2019 Headliners

[Hugh Jass]

2 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Not so sure about that. In fact, in recent years it's been the highlight.

I like it, it just goes on too long. Like I say, I can get all my gig admin done while it's on without missing anything else.

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

11 hours ago, Phoenix Girl said:

Oh gawd this is going to be painful. You all put forward such a convincing argument to see Macca. But it’s Hot Chip ? .

Ill probably see Macca but I’ll be thinking about Hot Chip the whole time.

 

[Gnomicide]

58 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

Midnight Rambler is a godsend at Stones gigs, give you time to go to the loo, get a drink, some food, maybe even visit the merch stall if that takes your fancy...

The single greatest song at the greatest gig I've ever been to and you're off to weigh up a £50 t-shirt?

[Hugh Jass]

32 minutes ago, Gnomicide said:

The single greatest song at the greatest gig I've ever been to and you're off to weigh up a £50 t-shirt?

The merch stall line was a little tongue in cheek, but I did manage to have a wee, buy a pint and get back to my spot during the outro.

[Acid Loafers]

Hot Chip all the way.

[Anarion]

Never been a big fan of The Beatles, so I think I have to go for Hot Chip. Missing their set in 2015 is one of my big Glastonbury regrets. Was supposed to see Florence and Hot Chip, but then Dave Grohl had to go and break his leg and my friend was intent on seeing Florence.

If I go to Paul McCartney I would just be waiting for Hey Jude and Let it be and not really caring for all the other songs.

[Gnomicide]

People are weird.

[CaledonianGonzo]

That's The Doors.

[fatyeti24]

McCartney's the closest I get to a box-ticker.  I'd never normally do it, but it'll almost certainly be the last chance to do so.  So I'll defer my decision until closer to the time, when I'll probably be in some bar miles away and choose another pint instead.

I saw Hot Chip in 15 and it was damn near perfect, so that itch is scratched really.

[SwedgeAntilles]

Listen, I like Hot Chip, they're great live and undoubtedly have a solid back catalogue of bangers, but c'mon. We're talking about Macca here. Taking one of his shows from the last month this is just an example of *some* the sort of stuff we're likely to get;

A Hard Day's Night

Can't Buy Me Love

Got To Get You Into My Life

I've Got A Feeling

Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five

Maybe I'm Amazed

I've Just Seen A Face

Blackbird

Lady Madonna

Eleanor Rigby

Something

Band On The Run

Back In The USSR

Let It Be

Live And Let Die

Hey Jude

Birthday

Sgt Peppers

Helter Skelter

Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight/The End

 

[CaledonianGonzo]

Aye, but Hot Chip do that one with the spelling and that other one with the wee ABBA bit in it.

[The Nal]

Enjoying Maccas Wild Life, Red Rose Speedway, Wings re-released stuff. Not his best couple of albums but some nice bits in there. 

[Superscally]

23 hours ago, jparx said:

The clash is made painful by not only being Hot Chip, but on West Holts too. Perfect band/stage combo. It's like attacking a level 100 Dragonite with a level 70 Pikachu. Pikachu would be super effective, but Dragonite is just too damn strong for it to matter.

No way I'm having this on a net negative vote. Not this day, no sir.

[Gucci Piggy]

24 minutes ago, fatyeti24 said:

McCartney's the closest I get to a box-ticker.  I'd never normally do it, but it'll almost certainly be the last chance to do so.  So I'll defer my decision until closer to the time, when I'll probably be in some bar miles away and choose another pint instead.

I saw Hot Chip in 15 and it was damn near perfect, so that itch is scratched really.

Yeah this is basically me. I don't think I've ever seen an act just to box tick before (unless nothing else of interest was on at the same time, like with Dolly/Lionel), but I feel like I shouldn't miss Macca even though I have no real interest in him or The Beatles. Although, to be fair, I've never really tried to get into them, and both times I've seen The Bootleg Beatles I've enjoyed myself, so I maybe I will be able to get into him. I'll definitely be having more of a listen before June.

Right now I'm expecting either The Streets or Chems up against him on Other and Hot Chip on WH. Thankfully I'm not fussed about missing any of these (Chems are great but I saw them do the same slot in 2015), but if they stick something like Thom Yorke or MBV or whatever on JP/Park it might have to be the first half or so of Macca and then leg it elsewhere, which actually sounds pretty good if I don't get super into his stuff by next Summer.

[Superscally]

Of bands that are likely to grace a stage again, only ACDC could pull me away from Macca (he says without being in possession of a ticket, so his opinion doesn't matter as he's got a ginormous L on his forehead, so nobody cares. NOBODY!!), but I can't see them being on the John Peel if WH and Other are the two mentioned. Maybe the Park? Greatest gig ever. 

[SwedgeAntilles]

11 minutes ago, Gucci Piggy said:

Yeah this is basically me. I don't think I've ever seen an act just to box tick before (unless nothing else of interest was on at the same time, like with Dolly/Lionel), but I feel like I shouldn't miss Macca even though I have no real interest in him or The Beatles. Although, to be fair, I've never really tried to get into them, and both times I've seen The Bootleg Beatles I've enjoyed myself, so I maybe I will be able to get into him. I'll definitely be having more of a listen before June.

It's definitely worth giving it a go. Despite their back catalogue I think The Beatles are often unfairly judged by their 10 or so much popular songs, those being the most 'mop-top-pop' (i.e. Can't Buy Me Love) or overly played (i.e. Hey Jude). There's so much more to them which justifies them being the best band ever. 

[Gucci Piggy]

18 minutes ago, SwedgeAntilles said:

It's definitely worth giving it a go. Despite their back catalogue I think The Beatles are often unfairly judged by their 10 or so much popular songs, those being the most 'mop-top-pop' (i.e. Can't Buy Me Love) or overly played (i.e. Hey Jude). There's so much more to them which justifies them being the best band ever. 

Yeah I definitely will do. Think the only album I've ever listened to is Sgt. Pepper, after the Bootlegs were announced as performing it at Glasto last year. Didn't like it very much but don't really remember it tbh. Will check out other stuff.

[SwedgeAntilles]

7 minutes ago, Gucci Piggy said:

Yeah I definitely will do. Think the only album I've ever listened to is Sgt. Pepper, after the Bootlegs were announced as performing it at Glasto last year. Didn't like it very much but don't really remember it tbh. Will check out other stuff.

Would recommend doing the run of Help > Rubber Soul > Revolver to begin with. 

[Hugh Jass]

If you're coming to Beatles completely from scratch I'd recommend just starting with the red and blue albums. Good thing about them is that they're chronological and naturally split out their various eras.

First half of the Red is all moptops and sharp suits, second half is the Help/Rubber Soul/Revolver era. Then the first half of the Blue is more psychedelic era - Pepper/Magical Mystery Tour and finally there's the breakup era - White/Abbey Rd/Let It Be.

Those two compilations cover all of the biggest hits and then you can just dig into the respective albums of anything you like the sound of.

[gearbm95]

Firefly Festival in US was announced yesterday, it's the week before Glasto, usually very little carryover. Anyway, names of note that are on the lineup include Travis Scott, Post Malone, Courtney Barnett, Brockhampton, Vampire Weekend, Lykke Li, Death Cab for Cutie, Young The Giant, and Tyler The Creator.

[kingbadger]

2 hours ago, Anarion said:

Never been a big fan of The Beatles, so I think I have to go for Hot Chip. Missing their set in 2015 is one of my big Glastonbury regrets. Was supposed to see Florence and Hot Chip, but then Dave Grohl had to go and break his leg and my friend was intent on seeing Florence.

If I go to Paul McCartney I would just be waiting for Hey Jude and Let it be and not really caring for all the other songs.

Imagine missing Hot Chip in 2015 for anyone other than Super Furry Animals! 

I'm very much in your position where I don't really know much Beatles stuff outside of the big hits, let alone his solo work, but will no doubt end up there. He's one of my girlfriend's dream acts and it's her first Glastonbury, with our difference in taste it would be a good compromise. Would love her to see a Pyramid headliner too, especially as the other 2 are non-starters for her.

At least I have a good 6 months to dig into the Macca/Beatles back catalogue and get to know the big sing along tunes.

[henry bear]

1 hour ago, Gucci Piggy said:

Yeah I definitely will do. Think the only album I've ever listened to is Sgt. Pepper, after the Bootlegs were announced as performing it at Glasto last year. Didn't like it very much but don't really remember it tbh. Will check out other stuff.

Check out the A Hard Day’s Night and Help movies too. Also Ron Howard’s movie about their touring years (8 Days A Week (?)) from a few years ago.

[clarkete]

19 minutes ago, kingbadger said:

Imagine missing Hot Chip in 2015 for anyone other than Super Furry Animals! 

Managed to see quite a bit of both and walk through Alabama 3 in the Glade  

 

[Brave Sir Robin]

1 hour ago, gearbm95 said:

Firefly Festival in US was announced yesterday, it's the week before Glasto, usually very little carryover. Anyway, names of note that are on the lineup include Travis Scott, Post Malone, Courtney Barnett, Brockhampton, Vampire Weekend, Lykke Li, Death Cab for Cutie, Young The Giant, and Tyler The Creator.

Also Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Phosphorescent, Snail Mail, Car Seat Headrest and Hop Along:

[Gucci Piggy]

Saba n Let's Eat Grandma better bounce over.