Peroni Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 I'm just watching Kasabian from 2014 and noticed during fire a helluva lot of flares going off during the crowd. I have stay having been there and quite far back I noticed a few and generally from a safe distance find they add to the atmosphere... but I guess opinion will be divided? What do you all think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wonderwhy Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 Less Pyro, More Party Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRLY Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 The odd flare can be great if it's used correctly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Placid Casual Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 I like them. I have an unpopular opinion on them (going off the last time this was brought up). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salvador wali Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 I say not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRLY Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 I saw a few videos of the Courteeners' show from the other night, the whole place was completely caked in smoke bombs and flares. That's when it stops being a boost of atmosphere and just ruins it for loads of people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justanothername Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 (edited) I don't like them but it does depend on the setting though. Some times they're cool if its dark, outside and it is a proper one and not the smoke ones it does provide an cool effect but they're normally held by twats who do it for no reason whatsoever. But I when I saw Kasabian last year at Manchester some dickhead set one off in the middle of the crowd as it just made everyone around him stop moving so they wouldn't get hurt by it and it didn't add to the experience whatsoever. Also smoke flares are just shite and just smell really bad Edited June 7, 2015 by justanothername Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostdancer1 Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 i like them, as long as they're absolutely nowhere near me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woffy Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 Look great on telly. Next to me, nah. Thought this thread was trouser-cut related, initially... ...still no, btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoptildrop Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 They look great but I would worry if one was near me as surely they are letting off burning embers?? I would say no tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonTom Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 No Pyro, No Party! ....Unless its next to me of course Yeah I like the look/atmosphere when they go off in a big headlining set but never trust being near to the drunk whose just let it off and is waving it around everywhere! Sadly its a no from a safety standpoint for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEatT Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 (edited) After Courteeners at Heaton Park on Friday i'd say Yes. People always say they attract the wrong type of crowd but all flares and smoke bombs were used completely fine. Think it also helped that stewards didn't intervene; although this was probably due to the amount of flares and smoke bombs. God bless the band And this one https://twitter.com/joesaunders1878/status/606958593640906752 Edited June 8, 2015 by STEatT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemosabe Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 They look great I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Mouse Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 I've never had the misfortune of being next to someone with a flare. As a result I think they can definitely add to the atmosphere. During Stevies set in 2010, he dropped Superstition and the crowd erupted with flares. It added something to what was already a perfect performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCor Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 I saw a few videos of the Courteeners' show from the other night, the whole place was completely caked in smoke bombs and flares. That's when it stops being a boost of atmosphere and just ruins it for loads of people. I think with the courteeners people purposely take them now, because in the past they've had to stop playing and made a point at future gigs of telling people not to bring them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismac1986 Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Look wonderful from a far, but i wouldn't want one being used right next to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofa Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Got slightly burned by one a few years back that some bell end was playing about with .I had a quiet word in his ear and he moved away from me .Won't repeat what I said to him .I don't like the things .They actually distract you from the music I think .Light them and then place them up your A hole as far as I'm concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likearollingstone Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 All for them, in the hands of somebody not too braindead. Too many at one gig/performance can be a bit much though. Friend of mine brought a flare to Beniccassim a few years back and let it off during Arcade Fire Wake Up (The last song of the headline act on the Sunday) Was pretty special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big__phil Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Seems most people have the same opinion. Look great when they aren't near me, and timing is everything. I suppose they are great because they aren't always going off. If they did I think people would start to find them pretty tiresome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderlei Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 When I hear one light up just behind me I start to fear for my safety. It's like hearing someone right behind you whip out a Samarai sword. You're kinda on edge, thinking, "Who is wielding that dangerous object, and do I trust them?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russycarps Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 one went off right next to me during arcade fire. I was off my tits and it was fucking brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpy Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 (edited) Arent flares ace, till someone sparks one up directly next to you and you spend the 2 hours of Brucies set up at Worthy Medic Centre sorting out an eye bath for your mrs. How anyone can say these are great is beyond me, its a big ball of magnesium held by someone whos been drinking for 3 days. Edited June 8, 2015 by chimpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majormajormajor Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 wouldn't take one myself but it certainly adds to the atmosphere IMO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nu-marc88 Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 The Courteeners gig on Friday was bonkers you couldn't see the stage during the first song for all the smoke and flares. I've got a few smoke grenades left over from the football so I might bring them with me. Also I prefer pyros to all the annoying flags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Placid Casual Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Also I prefer pyros to all the annoying flags. I'll go along with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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