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[russycarps]

did anyone catch them after all the hype on this messageboard beforehand?

I love them, and loved the set, BUT they played almost all new stuff. For me it was sensational to hear the new stuff but anyone who researched them by listening to their past albums might have been a bit disappointed. It would have been nice for them to finish with one or two of their older songs but they had a criminally short set so I dont blame them for playing the songs they did.

I think their new album will be pretty huge.

Anyone else got any thoughts?

Where the hell is landgale these days anyway?

[Langdale Wolf]

I'm here matey.  More to the point - where the f**k were you?!  I had a pint of ale with your name on it all weekend!!

Kloot were right up there with the best acts I saw.  But they suprised me by playing such a brave set.

Their new stuff completely blew me away - it was amazing.  I knew Northern Skies, To The Brink, Lately, Fingerprints but the closing track was my favourite.  The extra musicians made a huge difference to the sound, and it really suited them IMHO.

But another major plus for me - the crowd.  Considering they mostly played their new stuff, I thought the respect they got was quite remarkable - you could hear a pin drop during quieter songs, which I think justified their decision to use that playlist.  But I saw them in Manchester in 2008 and you could hear constant chatter when he played No Fear Of Falling - that's supposed to be their HOME crowd.  

Yet at a festival in a tent like the Queen's Head, the respect shown to them was surprising and VERY welcome indeed.

I guess it also showed that they liked what they heard.

On what I heard, I am now VERY optimistic that this album will give them a bit more recognition, that would be very well deserved.

[dukepowers]

It was a beautiful start to a beautiful end of the festival. I Am Kloot followed by Faithless and Stevie Wonder.

I'd heard some of the new Kloot stuff before at some of Johnny's solo gigs but I liked the band arrangements.
The last track they played did have Guy Garvey's fingerprints all over it - not a bad thing.

[modey]

I loved their set, the new tunes sound great live, would have liked to have heard a few more of the old ones but they didn't really hava a lot of time.

Oh and the new album is tops the way

[dicka]

I saw them and thought it was good to hear the new tracks, shame it was such a short set.  I have heard they are to be shown on BBC 2 tomorrow night as part of the highlights of glastonbury.

[ramragon]

i thought they were brilliant if a little puzzling by their set choice. I honestly came out a little confused how such a seemingly sloshed bloke could play such a tight set. I've mentioned in another topic that it would have been perfect if they'd closed with proof or because.

A brave move to play so much new stuff, and as mentioned above Guy Garveys influence could definately be seen. I was right against the barrier at the front an got some pretty good pics of the set as well. Gotta say though i never noticed anyone filming the set though.

[ghandi]

It was a beautiful start to a beautiful end of the festival. I Am Kloot followed by Faithless and Stevie Wonder.


I completely agree. I had a wonderful Sunday , Ellen and the Escapades, then the Villagers, I am Kloot, Faithless and the Stevie.

I thought the set was brilliant. I went with my Brother his friend and an old mate of  mine, none of who had heard much and all of whom were well impressed. My old mate was so impressed he now wants he to take him along to bands that i recommend! I wish that they has finished with Proof, but you can't have everything i supposed. Perhaps i should have asked Mr Bramwell to finish with that when i bumped into him on Saturday night.I was a bit pissed though!   

We are going to get tickets to the Greenwich festival where they are going to support Athlete, hopeful of a longer set.

[Langdale Wolf]

dicka, on 01 July 2010 - 02:19 PM, said:

I saw them and thought it was good to hear the new tracks, shame it was such a short set.  I have heard they are to be shown on BBC 2 tomorrow night as part of the highlights of glastonbury.

Really?  Cool.  Didn't know there were cameras at the Queens Head.

Pre-ordered the new album before Glasto - it's released on Monday!  Bring it on.

[t77]

Langdale Wolf, on 01 July 2010 - 05:38 PM, said:

Really?  Cool.  Didn't know there were cameras at the Queens Head.

Pre-ordered the new album before Glasto - it's released on Monday!  Bring it on.

I think it might just be an acoustic set Johnny did for the BBC, hopefully i'm wrong because the gig was one of my highlights for sure.... that and bumping into Christopher Eccleston afterwards(he said he loves the new stuff too). For anyone near or around Manchester Kloot will be at Piccadilly Records on monday making and appearance and (i think) playing a couple off the new album in celebration of its release, let's hope it's the one that gives them the recognition they so deserve.

[When Jokers Attack]

I thought they were good but as you said was all new songs and I only got into them a few weeks back so left slightly dissapointed, Not dissapointed performance wise just I would have liked some of the older songs that I know, Can't please everyone though. Been listening to the new album since I got back from Glasto and it's sounding very good.

[modey]

ramragon, on 01 July 2010 - 02:45 PM, said:

i thought they were brilliant if a little puzzling by their set choice. I honestly came out a little confused how such a seemingly sloshed bloke could play such a tight set. I've mentioned in another topic that it would have been perfect if they'd closed with proof or because.

A brave move to play so much new stuff, and as mentioned above Guy Garveys influence could definately be seen. I was right against the barrier at the front an got some pretty good pics of the set as well. Gotta say though i never noticed anyone filming the set though.

they were filming it and putting it on the screens either side of the stage so i presume that's been recorded and kept

[RoyC]

Brave decision to play almost exclusively new stuff, but I think it came off. As has been mentioned, that last tune was immense, if that doesn't get them bothering the charts then nothing will. Anyone catch what it was called?

[Scouse Andy]

I loved their set, managed to get on the rail to watch them, I did fall slightly in love with one of the violinists....

[Langdale Wolf]

RoyC, on 01 July 2010 - 06:51 PM, said:

Brave decision to play almost exclusively new stuff, but I think it came off. As has been mentioned, that last tune was immense, if that doesn't get them bothering the charts then nothing will. Anyone catch what it was called?

I can do better than that - here's the set list:

Storm Warning
Over My Shoulder
Twist
Northern Skies
To The Brink
Fingerprints
Lately
I Still Do
The Moon Is a Blind Eye
Radiation

Just heard the new version of Proof.  The Elbow boys have got the best out of it IMHO.

[Langdale Wolf]

Here's another new one for you.  The Moon Is A Blind Eye.

Stunning song.

[russycarps]

Sensational track that. My undies are soaked at the thought of this album. Sorry I didnt see you at glasto, but you know how it is. Tribute ale though, amazing scenes when I saw that.

Did you buy the album that comes with the signed print langers??

Also, if you are quitting going to glasto does this mean you are quitting this messageboard too?

[Langdale Wolf]

russycarps, on 01 July 2010 - 07:18 PM, said:

Sensational track that. My undies are soaked at the thought of this album. Sorry I didnt see you at glasto, but you know how it is. Tribute ale though, amazing scenes when I saw that.

Did you buy the album that comes with the signed print langers??

Also, if you are quitting going to glasto does this mean you are quitting this messageboard too?

Yeah, pre-ordered the signed print thing.  I'm terrible for getting cheap tat for a few extra quid!

I will be posting less, yes.  And eventually I'll probably just stop altogether.  Just got a new job which means less posting during the day.  The build up to Glasto 2011 will be horrible as well.  Oh, and the second sprog will be here in September.

Anyway, I would love to see Kloot headline the Park next year just for you lot.  They'd be amazing - I really enjoyed it up there this year.

[CaledonianGonzo]

t77, on 01 July 2010 - 05:47 PM, said:

the gig was one of my highlights for sure.... that and bumping into Christopher Eccleston afterwards(he said he loves the new stuff too).

I was sure I saw him lurking around the Queen's Head on the Sunday during Field Music...

[t77]

CaledonianGonzo, on 01 July 2010 - 07:42 PM, said:

I was sure I saw him lurking around the Queen's Head on the Sunday during Field Music...

This was up near The Glade after Orbital.
I had to go and say hello because of my multi layered Kloot/United/Dr Who/Mancs with big noses passions in the vain hope that he'd be shit, unfortunately he was charming and lovely. Hes in the new Northern Skies video too eh?

[modey]

What an amazing tune to the brink is, absolutly love it.