kingcrawler Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 5 minutes ago, Little Andy said: Which Frightened Rabbit song did they play? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougal1 Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 Very jealous that they played High Violet in full at their Perth show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickkkw Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 Just got back to Europe from following them around their tour down under - they really are on the form of their lives right now. Setlists are getting mixed up and they just seem to be having so much fun at each show. As somebody who was also disappointed in the 2017 performance, I really expect their slot this summer to go down a lot better - I'd anticipate there's less casuals at the set and the live stuff has just gone up a few notches since then. In particular Eucalyptus, About Today, Smoke Detector, November and Vanderlyle have been so good live on the NZ/Oz tour. High Violet on Sunday was a superb way to finish the tour (and kinda weird to hear Vanderlyle not just sung along by the crowd!). 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986 Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 3 minutes ago, nickkkw said: Just got back to Europe from following them around their tour down under - they really are on the form of their lives right now. Setlists are getting mixed up and they just seem to be having so much fun at each show. As somebody who was also disappointed in the 2017 performance, I really expect their slot this summer to go down a lot better - I'd anticipate there's less casuals at the set and the live stuff has just gone up a few notches since then. In particular Eucalyptus, About Today, Smoke Detector, November and Vanderlyle have been so good live on the NZ/Oz tour. High Violet on Sunday was a superb way to finish the tour (and kinda weird to hear Vanderlyle not just sung along by the crowd!). That would be a nice change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Other Steve Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 The perfect band to end the festival. Over the moon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashl Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 6 minutes ago, The Other Steve said: The perfect band to end the festival. Over the moon. Regardless of anything else I'm glad I'm finishing with my favourite band! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Other Steve Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 3 minutes ago, Ashl said: Regardless of anything else I'm glad I'm finishing with my favourite band! Me too... It will be amazing 🤩 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matrainertje Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 Playing against SZA on the Sunday night is the best case scenario for them, isn't it. It's going to be rammed and then some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Boo Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 This is my only must see headliner so far, will be a lovely end to the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glimmers_of_hope Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 I'm so excited that I'll get to finish glasto with one of my favourite bands. 2 thoughts I had. 1. Given that phoebe bridgers guests on songs with SZA and The National does that mean she might turn up live? I think it is unlikely but outside chance. 2. If The National play their cards right with the "right " setlist and performance they won't have a better opportunity to cross over to a broader audience in the UK. I think they are either as big as a medium size band can be (or as big as a cult band can be). With good BBC coverage they might just take it up to the next level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dales Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 1 hour ago, glimmers_of_hope said: 2. If The National play their cards right with the "right " setlist and performance they won't have a better opportunity to cross over to a broader audience in the UK. I think they are either as big as a medium size band can be (or as big as a cult band can be). With good BBC coverage they might just take it up to the next level. But getting the set right is the problem to mass appeal. Their fans (including me) like the fact that they throw in album tracks/deep cuts and as much as I loved seeing the one night at Ally Pally that I went to, I also thought I missed out on some fav tracks on the other night. Not sure they have a greatest hits but doubt that if they came out and played there best tracks, most easy listening ones, they would pick up loads of new fans who might not even know who they are but just watch what ever comes on the BBC coverage. However, are they the sort of band to do that? or will they curate a set their fans will like but will leave others wondering what all the fuss is about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashl Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 Looking at their recent Festival setlists and taken into account new songs I expect they will have the top 14 and then 2 from the lower list and then maybe 1/2 newer/random ones. Terrible Love Mr. November Bloodbuzz Ohio England Eucalyptus Fake Empire Graceless Tropic Morning News The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness I Need My Girl Don't Swallow the Cap Slow Show Day I Die Light Years Alien About Today Pink Rabbits Weird Goodbyes Mistaken For Strangers 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glimmers_of_hope Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 20 minutes ago, Dales said: But getting the set right is the problem to mass appeal. Their fans (including me) like the fact that they throw in album tracks/deep cuts and as much as I loved seeing the one night at Ally Pally that I went to, I also thought I missed out on some fav tracks on the other night. Not sure they have a greatest hits but doubt that if they came out and played there best tracks, most easy listening ones, they would pick up loads of new fans who might not even know who they are but just watch what ever comes on the BBC coverage. However, are they the sort of band to do that? or will they curate a set their fans will like but will leave others wondering what all the fuss is about. Oh yeah, for sure, I don't think I could tell you what the right set would be, but for headlining the other stage at glasto it is closer to the first night at ally pally than the second one imho. Although mega fans will always want the deeper cuts. I reckon they'll get the balance the right. They have so much to choose from now and I love that they mix up the setlists so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glimmers_of_hope Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 1 minute ago, Ashl said: Looking at their recent Festival setlists and taken into account new songs I expect they will have the top 14 and then 2 from the lower list and then maybe 1/2 newer/random ones. Terrible Love Mr. November Bloodbuzz Ohio England Eucalyptus Fake Empire Graceless Tropic Morning News The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness I Need My Girl Don't Swallow the Cap Slow Show Day I Die Light Years Alien About Today Pink Rabbits Weird Goodbyes Mistaken For Strangers Yeah that looks like it works for festivals. I really want Deep End (Paul's in pieces) from the last album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashl Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 4 minutes ago, glimmers_of_hope said: Yeah that looks like it works for festivals. I really want Deep End (Paul's in pieces) from the last album. Luckily I got that Ally Pally Day 2, would love it again though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickkkw Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 (edited) 3 hours ago, Ashl said: Looking at their recent Festival setlists and taken into account new songs I expect they will have the top 14 and then 2 from the lower list and then maybe 1/2 newer/random ones. Terrible Love Mr. November Bloodbuzz Ohio England Eucalyptus Fake Empire Graceless Tropic Morning News The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness I Need My Girl Don't Swallow the Cap Slow Show Day I Die Light Years Alien About Today Pink Rabbits Weird Goodbyes Mistaken For Strangers My guess for Glasto would be something like this in order: Once Upon a Poolside Eucalyptus Tropic Morning News System Only Dreams Bloodbuzz I Need My Girl Graceless Space Invader Alien Day I Die England Fake Empire Terrible Love Mr November About Today Vanderlyle Slightly condensed version of their recent tour sets and focusing on the more obvious and popular songs - I reckon the above would win over a few. And maybe they throw in Bat Child if they've polished it enough by then. Edited March 16 by nickkkw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEGABOWL Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 5 hours ago, Dales said: But getting the set right is the problem to mass appeal. Their fans (including me) like the fact that they throw in album tracks/deep cuts and as much as I loved seeing the one night at Ally Pally that I went to, I also thought I missed out on some fav tracks on the other night. Not sure they have a greatest hits but doubt that if they came out and played there best tracks, most easy listening ones, they would pick up loads of new fans who might not even know who they are but just watch what ever comes on the BBC coverage. However, are they the sort of band to do that? or will they curate a set their fans will like but will leave others wondering what all the fuss is about. There’s definitely an opportunity there, they just need to make the setlist very heavy on their better known songs. Don’t do what they did on the Pyramid in 2017. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostdancer1 Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 6 hours ago, Ashl said: Looking at their recent Festival setlists and taken into account new songs I expect they will have the top 14 and then 2 from the lower list and then maybe 1/2 newer/random ones. Terrible Love Mr. November Bloodbuzz Ohio England Eucalyptus Fake Empire Graceless Tropic Morning News The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness I Need My Girl Don't Swallow the Cap Slow Show Day I Die Light Years Alien About Today Pink Rabbits Weird Goodbyes Mistaken For Strangers Not sure how you worked it out, but I would expect a couple more from the recent albums, like Space Invader and Smoke Detector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkic Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 How many tracks would an Other headliner play? 15-16? Or more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wairey Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 I’m 27 and have never heard of the National. Where is a good place to start? There are no Sunday headliners screaming at me so I’m a ‘swing voter’ as it stands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlierc Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 7 hours ago, glimmers_of_hope said: Oh yeah, for sure, I don't think I could tell you what the right set would be, but for headlining the other stage at glasto it is closer to the first night at ally pally than the second one imho. Although mega fans will always want the deeper cuts. I reckon they'll get the balance the right. They have so much to choose from now and I love that they mix up the setlists so much. And then presumably some of the following UK shows in the likes of Cardiff, Manchester & Crystal Palace will be a better shout for many if any deep cuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlierc Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 15 minutes ago, wairey said: I’m 27 and have never heard of the National. Where is a good place to start? There are no Sunday headliners screaming at me so I’m a ‘swing voter’ as it stands Imo their best album is High Violet, though a lot of their most accessible songs are also on Boxer and Trouble Will Find Me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickkkw Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 55 minutes ago, nikkic said: How many tracks would an Other headliner play? 15-16? Or more? They should get 1.5 hours - on the recent tour they were playing for 2 hours 15 roughly which most nights was 26 songs. So maybe closer to 18 (depending on the songs of course!). 53 minutes ago, wairey said: I’m 27 and have never heard of the National. Where is a good place to start? There are no Sunday headliners screaming at me so I’m a ‘swing voter’ as it stands As a first listen, tracks I'd recommend to get you started would be Mr November, Day I Die, England, Eucalyptus (very very good live), I Need My Girl & Mistaken For Strangers. Most of those would get played at Glasto too & if you enjoy, then just branch out and check what's frequently popping up on the recent setlists here - hope you enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcelina Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 Will get a much more engaged crowd than 2017 following the various Taylor/Aaron collaborations. Hopefully will get a 90 minute slot instead of the usual 75. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashl Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 23 hours ago, ghostdancer1 said: Not sure how you worked it out, but I would expect a couple more from the recent albums, like Space Invader and Smoke Detector. Would love Smoke Detector, mixture of their last festival sets with what has had heaviest rotation in Setlists this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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