Friday, August 24, 2007
Green man festival -- music on Saturday
On Saturday it rained. I usually switch between the main stage
and the folkey dokey tent. It is nice to new bands.
Unfortunately, I have managed to forget most of
the people I saw in the Folkey dokey tent. I did see
some good music there. I saw part of the set by "north
sea radio orchestra". They were some kind of small classical
ensemble who make classical music and have people sing
William Blake songs. I am over my hatred for classical music,
so I enjoyed their set (OK they are freakzone approved).
I saw part of James Yorkston's set.
On the main stage the first band I enjoyed was "monkey
swallows the universe". Next on the main stage was Lisa Knapp.
I liked her set, but I can't remember why. Later on clinic
played. All the members of clinic wore surgical masks -- they
were fairly indie, so made a nice change.
At 5:30 a band called "the broken family band" played. They are
some kind of alt-country group from Cambridge. I enjoyed their set.
The penultimate band on the Saturday was "Vashti Bunyan". Vashti
has an interesting history that you can look up else where.
Even though she is over 60, she does have a sweet beautiful voice.
Unfortunately, she was a bit quiet for a late night festival
slot. Still I am glad I was there.
The band on Saturday was "Robert Plant and the strange sensation".
You can't accuse Robert of being quiet. I have to admit I never really
got into Led Zepplin when I was growing up. Robert played a
really goo set. He clearly enjoys singing. He played a
mix of old and new stuff. The program said that he had gotten
interested into middle eastern music. The mud bewitched me, so
I didn't hear his full set. Still I had a great time.
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