themuel Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 I reckon that the current tour he is doing with a full orchestra performing classic dance stuff would be amazing at the festival. Full light show, lots of happy people dancing. I would be there (I would also like to see it as an Eden Session in Cornwall but that seems unlikely) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatyeti24 Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 There's been a bit of this stuff around recently. Tong's at it, as was Hooky and his Hacienda. Jenny Green did it in Ireland. And I have to say now is the time to nip it in the bud before it catches on. It's corny as fuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justperfect Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) Went at Christmas to the show in Manchester. It was a very good (drunken) night out but it'd probably be a logistical nightmare to set up in a feild Edited January 27, 2017 by justperfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) 35 minutes ago, fatyeti24 said: There's been a bit of this stuff around recently. Tong's at it, as was Hooky and his Hacienda. Jenny Green did it in Ireland. And I have to say now is the time to nip it in the bud before it catches on. It's corny as fuck. I've got to agree with this. Playing house music on a string section seems to be against everything the movement stood for. I'd probably eat my words if I saw it and realise how wonderful it was, but at the moment, it seems utterly shit. No fucking bass for one. I bet it's all seated too. Fuck that. Edited January 27, 2017 by stuartbert two hats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt - Ed Banger Records Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 I have similar misgivings about the whole thing, too much nostalgia in electronic music at is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastynh Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 4 hours ago, stuartbert two hats said: I've got to agree with this. Playing house music on a string section seems to be against everything the movement stood for. I'd probably eat my words if I saw it and realise how wonderful it was, but at the moment, it seems utterly shit. No fucking bass for one. I bet it's all seated too. Fuck that. I had pretty similar feelings to you, yet I really enjoyed the hacienda one when I went. Don't think I would pay to go again but would see it at a festival. House was all inclusive though, string sections would have been welcomed with open arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 1 hour ago, eastynh said: House was all inclusive though, string sections would have been welcomed with open arms. That's a good point. Although I've always thought of classical as being a bit elitist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 Maybe a common perception, but an unfair one. Ticket prices can be expensive* - due to staging and number of musicians - but it's still usually cheaper than a big rock gig. *At least, in countries that don't properly subsidise the arts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 Anyway, is Pete Tong even doing this in the summer? I thought it was November / December. The Hacienda one is in the summer and not booked elsewhere on Glastonbury weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastynh Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 22 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said: Anyway, is Pete Tong even doing this in the summer? I thought it was November / December. The Hacienda one is in the summer and not booked elsewhere on Glastonbury weekend. Hooky play live somewhere as well possibly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mezhyp1 Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 Would rather see Carl Craig or Jeff Mills doing their orchestral set up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwedgeAntilles Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 16 hours ago, stuartbert two hats said: I've got to agree with this. Playing house music on a string section seems to be against everything the movement stood for. I'd probably eat my words if I saw it and realise how wonderful it was, but at the moment, it seems utterly shit. No fucking bass for one. I bet it's all seated too. Fuck that. The seating aspect is quite appealing to an old raver actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Interesting Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 They did it in the early 80's with rock and called it Classic Rock. My Mum liked it - enough said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 16 hours ago, Nobody Interesting said: They did it in the early 80's with rock and called it Classic Rock. My Mum liked it - enough said. next for a return are Stars On 45s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Interesting Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 28 minutes ago, eFestivals said: next for a return are Stars On 45s Subbed by Jive Bunny Junior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comfy Bean Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 19 hours ago, SwedgeAntilles said: The seating aspect is quite appealing to an old raver actually. Agreed, although we've got standing for the hacienda thing in Glasgow. Watched the TVs Doc about it and it's the orchestra plus a gospel choir accompied by Peter hook and graham park on the decks. As CG pointed out, £45 considering the number of people involved is ok relatively speaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithy Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Just listened to some of that. Fucking dreadful. Looking at the audience... reminds me of the Sick Boy line - "Nostalgia, that's why you're here. You're a tourist in your youth." These classical music interpretations always crop up every decade. Always, without fail, bloody dreadful whatever the genre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comfy Bean Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 I also quite enjoyed the James orchestra tour thing. In the interest of balance, they adapted some of their new stuff to include the orchestra so it wasn't all about nostalgia. Oh and I can't remember much of my youth. Maybe I was searching for it :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 6 minutes ago, Keithy said: Just listened to some of that. Fucking dreadful. Looking at the audience... reminds me of the Sick Boy line - "Nostalgia, that's why you're here. You're a tourist in your youth." . That line is just as much addressed to the T2 cinema audience as it is to Renton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comfy Bean Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 5 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said: That line is just as much addressed to the T2 cinema audience as it is to Renton. True and good point. Though If nostalgia gets you in the door and the music or new film stands in it's own right then it's all good for me. Godfather part 2 for the defence but plenty on the other side of this coin of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 1 minute ago, comfortablynumb1910 said: True and good point. Though If nostalgia gets you in the door and the music or new film stands in it's own right then it's all good for me. I've got no issue at all with nostalgia as long as it's not uncritical and as long as that's not all there is - it has to be accompanied by a similar desire and appreciation for change and progress. I don't feel that they're mutually exclusive. I think these things look like a lot of fun, and if one or other of them rock up to headline WH on the Saturday night then I may well be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastynh Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Soft House Company - What You Need played by an orchestra was absolutely fantastic, regardless of it being nostalgia. There is nothing wrong with nostalgia. Good music is emotive. If it puts a smile on your face, makes you dance for the 1st time in 20 years even though you have arthiritis and makes you think of happier times, then so what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyDunlop Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Ive been to Hacienda classical & Cream classical. The cream one in liverpool cathedral was something else. The venue helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithy Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 1 hour ago, eastynh said: There is nothing wrong with nostalgia. Good music is emotive. If it puts a smile on your face, makes you dance for the 1st time in 20 years even though you have arthiritis and makes you think of happier times, then so what? I'm the complete opposite. I can't stand nostalgia. I don't know of any country that wallows in nostalgia as much as the UK does. The rose tinted, backward looking conservatism of 'better in my day'. Artistically, nostalgia is a dead end. A last desperate effort to milk what once made you interesting. I'd much rather see the 80's & 90's house pioneers try and take risks with something new. Take bits of what was great for sure but move it forwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junglist1981 Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Goldie and the Heritige Orchestra doing Timeless is brilliant, saw them in Bristol last year (I think it was lasts year??) and loved it. That album is perfect for an ochestra, strings and percussion galore. Was hoping to see that get a booking last year but sadly not. They're still doing the odd date though so who knows maybe this year... As for the Pete Tong thing i flicked through it when it was on iplayer at proms time and wasn't bothered. Struggling to work out what Tong is doing on stage! As has been mentioned not much classic house lends itself to performance by orchestra really. Once you've done Strings of Life once you've peaked. Honourable mention for Song of Life, if they do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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