That wasn't my point, I agree, music doesn't have to be complicated to be good . It was a response to the suggestion Ed Sheeran was out working other bands. Which was a nonsense really because his music takes little to no skill and on top of that its shit.
Glastonbury 2017
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That wasn't my point, I agree, music doesn't have to be complicated to be good . It was a response to the suggestion Ed Sheeran was out working other bands. Which was a nonsense really because his music takes little to no skill and on top of that its shit.
Galway Girl is a banger though, let's be honest. Windows down, radio up, full blown bellend material. It's great.
This Ed Sheeren geezer is just Michael Bay with a guitar isn't he?
What did you think? Didn't think it came over great, and I'm a grime fan.
Thought Dizzee and Stormzy's sets were fecking ace, Wiley's was great second half, and still have to watch Kano's set.
But yeah, the sound wasn't great for BBK, but also the songs just didn't seem to translate to the occasion.
Surely Michael Bay with a guitar is Rammstein, with all their pyrotechnics?
He is literally the definition of middle of the road mate. All fair if you like it. But he panders to a specific audience. It's the average loose and breezy cheesy pop Audience.
Original Bellend Material.
Give it a go when you're next in the car. You'll be king of the road.
Have you ever written a song in your life?
Before the road rage hits
Has it come to this?
Original Bellend Material.
Justice are amazing. Saying it again.
Booking tickets to see them again right now.
Booking tickets to see them again right now.
More like the musical equivalent of those "Valentine's Day", "Mother's Day" and "New Year's Eve" films.
Nah Nickelback are the Michael Bay of music.
Mate scroll back a few pages, there was some Ed Sheetan lyrics someone posted that created serious shits and giggles. Writing a song isn't that hard anyway.
Yeah got to agree really. The best part of their set was with Wiley.
My favourite grime set though was definitely Dizzie. He's got so many classics but isn't afraid to mix it up with his new tunes aswell. I don't really like much of his new music but when you're putting on a shoe that's the way to do it and he smashed it as usual.
All the more excited to watch him open Outlook festival this year!
Not really a fan of Ed Sheeran but he seemed decent enough and the crowd were full into it. Not a patch on the other two headliners though.
I'm seeing them at a festival in a couple of weeks. I imagine they'll be pretty damn good.
"Ed Sheeran at Glastonbury 2017 review – definitely alone and thrillingly poor"
They really are. Put on one hell of a show. Seen them maybe 5 times.
Saw them on back to back nights. One at Somerset house and then in somewhere in town the next night. Completely different sets.
Very talented guys. You'll have a ball.
So it was Radiohead, Chic, RTJ, Royal Blood, Foo Fighters, Nadia Rose and Sampha for me as my favourite sets... and I did enjoy Ed Sheeran as well. Still got DJ Shadow, Kano, Dizzee, The XX, BBK and Lorde to watch of the acts I wanted to see.
How was Kano, will this be up on BBC iPlayer?
Did Sheeran do the entire set with just himself and his guitar again?
Or has he finally realised that allowing people other than himself on stage is actually quite helpful when you're trying to put on a show?
Or has he finally realised that allowing people other than himself on stage is actually quite helpful when you're trying to put on a show?
XX & Angel Olsen were the star performers for me. Although the latter is not necessarily very objective as I think I'm in love.
Royal Blood and Clean Bandits for me. I wasn't expecting anything from them and ended up loving their sets.
Nah was just him.
It is a surprising set up but he doesn't really need anyone else.
I've been saying for the past 7/8 years that I'll go to Glastonbury one day.
Maybe next year...
How far in advance do you need to purchase tickets?
Maybe next year...
How far in advance do you need to purchase tickets?
You might have a longer wait... don't think they will hold Glasto next year as they are planning a year off. Although Eavis has suggested if Oasis want to reform, he'll change his mind.
If he can get away with just doing his own thing, why hire a band? It'd be different if his fan base were complaining, but they seem to love just him up there.
4 million tuned in on tv as well. I'm not a fan of the guy but I don't think he needs to change what he does for the sake of the people that don't warm to him.
Have to say Ed Sheeran closing it was stupid in hindsight at least. Radiohead were fantastic on Friday and Foo Fighters incredible on Saturday as usual. Ed Sheeran, talented as he is, was just pants in comparison. Finished early too the fader.
It's not on next year.
You need to register for tickets beforehand on their website though, I can't remember the exact dates it closes cos it was a few years ago I did it. I'm sure it was September though and then they go on sale around December time with the resale in April.
Didn't go this year and don't really like watching to much of it when I don't go cos it annoys me mainly. Not a fan of Ed Sheeran so wouldn't of seen him but it does work for others. I wouldn't of seen him myself but each to their own they can't please everyone. Other bits I saw looked good though and glad weather mainly held out for everyone.
He doesn't really get away with it though. Read te reviews and comments in this thread. It's mixed at best.
His fan base like it but that's generally how a fanbase works...his fan base would probably like it if he came out and threw his own excrement at them for two hours.
His music isn't that bad...in fact when it isn't self absorbed it is very good. He could have a much bigger live performance fan base, and he could be a very good live act.
But a guy standing there playing an acoustic guitar for two hours IS boring. He isn't Bob Dylan. He isn't an amazingly good guitarist. He isn't a comedian. His music isn't full of meaning or anything else that allows it to be carried just by a foot pedal and a guitar.
It's fecking Glastonbury. Leave your ego at the door as someone else said, and put on a show that's about entertaining everyone there, not about being desperate to show everyone how great you think you are.
There is a reason why Ed Sheeran is "divisive" while other acts will be praised even by people who don't "get" their music.
I mean I don't really get Radiohead but I'd have enjoyed their set on the Friday. If Thom Yorke had come out to main event Glastonbury and just played acoustic guitar for two hours on his own, he could feck right off. Nothing to do with tastes or unjust hatred towards Sheeran's type of music at all.
I've got nothing against Ed Sheeran at all and it's amusing to come in here and read the same arguments every year but I think only his fans would deny he was a poor choice to close out the festival. I normally stay up to watch all the headliners but it was so samey last night I'd turned it off after 45 minutes and called it an early night.
Chic would've been a nice way to go out. Didn't realise they had so many classics.
From what I saw the Foo Fighters (another band I'd never really paid much attention too) killed it on Saturday night and will probably be the act that most people remember from this one.
Chic would've been a nice way to go out. Didn't realise they had so many classics.
From what I saw the Foo Fighters (another band I'd never really paid much attention too) killed it on Saturday night and will probably be the act that most people remember from this one.
Yeah Foo Fighters were best headliners for me. In terms of TV they will probably be the most remembered I'd imagine people there might be different. Seeing someone like The Killers in John Peel would be more memorable for me I reckon for example, Justice were meant to be quality last night as well. Each to their own and all that though.
If Ed Sheeran were to have glamourised his simple man act for the big stage he would be roundly criticised for that, too. I don't think he can win either way. Personally, I think he'd look like a bit of prat dancing around while somebody else rattles through a drum and guitar solo. Though what would have worked, in fairness, would have been bringing on Rudimental for Bloodstream.
Ultimately, a lot of people dislike what Sheeran represents. He's at the top of chart music and not being "part of the masses" is what far too many people consider to be cool, or edgy, or different. Thankfully, you can appreciate both sides of the coin, as I find, whether it be Sheeran, Foo Fighters or Radiohead.
Ultimately, a lot of people dislike what Sheeran represents. He's at the top of chart music and not being "part of the masses" is what far too many people consider to be cool, or edgy, or different. Thankfully, you can appreciate both sides of the coin, as I find, whether it be Sheeran, Foo Fighters or Radiohead.
Yeah sorry I meant tv. Everyone will have their own personal favourite live experiences I'm sure. I might watch The Killers tonight even though they are my ex's favourite band and I could do with not being reminded of that massive twunt.