Jesus now she's sliding and rolling down the pink steps/platform in a ridiculous attempt at dance/performance art aka not knowing how to get down and still trying to maintain her pretentious zany-ness.
If her music wasn't so good I'd have turned over ages ago.
She did the same on Jools Holland rolling down the steps.
These try-hard affectations usually annoy me but I don't mind it too much from her.
Well I tried to watch and listen to her with an open mind, but just as before, the reason for all this adulation is completely lost on me. It's just a naff old bird with too many facelifts and no dress sense singing bland, easy listening for people of a pensionable age. Or is it a gay thing, in the way that the stereotype dictates that they all like Judy Garland?
She did the same on Jools Holland rolling down the steps.
These try-hard affectations usually annoy me but I don't mind it too much from her.
I didn't see her on Jools but a friend of mine had seen her live but neglected to mention all the wackiness. She was intently looking at the crowd all the way through to check their reactions and the bits where she jumped into the crowd at the end seem even less improvised and in the moment and more contrived and part of the act.
I think her music doesn't need the theatrics. Anyway, James Blake up next which should be more intimate and genuine. Then I might watch some Disclosure seeing as Massive Attack don't want the Beeb to film.
I didn't see her on Jools but a friend of mine had seen her live but neglected to mention all the wackiness. She was intently looking at the crowd all the way through to check their reactions and the bits where she jumped into the crowd at the end seem even less improvised and in the moment and more contrived and part of the act.
I think her music doesn't need the theatrics. Anyway, James Blake up next which should be more intimate and genuine. Then I might watch some Disclosure seeing as Massive Attack don't want the Beeb to film.
I do agree The robot woman theatrics and crowd loopyness do veer more towards comedy than anything. I think security thought she was having a fit.
Well the 'older" brigade have realy owned this Glasto and showed just how poor a lot of todays acts are. The highlights for me have been Dolly, Robert Plant, Bryan Ferry, Blondie, Chvrches ad Rodrigo y Gabriela.
There appears to be a hooker committing cultural appropriation who has wandered onto the stage and started singing like a dying cat. Time to change the channel.
Well the 'older" brigade have realy owned this Glasto and showed just how poor a lot of todays acts are. The highlights for me have been Dolly, Robert Plant, Bryan Ferry, Blondie, Chvrches ad Rodrigo y Gabriela.
Really? Blimey! There are lots of great acts today, you just have to be prepared to look instead of turning to the comfortable sound of nostalgia.
I do agree The robot woman theatrics and crowd loopyness do veer more towards comedy than anything. I think security thought she was having a fit.
'St Vincent' is one of the more talented female guitarists in the business. It's a pity in one respect that she's chosen to go down the whackiness route as it detracts from what she's capable of . On the other other hand her antics keeps some people amused.
'St Vincent' is one of the more talented female guitarists in the business. It's a pity in one respect that she's chosen to go down the whackiness route as it detracts from what she's capable of . On the other other hand her antics keeps some people amused.
Yeh, great guitarist. Hmm, I'm undecided about the crazy lady antics..they do amuse me.
JB and his band are great! Really enjoying this, a good minimal setup and with proper instruments. It would be so easy for him to do it all on a laptop and twiddle some knobs pretending to actually be doing something.
I love the blend of electronic and what is essentially easy-listening piano (albeit with modern sounds rather than a Steinway).
Massive Attacked blocked all broadcasting of their set. Pissed off, I am. Spent all bloody weekend looking forward to that set. I know I'm just a freeloader watching on TV at home but I wish I'd known a bit earlier. Got all set in front of the TV ready and then noticed the sorry message on the stream.
Well the 'older" brigade have realy owned this Glasto and showed just how poor a lot of todays acts are. The highlights for me have been Dolly, Robert Plant, Bryan Ferry, Blondie, Chvrches ad Rodrigo y Gabriela.
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.
JB and his band are great! Really enjoying this, a good minimal setup and with proper instruments. It would be so easy for him to do it all on a laptop and twiddle some knobs pretending to actually be doing something.
I love the blend of electronic and what is essentially easy-listening piano (albeit with modern sounds rather than a Steinway).
Yeh, excellent description that. All seems very 'genuine', the crowd are lapping him up.
Massive Attacked blocked all broadcasting of their set. Pissed off, I am. Spent all bloody weekend looking forward to that set. I know I'm just a freeloader watching on TV at home but I wish I'd known a bit earlier. Got all set in front of the TV ready and then noticed the sorry message on the stream.
Yeh, was looking forward to it an all >:( The news only came a couple of hours ago.
Jake Bugg was brought up on the Clifton Council estate in Nottingham. His parents were separated, his dad was a nurse and his mum a sales assistant. Where do you get the idea that he's a rich boy?
Phospherescent - a good set but a sadly pitiful crowd for them.
St Vincent - enjoyed this massively.
Manic Street Preachers - love them as a band - Holy Bible my number one all time album - but they have seemed to have lost their self-righteous anger which made them so enthralling. They seem to be more professional now and that was not the point of them.
Massive Attack - massive cocks. Was looking forward to seeing them. Maybe appearing at Glastonbury should be a certain portion of the set should be mandatory to be filmed. Maybe they should learn a bit of humility from Metallica.
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These try-hard affectations usually annoy me but I don't mind it too much from her.
Yeh, good point
Shame about that face and her bland music tho.
I didn't see her on Jools but a friend of mine had seen her live but neglected to mention all the wackiness. She was intently looking at the crowd all the way through to check their reactions and the bits where she jumped into the crowd at the end seem even less improvised and in the moment and more contrived and part of the act.
I think her music doesn't need the theatrics. Anyway, James Blake up next which should be more intimate and genuine. Then I might watch some Disclosure seeing as Massive Attack don't want the Beeb to film.
I do agree
Cool, am gonna give James Blake a whirl an all.
Where's St. Vincent?
Really? Blimey! There are lots of great acts today, you just have to be prepared to look instead of turning to the comfortable sound of nostalgia.
Yeh, great guitarist. Hmm, I'm undecided about the crazy lady antics..they do amuse me.
Good spot!
Ooh maybe it's Ellie Goulding?
I love the blend of electronic and what is essentially easy-listening piano (albeit with modern sounds rather than a Steinway).
Should be great!
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.
Yeh, excellent description that. All seems very 'genuine', the crowd are lapping him up.
Yeh, was looking forward to it an all >:( The news only came a couple of hours ago.
Yes Mogwai are fantastic, their early stuff is a little heavier but overall you can't go wrong with any album really.
Jake Bugg was brought up on the Clifton Council estate in Nottingham. His parents were separated, his dad was a nurse and his mum a sales assistant. Where do you get the idea that he's a rich boy?
Phospherescent - a good set but a sadly pitiful crowd for them.
St Vincent - enjoyed this massively.
Manic Street Preachers - love them as a band - Holy Bible my number one all time album - but they have seemed to have lost their self-righteous anger which made them so enthralling. They seem to be more professional now and that was not the point of them.
Massive Attack - massive cocks. Was looking forward to seeing them. Maybe appearing at Glastonbury should be a certain portion of the set should be mandatory to be filmed. Maybe they should learn a bit of humility from Metallica.