Glastonbury 2015 thread
Discussion
MarshPhantom said:
Nothing to do with nostalgia, I didn't see any of the bands I've listed above when I was there.
It just seems that the artists they book has gone from alternative/well respected bands and musicians to Radio 2/Heart/Magic FM friendly artists.
You seem to be judging Glastonbury by Lionel, who played the traditional 4pm Sunday slot reserved for old crooners who, given their experience and showmanship, tend to be a surprise hit. It is a welcome tradition after 3 days of hitting it hard for 3 days and nights and a bit of fun, but never my highlight.It just seems that the artists they book has gone from alternative/well respected bands and musicians to Radio 2/Heart/Magic FM friendly artists.
That said its the way of modern music/X factor generation, that it is getting harder to find enough headliners of suitable stature (a brief conversation I had a booker this year). That said Glasto remains THE festival for weird and wonderful bands that covers every possible taste
Er Kasabian headlined last year, Muse did in 2010
People need to just accept the music industry does not produce U2s / Princes / Madonnas and artists of that stature any more, rock offers more longevity with the Foos and Muse type bands
AC/DC would be big enough (though not my taste), Prince would be incredible but always resists due to objections to BBC coverage, personally I would love Daft Punk after their last album, Farrell tocome as guest and kiss their feet
People need to just accept the music industry does not produce U2s / Princes / Madonnas and artists of that stature any more, rock offers more longevity with the Foos and Muse type bands
AC/DC would be big enough (though not my taste), Prince would be incredible but always resists due to objections to BBC coverage, personally I would love Daft Punk after their last album, Farrell tocome as guest and kiss their feet
pincher said:
What's the score there? Has he got a gripe with the BBC?
No, but if you headline you have to agree to BBC airing the performance in full, and some artists have attitudes about image rights etc and want to control output. Imagine if Prince did a Madonna, got a tugged cape and fell flat on his arse - he would have no rights to edit it out. All a bit silly IMHOSee the mighty Future Islands on iplayer (and I recommend you do), first song lead singer trips arse over tit over a floor speaker, laughs it off and cracks on, but you don't get to edit that stuff out
Edited by Adam B on Sunday 12th July 02:41
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