the boy Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 [quote name='blue' timestamp='1498432903' post='3324628'] Me too. Blue [/quote] He's a one man Beatles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 [quote name='the boy' timestamp='1498473549' post='3324776'] He's a one man Beatles. [/quote] So were The Beatles..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz39 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 I think his songs are samey too but he did have 9 of the top 10 singles the week his new album came out, so I think my opinion is likely a minority one... My elder daughters like his tunes too, i think middle-aged bass players isn't his target market. Plus it has inspired countless buskers with loop pedals to hit the streets... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The59Sound Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Again - I'm sure the people who were actually there loved it. Why are you watching it if you think it's crap? The mind boggles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 [i]The Sherlocks are brilliant, played with them in September and they're superb[/i]. These guys when they were just starting out cut their teeth at one of the local jamnights I helped run. Always hoped they were destined for good things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 (edited) - Edited February 24, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Ed Sheeran. Don't know any of his stuff, heard him interviewed previously, seems a nice enough bloke, so I thought I'd give him a punt. Lasted maybe less than 90 seconds and had an early night. Each to their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 [quote name='Cato' timestamp='1498424763' post='3324559'] I realise the whole acoustic guitar and looper thing is his thing, but I reckon he'd be better off with a band. And a grown up's guitar. [/quote] [quote name='ROConnell' timestamp='1498464797' post='3324697'] I don't think he was that great imho. Needs a band to fill out the sound. Also his guitar is horrible looking and sounding. [/quote] [quote name='bassace' timestamp='1498465886' post='3324708'] A street corner busker. With loops. [/quote] ^ all of this. I didn't watch his Glastonbury set, admittedly, but having heard some of his songs, I'm left genuinely wondering: [b]What exactly is he doing that KT Tunstall didn't already nail about ten years before?[/b] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Brilliant set from a brilliant guy. What he has done for pop music is great. Decent, honest, music that transcends genres and without any horrible autotune or massive overproduction. Loved it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 I only know the one song (Shape of you), but.. he didn't do it for me. it doesn't help that I got bored of looping 10 years ago, and his guitar sounded like like someone beating bed springs with cutlery. When he started rapping, I LOLed and turned over. (I happily acknowledge that millions of people disagree with me). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barking Spiders Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 He seems a decent enough lad and you've gotta respect his cojones, getting out there in front of that crowd on his own. Not my bag at all but there are far worse douchebags out there earning heaps of dosh and with far less talent. I keep giving Radiohead chance after chance and watched 40 mins of their set but their music is still plain dull. I don't get all the fanboy worship. Chic delivered but I thought all that slap n' pop was out of place and I'm a huge fan of the style. Still not quite the same without Nard. Also watched the Foos set. Not a band I follow but there's no doubting DG's stage presence. Pity the rest of of his band cant match him. I dipped in and out over the 3 days but didn't see much else that made me sit up and take notice. There were also many hugely boring sets e.g. London Grammar. Ay caramba, this band have lowered the bar for bland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 I went to bed after a couple of his songs. I was nodding off anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The59Sound Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Were there any acts that anyone liked? I smell a lot of jealousy here. Could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 There were a few smaller acts I liked that I don't remember the name of. I liked Royal Blood and Foo Fighters. I haven't seen chic yet or some of the other acts that I expect I will like. I am sure if I was there I would have loved everything, as it is different when you are live, but Ed Sheeran really isn't my sort of thing - I am sure he is great at what he does but I have seen people who I felt were better at that and it still bored me. I really am not a fan of acoustic guitars and as previously said, looping only has so much time of keeping interest. I am not doubting his talent. I am not sure what people are supposed to be jealous of though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 [quote name='The59Sound' timestamp='1498492177' post='3324990'] Were there any acts that anyone liked? I smell a lot of jealousy here. Could be wrong. [/quote] Chic were fantastic, Royal Blood smashed it, The Courteeners sounded pretty good, and the Killers doing Mr Brightside made hairs on the back of my neck stand up, I tried our Ed couldn't get into it, turned over to Biffy Clyro who shouted at me a lot but sounded ok, possibly not as shouty as Foo Fighters and Radiohead, oh Radiohead I so wanted to like the set but it just didn't happen....well there's my Glastonbury review for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 [quote name='The59Sound' timestamp='1498492177' post='3324990'] Were there any acts that anyone liked? I smell a lot of jealousy here. Could be wrong. [/quote] I watched far too many hours, liked- almost all of it, loved - royal blood, FF, Killers, The Sherlocks, didn't like - Radiohead, very dreary, Ed, one trick pony, Biffy Clyro, usually love them but just too shouty and not at their best by a long way. I even watched ten minutes of Katy Perry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Just watched the Chic set - honestly so good a performance and so tight as a band I was watching thinking that maybe I should just give up! Still there has to be something to aim for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Whenever I see a solo singer-songwriter get up at our Open Mic, I always ask them if they'd like a little Bass to beef up their sound. They usually agree....next time you play Glasto Ed, I'm up for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 [quote name='Daz39' timestamp='1498476789' post='3324813']middle-aged bass players isn't his target market. [/quote] Sad but true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontregartha Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I watched for 20 minutes, but drifted away - sure, it's awesome looping work and he has it off to a T, but a band would have engaged me much more. This is ja bit too much like busking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesparky Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 [quote name='planer' timestamp='1498431445' post='3324620'] Busiest guitar tech of the night. [/quote] That's Super-Trev! He's Level 42 / Mark King's tech too. Lovely chap, really nice guy & very good at his job. Good to see him on the telly box between songs during the set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 [quote name='Elfrasho' timestamp='1498424871' post='3324561'] ....Ed Sheerhan and a guitar has its limits imo. [/quote] Fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 At the same time The Killers play the John Peel stage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 [quote name='bassace' timestamp='1498465886' post='3324708'] A street corner busker. With loops... [/quote] ...and £37m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the boy Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 [quote name='gareth' timestamp='1498681289' post='3326352'] At the same time The Killers play the John Peel stage! [/quote] Outstanding performance. The highlight of Glastonbury for me this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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