shuttlep Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 I know they said it is a five year project, but every time i went and saw it all I could think was..... it's just a crane, a big crane, but alas still a crane. I couldn't get past that and get excited about seeing it , I work in city center Manchester and see big cranes every day. If it doesn't turn in to a massive mother fucking dragon fly type thing by next year it will still be a big Crane to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJP Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 Needs a more impressive light show around it so you don't need to wait a couple of mins to get any decent moving light coverage. I think what fucked it was the moon, but even then they needed people to walk underneath it when it was up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripcurl85 Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 I agree in part. I liked the scale of the thing and the installation of the lights along the crane's jib but other than that it really did seem fairly sparse. It was unfortunate that the moon installation couldn't be used on most of the nights but surely this is something which could have been foreseen because apparently it was too windy? That being said, it is a huge canvas to work with moving forward. In terms of a "show" I would love to see abseilers rappelling down from the control tower etc in future years. Also more fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishman Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 In short ... it needs work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyboi Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 I saved it for the sunday night all-nighter and was there for the Andy C set (perfect for a fair weather dnb fan like me) and i F'n loved it! I'm an engineering nerd, and massive, moving metallic objects really do it for me. The sound was an improvement over the spider. I think if they can utilize the hook properly and bring the fire closer to the crane that would be a good start. I was so impressed with the projection on the globe but that just the advancement of technology over the spider. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidsidasta Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 47 minutes ago, shuttlep said: I couldn't get past that and get excited about seeing it , I work in city center Manchester and see big cranes every day. You mean to say that you don't dance under those cranes every time you see them? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricci's Special Kebabs Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 I preferred it to the spider, probably in the minority saying that but I definitely had a better time in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BL1ND T1G3R Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 I preferred the spider also. It just felt more menacing and that you were entering into its lair as you approached it, and I’m sure the flames were bigger back then. As you say though, a work in progress, and who knows what next year will bring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshuwarr Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 Much preferred it this year. I don't usually enjoy Arcadia but I think the improved sound helped a lot. I was also quite a fan of the crane too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidsidasta Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 3 minutes ago, Ricci's Special Kebabs said: I preferred it to the spider, probably in the minority saying that but I definitely had a better time in there. Other than when it was ridiculously busy on Friday night, I found it to be more "pleasant" than the spider. I would have spent more time there but the stars didn't align. The spider was more interesting to look at, but Pangea had better sound (and what seemed to be a larger optimal soundscape). What little time I did spend there, during Sub Focus on Sunday night, was great, and I look forward to enjoying it more next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dulcificum Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 Very underwhelming having seen their work grow from the first days at Glasto and at Glade. And having been to Ferropolis, giant bits of metal can be done SO SO much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magliad Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 I was never a fan of Arcadia anyway. Great spectacle and you've got to appreciate it but it's not my cup of tea - too big (and because of that, little atmosphere unless you're really close) and the music is too 'big room'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magma Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 I thought it was a disappointing downgrade until I heard its a platform to be built on for the next 5 years... reminded me of the first couple of years of Arcadia really, but nothing on the level of the spider. It's a promising start and it's still pretty impressive when it's firing, but I'm intrigued to see where it leads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amfy Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 I thought it looked good lit up at night, and the sound was excellent, and there was plenty of space to dance. They just need everyone’s ideas to develop it over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscore Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 I reckon they should add a second crane and swing giant conkers at each other in a massive crane fight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 its a work in progress but they never sold it as anything different ... even asking for ideas for how it will evolve ... and evolving is something Glastonbury is very good at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 A lick of paint will help it look a lot better in the daytime when it's not in use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robillustrates Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 One day someone will capture that perfect shot of lightning going right into the top of that thing, looks like the tallest object in the main field by a fair distance, except maybe the Pylons on the hill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sack truck Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 1 hour ago, BL1ND T1G3R said: I preferred the spider also. It just felt more menacing and that you were entering into its lair as you approached it, and I’m sure the flames were bigger back then. As you say though, a work in progress, and who knows what next year will bring Spider flames were way bigger- we camp close but still fairly far away and you used to feel the heat off the spider flames but nothing from the crane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WStoner Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 I couldn't but feel sorry for the poor bastard driving the crane backwards and forwards through the same 90 degree angle over and over again for hours haha I liked the area more, used to hate how dark it was at the spider and how easy it was to lose people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfurbdogg Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 3 hours ago, bennyboi said: I saved it for the sunday night all-nighter and was there for the Andy C set (perfect for a fair weather dnb fan like me) and i F'n loved it! I'm an engineering nerd, and massive, moving metallic objects really do it for me. The sound was an improvement over the spider. I think if they can utilize the hook properly and bring the fire closer to the crane that would be a good start. I was so impressed with the projection on the globe but that just the advancement of technology over the spider. Our group skipped the headliners Sunday and got there for Sub Focus all the way through to Andy C. We were right under it the whole time, plenty of room; it sounded amazing, absolutely loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magma Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 2 hours ago, uscore said: I reckon they should add a second crane and swing giant conkers at each other in a massive crane fight. They might've at least convinced Miley to swing out naked over the crowd. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeHC Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 20 minutes ago, Magma said: They might've at least convinced Miley to swing out naked over the crowd. ????? missed opportunity of the festival!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoo Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 I loved it! Ay first I was a bit like everyone else thinking it's just a big crane. But lit up at night it was impressive and I found it a lot less menacing and dark than the spider was - I used to find it a bit bleak before, but found the area more cheerful than in previous years. Also thought the sound was great and lineup was bloody brill too. Spent loads of time there this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyboi Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 2 hours ago, bigfurbdogg said: Our group skipped the headliners Sunday and got there for Sub Focus all the way through to Andy C. We were right under it the whole time, plenty of room; it sounded amazing, absolutely loved it. Tbh i didnt know where I was so I walked towards the massive glowing thing. Worked out a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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