taunton-hobbit Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 I've been (not quite) watching this years offering - I liked Madness, but then, they are of 'my time' - turned off a lot of prog-rock noise and a fair number of females who seemed to think that 'talent' consists of stamping around the stage with spread legs (yawn) - Tina Turner did this stuff fifty years ago....anyone fancy coming in (maybe I'm just too old)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Aurora has me mesmerised at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Enjoyed Dhakhabrakha from Ukraine last night. Just watched Madness. ZZ Top not so hot last night. I couldn't be bothered to watch Muse. Saw some Foals too, not a fan of that. Much preffered Sigur Ros. Is the sound/mix a bit disjointed this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesb Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1466883930' post='3079583'] Aurora has me mesmerised at the moment. [/quote] Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Lots of bands with programmed keyboards ! That's not live Music in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 [quote name='artisan' timestamp='1466889290' post='3079620'] Lots of bands with programmed keyboards ! That's not live Music in my book. [/quote] Schoolboy error if your talking about Muse To be honest, more and more bands are using PCs these days as part of their setup. Its just part of the modern game now, it seems that bands want their live shows to sound more and more like the records. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Caught the tail end of something called Wolf Alice earlier on. No idea what the music was like but they were giving it some stick and having a ball, so might have to YouTube them. Also caught Baaba Maal follows by some kick ass Afrobeat stuff, but again didn't catch who they were. Sorry I'm not much help am I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el borracho Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 [quote name='taunton-hobbit' timestamp='1466882140' post='3079572'] - I liked Madness, but then, they are of 'my time' - [/quote] I saw them there in 1986 - that's 30 years - how did that happen??!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Riva Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 [quote name='bassbiscuits' timestamp='1466892015' post='3079637'] Caught the tail end of something called Wolf Alice earlier on. No idea what the music was like but they were giving it some stick and having a ball, so might have to YouTube them. [/quote] Never seen/heard of them before seeing the Glastonbury stuff on telly today - really liked them. That last track was Giant Peach.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Caught a few minutes of Adele... which wasn't enough to make me stick around. I usually try and catch it but the line-up doesn't inspire..?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Switched it on to catch a few minutes of Adele and ended up watching the whole set. Thought she was very good. I'm quite prepared to be in the minority with this opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubis Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 I thought Adele was excellent as well. Enjoyed Madness, nice to see the original bass player back too. I like finding new stuff, never heard of John Grant before, but I will be listening to more of him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 I thought New Order were actually better without Hooky lumbering around the stage in a caricature of himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 It was nice to see Squeeze again. When did they get a female bassist? She were all reet like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Rich' timestamp='1466943841' post='3079858'] Switched it on to catch a few minutes of Adele and ended up watching the whole set. [/quote] Exactly the same here. I don't think I'll be rushing out to buy the album but I thought she was outstanding live. Edited June 26, 2016 by Cato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurhenry Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1466890034' post='3079626'] Schoolboy error if your talking about Muse To be honest, more and more bands are using PCs these days as part of their setup. Its just part of the modern game now, it seems that bands want their live shows to sound more and more like the records. [/quote] "You're", not "your". I'd have let it go if you hadn't mentioned schoolboy error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 [quote name='Rich' timestamp='1466943841' post='3079858'] Switched it on to catch a few minutes of Adele and ended up watching the whole set. Thought she was very good. I'm quite prepared to be in the minority with this opinion. [/quote] Same as - not a real fan of hers TBH but she was so down to earth (common?) that I saw her in a different light. I enjoyed her set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 [quote name='Rich' timestamp='1466943841' post='3079858'] Switched it on to catch a few minutes of Adele and ended up watching the whole set. Thought she was very good. I'm quite prepared to be in the minority with this opinion. [/quote] i will be in the minority with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 I saw the first bit of adele and she was off key which surprised me. Maybe her monitoring was poor. I don't really know her but people rave. Got bored so went to watch something else, and came back for the end. She certainly rabbits on between songs doesn't she, but I guess that is her choice and what her fans want. At least the last song she was on key for, so that was better, but yes, not my sort of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 I enjoyed New Order, I thought the white Precision sounded pretty mighty, I know Bernard's voice isn't the strongest but I thought they delivered, The Foals on Friday sounded good but I have not seen much else that would make me want to go.....Thinking about it, I am 50 this year and have never been, short of a live set from the original Ramones I doubt there is a single thing on the planet that would persuade me to spend 3 days getting there, 3 days wallowing in mud, and 3 weeks recovering from the experience! Old and grumpy but not covered in mud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Squeeze were great. His voice is still excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosebass Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Disclosure were superb on Friday with Howard playing live bass (Fender Jazz) and getting some mean tones from it. [attachment=222313:tumblr_o9dk664Rgn1uvhjoko1_500.gif] Enjoyed Nao, Does anyone know who the bass player is? He plays a Musicman through a plethora of effects to give a synth / keyboard sound. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Quite liked Nao too, although I only lasted 2 or 3 songs before the novelty wore off but she can certainly carry a tune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taunton-hobbit Posted June 26, 2016 Author Share Posted June 26, 2016 I'm watching the Pyramid stage live on I Player, and wondering quite how it can take so long to do the changeovers? Seems to me that there's a lot of manpower involved here - I'm expecting that by now (this is 2016) everything this side of a drumkit should be (literally) on wheels? Please tell me if I'm wrong (don't bother pointing out 'this is a festival', please) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1466883930' post='3079583'] Aurora has me mesmerised at the moment. [/quote] Yes she reminds me of seeing the girl who fronted the sugercubes for the first time Not that she is the same , but that she is totally unique without being contrived Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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