2013 Headliners

[FloorFiller]

You're wrong...he can play his songs in whatever way he likes. I, on the other hand, reserve the right not to like them. If I want to here Visions of Johanna like it is on Blonde on Blonde, I'll play the LP. If he chooses to play it in a bossa nova style, I may not like it, but it's completely his call. They are his songs and I accept his freedom to do what the fuck he likes with them

[The Nal]

to a point i agree with you, but as has been said, he often plays them in an unrecognisable fashion. it's like if Leonardo da Vinci kept going back and changing the Mona Lisa after it was hung in a gallery. many would argue that he'd already created the definitive version of the painting but for one reason or another he insists on going back and painting over it

maybe to an artist like Dylan and his fans it's fine and has been accepted - he's been doing it for long enough - but i'd personally feel a bit iffed seeing these bizarre takes on known classics

[Wooderson]

Bob's fans have loyally supported him throughout these last 35 odd years of pricking around with his own back catalogue. I'm not the greatest fan of his, but the stuff I do like is on record. Doesnt strike me as that charismatic or "showy" a performer. Don't think I've heard many tales of people being blown away by him - on the contrary I've heard tales of people who're bigfans saying "I knew 3 songs from the gig."

Edited January 21, 2013 by Wooderson

[Porcelina]

If you go and see Dylan not knowing what to expect then the chances are you'll be more surprised than disappointed.

Seen him twice and has been sublime both times.

There's nothing quite like hearing Don't Think Twice ring out over a festival field.

[abdoujaparov]

Dylan "iffing" people is what keeps him fresh. 50 years later and we're still talking about him! Keeps its mysterious and therefore interesting.

[abdoujaparov]

Like this fucking incredible version of Shelter from the Storm.

Agree with your point 100% by the way.

Always find it strange that people go to Dylan gigs expecting him to play full acoustic sets and sound like he did in 1963 and are pissed off when he doesn't.

[Wooderson]

I do like Bob's individuality. He really couldnt give a fiddlers. That selfishness as a performance can be endearing. I heard a boot of "Masters of War" and "Tangled up in Blue" from '98 that I liked. He made a bit of an effort in fairness.

[The Nal]

The only person, not just performer, whos autobiography I've read and also watched the official documentary on and came out more confused (and intrigued) afterwards.

Also, just to be an arse re: the Mona Lisa above, the Mona Lisa is the most overrated piece of anything in the history of mankind.

[FloorFiller]

Dylan "iffing" people is what keeps him fresh. 50 years later and we're still talking about him! Keeps its mysterious and therefore interesting.

Edited January 21, 2013 by FloorFiller

[The Nal]

all that i know is that more often than not the reaction to his live shows is 'meh' at best.

Edited January 21, 2013 by The Nal

[mattgimmeshelter]

Enough debate about bob dylan now

this is the glasto headliners thread, And I doubt he's headlining

maybe a legends set? I don't know, but not for this thread :3

sorry to be a killjoy!

[The Nal]

Enough debate about bob dylan now

this is the glasto headliners thread, And I doubt he's headlining

maybe a legends set? I don't know, but not for this thread :3

sorry to be a killjoy!

Edited January 21, 2013 by The Nal

[abdoujaparov]

Enough debate about bob dylan now

this is the glasto headliners thread, And I doubt he's headlining

maybe a legends set? I don't know, but not for this thread :3

sorry to be a killjoy!

[FloorFiller]

yeah, best to leave this thread to you dripping on about a load of old toss...

[mattgimmeshelter]

yeah, best to leave this thread to you dripping on about a load of old toss...

[chriseede]

yeah, best to leave this thread to you dripping on about a load of old toss...

[abdoujaparov]

did someone piss in your cereal this morning? don't be so moody.

[mattgimmeshelter]

No, I'm very happy. But Dylan's contribution to music makes the Arctic Monkeys or whoever you favour to headline look like the pygmies they are. In my opinion.

Edited January 21, 2013 by mattgimmeshelter

[Mud Dweller]

Bob Dylans place in musical history is secure regardless of what he's done recently or how poor his shows are

Edited January 21, 2013 by Mud Dweller

[pyramidsong]

granted i don't think he'd be a particularly suitable headline choice anymore, i think, given the extent of his contribution to music, it'd be wrong for him to play anything under sub. if leonard cohen can sub (and i mean this with absolutely no disrespect made to cohen, one of the greatest popular lyricists and songwriters of all time) then dylan certainly should

[abdoujaparov]

Where did I insult him? Please don't tell me you're one of these music fans that will defend their act to the death if anything is ever said about them?

I don't hate bob dylan, he's an amazing artist and he's written brilliant music. Saying he won't headline isn't me insulting him but it's just a fact, he won't headline.

If you're here to argue on a website forum, leave. Because it's not needed on here. It's a place where people can freely discuss who they think could or could not play the festival.

People like you are the people who ruin alot of websites.

Anyway i've said enough. Back to headliner discussion!

[FloorFiller]

[sisco]

Where did I insult him? Please don't tell me you're one of these music fans that will defend their act to the death if anything is ever said about them?

I don't hate bob dylan, he's an amazing artist and he's written brilliant music. Saying he won't headline isn't me insulting him but it's just a fact, he won't headline.

If you're here to argue on a website forum, leave. Because it's not needed on here. It's a place where people can freely discuss who they think could or could not play the festival.

People like you are the people who ruin alot of websites.

Anyway i've said enough. Back to headliner discussion!

[mattgimmeshelter]

Sorry, but it was you that got n his high horse and decided that a discussion of Dylan wasnt appropriate for this thread. I frankly couldnt give a fuck whether you like Dylan or not - what I do object to is being told that I cannot discuss whatever subject I choose on here. It was you that was seeking to stop discussion, not me

And if you cant argue on a discussion forum, what can you do?

People like me? What the fuck is thatv supposed to mean? You know nothing about me..

In fact, I think you're right. Dylan wont headline. I dont want Dylan to headline. But he is hugely more deserving of a headline slot than all of the three currently being touted as favourites and saying so in this thread is entirely appropriate

[mattgimmeshelter]

No offence but wasn't it u defending WTT to death the other day??