Orbital Glasto set
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Elpenor
a clown’s heart and a mandolin
Oh my word....my ears are still recoiling in terror. I've been a huge Orbital fan my whole life and seen them live multiple times.
Wtf happened at the end of their Glasto set....the spice girls? Really?
I'm trying not to be a mortally offended purist but whyyyyyyyyy?!?!?!?
Ok, you didn’t like it, fair enough.
so tell me what you want, what you really really want?
Gromit
International Man of Misery
To be honest the whole 'get with' lyric was problematic for me for different reasons.
I wasn't sure if they meant it as a permanent arrangement or just as an Apprentice style tryout task.
I did in fact write to them to explain that I had been trying to determine if I should become one of their lovers. However, after reviewing their unorthodox screening process I was experiencing some reluctance. I sought clarrifcation re the above point in case I changed my mind.
Can you believe they didn't reply or even acknowledge my correspondence? Rude!
ska invita
back on the other side
That bit is fine tbf, but pretty shallow compared to the creation of utopia on earth. But that's what's happened to Glastonbury since the wall went up I guess
shifting gears
Well-Known Member
You are dying on this hill and I am here for it
ska invita
back on the other side
I'm living, living free. it's everyone who still believes this radio one roadshow faint echo of a once real festival who is dying....dying inside......ooh look its Mel c! This is fun!!! Spiritual decline writ large.
I saw Orbitals last ever live performance at Glastonbury about 15 years ago. AND THEY'RE STILL FUCKING PLAYING
Ha, I saw that too.... it was quite an emotional moment. And then I think they were back a couple of years later once I assume financial issues arose.
Ranbay
The same rules apply
Ranbay
The same rules apply
Can confrim this is not the case
No they're pretty bad live. But each to their own. twisting knobs and dad dancing... no. Even the Chemical Brothers do it a bit better. But it's not the style of music that is really great for a live scene, particularly not a massive stage like Glasto.
Gromit
International Man of Misery
Say you don't understand dance music without saying you don't understand dance music.
ska invita
back on the other side
hah that's acutally quite a fun "rework."
crucially it ditches almost all of the lyrics.
and the melody.
and any other identifying parts.
they managed to find the one line that isnt too embarrassing (if you want my future, forget my past). Just repeat that Mel and dance about.
Fair enough really.
I dont see what all the fuss is about
crucially it ditches almost all of the lyrics.
and the melody.
and any other identifying parts.
they managed to find the one line that isnt too embarrassing (if you want my future, forget my past). Just repeat that Mel and dance about.
Fair enough really.
I dont see what all the fuss is about
Dystopiary
putting up a hook to hang my hopes upon
They did literally say "You've got G like MC who likes it on an E."
Shame G (Geri) is a Tory but I doubt Mel C is.
Shame G (Geri) is a Tory but I doubt Mel C is.
Elpenor
a clown’s heart and a mandolin
Felt like a tribute to Pianomanhah that's acutally quite a fun "rework."
crucially it ditches almost all of the lyrics.
and the melody.
and any other identifying parts.
they managed to find the one line that isnt too embarrassing (if you want my future, forget my past). Just repeat that Mel and dance about.
Fair enough really.
I dont see what all the fuss is about
RevolutionSound
Well-Known Member
Anyway, I think we can all agree, that Carlisle is a place on earth
nogojones
spelling is overrated
I quite like the "I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want..." song and I'm not a big fan of pop songs generally. I may be seen as a heretic here, but I'm not all that about Orbital. They're 30 years past their sell by date and at least the Spice Girls tune gives their set a bit of fun
Monkeygrinder's Organ
Dodgy geezer swilling vapid lager
I quite like it and I'd definitely have enjoyed it if I was in the crowd, which is meant to be the point isn't it.
The complaints seem reminiscent of a lot of the po-faced rockist stuff from years past, moaning about anything that's not a 'proper' band of 4-5 white blokes playing plodding indie rock that they wrote themselves like real musicians. There's no need for any of that.
The complaints seem reminiscent of a lot of the po-faced rockist stuff from years past, moaning about anything that's not a 'proper' band of 4-5 white blokes playing plodding indie rock that they wrote themselves like real musicians. There's no need for any of that.
krtek a houby
Merry Xmas!
Angry middle aged males in meltdown because "their" music has somehow been ruined?hah that's acutally quite a fun "rework."
crucially it ditches almost all of the lyrics.
and the melody.
and any other identifying parts.
they managed to find the one line that isnt too embarrassing (if you want my future, forget my past). Just repeat that Mel and dance about.
Fair enough really.
I dont see what all the fuss is about
#notallorbitalfans
seeformiles
Lost in the wood
I saw them in 95 and the only “pop/commercial” part of their set I can recall was the Dr Who theme. I was pretty mashed though.
shifting gears
Well-Known Member
Which of course was composed by Delia Derbyshire, an absolute titan of experimental/early electronic music
Zigga zig aaah
ATOMIC SUPLEX
Member Since: 1985 Post Count: 3
I've never been a fan of the song, but I have it on my phone. . . . a few times it has come up (on shuffle) when I have been out running. It suddenly clicked. It was kind of euphoric and druggy, an anthem, yeah. My association with the song compleatly changed. Pump the air, googly eyes. No drugs needed.
Weird.
shifting gears
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bellaozzydog
rolling turds in glitter
Has anyone mentioned Tilda Swinton yet
I saw them at the big chill, and they had Matt smith on the stage.
ska invita
back on the other side
ska invita
back on the other side
the opening credits of the first episode of Doctor Who was literally the high point of the entire franchise....down hill after there...
A bit like Orbital with Chime, each next release slightly weaker than the last
Can we get a couple more pages out of this thread? Dig deep everyone
