Bowie Tribute

[Junglist1981]

Muse/Adele/Coldplay sticking on a copy of Purple Rain and then buggering off to let the crowd singalong would be, I think, A Glastonbury Moment™

I'd wanna see them on stage putting the cd in though, they have to make some effort.

[actionstations]

https://twitter.com/BowieGlasto2016 just tweeted a photo of the GlastonBowie wristbands... it's gonna be sometime after 6pm in Pyramid field.

[stuartbert two hats]

Wristbands? This sounds  less and less fun.

[russycarps]

this is an unofficial tribute right? How do they know it wont clash with the showing of the 2000 set I wonder.

 

[sophlamb]

5 minutes ago, russycarps said:

this is an unofficial tribute right? How do they know it wont clash with the showing of the 2000 set I wonder.

 

They have just said it'll be some time after 6pm so presumably they're waiting to find out more details about the showing of the 2000 set before they decide exactly what they're doing.

[bennyhana22]

10 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said:

Wristbands? This sounds  less and less fun.

Awwww, come on S2H - live and let live. 

It's the antithesis of what I would want to do at the time, but it's harmless and many will enjoy it, I'm sure. From looking at twitter, the wristbands are merely a souvenir of the event, with 300 to give to those gathering for a sing song. 

I'm more worried about having to endure a Bowie and/or Prince cover at almost every set over the weekend. I have huge respect for both artists whilst being a particular fan of neither. But I almost invariably detest cover versions of songs and hope that we are not bombarded...

Ben

[Wooderson]

The Gnome needs to put this on his eFests twitter feed account. Historic stuff.

[4AssedMonkey]

Just read through this thread for the first time.  I'm now equal measures of sick with nerves/boiling with rage at the prospect of some bullshit covers and appalling tributes that will be on offer.

That Coldplay version of Heroes.  There are no words.

[Wooderson]

I wanna see the Coldplay version of "Black Sweat".

[incident]

This "showing of the 2000 set"..

Has this actually been confirmed anywhere? As far as I can tell, it's just a (good) idea that people have jumped on to the extent that it's now being talked about as though it's definitely happening. The only confirmation I've seen from the Festival (I think Emily) is that they're planning on paying tribute in some way, but I don't think any details were given unless I've missed something (entirely possible).

[MilkyJoe]

I'm sure I read on here that Emily? Had said they were going to be showing it. I could be wrong though...

[Wooderson]

3 hours ago, incident said:

This "showing of the 2000 set"..

Has this actually been confirmed anywhere? As far as I can tell, it's just a (good) idea that people have jumped on to the extent that it's now being talked about as though it's definitely happening. The only confirmation I've seen from the Festival (I think Emily) is that they're planning on paying tribute in some way, but I don't think any details were given unless I've missed something (entirely possible).

You've missed something.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/news/david-bowies-2000-performance-to-be-screened-at-glastonbury-2016/

 

[Hsr1234]

ME was quoted as saying they would play the whole set but Emily said in six music interview they would be be showing some of his set!

Edited April 30, 2016 by Hsr1234

[Superscally]

Showing the whole set = event.

Showing a bit of it = non-event. 

Simple maths.

[adamg1602]

 What a perfect way for the festival to start.. Bowie's Pyramid set from 2000. I hope the organisers can make this happen. I can imagine it'll attract a few thousand really. Not too sure how it'd work putting it on the pyramid screens. What could prevent this from happening? Say if thousands turn up they'd have to be playing it pretty loud. Is there any licensing issues which could hold it up? It would be miles better if they show the full set rather than "some"  like Emily has suggested. 

[Fingerbobs]

I still think a specially blended Yeo valley yoghurt (natural with a strawberry flash) would be the best way with the 2000 set being shown on 14" portables behind the counter. 

[ltfckimbo]

Looking at some of the reaction on Twitter, this is sounding more and more like it will be an ironic, wacky sing along of Lionel or even Rolf proportions. Avoid.

[stuartbert two hats]

46 minutes ago, ltfckimbo said:

Looking at some of the reaction on Twitter, this is sounding more and more like it will be an ironic, wacky sing along of Lionel or even Rolf proportions. Avoid.

Depends what you mean by 'this'. On the official side there's going to be some sort of showing of the 2000 set (duration and location unconfirmed). There will also be some other as yet unannounced tributes on site. I would expect something similar to Shrinal Ritchie, amongst other things, but that's just a guess.

Then there's the singalong, or Glastonbowie. This is unofficial and unconnected to anything arranged by the organisers. It does look a bit naff, but may well end up being fun for those that really get involved.

[Fingerbobs]

But don't forget there's the thing with DB's live band that Emily has also mentioned. Surely that will be  about 3 or 4 times better than squinting at the ropey vhs bootleg of the 2000 set that ME swapped 3kg of festival cheddar for at the 2003 Bruton Spring Fayre. Real life Bowie people playing actual Bowie songs the way he quite enjoyed hearing them being played. With some nice Bowie photo projections. That's the one I reckon. 

[stuartbert two hats]

1 minute ago, Mandroman said:

But don't forget there's the thing with DB's live band that Emily has also mentioned. Surely that will be  about 3 or 4 times better than squinting at the ropey vhs bootleg of the 2000 set that ME swapped 3kg of festival cheddar for at the 2003 Bruton Spring Fayre. Real life Bowie people playing actual Bowie songs the way he quite enjoyed hearing them being played. With some nice Bowie photo projections. That's the one I reckon. 

I had forgotten. I think you're right.

[Fingerbobs]

They've managed to keep it quiet since it was mentioned and allowed the glastonbowieoke and the 2000 replay to grab all the attention. Will be interesting to see how it's billed on the poster. 

[4AssedMonkey]

11 hours ago, Mandroman said:

But don't forget there's the thing with DB's live band that Emily has also mentioned. Surely that will be  about 3 or 4 times better than squinting at the ropey vhs bootleg of the 2000 set that ME swapped 3kg of festival cheddar for at the 2003 Bruton Spring Fayre. Real life Bowie people playing actual Bowie songs the way he quite enjoyed hearing them being played. With some nice Bowie photo projections. That's the one I reckon. 

For the win.

[ltfckimbo]

22 hours ago, stuartbert two hats said:

Depends what you mean by 'this'. On the official side there's going to be some sort of showing of the 2000 set (duration and location unconfirmed). There will also be some other as yet unannounced tributes on site. I would expect something similar to Shrinal Ritchie, amongst other things, but that's just a guess.

Then there's the singalong, or Glastonbowie. This is unofficial and unconnected to anything arranged by the organisers. It does look a bit naff, but may well end up being fun for those that really get involved.

OK, thanks for clearing up, its more the Glastonbowie think that I was referring to.

[Dave The Owl]

Saw Earl Slick's Station to Station tour this week, with Bernard Fowler on vocals. Excellent show - would love something like that at Glastonbury. Great choice of songs, and Fowler's vocals really suited the songs - didn't try and sound like Bowie, just sang them in his own style. Interestingly he commented that they were the most vocally challenging songs he'd every sung - guess that proves why most Bowie covers are awful (here's looking at you Chris Martin....)

 

[LeeGalvin]

5 minutes ago, Dave The Owl said:

Saw Earl Slick's Station to Station tour this week, with Bernard Fowler on vocals. Excellent show - would love something like that at Glastonbury. Great choice of songs, and Fowler's vocals really suited the songs - didn't try and sound like Bowie, just sang them in his own style. Interestingly he commented that they were the most vocally challenging songs he'd every sung - guess that proves why most Bowie covers are awful (here's looking at you Chris Martin....)

 

I really wanted to make it to one of these shows. I'm jealous! Yeah, here's hoping a Bowie tribute at Glastonbury will be something similar.