Glastonbury 2017

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WhiteMemento9 wrote: »

Eavis said in an interview yesterday with the Guardian that there could be a festival next year if 'a certain band' reforms.

Any guesses who he means?

Oasis?

WhiteMemento9

scudzilla wrote: »

Led Zeppelin :eek:

Say that is the one. I remember seeing an interview with him years back in which he said that the only regrets of acts he hadn't got playing yet where The Stones and Zep. 2019 it is then.

PTH2009

WhiteMemento9 wrote: »

Eavis said in an interview yesterday with the Guardian that there could be a festival next year if 'a certain band' reforms.

Any guesses who he means?

could be Led Zepplin

other possiblites include The Smiths, Pink Floyd, Dire Straits, Talking Heads, Oasis

SteM

Doubt Robert Plant would be able to sing most of the Led Zeppelin songs now, it's the reason he's resisted a reunion up until now as far as I know. He seems happy doing his solo thing. Don't see The Smiths or Dire Straits as being a draw big enough to put on a Glastobury in planned fallow year.

They had been in talks to run a festival at Longleat next year but I don't think that's happening.

Mike Guide 69

Could be Pink Floyd either, Eavis tried to get Dave Gilmore at this years festival, but there was a hold up in some contract talks.....

RocketRaccoon

Just having a look over the twitter reaction to Ed Sheeran last night and i can't get my head around why people have an issue. This is a young lad with a guitar singing his own songs, this is what Glastonbury and music in general should be about. 4m viewers on BBC2 show it was a great idea to have him headline. Also, the amount of people saying he was singing to a backing track is mind boggling.

Paddy2012

RocketRaccoon wrote: »

Just having a look over the twitter reaction to Ed Sheeran last night and i can't get my head around why people have an issue. This is a young lad with a guitar singing his own songs, this is what Glastonbury and music in general should be about. 4m viewers on BBC2 show it was a great idea to have him headline. Also, the amount of people saying he was singing to a backing track is mind boggling.

If he sang his own songs I probably wouldn't mind him as much but most of his stuff seems to be co-written by professional songwriters for hire (including a member of Snow Patrol) which is strange considering he's presented as a singer songwriter. The way he performs them is quite unique though (although I suspect most buskers could probably do similar stuff using loop pedals).

Mrs Shuttleworth

Weepsie wrote: »

Reformed bands?? Led Zeppelin is a great shout. Maybe the Smiths but that's never going to happen. Maybe he could get Abba together, Links or Talking Heads back together. (Unlikely altogether)

2019 maybe the year for the Oasis reunion 25th anniversary etc, but Liam's voice will be even worse by then.

Anyone who hasn't been, it's really worth it, but take a few days off after. It's just so huge you'd never see everything

You sure you want that??!!

WhiteMemento9

Paddy2012 wrote: »

If he sang his own songs I probably wouldn't mind him as much but most of his stuff seems to be co-written by professional songwriters for hire (including a member of Snow Patrol) which is strange considering he's presented as a singer songwriter. The way he performs them is quite unique though (although I suspect most buskers could probably do similar stuff using loop pedals).

I think Ed is very middle of the road but as a songwriter I think you are wrong. He writes most of his own stuff. He has also written numerous songs for or in conjunction with a load of other artists all of whom have been gushing with praise for him as songwriter.

Songs you probably didn’t know were written by Ed Sheeran

Paddy2012

WhiteMemento9 wrote: »

Paddy2012 wrote: »

If he sang his own songs I probably wouldn't mind him as much but most of his stuff seems to be co-written by professional songwriters for hire (including a member of Snow Patrol) which is strange considering he's presented as a singer songwriter. The way he performs them is quite unique though (although I suspect most buskers could probably do similar stuff using loop pedals).

I think Ed is very middle of the road but as a songwriter I think you are wrong. He writes most of his own stuff. He has also written numerous songs for or in conjunction with a load of other artists all of whom have been gushing with praise for him as songwriter.

Songs you probably didn’t know were written by Ed Sheeran

Most of them songs listed are still co-written by other people though.

WhiteMemento9

Paddy2012 wrote: »

Most of them songs listed are still co-written by other people though.

The are co written as in he collaborated with the artist to give them a song. Artists are queuing up to work with him as the guy writes hits. It is what he does. The masses love his stuff.

WhiteMemento9

Weepsie wrote: »

That's a collection of some completely bland songs. His own stuff is fairly bland too, albeit harmless (other than Galway Girl - awful, awful) and has an audience. There is worse, but he had Nile Rodgers and Barry Gibb on before him. They are 2 properly legendary songwriters. They are responsible for timeless classics. Ed Sheeran's stuff won't stand the test of time quite so well.

That's not mentioning Laura Marling, one of the finest songwriters of the last 10-15 who was on before them. Her guitar wasn't going out of tune either.

Oh I think it is mostly awful muck but I was just trying to make the point that he does write that awful muck himself

Paddy2012

WhiteMemento9 wrote: »

Paddy2012 wrote: »

Most of them songs listed are still co-written by other people though.

The are co written as in he collaborated with the artist to give them a song. Artists are queuing up to work with him as the guy writes hits. It is what he does. The masses love his stuff.

I don't know maybe Ed writes the majority of his stuff (or maybe he just makes great tea) its just a bit strange he'd need guys like Johnny McDaid and Benjamin Levin to help him out though.

Pete Moss

First Up wrote:

From watching his cords its clear he uses some variations on standard tuning. He also seems to be a half tone below concert.

First Up wrote:

Guitars can slip out of tune at the best of times. Lower tuning and his strong percussive style will increase the chances. Add in the open air and falling temperature and its a near certainty. He doesn't need a tuner to tell him and a tuner won't stop it happening.

He doesn't use alternate tuning throughout his entire set, though it did look as though he was in a drop-D tuning at one stage for one of his fast tempo numbers. I'd argue that a majority of his chords were standard tuning chord formations, particularly the hits!

It's not a massive issue, I'm sure not everyone picked up on it, just those of us who think we know more than professional guitar techs. I was just very surprised given how much of an occasion it was for the guy. Particularly in that song Bloodstream, it sounded dreadful with the loop going but, kudos, he seemed to correct it by the end. I certainly don't buy the temperature thing though, I know for certain he's played open air concerts cooler than a June night in Somerset.

Looper007

PTH2009 wrote: »

could be Led Zepplin

other possiblites include The Smiths, Pink Floyd, Dire Straits, Talking Heads, Oasis

Never see that one ever happening, that court case put any chance of a reunion to bed imo, especially how bitter Morrissey can be. Although you could get a Morrissey/Marr reunion. I add Pink Floyd to that list, Waters tours are big sellers on their own could see him headlining by himself.

I say Plant be the stumbling block to a Zep reunion. I say Oasis could be a good call, but I don't think Noel be wanting to deal with Liam anytime soon.

First Up

syngindub wrote:

How come there is no Glasto2018?

I think its moving to a new location.

ILikeBoats

Just reading through the stories of people's weeks on efestivals. Feeling a lot of empathy for them!

The Davestator

First Up wrote: »

I think its moving to a new location.

Same location, but they need to 'rest' the land for two years every so often.

First Up

Pete Moss wrote: »

He doesn't use alternate tuning throughout his entire set, though it did look as though he was in a drop-D tuning at one stage for one of his fast tempo numbers. I'd argue that a majority of his chords were standard tuning chord formations, particularly the hits!

It's not a massive issue, I'm sure not everyone picked up on it, just those of us who think we know more than professional guitar techs. I was just very surprised given how much of an occasion it was for the guy. Particularly in that song Bloodstream, it sounded dreadful with the loop going but, kudos, he seemed to correct it by the end. I certainly don't buy the temperature thing though, I know for certain he's played open air concerts cooler than a June night in Somerset.

He does tune the whole thing a semi-tone below concert pitch. I didn't think he was out of tune that much. I saw him change guitars twice and at least once was for a broken string.

Live performances are prone to that sort of stuff. It hardly matters. I'm not a huge fan of his music but I thought he delivered a good set last night and the buzz was excellent. Sure, he has adoring fans who sing along but I thought he gave fair value and 90 minutes up there on your own is no joke.

Zaph

Mrs Shuttleworth wrote: »

You sure you want that??!!

As long as they could still play, most definitely, I don't give a crap what they look like. I would give serious consideration to selling my mother if they re-formed and that's the only way I could get a ticket.

Mrs Shuttleworth

Zaph wrote: »

As long as they could still play, most definitely, I don't give a crap what they look like. I would give serious consideration to selling my mother if they re-formed and that's the only way I could get a ticket.

I recall reading some interview with Chris and Tina recently. They're on for reforming but DB is the one blocking it. Such a shame.

Chris and Tina still perform as The Tom Tom Club. Maybe EP could get them for us.

Edit: Just saw this. Any truth?

https://www.google.ie/amp/s/www.her.ie/amp/music/talking-heads-rumoured-to-reform-after-25-years-apart-291064

Mushy

The Davestator wrote: »

First Up wrote: »

I think its moving to a new location.

Same location, but they need to 'rest' the land for two years every so often.

Something was said on BBC just before ed sheeran that it may be in another location, although it was a bit vague in how it was put.

judeboy101

The Davestator wrote: »

Same location, but they need to 'rest' the land for two years every so often.

No, they are making permanent move couple miles down road to a bigger more secure location. It's on the cards a few years.

WhiteMemento9

judeboy101 wrote: »

No, they are making permanent move couple miles down road to a bigger more secure location. It's on the cards a few years.

That was on the cards but I think Michael Eavis confirmed in an interview yesterday that Glastonbury will stay at Worthy Farm for at least the next two years.

Speaking to festival newspaper The Glastonbury Free Press, Eavis said: "We have no plans to stop doing the festival here, but we want to try something in another location away from the farm, possibly in 2021." He described the new event – tentatively called Variety Bazaar – as "the last big gamble in my life".

Zaph

Mrs Shuttleworth wrote: »

Edit: Just saw this. Any truth?

https://www.google.ie/amp/s/www.her.ie/amp/music/talking-heads-rumoured-to-reform-after-25-years-apart-291064

People got very excited when that appeared last year, but there's been nothing since so I don't know how true it was. Alternatively, it happened but the old animosities re-surfaced and nothing more came of it. Somehow I can't see them ever getting back together, although people said that about the Pixies too, so you never know...

Basq

Man, what a glorious weekend!

Brother and sister-in-law came over from Oz (not just for it) but it was something they always wanted to do. We all had the time of our lives. Campervan was a godsend.. sorry to the camping gang I met from Belfast who I complained that our CV was parked at a slant so our cold beers kept falling out of the fridge when we opened it!

I've always said this over the last 3 years but goddamn you meet the nicest people.. chatted to a very friendly bike-mad lad from Monaghan after The National and before Foo's.. and just met loads of great people.

Now in Cardiff for some food and a few more beers.. not too many mind..

Highlights of weekend: The National (shouted at the top of my lungs to Mr November), Foo's (Dave needs to get on with it though), Future Islands (what a frontman and great venue for them in JP) and Chic (Barry was grand.. but Niles should have done that Legends Slot.. amazing).

Non-music highlight: weather was perfick.. especially for Chic. It was glorious!

Lowlights: Other Stage sound was atrocious.. by far my favourite stage in previous years but good lord, any acts I saw there really disappointed.. maybe it was wind or something. But yeah, real shame!

Maybe Primavera next year and then (hopefully) back for 2019. Hope all the newbies enjoyed it!

MadYaker

In bristol now. I'll do a proper write up tomorrow. Radiohead was life affirmingly good. I'm absolutely banjaxed in both body and mind, you should see the state of me sat in Bristol bus station right now :pac: but I'd do it all again in a heartbeat.

delaney001

This is a stretch, but was anyone watching BBC coverage sat night around 10PM.
They were with the two main presenters and had a Manchester born signer on, about 20 years old. This was one of the acoustic sessions that they have between bands i.e. not on a stage.
I'm nearly sure his name was Tom something, really cool voice. Just wondering anyone know his name or a link to his videos?
Cheers

prodsc

delaney001 wrote: »

This is a stretch, but was anyone watching BBC coverage sat night around 10PM.
They were with the two main presenters and had a Manchester born signer on, about 20 years old. This was one of the acoustic sessions that they have between bands i.e. not on a stage.
I'm nearly sure his name was Tom something, really cool voice. Just wondering anyone know his name or a link to his videos?
Cheers

Tom Walker - Blessings

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXFR01b7ej8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5dhDn3R0A0

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b08ww634/glastonbury-2017-day-2-foo-fighters

3.14.10 if you can get the player.

delaney001

prodsc wrote: »

Tom Walker - Blessings

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXFR01b7ej8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5dhDn3R0A0

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b08ww634/glastonbury-2017-day-2-foo-fighters

3.14.10 if you can get the player.

I thought it was Wilson or Watson!!!
Thank you very much!