Been watching sessions during the day and so far…
Rita Ora…Mmmm OK, but didn’t do it for me. Nice tunes, but not too exciting
Jake Bugg - Was looking forward to this session, but started out depressing and didn’t get anymore exciting. Basic acoustic set with no excitement generated. Real shame as I like his songs, but need the paddles to jumpstart him I feel.
Seasick Steve - Excellent blues music. Not the most energetic or lively set, but the music more than made up for it.
Professor Green - Good at getting the crowd up and at 'em, great dance and dubstep toons, with a bit of white rapping but a good set nonetheless
Foals- First session I’ve seen of them (not seen much of them meself - fullstop). Good tunes very reminiscent of U2 and Radiohead. Well constructed tunes from great musicians but lyrically indiscernible. Would like to read up on them to check out the lyrical side of the music.
Chic - Top billing for me. Excellent musicianship from Nile Rigers and the band and vocals from the girls (ladies) excellent (was not aware that they wrote songs for Diana Ross and Sister Sledge!). Great set featuring all the classic tunes and more besides.
Arctic Monkeys - Been watching them since 2005. A great set featuring songs from the current album and from the originals as well. Excellent!!
As always too much to watch, but the BBC are doing a great job of providing a diverse selection of music to suit my tastes. Want to see some of the Folk music side of things and also the Dance/Trance/Electronica tents as well. Need to get my funk on!! :chuckle:
What’s your favourites at Glastonbury this year?
) session that pleased the crowd and got me tapping my toes. Great energy and nice to see a group actually enjoying what they are doing.