Metallica have very little variation in their music ??
That's the opposite view of illustrious classical conductor Michael Kamen who said their song structures were absolutley incredible and he couldn't believe that James Hetfield was a self tought had had no musical training whatsoever.
Cannot ignore a professional conductor's opinion but in defence, you know as well as me that metal music is generally criticised for being very formulaic and Metallica are very much within the Metal genre.
Look I like Metallica as such, but sorry, with all due respect most of their their songs like most metal bands are just onslaughts of thrash distorted power chords with a big wanky solo at the end. The solo's are technically the best part of the songs and Kirk Hammett is some guitar player. But they are not the Beatles and clearly do not have a massive cannon of varied hits in different styles of music that's everybody knows and can sing along to.
Although it was indeed great to have them at Glasto I am getting a bit fed up of their fans going on like they were 500million times better than everyone else and slagging off everyone else now. I would say I had a better time watching Kasabian just now. Sorry.
Look I like Metallica as such, but sorry, with all due respect most of their their songs like most metal bands are just onslaughts of thrash distorted power chords with a big wanky solo at the end. The solo's are technically the best part of the songs and Kirk Hammett is some guitar player. But they are not the Beatles and clearly do not have a massive cannon of varied hits in different styles of music that's everybody knows and can sing along to.
Although it was indeed great to have them at Glasto I am getting a bit fed up of their fans going on like they were 500million times better than everyone else and slagging off everyone else now. I would say I had a better time watching Kasabian just now. Sorry.
Sorry but I agree as well. The argument about them being very popular and having sold lots of records is not evidence of their music having any particular merit. Whenever people use evidence of sales as greatness I always refer to the The Sun as being the biggest selling newspaper in the UK.
Although it was indeed great to have them at Glasto I am getting a bit fed up of their fans going on like they were 500million times better than everyone else and slagging off everyone else now.
I thought their performance was the weakest of the three Pyramid headliners.
That said, Kasabian weren't anywhere near as good as the opinion they have of themselves. the good bits were very good, but the set hit a real flat spot in the middle.
Not a fan of Kasabian at all, but it's nice to see how much that meant to them. Pretty special.
That said, the lead singer's voice is sub par at best, and the same goes for the music. Had a much more enjoyable time watching James Blake and London Grammar. Perfect for a Sunday evening.
Let the speculation for 2015 begin. 3 headliners already confirmed, one being a British singer, with an non-British band, according to Michael. Fleetwood Mac? AC/DC?
That's one of the reasons I won't give Kasabian any of my attention.
Apart from finding them dull, they seem cocky and up themselves. As with the Arctic Monkeys.
Obviously a performer generally needs to be confident but some just come across as arrogant.
I liked Metallica and thought they were better than most there, they didn't blow me away though.
Think its been poor this year.
After watching Metallica last night it all seems a bit of an anti climax today. Maybe they need to get more rock and metal acts as there doesn't seem to be many decent indie acts these days. It's all gone a bit hipster
I didn't know that Chvrches were classed as old farts. The singer looked recently out of school to me.
I was surprised at how good Blondie were but Robert Plant was absolutely dreadful, embarrassing even. I've never heard of Rodrigo y Gabriela so can't comment on him/her/them. I suppose the Manics count as old codgers now and I'm afraid they sounded it.
I don't own any Mogwai albums but I'll be putting that right very soon.
Listen to the soundtrack they made for the french TV show The Returned while you're at it, too!
Sorry but I agree as well. The argument about them being very popular and having sold lots of records is not evidence of their music having any particular merit. Whenever people use evidence of sales as greatness I always refer to the The Sun as being the biggest selling newspaper in the UK.
I think the point about popularity and record sales was addressing the suggestion that Metallica wouldn't go down well at Glastonbury - rather than the merits of their music.
I thought it was a valid point as with 200,000 punters in attendance, there's bound to be at least a few thousand who enjoy a bit of heavy metal and were going to relish the opportunity of seeing such a high-profile band of the genre, and more than a few who own Metallica albums.
I'm far from being a heavy metal fan myself, but had I been there, I'd probably have gone along to see them. (I'd have been tempted by Bryan Ferry, but I've seen him live before.) As it was, I watched their set on the telly and quite enjoyed it.
Look I like Metallica as such, but sorry, with all due respect most of their their songs like most metal bands are just onslaughts of thrash distorted power chords with a big wanky solo at the end.
Let the speculation for 2015 begin. 3 headliners already confirmed, one being a British singer, with an non-British band, according to Michael. Fleetwood Mac? AC/DC?
Watched Dolly yesterday and I have to say it was amazing. I was surprised at the turnout and then to read later it was 100,000 and the most ever (i think) was shocking because i never thought that style of music was so popular. A great set and Dolly seems such a down to earth girl.
If there is one genre that deserves to be played at Glastonbury it is heavy metal, it's a British sound through and through, yes other countries developed it but we invented it, so it's fitting that heavy metal finally got an outing, way way overdue.
And Metallica were bloody fantastic. If you think all their songs have no light and shade or variation in tempo then you clearly have no ear for sound or music.
And Metallica were bloody fantastic. If you think all their songs have no light and shade or variation in tempo then you clearly have no ear for sound or music.
It's not that I dislike them or their music, I just didn't think they were very good.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b007r6vx
Plenty of full sets on there.
Cannot ignore a professional conductor's opinion but in defence, you know as well as me that metal music is generally criticised for being very formulaic and Metallica are very much within the Metal genre.
The guy is a charisma vacuum.
Although it was indeed great to have them at Glasto I am getting a bit fed up of their fans going on like they were 500million times better than everyone else and slagging off everyone else now. I would say I had a better time watching Kasabian just now. Sorry.
Sorry but I agree as well. The argument about them being very popular and having sold lots of records is not evidence of their music having any particular merit. Whenever people use evidence of sales as greatness I always refer to the The Sun as being the biggest selling newspaper in the UK.
I thought their performance was the weakest of the three Pyramid headliners.
That said, Kasabian weren't anywhere near as good as the opinion they have of themselves. the good bits were very good, but the set hit a real flat spot in the middle.
That said, the lead singer's voice is sub par at best, and the same goes for the music. Had a much more enjoyable time watching James Blake and London Grammar. Perfect for a Sunday evening.
Let the speculation for 2015 begin. 3 headliners already confirmed, one being a British singer, with an non-British band, according to Michael. Fleetwood Mac? AC/DC?
Apart from finding them dull, they seem cocky and up themselves. As with the Arctic Monkeys.
Obviously a performer generally needs to be confident but some just come across as arrogant.
I liked Metallica and thought they were better than most there, they didn't blow me away though.
Think its been poor this year.
Listen to the soundtrack they made for the french TV show The Returned while you're at it, too!
I think the point about popularity and record sales was addressing the suggestion that Metallica wouldn't go down well at Glastonbury - rather than the merits of their music.
I thought it was a valid point as with 200,000 punters in attendance, there's bound to be at least a few thousand who enjoy a bit of heavy metal and were going to relish the opportunity of seeing such a high-profile band of the genre, and more than a few who own Metallica albums.
I'm far from being a heavy metal fan myself, but had I been there, I'd probably have gone along to see them. (I'd have been tempted by Bryan Ferry, but I've seen him live before.) As it was, I watched their set on the telly and quite enjoyed it.
agreed, probably the best act for Sunday
Her spokesperson has denied it, plus I don't think Eavis would let her anyway. Maybe she just sings it in that way occasionally.
Adele?
Bon Jovi?
LOL.
So is that why they weren't shown on tv tonight?? I wondered what happened to them!
One of the highlights of Glastonbury for me, not only is he an original artist, but a great guitarist too
And Metallica were bloody fantastic. If you think all their songs have no light and shade or variation in tempo then you clearly have no ear for sound or music.
It's not that I dislike them or their music, I just didn't think they were very good.