Potentially emotional moments

[Miesh]

Thank you both for sharing.

Glastonbury does have amazing healing properties.

I'm pleased efestivals has helped keep you going.

Best wishes to you and your wives xx

[Miesh]

24 minutes ago, Yoghurt on a Stick said:

It's not a song that will get me. I'm going to fight it hard, but there's going to be a few moments when being away from my wife is going to hit me like a ton of shit, and I may well cry. Apart from my brief spell in hospital a few years back, we have never spent a night apart since we first hooked up together. Nowadays we virtually don't spend any time apart at all. I know that I'm being a bit of a big girls blouse, but even though it's Glastonbury, I know there's going to be moments when I seriously question what I'm doing at the festival instead of being with my wife.

In connection with the above I'm kind of formulating an action plan. A few days before the festival I'm going to kind of meditate on why I'm going to Glastonbury, what's so good about it, that it will probably be my last Glastonbury so it needs to be enjoyed etc etc. On top of this I'm going to talk to my wife about those potential crying moments, to see what her advice is - which will probably be something along the lines of stop being such a cry baby bunting, grow up, and drop a few more e's you fucking daft prat.

 

Hi Yog.  As you know I'm in the same boat.

Clash dependent I'd been thinking I would like to see Emeli Sande. The playlist gave me "Next To Me" (my song, thinking about my husband) earlier today. My favourite song of hers but how can I listen to it live, when, at that moment he will most definitely not be next to me. So earlier I actually thought, am I doing the right thing? Then I had a word with myself and there's no way I'm not going. Just not seeing Emeli.

[mandolin]

3 hours ago, henry bear said:

I haven't talked about this here...

This year was the first time we've been able to go for a long time, and my son's first Glastonbury. I was ecstatic to get coach tickets within a few minutes - we were going! Within a week our world was thrown upside down. My wife was diagnosed with cancer.

It's been a very difficult winter. The treatment was horrendous and it's hard being strong and carrying on as normal when you don't know what the future holds.

Whilst a music festival is completely irrelevant in the grand scheme of things, and it seemed unlikely we'd now be going, it was the one thing I had to cling to as my escape from the situation. I didn't lose hope of going and you lovely efestival posters have unwittingly helped me enormously. 

A couple of months on and things have changed remarkably. The treatment was successful. We're definitely going! 

The one song that I clung to during that difficult time was Radiohead's 'The Numbers' - by no means a big favourite but it was apt, and if they play it I may lose it. That said, it's such a relief and joy to be there it could happen anytime. 

Well, that's my first Glastonbury-related emotional moment out of the way!  So happy that you are in a position to be not only going but to do so without fear.  Have an absolutely wonderful festival.

 

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

1 hour ago, Miesh said:

 Then I had a word with myself and there's no way I'm not going. 

Hello Miesh,

Yes, there's no way I'm not going either. I'm kind of just trying to preempt those possibly tearful moments by trying to have some sort of armoury to combat them and nip them in the bud if / when they do happen. I'm also toying with the notion of having a blast on the Sunday night, which I have never done before. This will mean leaving on the Monday evening rather than very early Monday morning, which is my usual MO when I go to the festival. Will have to wait and see if I have the strength left by Sunday to achieve this though. 

[semmtexx]

6 hours ago, henry bear said:

I haven't talked about this here...

This year was the first time we've been able to go for a long time, and my son's first Glastonbury. I was ecstatic to get coach tickets within a few minutes - we were going! Within a week our world was thrown upside down. My wife was diagnosed with cancer.

It's been a very difficult winter. The treatment was horrendous and it's hard being strong and carrying on as normal when you don't know what the future holds.

Whilst a music festival is completely irrelevant in the grand scheme of things, and it seemed unlikely we'd now be going, it was the one thing I had to cling to as my escape from the situation. I didn't lose hope of going and you lovely efestival posters have unwittingly helped me enormously. 

A couple of months on and things have changed remarkably. The treatment was successful. We're definitely going! 

The one song that I clung to during that difficult time was Radiohead's 'The Numbers' - by no means a big favourite but it was apt, and if they play it I may lose it. That said, it's such a relief and joy to be there it could happen anytime. 

Thanks for sharing your story. Glad to hear your wife is doing well. Hope you both have a great festival. 

[Miesh]

1 hour ago, Yoghurt on a Stick said:

Hello Miesh,

Yes, there's no way I'm not going either. I'm kind of just trying to preempt those possibly tearful moments by trying to have some sort of armoury to combat them and nip them in the bud if / when they do happen. I'm also toying with the notion of having a blast on the Sunday night, which I have never done before. This will mean leaving on the Monday evening rather than very early Monday morning, which is my usual MO when I go to the festival. Will have to wait and see if I have the strength left by Sunday to achieve this though. 

Leaving Monday will mean you miss the traffic.  I have a coach home Monday morning.  Knowing I won't have to drive back I can go a bit mad on the Sunday, engergy depenent, as you say.

[verrymerry]

6 hours ago, henry bear said:

I haven't talked about this here...

This year was the first time we've been able to go for a long time, and my son's first Glastonbury. I was ecstatic to get coach tickets within a few minutes - we were going! Within a week our world was thrown upside down. My wife was diagnosed with cancer.

It's been a very difficult winter. The treatment was horrendous and it's hard being strong and carrying on as normal when you don't know what the future holds.

Whilst a music festival is completely irrelevant in the grand scheme of things, and it seemed unlikely we'd now be going, it was the one thing I had to cling to as my escape from the situation. I didn't lose hope of going and you lovely efestival posters have unwittingly helped me enormously. 

A couple of months on and things have changed remarkably. The treatment was successful. We're definitely going! 

The one song that I clung to during that difficult time was Radiohead's 'The Numbers' - by no means a big favourite but it was apt, and if they play it I may lose it. That said, it's such a relief and joy to be there it could happen anytime. 

Ok I'm in fucking bits already, this tread has made my cry twice now.  I'm so glad your wife's treatment s going well, hope you both have a brilliant festival!!!

[slash's hat]

7 hours ago, henry bear said:

I haven't talked about this here...

This year was the first time we've been able to go for a long time, and my son's first Glastonbury. I was ecstatic to get coach tickets within a few minutes - we were going! Within a week our world was thrown upside down. My wife was diagnosed with cancer.

It's been a very difficult winter. The treatment was horrendous and it's hard being strong and carrying on as normal when you don't know what the future holds.

Whilst a music festival is completely irrelevant in the grand scheme of things, and it seemed unlikely we'd now be going, it was the one thing I had to cling to as my escape from the situation. I didn't lose hope of going and you lovely efestival posters have unwittingly helped me enormously. 

A couple of months on and things have changed remarkably. The treatment was successful. We're definitely going! 

The one song that I clung to during that difficult time was Radiohead's 'The Numbers' - by no means a big favourite but it was apt, and if they play it I may lose it. That said, it's such a relief and joy to be there it could happen anytime. 

So good to hear your wife is doing well, and you're so right about the strain it puts on daily life and priorities certainly change. This will be my 3rd - started off as a bucket list thing though I had wanted to go for years, the impetus to get my arse in gear was having gone through the same and things were stable. Literally few weeks after last glasto got the news the cancer was active again and had to go back on treatment which has had me very up and down health wise. Fortunate to get a ticket and thought will see how I am nearer the time, but now I am adamant I will go as likely to be my last, as 2 years till the next one is way too far in the future to even contemplate. Thankfully type of treatment I'm on I can take a break so should have some energy. To me little point in having treatment to just exist...life needs to be lived, but also need to be here for my kids, so I'm trying to strike a balance.

I will be there with my daughters and I'm sure there will be many 'moments' for me this year seeing them having a whale of a time, and being thankful to spend quality time with them - making memories- in such a fabulous environment. 

Blimey that's a bit gloomy, but its clear from several other posts the festival represents more than just getting trollied and seeing bands, but trying to explain that to someone who's never been is impossible to get over.

 

 

[Guest]

I'm generally known for having at least one cry per day at festivals, they're so emotionally taxing yet so good for the soul at the same time. I can predict two moments that'll really set me off though:

Moderat - Les Grandes Marches

I'll cry like a baby when this one plays. Long story short, I got back from a rave during the early hours only to learn of the 2015 Paris Terror Attacks. Put a lot into perspective, how lucky we all are to enjoy things like raves, gigs, festivals, and a generally free society without fear.

Chic - The whole bloody set.

Saw them at Bestival a few years back, absolutely the happiest atmosphere and music and everything I've ever experienced at a festival. This one will be tears of joy.

I'm sure there'll be loads of other moments, usually I have a lot of unexpected emotional moments to tracks and moments I'd never even considered.

[verrymerry]

29 minutes ago, slash's hat said:

So good to hear your wife is doing well, and you're so right about the strain it puts on daily life and priorities certainly change. This will be my 3rd - started off as a bucket list thing though I had wanted to go for years, the impetus to get my arse in gear was having gone through the same and things were stable. Literally few weeks after last glasto got the news the cancer was active again and had to go back on treatment which has had me very up and down health wise.

Oh man I hope you get better soon!  

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

58 minutes ago, slash's hat said:

So good to hear your wife is doing well, and you're so right about the strain it puts on daily life and priorities certainly change. This will be my 3rd - started off as a bucket list thing though I had wanted to go for years, the impetus to get my arse in gear was having gone through the same and things were stable. Literally few weeks after last glasto got the news the cancer was active again and had to go back on treatment which has had me very up and down health wise. Fortunate to get a ticket and thought will see how I am nearer the time, but now I am adamant I will go as likely to be my last, as 2 years till the next one is way too far in the future to even contemplate. Thankfully type of treatment I'm on I can take a break so should have some energy. To me little point in having treatment to just exist...life needs to be lived, but also need to be here for my kids, so I'm trying to strike a balance.

I will be there with my daughters and I'm sure there will be many 'moments' for me this year seeing them having a whale of a time, and being thankful to spend quality time with them - making memories- in such a fabulous environment. 

Blimey that's a bit gloomy, but its clear from several other posts the festival represents more than just getting trollied and seeing bands, but trying to explain that to someone who's never been is impossible to get over.

 

 

Wishing you all the best slash's hat. I hope that you and your daughters have a ball at the festival. 

[carrie2]

This thread is just too much and we're only 4 pages in.

Someone Great - LCD Soundsystem was the surprise tearjerker for me last year. I usually cry a handful of times at the festival and I've no doubt this year will be no exception especially as it's the last before the fallow. I've been known to have a weep on the Saturday afternoon because it's "nearly time to go home" 

[henry bear]

3 hours ago, slash's hat said:

So good to hear your wife is doing well, and you're so right about the strain it puts on daily life and priorities certainly change. This will be my 3rd - started off as a bucket list thing though I had wanted to go for years, the impetus to get my arse in gear was having gone through the same and things were stable. Literally few weeks after last glasto got the news the cancer was active again and had to go back on treatment which has had me very up and down health wise. Fortunate to get a ticket and thought will see how I am nearer the time, but now I am adamant I will go as likely to be my last, as 2 years till the next one is way too far in the future to even contemplate. Thankfully type of treatment I'm on I can take a break so should have some energy. To me little point in having treatment to just exist...life needs to be lived, but also need to be here for my kids, so I'm trying to strike a balance.

I will be there with my daughters and I'm sure there will be many 'moments' for me this year seeing them having a whale of a time, and being thankful to spend quality time with them - making memories- in such a fabulous environment. 

Blimey that's a bit gloomy, but its clear from several other posts the festival represents more than just getting trollied and seeing bands, but trying to explain that to someone who's never been is impossible to get over.

 

 

Thank you, you're very generous. It must be heartbreaking knowing it's returned, I hope your treatment goes well and that you make many special memories this year, and others to come. 

Keep strong, and have a blast!

p.s. I'm out of upvotes today. Tomorrow!

 

[henry bear]

4 hours ago, verrymerry said:

Ok I'm in fucking bits already, this tread has made my cry twice now.  I'm so glad your wife's treatment s going well, hope you both have a brilliant festival!!!

Thank you, that's very kind - we will!

[swede]

Glad to see a good response to this thread. Hope everyone who has gone through a hard time or is going through hard times who is going has a great time this year.

For me a topic like this shows Glastonbury is more than just a music festival, if you've never been you might find that a bit of wishy washy bullshit, but until you've been numerous times you can't see how the festival changes you for the better and becomes part of who you are. 

My brother had his first Glasto cry in 2013 at Johnny Marr, he was embarrassed to tell me at first but when he did I hugged him, it was like he was finally getting it. Like me he has a cry numerous times every year now. I've certainly seen the group he goes with change over the years for the better, I'm sure that bond of Glastonbury has a big part in that 

[Dillyblue]

9 hours ago, slash's hat said:

So good to hear your wife is doing well, and you're so right about the strain it puts on daily life and priorities certainly change. This will be my 3rd - started off as a bucket list thing though I had wanted to go for years, the impetus to get my arse in gear was having gone through the same and things were stable. Literally few weeks after last glasto got the news the cancer was active again and had to go back on treatment which has had me very up and down health wise. Fortunate to get a ticket and thought will see how I am nearer the time, but now I am adamant I will go as likely to be my last, as 2 years till the next one is way too far in the future to even contemplate. Thankfully type of treatment I'm on I can take a break so should have some energy. To me little point in having treatment to just exist...life needs to be lived, but also need to be here for my kids, so I'm trying to strike a balance.

I will be there with my daughters and I'm sure there will be many 'moments' for me this year seeing them having a whale of a time, and being thankful to spend quality time with them - making memories- in such a fabulous environment. 

Blimey that's a bit gloomy, but its clear from several other posts the festival represents more than just getting trollied and seeing bands, but trying to explain that to someone who's never been is impossible to get over.

 

 

You don't know me of course slash's hat but just sending a hug and to say I hope you have a wonderful time with the girls. Xx

[sime]

Love and hugs to everyone going through heavy stuff right now. Glastonbury really is a great tonic to lift the soul, so have a great time!

I tend to get emotional when I realise while watching a set that I am in the middle of a collective 'moment' with the rest of the audience. Blur in 2009 for instance... I think this will happen for me this year with Radiohead x

 

[BenLFC]

Woah this thread had me choking up. Big love to everyone having a hard time at the minute. Keep your chins up. 

[slash's hat]

Thanks everyone. We all have "stuff" to deal with in our lives, and no-ones "stuff" trumps another, you just deal with it the best way you can, and that's why the responses on here are so varied and wonderful to read. 

We are all so lucky to escape reality for a few days, and there's so much going on to take you elsewhere. It probably hits a bit harder when a song or situation causes you to reflect for a moment - but that's no bad thing, makes you appreciate what you have and how far you've come.

[jennilily]

The whole of Radiohead set will be emotional for me if my best friend doesn't get a ticket in the secret resale  

[40 Days]

When Ed Sheeran plays Galway Girl.

[popcornmaster]

On 5/6/2017 at 7:14 AM, dreadwing said:

Everlong - foo fighters

I'll be an absouloutely state.

If I catch them (unlikely) I hope they play the proper version rather than the bastardised live version they've played the few times I've seen them. I genuinely think it's one of the greatest pop songs ever written and each time I've seen them they try their hardest to ruin it with a self-indulgent acoustic intro which sees the band only playing the last minute or so.

[chatty]

King Gizard and The Lizard Wizard - Rattlesnake

[baggienick68]

On 06/05/2017 at 8:37 AM, mario man said:

No surprises but....No Surprises. I'll be remembering the last time I saw them play that song, 20 years ago almost to the day. Oh to be that young whippersnapper of 21 again!

That. Apart from the 21 bit. I remember the fireworks going off over the kids field while it was playing.

[Deadendfriends8]

If the dream duo of Exit Music - Fake Plastic Trees happens I'm gone

Edited May 9, 2017 by Deadendfriends8