY repetitive lyrics, some decent riffs, more pop than rock, and audience participation. They do put on a mighty show though.

[Goalposts]

I’ve never got Coldplay. 4 average musicians, VERY repetitive lyrics, some decent riffs, more pop than rock, and audience participation. They do put on a mighty show though.

I’m not sure what Coldplay is other than it’s not rock.. they occupy a unique position. Not based on quality or output just oddity

[DXS]

Not Coldplay's biggest fan but really enjoyed them tonight absolutely brilliant

[Vegas Claret]

What I thought when I found out Coldplay was headlining.

brilliant

[CoolClaret]

Some of y'all really need to listen to Miles Davis' 'So What' on repeat until the penny finally drops.

[bfcjg]

I’ve never got Coldplay. 4 average musicians, VERY repetitive lyrics, some decent riffs, more pop than rock, and audience participation. They do put on a mighty show though.

Tens of millions have bought albums,ditto watched them live, hundreds of thousands watched them at Glastonbury over the years and all seemed happy, they must have something.

[chipbutty]

Some of y'all really need to listen to Miles Davis' 'So What' on repeat until the penny finally drops.

I've never listened to it, but I will.
Just because you don't like the best selling artists in the world, and I don't either, doesn't mean they are shite

[CoolClaret]

I've never listened to it, but I will.
Just because you don't like the best selling artists in the world, and I don't either, doesn't mean they are shite

Doesn't mean that they're good either.

[Newcastleclaret93]

This might need some explaining, NC93

I know it's nothing like being there but can still appreciate it from home.

I know it sounds wierd given we all watch football on tv.

The only reason I’ve ever been to a festival is for the atmosphere and getting ****** with a load of mates. The main part of it for me was always the camping out with a load of friends and making a mini holiday of it. I guess what I’m trying to say is, the attraction of a festival was the whole package of everything tied together.

I guess that’s why I find it strange but whatever floats peoples boats.

[Dyched]

You’ve obviously never set your camp gear up in the living have you?

[claretabroad]

Agree with the comment about Lankum, their version of wild rover is hauntingly beautiful. Was very impressed with their set. The Breeders were slightly disappointing as the mixing desk never really sorted out the sound issues. I've never really paid much attention to Idles but they put on a very entertaining performance.

[Tricky Trevor]

Tens of millions have bought albums,ditto watched them live, hundreds of thousands watched them at Glastonbury over the years and all seemed happy, they must have something.

Can’t argue with that. Just not for me.

[Tricky Trevor]

I know it sounds wierd given we all watch football on tv.

The only reason I’ve ever been to a festival is for the atmosphere and getting ****** with a load of mates. The main part of it for me was always the camping out with a load of friends and making a mini holiday of it. I guess what I’m trying to say is, the attraction of a festival was the whole package of everything tied together.

I guess that’s why I find it strange but whatever floats peoples boats.

I’m watching for the music and don’t have iplayer, abroad. I record everything then Ff through the acts not my style. I couldn't be done with the dashing around from stage to stage, camping, stinky bogs, thefts and my biggest hate THEM EFFING FLAGS. You pay £250 to stand behind some tossers advertising their football team, no thanks.
It looked as though IoW had a ban on them, last week, and it was so much better for it even on tv.

[Clovius Boofus]

I guess that’s why I find it strange but whatever floats peoples boats.

Then why even bother commenting. I don't think one person on here gives a toss about you 'finding it strange'. Millions don't, but there you go.

Anyway, as for Glastonbury. I've been busy this weekend, so I'll wait until next weekend and watch the bands I'm into on the iPlayer because most of them are on the smaller stages and usually the iPlayer covers the whole or most of their sets, rather than a couple of songs.

[Newcastleclaret93]

I’m watching for the music and don’t have iplayer, abroad. I record everything then Ff through the acts not my style. I couldn't be done with the dashing around from stage to stage, camping, stinky bogs, thefts and my biggest hate THEM EFFING FLAGS. You pay £250 to stand behind some tossers advertising their football team, no thanks.
It looked as though IoW had a ban on them, last week, and it was so much better for it even on tv.

Fair play, it’s not meant as a dig I just find it strange people watching hours upon hours of a music festival

[claret2018]

I’m watching for the music and don’t have iplayer, abroad. I record everything then Ff through the acts not my style. I couldn't be done with the dashing around from stage to stage, camping, stinky bogs, thefts and my biggest hate THEM EFFING FLAGS. You pay £250 to stand behind some tossers advertising their football team, no thanks.
It looked as though IoW had a ban on them, last week, and it was so much better for it even on tv.

More like £350 now!

The flags are handy when you’ve been to the loo/bar and need to find your mates in the crowd though

[Tricky Trevor]

More like £350 now!

The flags are handy when you’ve been to the loo/bar and need to find your mates in the crowd though

Fair point but how many mates do they have in bogs?

[Tall Paul]

I’m not sure what Coldplay is other than it’s not rock.. they occupy a unique position. Not based on quality or output just oddity

They're an advert jingle band.

[ŽižkovClaret]

I’ve never got Coldplay. 4 average musicians, VERY repetitive lyrics, some decent riffs, more pop than rock, and audience participation. They do put on a mighty show though.

They look like a bunch of sweaty yoga teachers

[ŽižkovClaret]

I’m watching for the music and don’t have iplayer, abroad. I record everything then Ff through the acts not my style. I couldn't be done with the dashing around from stage to stage, camping, stinky bogs, thefts and my biggest hate THEM EFFING FLAGS. You pay £250 to stand behind some tossers advertising their football team, no thanks.
It looked as though IoW had a ban on them, last week, and it was so much better for it even on tv.

The flags are pretty high up tbf I think it looks more of an issue on telly due to camera position etc than it would be if you were there

[ŽižkovClaret]

The streets set was good fun to watch on iPlayer.

90% tunes 10% admin

[RVclaret]

The streets set was good fun to watch on iPlayer.

90% tunes 10% admin

Agree.

Just caught up with Jungle from Friday night too. Thought they were excellent. Saw them at Glasto in 2016 and they’ve got even bigger and better since.

[ŽižkovClaret]

Agree.

Just caught up with Jungle from Friday night too. Thought they were excellent. Saw them at Glasto in 2016 and they’ve got even bigger and better since.

Saw Jungle a few years ago at a festival over here. Found them meh but I know that was more to do with me. I need a bit more oomph

[ŽižkovClaret]

Drumming for Bloc Party looks bloody hard work ngl

[Jamesy]

The girl singer on the main stage right now has a great voice and is quite easy on the eye. Very nice.

[TheFamilyCat]

All about The National on the Other Stage for me.

[burnmark]

The two bands I was really looking forward to seeing - OCS and The K’s seemed to have not been filmed by the BBC

[NottsClaret]

The streets set was good fun to watch on iPlayer.

90% tunes 10% admin

Just caught up with it, thought they were great.

[Tricky Trevor]

The two bands I was really looking forward to seeing - OCS and The K’s seemed to have not been filmed by the BBC

Before it started the beeb said all stages were live on iplayer. I don’t know if that includes catch up.

[Tricky Trevor]

Interesting but she’s done well to close Glasto on the back of 2 albums and collaborations.

[ClaretInLeeds]

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[burnmark]

Before it started the beeb said all stages were live on iplayer. I don’t know if that includes catch up.

The K’s were on at 12.30 this afternoon but coverage of the Woodsy’s stage didn’t start till 2pm. Fingers crossed their set will appear at some point.

OCS were in the acoustic tent last night. That stage has had no coverage all weekend.

[brunlea99]

Avril Lavigne was good.

[chipbutty]

They look like a bunch of sweaty yoga teachers

Probably millionaire yoga teachers

[what_no_pies]

Before it started the beeb said all stages were live on iplayer. I don’t know if that includes catch up.

There's about 40 different stages at Glastonbury. The BBC cover the biggest 5. So much of the festival goes largely unseen unless you attend.

[ClaretOfMancunia]

Not sure if already mentioned in this thread - but the Friday set by Squid was fantastic and is available for replay on iPlayer. Brilliant musicians and good stage presence. Recommend watching if you're into Talking Heads-esque stuff.

[Hipper]

It’s too sterile for me. I just don’t like
‘Live’ performances that sound just like the record.

Looking forward to Michael Kiwanuka today.

I flicked onto the coverage occasionally but was not inspired.

I saw a bit of Paul Heaton - boring; Shania Twain - nothing; and one or two others. It seems women have to dress scantily in order to hold attention which is sad. I thought we should have moved on.

Michael Kiwanuka did sound interesting with one of his songs but then he sang some sort of drone type song where he just repeated about being a black man in a white man's world - awful.

Of course I'm a product of my day - late sixties/early seventies - when we had an embarrassment of riches; and lots of crap too of course. Perhaps it's as what_no_pies says, we miss most of it.

[ŽižkovClaret]

I flicked onto the coverage occasionally but was not inspired.

I saw a bit of Paul Heaton - boring; Shania Twain - nothing; and one or two others. It seems women have to dress scantily in order to hold attention which is sad. I thought we should have moved on.

Michael Kiwanuka did sound interesting with one of his songs but then he sang some sort of drone type song where he just repeated about being a black man in a white man's world - awful.

Of course I'm a product of my day - late sixties/early seventies - when we had an embarrassment of riches; and lots of crap too of course. Perhaps it's as what_no_pies says, we miss most of it.

The song you mention isn't his most accessible, but Kiwanuka is class. If you wish to give him another shot id skip to the last 15 mins of his set. The Cold Little Heart / Love & Hate combo is top notch

[Herts Clarets]

Looking forward to James tomorrow. Other stage 3-4, I think.

I have seen James 4 times in recent years, absolute top notch live band. The last time i saw them was at Wembley Arena, supported by The Charlatans who were a bit meh. I was very close to the front and had Tim Booth crowd surf over the top of me as he made his way back to the stage. They have had some good support bands over the years when i have seen them, first time at Brixton Academy was Echo and the Bunnymen, next time at O2 Kentish Town an unsigned band called Slow Readers Club who were excellent and then Brixton again they had Star Sailor.

I was fortunate enough to get tickets to see them with an orchestra this coming Saturday in Bedford, supported by Johnny Marr, Inspiral Carpets, Magic Numbers and Tom A Smith. Should be a great day.