How Influential is the EFestivals Community?

[Mardy]

14? Wow! Our cinema was nearly full there were about 14 empty seats - dancing in the aisles, at the back, left and right of the screen - probably a better atmosphere than in the seats at the back in Chicago

 

 

It gets worse, I was the youngest one there, the one with the most hair, smallest beergut and the least unkempt beard. Extraordinary, never to be repeated scenes.

[5co77ie]

It gets worse, I was the youngest one there, the one with the most hair, smallest beergut and the least unkempt beard. Extraordinary, never to be repeated scenes.

Yeah I think I was certainly the least greyist hair

Edited to add felt sorry for the Mrs - not really much of a Deadhead she recognised some stuff but sat bemused through the first 3 hours

Edited July 9, 2015 by 5co77ie

[Matt42]

Let's test how influential it is;

TAYLOR SWIFT 2016!

Go go gadget influence!

I will, without a doubt state that the whole Taylor Swift debacle started her and spread to Glasto chat and then Twitter etc. we started it. I swear we were the ones!

[5co77ie]

How much?

http://www.dead.net/store/2000s/fare-thee-well-complete-box-july-3-4-5-2015

bloody hell - £120!

[eFestivals]

I will, without a doubt state that the whole Taylor Swift debacle started her and spread to Glasto chat and then Twitter etc. we started it. I swear we were the ones!

 

nope, was all over the papers to then start something here.

[Mardy]

How much?

http://www.dead.net/store/2000s/fare-thee-well-complete-box-july-3-4-5-2015

bloody hell - £120!

 

 

ooof, but Monday spoilt me, I want to see all of those in a cinema now, not at home. Also, I'm sure there'll be a lter release with the concerts from the week before too. 

[Perks]

I will, without a doubt state that the whole Taylor Swift debacle started her and spread to Glasto chat and then Twitter etc. we started it. I swear we were the ones!

That wouldnt be something to be proud of

[Rose-Colored Boy]

Are we all being subliminally controlled through Russy's posts?

Neil feeds us HQ ideas through his 'suggestions' innit. The Emeli Sande thing actually came from the top wanting to test the water.

[Wooderson]

They've never booked any members of the Grateful Dead or offshoots in 14 years - so I'd say not

 

How Glasto honours the spirit of the 'Dead

http://fckldn.com/music/a-long-strange-trip-how-glastonbury-honours-the-spirit-of-the-dead/

Emily in June of this Year:

http://www.nme.com/blogs/festivals-blog/oasis-next-years-headliners-the-best-food-stalls-and-more-emily-eavis-answers-your-glastonbury-quest

"Maybe the Grateful Dead would be a good addition."

Michael in June of this Year:

http://www.tv3.ie/xpose/article/entertainment-news/170361/Michael-Eavis-wishes-Frank-Sinatra-and-Elvis-had-played-Glastonbury

"''It would have to be Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and the Grateful Dead. [Jerry] Garcia was fantastic. His music went on for hours and hours and it never got boring. I went to see them once at the Rainbow in London and then came back to milk the cows.'"

Michael in 2008:

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2008/may/18/popandrock.shopping45

"He worships Neil Young ('I could listen to him for ever'), Van Morrison, Jackson Browne and the Grateful Dead, who, to his regret, he failed to book for Glastonbury. 'I'd have given them five, six hours, whatever. I used to go to their concerts at the Rainbow [north London], and they were just brilliant.' Eavis talked the Dead into visiting his farm. 'They came to see the Pyramid, which they decided to take soundings of. Then,' he adds, just about coherent through the laughter, rocking backwards and forwards in his chair, 'they went into town with their vibration meter thing.'"

Emily to eFestivals (Scott) in 2012:

http://www.efestivals.co.uk/festivals/glastonbury/2013/interview-emilyeavis.shtml

As a Deadhead, we've never had the Grateful Dead at Somerset, what are the chances of having Dark Star Orchestra (the tribute act) with their full show?

"The Grateful Dead were obviously the band that Michael never got and which he always wanted, but we haven't had any conversations about acts, we're kind of focused on headliners at the moment."

Michael selected UJB on Desert Island Discs in 2008

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00fn89g

 

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It'll happen sooner or later Scott.

 

 

[frostypaw]

Oooh I'd completely forgotten about looking on the Glastonbury facebook page for some comedy venom - it really is amazing how worked up people can get

They just piss me off though - their random crazy rage ends up stopping real issues standing out

Wonder what they thought of Kanye...

[Mardy]

How Glasto honours the spirit of the 'Dead

http://fckldn.com/music/a-long-strange-trip-how-glastonbury-honours-the-spirit-of-the-dead/

 

 

 

 

That's an excellent article, isn't it? Nails it (and also sheds light on our conversation the other day about the Dead being a uniquely American phenomenon). I really enjoyed that. Thanks

 

If the Dead had played Glastonbury, they couldn't have played a stage bigger than West Holts. Financially, it couldn't happen, they'd need to be on a small stage but with a big fee

[5co77ie]

ooof, but Monday spoilt me, I want to see all of those in a cinema now, not at home. Also, I'm sure there'll be a lter release with the concerts from the week before too.

ahh time to get onto the cinema manager and see if they can hold a 24hour+ show - of all five concerts!

How Glasto honours the spirit of the 'Dead

http://fckldn.com/music/a-long-strange-trip-how-glastonbury-honours-the-spirit-of-the-dead/

Emily in June of this Year:

http://www.nme.com/blogs/festivals-blog/oasis-next-years-headliners-the-best-food-stalls-and-more-emily-eavis-answers-your-glastonbury-quest

"Maybe the Grateful Dead would be a good addition."

Michael in June of this Year:

http://www.tv3.ie/xpose/article/entertainment-news/170361/Michael-Eavis-wishes-Frank-Sinatra-and-Elvis-had-played-Glastonbury

"''It would have to be Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and the Grateful Dead. [Jerry] Garcia was fantastic. His music went on for hours and hours and it never got boring. I went to see them once at the Rainbow in London and then came back to milk the cows.'"

Michael in 2008:

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2008/may/18/popandrock.shopping45

"He worships Neil Young ('I could listen to him for ever'), Van Morrison, Jackson Browne and the Grateful Dead, who, to his regret, he failed to book for Glastonbury. 'I'd have given them five, six hours, whatever. I used to go to their concerts at the Rainbow [north London], and they were just brilliant.' Eavis talked the Dead into visiting his farm. 'They came to see the Pyramid, which they decided to take soundings of. Then,' he adds, just about coherent through the laughter, rocking backwards and forwards in his chair, 'they went into town with their vibration meter thing.'"

Emily to eFestivals (Scott) in 2012:

http://www.efestivals.co.uk/festivals/glastonbury/2013/interview-emilyeavis.shtml

As a Deadhead, we've never had the Grateful Dead at Somerset, what are the chances of having Dark Star Orchestra (the tribute act) with their full show?

"The Grateful Dead were obviously the band that Michael never got and which he always wanted, but we haven't had any conversations about acts, we're kind of focused on headliners at the moment."

Michael selected UJB on Desert Island Discs in 2008

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00fn89g

 

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It'll happen sooner or later Scott.

 

nice bit of research!

[frostypaw]

Wonder what they thought of Kanye...

Not much, not much at all

[5co77ie]

How Glasto honours the spirit of the 'Dead

http://fckldn.com/music/a-long-strange-trip-how-glastonbury-honours-the-spirit-of-the-dead/

That is an interesting article, I had a massive argument with someone once at Glastonbury about how no song should ever be longer than 3 minutes, he just couldn't get the jam band concept.

We do have some jam bands Ozrics used to be like that you could follow them all summer and never see the same set back in the Megadog Days, I know - we did just that one summer. Gong also don't follow a linear line, nor do Here & Now, even The Fall are different depending upon Mark E Smith's mode and proclavities, sothere are a few of them

[Wooderson]

Just about to start 'So Many Roads' this afternoon

 

Theres some sublime stuff on there. Hyperbole to one side...

 

 

- Watkins Glen Jam is probably the most spectacular piece of music improvisation ever recorded. By anyone.

- The transition between Scarlet and Fire is amongst the most triumphant moments of utter clarity and purpose in their career.

- Bird Song. Branford Marsalis' tenor sax just takes it over the edge. For that night only, they were the best live band ever assembled.

[5co77ie]

Theres some sublime stuff on there. Hyperbole to one side...

 

 

- Watkins Glen Jam is probably the most spectacular piece of music improvisation ever recorded. By anyone.

- The transition between Scarlet and Fire is amongst the most triumphant moments of utter clarity and purpose in their career.

- Bird Song. Branford Marsalis' tenor sax just takes it over the edge. For that night only, they were the best live band ever assembled.

Dammit i was hoping to watch the cricket tonight - that's me doing 'So Many Roads' too now.

(I think Mardy meant the book though)

Edited July 9, 2015 by 5co77ie

[Wooderson]

Dammit i was hoping to watch the cricket tonight - that's me doing 'So Many Roads' too now.

(I think Mardy meant the book though)

Aha soz lads. Great book aswell tho. Only 1/3 of the way through.

[eFestivals]

Id hope they dont take any influence what so ever....the day a festival basss any decision on random people on the internet is the day the fedtival starts to die,

 

Ooooo, great comment, and one I agree with as a generalisation. To follow the weight of public opinion instead of lead it with their own ideas would change Glastonbury beyond recognition.

 

But I'd also say that inspiration can be gained from anywhere, so there's always the possibility of someone saying something on the net, and perhaps even here, which influences things, No one - and no place - has a monopoly on good ideas.

[august1]

I can see why she perceived this place as negative, all forums tend to be. Not because the people are negative but there's more discussion when things go wrong/could be improved.   

[Space Shanty]

Id hope they dont take any influence what so ever....the day a festival basss any decision on random people on the internet is the day the fedtival starts to die,

 

Ooooo, great comment, and one I agree with as a generalisation. To follow the weight of public opinion instead of lead it with their own ideas would change Glastonbury beyond recognition.

 

But I'd also say that inspiration can be gained from anywhere, so there's always the possibility of someone saying something on the net, and perhaps even here, which influences things, No one - and no place - has a monopoly on good ideas.

 

Yeah agree with both of these comments.

This is the Eavii's festival and they need to retain control of the bookings on the stages they look after.

It's good to think they might look on sites like this from time to time to get a feel for bands with real momentum but a public opinion lineup would be absolutely appalling, and no doubt devoid of the diversity that Glasto looks to promote

[Quark]

Yeah agree with both of these comments.

This is the Eavii's festival and they need to retain control of the bookings on the stages they look after.

It's good to think they might look on sites like this from time to time to get a feel for bands with real momentum but a public opinion lineup would be absolutely appalling, and no doubt devoid of the diversity that Glasto looks to promote

Can you imagine what the lineup would actually look like if they listened to us as a collective?  Good Lord.

 

Unless they listen to Placid and Lawn, in which case Barry GIbb and Taylor Swift would be alternating on stage for 3 days solid.

[pedmills]

To follow the weight of public opinion instead of lead it with their own ideas would change Glastonbury beyond recognition.

Public opinion lineup would be absolutely appalling, and no doubt devoid of the diversity that Glasto looks to promote

 

That's because the public are cocks.

But there are a number of people on here who have an exceptionally good knowledge or understanding of the festival, and on top of that, are generally top-quality humans.

 

Just to be clear: I'm not saying I am one of those people. Because I think the facts speak for themselves.

Edited July 9, 2015 by pedmills

[frostypaw]

I think line up advice would be the worst they could take - but there's plenty of more considered feedback amoungst the request for taylor swift

Must be a nightmare for them dealing with the torrent of emails full of trite suggestions and bitching. Wouldn't blame them for sacking the lot off, waiting a month and seeing what the weight of opinion was on places like here where it's often folk who know what they're talking about not a first timer shocked it's not glynebourne

[eFestivals]

Can you imagine what the lineup would actually look like if they listened to us as a collective?  Good Lord.

 

the worst thing about it would be that it would be very unimaginative on an ongoing basis.

 

After all, russy would insist on nick cave headlining every year, and the nal would insist on tom waits every year too.

[Quark]

the worst thing about it would be that it would be very unimaginative on an ongoing basis.

 

After all, russy would insist on nick cave headlining every year, and the nal would insist on tom waits every year too.

Actually you're starting to sell it to me now...