Glastonbury 25

[Misdee]

Never mind principles, what about the music? I'm very poorly today and only have Glastonbury for company. In most instances, I hope these bands aren't getting paid much. They don't deserve to be rewarded. It will only encourage them in the deluded idea that they're important and the music is worthwhile. For the most part, they're not, it isn't.

 

What I enjoy most is the discrepancy  between the rhetoric of the BBC and the reality. They threaten you with "a spellbinding cultural commentary set to  groundbreaking soundtrack of edgy intricate guitar pop" and, inevitably, what turns up is just another crap indie band largely indistinguishable from the last one. 

 

[SteveXFR]

My daughter and her band mates are working together in the Woodsies crew bar and were asked to play the stage in there so took their instruments with them. With their youthful enthusiasm, they decided to wander around and see if they could blag another gig. Tonight at 10:35 they (Butane Skies) are playing the Avalon Inn and that will be their third gig so far with another possibility tomorrow as well, all fitting in around bar shifts.

Edited 5 hours ago by SteveXFR

[12stringbassist]

I watched Supergrass do a really good set and struggle for any reaction.

What appears to be wrong with festivals like this now is that there is a mad scramble for tickets months and months before the acts are announced, because there is this huge things about being seen there and saying you've been. It's hardly about the actual music anymore and fans of the bands concerned rarely get tickets to see them.

The only bands guaranteed to go down well are 'the legends' and any with suitable hype behind them.
 

[bassbloke]

Watching En Vogue.  As expected, the rhythm section are a bit special.

[Misdee]

15 minutes ago, bassbloke said:

Watching En Vogue.  As expected, the rhythm section are a bit special.

I thought some of the vocal harmonies sounded like they were using backing tapes, but I could be wrong. Band is tight, though.

[Gank Bass]

59 minutes ago, 12stringbassist said:

I watched Supergrass do a really good set and struggle for any reaction.

What appears to be wrong with festivals like this now is that there is a mad scramble for tickets months and months before the acts are announced, because there is this huge things about being seen there and saying you've been. It's hardly about the actual music anymore and fans of the bands concerned rarely get tickets to see them.

The only bands guaranteed to go down well are 'the legends' and any with suitable hype behind them.
 

Its got the Coachella effect now, more of a photo op for a lot of people 

[vbance]

anyone know which Gibson Alanis Morrissette's bassist is playing?

 

[BassApprentice]

3 minutes ago, vbance said:

anyone know which Gibson Alanis Morrissette's bassist is playing?

 

Looks like a standard Les Paul bass

[BassApprentice]

Every time I watch a big festival, I have to question why I don't like jazz basses, considering nearly every bass player will be using one.

[vbance]

4 minutes ago, BassApprentice said:

Looks like a standard Les Paul bass

god I just love the look of this one...somebody tell me they sound awful, are too heavy, neck dive or are hard to find and save me the hassle of looking....please.

[colleya]

Was that a subtle nod by Alanis' bassist - using a Flea Sig jazz?

 

Also, Blossoms bass tone is my new target sound. Bloody great!

[Frank Blank]

Lovely tone from Burning Spear's bass player, it'll probably be the best tone all weekend...

[vbance]

Wunderhorse, Park Stage in a few minutes...just filling my glass and getting ready for the show.....

[MacDaddy]

4 minutes ago, vbance said:

god I just love the look of this one...somebody tell me they sound awful, are too heavy, neck dive or are hard to find and save me the hassle of looking....please.

 

You know those Les Paul basses? They're difficult to find, have severe neck dive, weigh a ton, and sound really bad!

They smell too 🤢

 

😉

[taunton-hobbit]

I've just caught a moment or two of Glasto25, seems to be the usual mix of soft rock and 'music to die by' - still the crowd seem to like it and what is this thing for shooting lights into the face of the audience ? A lot of so-called DJs do it, so I suppose old age has finally caught up - more wobble from me soon/possibly ..............

 

😎

[Misdee]

42 minutes ago, vbance said:

god I just love the look of this one...somebody tell me they sound awful, are too heavy, neck dive or are hard to find and save me the hassle of looking....please.

All that is actually pretty true.

[Andermtc]

Biffy Clyro on the Pyramid stage, not sure why The 1975 are on after them, seems the wrong way round.

[vbance]

1 hour ago, MacDaddy said:

 

You know those Les Paul basses? They're difficult to find, have severe neck dive, weigh a ton, and sound really bad!

They smell too 🤢

 

😉

I thank you 😆

 

[vbance]

33 minutes ago, Misdee said:

All that is actually pretty true.

and I thank you 👍

[paul j h]

Just watching badbadnotgood or something similar, my god the bass players tone, And the band are excellent

[Wombat]

Badbadnotgood or something similar is a bit of a mouthful for a band name!

[paul j h]

It’s just “Badbadnotgood”

[Wombat]

It’s just Badbadnotgood is a bit shorter I guess

[JJTee]

2 hours ago, colleya said:

Was that a subtle nod by Alanis' bassist - using a Flea Sig jazz?

 

Also, Blossoms bass tone is my new target sound. Bloody great!

Yep, I reckon so. Really enjoyed her set. 

[vbance]

26 minutes ago, Wombat said:

It’s just Badbadnotgood is a bit shorter I guess

who gives a toss about the name....they sound great imo 😘