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^ I know. But is it simply that there aren't enough top female rock acts these days, or is it that it is just harder for women to be considered a part of that genre? Is it harder for the guys to dig on female artists the same way girls can listen to music made by guys?
Also, did Bjork headline Coachella once, or was she a pre-headliner?
I believe Bjork headlined the first Friday they every had at Coachella.
In terms of female artists I've found I don't listen to them as much as male artists. Looking at my ipod I only have a few exclusively female artists, Bjork, Feist, and Fever Ray. But then when you expand that to mixed gender groups I have My Bloody Valentine, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Metric, and Dirty Projectors. All of these artists, solo artists or the bigger groups are some of my favorites however. I don't know if it's simply a lack of indie female artists that are around, or if I don't connect with them as much. When it's a girl and a guitar I can get into much more than a girl and piano also for some reason.
I'd personally like to see some chicks headline Roo. Does anyone think that Bjork or PJ Harvey are headliner-worthy? Let's not forget the ladies! Patti Smith, where are you?
She was in a tent in 2004 while Bob Dylan was on What Stage.
Post by GratefulHippie on Jun 23, 2009 10:30:07 GMT -5
please don't bring U2....PLEASE!!!!!!!! i probably won't be going next year anyway(i feel like checking out some of the smaller fests) but geez. can you even imagine?? it would become BONOroo. BARF!!
Post by SuzieSunshine on Jun 23, 2009 10:51:24 GMT -5
U2 is beyond boring. I am begging the gods of bonnaroo, please do not allow U2 near the festival. It would completely ruin it. I guess I just don't get them. All the music sounds the same to me, with different lyrics.
U2 is beyond boring. I am begging the gods of bonnaroo, please do not allow U2 near the festival. It would completely ruin it. I guess I just don't get them. All the music sounds the same to me, with different lyrics.
Prince would be awesome. I watched that Stones DVD that Scorcese directed and it made me realize that I will never pay money to see them. I can't stand Mick's singing anymore. I realize that after 40 some odd years of singing the same songs that they would get old. But at least sing the same melody.
U2 would be amazing too. They can really command a crowd. I honestly think Green Day would be great at roo. I'm not a big fan but I saw them on the American Idiot tour and holy nuts were they good.
I'll be seeing Green Day in 2 months . Saw them in the American Idiot tour and they were amazing!
I'd personally like to see some chicks headline Roo. Does anyone think that Bjork or PJ Harvey are headliner-worthy? Let's not forget the ladies! Patti Smith, where are you?
She was in a tent in 2004 while Bob Dylan was on What Stage.
U2 is beyond boring. I am begging the gods of bonnaroo, please do not allow U2 near the festival. It would completely ruin it. I guess I just don't get them. All the music sounds the same to me, with different lyrics.
Post by satellitebob on Jun 23, 2009 13:49:01 GMT -5
Bjork headlined ACl in 07 and it was unreal. she's kind of a big deal and she caught a speaker on fire with her awesomeness.
I'd like to see Jackson Browne, maybe not as a headliner, but in a good slot. A few years ago he toured with Keb Mo and Steve Earle and they played a few songs together, good stuff.
i would say that bonnaroo doesn't need to get any bigger.
i also think that in the last 3 bonaroo's (07, 08, 09), the festival has gained a whole new wave of devoted attendees, so i would say it's time to go into the years past and get people that you know will help sell the fest. some might complain that they have repeat headliners but i think all of the newer bonnarooers who weren't there in the early years would love to see The Dead, Radiohead, Neil Young, and Dave Matthews tear up the what stage.
David Gilmour or Roger Waters would really help sell a fest too.
also. i would also say that hip hop is a dying art form, while electronic music is gaining momentum. bonnaroo should take note of that. it's obvious that Lollapalooza has.
edit: and when i saw hip hop is 'dying', i dont mean that there are not any legit hip hop acts out there, i just mean that bonnaroo shouldnt concentrate on bringing so many top heavy hip hop acts (Beasties, Snoop, Public Enemy). if we had just replaced one of those names with a higher tier electronic act like STS9, bassnectar, or deadmau5.
“Why is marijuana against the law? It grows naturally upon our planet. Doesn't the idea of making nature against the law seem to you a bit . . . unnatural?” -Bill Hicks
Post by Laggy.RETURNS on Jun 23, 2009 16:20:54 GMT -5
I'd loooovvvvee to see Bjork headline.. She's BIG enough, I think... but I'm not sure she's enough of a draw... I know alot of people who like her, but no one who LOVES her (nearly as much as me). I feel like Bjork just wouldn't be an act big enough for most people just justify dishing out $250
also. i would also say that hip hop is a dying art form, while electronic music is gaining momentum. bonnaroo should take note of that. it's obvious that Lollapalooza has.
edit: and when i saw hip hop is 'dying', i dont mean that there are not any legit hip hop acts out there, i just mean that bonnaroo shouldnt concentrate on bringing so many top heavy hip hop acts (Beasties, Snoop, Public Enemy). if we had just replaced one of those names with a higher tier electronic act like STS9, bassnectar, or deadmau5.
this is ridiculous. just because YOU may not know many good hiphop acts, doesn't mean it's "dying". i would personally like to see more of both.
AND FOR THE LOVE OF GOD STOP SCHEDULING THEM ALL AGAINST EACH OTHER!! GRRRRR!!
Post by strumntheguitar on Jun 23, 2009 18:17:47 GMT -5
The best of hip hop does seem to have already passed, though. There are plenty of good acts out there still on the rise, and there have been some legends in the genre who I thoroughly love.
But it does seem like the best of the electronic scene is yet to come. Every day you can find a new upcoming artist that lays a sick beat that you've never heard before with some funky keys work on top. Or some form of electronic that you've never even heard of or thought of before.
I'm not gonna say hip hop is dying, but it's atleast at it's midlife crisis. Electronic music just graduated and is ready to rage.
The best of hip hop does seem to have already passed, though. There are plenty of good acts out there still on the rise, and there have been some legends in the genre who I thoroughly love.
But it does seem like the best of the electronic scene is yet to come. Every day you can find a new upcoming artist that lays a sick beat that you've never heard before with some funky keys work on top. Or some form of electronic that you've never even heard of or thought of before.
I'm not gonna say hip hop is dying, but it's atleast at it's midlife crisis. Electronic music just graduated and is ready to rage.
a lot of those sick beats you're hearing are from hiphop artists/songs(not that some of these guys are creating their own). if you really like hiphop, you know where to find the good new hiphop. if you like electronic, you probably know where to find the good new electronic.
i just don't see the decline, but that's based on my preferences. to each their own, but i'd like to see more of both.
I think all of the newer bonnarooers who weren't there in the early years would love to see The Dead, Radiohead, Neil Young, and Dave Matthews tear up the what stage.
Fixed it for you Portishead would be good for a female lead.
I think all of the newer bonnarooers who weren't there in the early years would love to see The Dead, Radiohead, Neil Young, and Dave Matthews tear up the what stage.
Fixed it for you Portishead would be good for a female lead.
Portishead would be one of the greatest shows Bonnaroo has ever seen. I feel like everyone would walk away from that set wondering if that had just happened or if it was some great dream.
also. i would also say that hip hop is a dying art form, while electronic music is gaining momentum. bonnaroo should take note of that. it's obvious that Lollapalooza has.
edit: and when i saw hip hop is 'dying', i dont mean that there are not any legit hip hop acts out there, i just mean that bonnaroo shouldnt concentrate on bringing so many top heavy hip hop acts (Beasties, Snoop, Public Enemy). if we had just replaced one of those names with a higher tier electronic act like STS9, bassnectar, or deadmau5.
this is ridiculous. just because YOU may not know many good hiphop acts, doesn't mean it's "dying". i would personally like to see more of both.
AND FOR THE LOVE OF GOD STOP SCHEDULING THEM ALL AGAINST EACH OTHER!! GRRRRR!!
i do not think this is ridiculous. i love hip hop, and have been seeing hip hop acts all four years i have attended roo. but look at the big three hip hop acts of 2009 (beasties, snoop, public enemy). all three of them had their heyday over a decade ago. yes there are smaller acts making a name for themselves, and you can say how much you love them and how talented they are, but i would argue that hip hop is definately not as popular or as much of a pull as it used to be. while that may not mean its "dying" its definately losing its luster and pull. like i said i love good hip hop, i attended people under the stairs, beasties, and snoop this year. and yes you are right when you say electronic acts usually are influenced by the hip hop scene (dj shadow was one of my alltime favorite roo shows).
i just think that in 2009, a majority of the festie crowd, especially at bonnaroo, are between the ages of 18 and 28 and are much more into the electronic/ rave scene than the 90s hiphop scene. i dont want to argue whether your right or wrong, im just commenting on the topic at hand and what would sell more tickets. i just feel a better electronic bill and even more jam acts would sell more tickets. i dont think ticket sales were 'dramatically' higher this year because of the hip hop. no way for me to really prove that but its just what i speculate.
Post by GratefulHippie on Jun 23, 2009 20:22:17 GMT -5
well, i like i said...i'm just drawing from what i know is my preference. if i'm forced to choose, i'll go hiphop over electronic any day...i dig lyrics. but i'm not trying to argue or anything...i realize this is all opinion anyway
my biggest gripe is just that they continually put all the electro/hiphop acts up against each other. it's really irritating. last year they put lupe/kanye/chali2na against each other, and this year was an even bigger clusterfuck on friday latenight. what's the point? why not spread them out over the course of the weekend??
I think all of the newer bonnarooers who weren't there in the early years would love to see The Dead, Radiohead, Neil Young, and Dave Matthews tear up the what stage.
Fixed it for you Portishead would be good for a female lead.
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. Saw them in the American Idiot tour and they were amazing!
