kalifire Posted July 2, 2024 Report Share Posted July 2, 2024 3 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said: I know the bass was enormous, but for me that enhanced it rather than sullied it. Where were you positioned? Down front, all you could hear was the bass (and I mean the vibrations) and her voice. When she referenced the funkiest horn section, I’d forgotten there was a horn section at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted July 2, 2024 Report Share Posted July 2, 2024 Just now, kalifire said: Where were you positioned? Down front, all you could hear was the bass (and I mean the vibrations) and her voice. When she referenced the funkiest horn section, I’d forgotten there was a horn section at all. Very close to the centre front of the pit. We were in anyway for Shania and strolled forward after the exodus. Maybe my ears were just goosed anyway after 4 nights in the SE corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalifire Posted July 2, 2024 Report Share Posted July 2, 2024 2 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said: Very close to the centre front of the pit. We were in anyway for Shania and strolled forward after the exodus. Maybe my ears were just goosed anyway after 4 nights in the SE corner. Quite possible it was mine that were goosed. Either way, what a performer, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice hymer Posted July 2, 2024 Report Share Posted July 2, 2024 The Idles was set of the weekend for me - so many emotions, Flynn being a beautiful kid really got me. I had high hopes and they didn't disappoint. Coldplay - perfect for the Pyramid field. They're so vanilla but it just works. So many happy people and I never tire of hearing Yellow. Bringing out Michael J Fox - such an awesome thing to do, it was emotional.... Brittany Howard - just wow. One of the best jazz/soul sets that I've seen at West Holts. Gotta say, WH deliver every year without fail. Eva Lazarus at the Glade. Seven and a half months pregnant and still rocking it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted July 2, 2024 Report Share Posted July 2, 2024 8 minutes ago, kalifire said: Quite possible it was mine that were goosed. Either way, what a performer, eh? Staggering. The Michael Jackson it's OK to get down with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lubic Posted July 2, 2024 Report Share Posted July 2, 2024 (edited) Stacked lineup for me this year, with a lot in Woodsies. Probably at the expense of exploring the site, but cant complain. Difficult to narrow down but top 3 were probably: Coldplay Alvvays The National Also particularly enjoyed Kasabian, NewDad, Vlure and Faithless. Fontaines were very good but was frustrating not to be closer (due to watching Faithless) as the sound was pretty poor for the first few songs further back and not much atmosphere. LCD also excellent but didn’t bother getting a good position as I barely know any of their stuff. Will definitely be investigating their back catalogue. Edited July 2, 2024 by Lubic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted July 2, 2024 Report Share Posted July 2, 2024 Aurora on the park stage, mesmerising energetic performance Squeeze, Seasick Steve and Paul Heaton on the pyramid Henge in the glade, absolutely batshit crazy Baby Queen in the Avalon coldplay, just a great show and on the last night when we usually go for a wander we ended up at the Acoustic and a truly wonderful performance by Judy Collins. 85 years old and her voice as pure as ever. Great anecdotes about artists such as Dylan and life in the Greenwich village in 60s NewYork. Audience was in awe as she sang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonMcG Posted July 2, 2024 Report Share Posted July 2, 2024 Genuinely didn't see a single act that disappointed me all weekend. Really enjoyed last year but this year was even better. From Kenya Grace as the first act I saw through The National to close, before a two hour wander around the SE Corner (after a snack break), it was all just bloody brilliant. If you ask me for my favourite it will probably change depending on my mood at the time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix422 Posted July 2, 2024 Report Share Posted July 2, 2024 Kasabian.... blew the roof off Woodsies, I wasn't sure the energy of Fat White Family would be matched but how wrong I was. Serge smashed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPW Posted July 2, 2024 Report Share Posted July 2, 2024 (edited) Like GordonMG, there was nothing that particularly disappointed and there was lots I missed because of clashes. Despite the lazy headlines re headliners (excuse the pun) it was a very strong line-up right across. My highlight was LCD Soundsystem - a big fan anyway but that was perfect vocally, musically and the buzz in the crowd as the sun was setting. One of the best sets I've ever seen (and I am an oldish git). Still buzzing and feel very blessed to have been there (and quite near the front). Fontaines D.C. at Park was also very special as were Paul Heaton, James and Alvvays. Other stuff I thought was particularly good were Kneecap (had Woodsies bouncing at 1130), Squeeze and Keane. PJ Harvey took a 2 or 3 songs but I grew into that set. Not surprised CM feature in others' list - they clashed with something else and I have seen them before and am going again later in the year so sacrificed that set. Edited July 2, 2024 by SPW typo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lushroom Posted July 2, 2024 Report Share Posted July 2, 2024 Soft Play (F**K THE HI-HAT!) Idles (F**K THE KING!) The Scratch (F**K ME!) An Dannsa Dub (F**K YEAH!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip997 Posted July 2, 2024 Report Share Posted July 2, 2024 (edited) Justice But I knew that before I arrived Others: Nia Archives, Honey Dijon, Janelle Monae, Steel Pulse Edited July 2, 2024 by Skip997 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ourkid1984 Posted July 2, 2024 Report Share Posted July 2, 2024 Can't fully decide as every act was brilliant but I loved: Thursday Frank Turner at Strummerville Vlure and Lambrini Girls at Peace Friday Angie McMahon at the Acoustic Squid at West Holts Paul Heaton at the Pyramid Sprints at Leftfield Fontaines DC at the Park Saturday High Vis at Woodsies The Last Dinner Party at the Other Manfred's at the Acoustic Coldplay at the Pyramid Sunday Soft Play and James at the Other The run of Pillow Queens, Will Varley, Lottery Winners and the Farm (stood just behind and to the right of the legend Crazyfool) at Leftfield and then to top it off the National. I know it's a lot! 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicAtreides Posted July 2, 2024 Report Share Posted July 2, 2024 (edited) My highlights - Bloc Party - sounded amazing and played the hits, crowd really went with it too. A nostalgia act but still feel and sound fresh. The National - Have fell behind with them in recent years but loved everything about this set. Matt running into the crowd right where in was standing was a proper rush and the band sound so tight and really create a wall of noise that just gets people moving. Peggy Gou - such a joy and even though her bringing out Ellis Bextor for MOTDF was a different speed for the set it was good vibes with a lot of space thanks to Coldplay taking the majority of the site. LCD Soundsystem- not to get too heavy but my dad died a few months ago and he always wanted to go to Glastonbury but never had the chance. Hearing this song about growing up and old as the sun was setting set me off massively. My favourite moment of the whole weekend. Olivia Dean - a lovely way to kick things off for me on the Friday. Vibing with a beer to her was an undoubted highlight and she sounded incredible Edited July 2, 2024 by VicAtreides 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted July 2, 2024 Report Share Posted July 2, 2024 Absolute vintage year for me so many highlights. From chatting to all my friends as well it seems there were barely any dud sets and even those that didn’t quite hit the heights seem to have been technical issues rather than any artists phoning it in. Thursday highlights Arxx His Lordship Flash Bang Brass Friday Highlights Bombay Bicycle Club Lulu Sprints Saturday Highlights Kneecap Lankum Little Simz Jessie Ware Sunday Highlights Newdad Pillow Queens Bob Vylan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parsonjack Posted July 2, 2024 Report Share Posted July 2, 2024 If I could watch one set again it would be The National. Stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Monkey Posted July 2, 2024 Report Share Posted July 2, 2024 22 hours ago, Memory Man said: Even better in the bimble inn! So hot in that tent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Klein Posted July 2, 2024 Report Share Posted July 2, 2024 I thought that was a bad spot for LCD but it sounds like it was amazing. Wish I was there. 2016 set was my favourite Glasto set ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid_Haze Posted July 2, 2024 Report Share Posted July 2, 2024 LITTLE SIMZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watergirl Posted July 2, 2024 Report Share Posted July 2, 2024 Frank Turner at Avalon. I loved Coldplay but it was a circus. One man with a guitar is more impressive for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted July 2, 2024 Report Share Posted July 2, 2024 Suspect not many people here would have gone, but The Manfreds in the Acoustic Tent late Saturday afternoon was some laugh Absolutely gold setlist, proper taps aff moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watergirl Posted July 2, 2024 Report Share Posted July 2, 2024 7 hours ago, BookAngel said: 7. Grace Petrie - wonderful rabble-rousing folk, had a tear in my eye at the end. Same! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat2 Posted July 2, 2024 Report Share Posted July 2, 2024 22 minutes ago, Calvin Klein said: I thought that was a bad spot for LCD but it sounds like it was amazing. Wish I was there. 2016 set was my favourite Glasto set ever. Yes, I think we all wondered that but it worked absolutely perfectly, thanks in part to a setting sun for the latter part of the set and a crowd who seemed, on the TV, to be really up for it as well which made it even more special. Incredible set, have watched it back several times since, the best of the weekend imo. Goes down as an absolute classic for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookAngel Posted July 2, 2024 Report Share Posted July 2, 2024 2 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said: Suspect not many people here would have gone, but The Manfreds in the Acoustic Tent late Saturday afternoon was some laugh Absolutely gold setlist, proper taps aff moment. I agree! The Mighty Quinn and Do-Wah-Diddy were perfection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevornorris Posted July 2, 2024 Report Share Posted July 2, 2024 My top ten are 1. Jungle 2. Coldplay 3. LCD soundsystem 4. Michael kiwanuka 5. Dexys 6. National 7. Alvvays 8. Little simz 9. Vaccines 10. Vlure/james/farm/barry can't swim Yes I'm cheating... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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