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Post by TheSaint on Jun 23, 2023 20:12:42 GMT
I preferred Carly-Rae and am now enjoying the sundowner vibes from Fred Again I was surprised how good her set was. Currently watching Foo Fighters on bbc2. Not sure they suit the 6pm slot but you know you are going to get a great show. |
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Post by Trowel 🏴 on Jun 23, 2023 21:14:37 GMT
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Post by Zomoniac on Jun 23, 2023 21:32:21 GMT
Sparks featuring Cate Blanchett dancing like a well lubricated robot wasn’t a thing I was expecting.
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Post by PatrickEwing on Jun 23, 2023 21:47:16 GMT
Yes that latte song was brilliant, same can’t be said for Alex turner talking singing effort he’s developed, Just me they thinks it’s shite?
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Post by Zomoniac on Jun 23, 2023 21:57:03 GMT
He does currently have laryngitis, might be the only way he can get through it.
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Post by cubby on Jun 23, 2023 22:06:24 GMT
Ah that explains it, he's got laryngitis so they got a pub singer to cover for him.
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Post by barchetta on Jun 23, 2023 22:13:09 GMT
Early days yet but enjoying Sparks' set - even the cameo - and always enjoy The Comet is Coming but think they lose something on a day lit stage.
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Post by simple on Jun 23, 2023 22:17:03 GMT
I guess the illness could explain it or maybe its the way its being shot for tv but this Arctic Monkey’s set has nothing going for it. Its so flat and passionless. It feels like footage from a Whistle Test studio set intercut with crowd shots from some other gig.
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Post by cubby on Jun 23, 2023 22:18:38 GMT
Yep, easily the flattest headliner for a long long time.
This is supposed to be the headline act, on the main stage. I just turned it off.
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Post by PatrickEwing on Jun 23, 2023 22:23:24 GMT
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Post by PatrickEwing on Jun 23, 2023 22:29:02 GMT
Also sounds like Vic Reeves singing in Shooting Stars, can’t be bothered linking a vid for that
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Post by TheSaint on Jun 23, 2023 22:33:34 GMT
Can’t be arsed with Artic Monkeys so watching Lightning Seeds on IPlayer. They better play goal of the month.
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Post by simple on Jun 23, 2023 22:35:08 GMT
I’m flicking between Hot Chip and Kelis. They both seem to be having a great time.
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Post by PatrickEwing on Jun 23, 2023 22:35:33 GMT
Also sounds like Vic Reeves singing in Shooting Stars, can’t be bothered linking a vid for that Whilst dressed like Tony Angelino I’m watching Fred Again set instead, 10/10 will check out lighting seeds next. |
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Post by Danno on Jun 23, 2023 22:47:47 GMT
Iplayer is lacking sorely. Can't grab any old footage
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Post by damagedinc on Jun 23, 2023 22:50:00 GMT
Thank god for hot chip. Monkeys completly flatlined here
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Post by Danno on Jun 23, 2023 22:52:39 GMT
Thank god for hot chip. Monkeys completly flatlined here Yeah they were pretty shit. Very Vegas act. Led Zepp except you don't have the musicians |
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Post by monkman5000 on Jun 23, 2023 22:54:00 GMT
Yeah the Burt Bacharach style does nothing for most of AM's tunes.
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Post by Danno on Jun 23, 2023 22:55:48 GMT
Yeah the Burt Bacharach style does nothing for most of AM's tunes. bang on |
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Post by damagedinc on Jun 23, 2023 22:58:06 GMT
Quite like the lounge style albums they did recently. But 25 degree heat in a glastonbury field is not the time to play them.
Foo fighters have there own issues but at least they turned up played some big tunes fast and loud and then left lol!
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Post by simple on Jun 23, 2023 23:00:03 GMT
I think looking and acting like you actually want to be there should be the minimum for a show like this and the Foo Fighters definitely looked like they were enjoying themselves
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Post by simple on Jun 23, 2023 23:36:38 GMT
If I were to give scores for how much fun I’ve had with what I’ve seen today*
Foo Fighters 9
Sparks 8
Hot Chip 9
Kelis 8
Arctic Monkeys 5
*haven’t seen all of every set obviously
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Post by Dougs on Jun 24, 2023 0:16:19 GMT
Quite like the lounge style albums they did recently. But 25 degree heat in a glastonbury field is not the time to play them. Foo fighters have there own issues but at least they turned up played some big tunes fast and loud and then left lol! I've just watched the AM set. I really like their latter stuff, as I think it shows a bit of development. They are not the 18 year olds they were when they burst onto the scene. I agree that Festival sets should be about banging out the hits - that said though, I enjoyed it a lot, but probably because I like those albums. Laryngitis would explain the more subdued approach though, for sure. |
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Post by starchildhypocrethes on Jun 24, 2023 1:06:29 GMT
I just finished it too, and I quite enjoyed it. I’m not a die hard or anything, but it’s cool seeing how much their sound keeps developing and how much more of a swaggering frontman Alex Turner has become after those awkward early days. Think they’ve got a great sound and it felt like a proper set rather than just banging out all the old ones for the 40 years olds.
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Post by Bill in the rain on Jun 24, 2023 3:11:48 GMT
Is Glastonbury always this early in the year??? I thought it was later.
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Post by hicksy on Jun 24, 2023 6:10:26 GMT
I actually enjoyed a good hr watch of The Farm Monkeys before my “wow it’s got very late” old man brain turned it off last night. Can agree with above comments that delivery of set felt quite monotone in places, almost too cool for school approach. Alex Turner has been going down this road for a while now overly focused on becoming a crooner for the new generation.
That said they are older and probably less likely to want a thousand glasses of piss heading for them and the crowd towards the front of the stage for the early bangers so you can’t blame them for being more mellow. I can respect but am not a fan of either of the latest 2 albums and hope the next (probably another 3yrs away but I might be wrong) sees them focus back on their guitars and more upbeat tunes.
I have to agree too that AT has always seemed to just get into his own zone on stage and there’s a bit of a lack of connection to the crowd. Almost like he’s intent on delivering a best in class art school lecture through music rather than an entertaining show for the masses. The moonlighting and stage design also did not help.
7/10 from me (still one of the best lyracists of modern indie bands)
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Post by monkman5000 on Jun 24, 2023 6:58:19 GMT
Foo Fighters and AM's pals in QOTSA are much older and still bring the rock. I've always liked AM but that was an oddly mannered performance for me, bit of a caricature. Just a matter of taste though I guess innit.
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Post by dfunked on Jun 24, 2023 7:19:10 GMT
Is Glastonbury always this early in the year??? I thought it was later. Yep, has been towards the end of June for ages. |
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Post by Bill in the rain on Jun 24, 2023 7:29:55 GMT
I thought it was usually during Wimbledon. I Must be misremembering or mixing it up with something else. I always enjoy watching the weekend coverage of it each year. I watched a bit of the Foos. I was a bit worried Dave was going to pass out as he was already looking very red in the face by about 2 minutes into the first song  Either my tv sound or the sound recording wasn't great, though that's always a risk with live outdoor concerts. |
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Post by Bongo Heracles on Jun 24, 2023 8:04:38 GMT
The Fred Again.. set is worth watching, if you like that kind of thing. It is just him pressing buttons but he does it with such childish glee, it’s very infectious.
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