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Music Festivals book acts who have played other festivals, I know it sounds crazy but it's true. Not sure why it suddenly has to be brought up by a Hangout fanboy in here. We already have enough of them coming in here to bash.
I get defensive because they hate on here for Firefly is absurd and honestly just hilarious. Every year it's the same hate for different reasons. I pointed it out yesterday... Everywhere people are calling it a weak festival year, tons of repeats all around... Firefly goes out and (possibly) nabs McCartney, Morrissey, EOTS, and a ton more that aren't seen on any other lineup this year so far and... bashing. They should have just booked everyone from Governors Ball and called it a day, or something. God forbid they try and book some different kinds of acts in the undercard. They should just cater to the Pitchfork crowd like every other festival.
When I first saw the lineup I honestly thought many people on here would like it. Macca, Morrissey, Modest Mouse (weren't there people BEGGING for MM at Roo?) Kid Cudi, Gary Clark Jr, Spoon, Run The Jewels, The Kooks, etc... but ah, no. Just a trash lineup. Again. Forever.
Why do you care what people think so much though? If you dig the lineup, other peoples opinions shouldn't diminish that.
Because the overflow of it in this thread gets annoying when I come in here to try and see if there is new information or rumors.
Reasoning? DelawareOnline pointed out that there are tiny bands from Delaware on the lineup (one of them having confirmed to the Paper earlier that they'd be playing, but it wasn't published), and it seems pretty unlikely that whoever faked it would know a ton of unknown bands from Delaware.
I'm betting this is a mock up of the lineup before it was finalized. I bet we see something very similar but with a few different things, either acts who dropped or acts who got booked after this mock-up was done.
Most of those are all fine and dandy, but you've got Steve Aoki, The Chainsmokers, and Zedd taking up prime slots.
Every festival has those guys taking up prime spots basically. Aside from Gov Ball who opted for the Mau5/Flume route and while they're great acts, there aren't really any awesome dance party acts. I'd much rather have the fun-cheese at the top and then the awesome quality EDM in the undercard, instead of good quality EDM taking up the only top spots.
Not really. Bonnaroo, Gov. Ball, Hangout, Coachella, and others avoided Steve Aoki and The Chainsmokers. I'd rather have great electronic music across the board as opposed to five good names and terrible producers taking up space at the top.
Every festival has those guys taking up prime spots basically. Aside from Gov Ball who opted for the Mau5/Flume route and while they're great acts, there aren't really any awesome dance party acts. I'd much rather have the fun-cheese at the top and then the awesome quality EDM in the undercard, instead of good quality EDM taking up the only top spots.
Not really. Bonnaroo, Gov. Ball, Hangout, Coachella, and others avoided Steve Aoki and The Chainsmokers. I'd rather have great electronic music across the board as opposed to five good names and terrible producers taking up space at the top.
Well yeah, but they did a stellar job of booking people like fucking Snakehips and SNBRN who I'm pretty sure aren't on any other lineups, and they are both in my top 5 if it's true! I personally just really love the EDM on this lineup. I'll be seeing Odesza at Red Rocks and probably again at Firefly. Kygo will be fun too. I also like The Chainsmokers. Selfie is shit yeah but their other songs are awesome. I saw them somewhere before and it was decent, basically shit mixed in with their really good remixes. If it's a late night I won't have a problem honestly.
I mean... at least there's SOME cheese. I don't see any on the Gov Ball or Roo lineup (after both fests had a ton of cheese last year) and I'd much rather have a split of cheese and good quality EDM. Just different opinions, whatever. I'm just stoked on Snakehips.
Post by Fozzie Bear on Jan 24, 2015 16:34:10 GMT -5
Kygo is notorious for being a snooze-fest live. He just mixes his songs together with no flourish or unique features. I hope festivals follow Roo and Gov. Ball the direction in avoiding cheese, or go the Coachella route and book a mix of cheese and quality electronic music. It seems GV's direction has helped in booking people like Snakehips, so that's nice.
I think all he's saying is that it's not really necessary for people who have no intention of going to Firefly to begin with to bash the lineup. Not a big deal.
I mean I disagree with that. If the lineup appealed to people enough they would go. Phi said it before and then had people jump down his throat. Macca, Morrissey, and Modest Mouse are really the only big names on that lineup that have not played a major festival within the last year. A lot of people on here go to multiple fests every year. Hence they desire a variety. If Firefly provided that they would be more excited.
I can also see the point of view from someone who isn't a concert/fest junkie and is excited to see those acts for the first time.
I like Breaking Bad. If I heard someone say they don't like it too. I wouldn't really care, it doesn't devalue my enjoyment in anyway.
I can understand how it would get annoying to constantly hear hate for something you like. But then you tune those people out! This forum isn't specifically for the Firefly Festival. So you are going to hear the opinions of those who aren't fans. Its as simple as that. You can learn to accept that and stick it out. Or head on over to the FF message board, FF Reddit, or FF facebook and hear a ton less hate.
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Music Festivals book acts who have played other festivals, I know it sounds crazy but it's true. Not sure why it suddenly has to be brought up by a Hangout fanboy in here. We already have enough of them coming in here to bash.
I get defensive because they hate on here for Firefly is absurd and honestly just hilarious. Every year it's the same hate for different reasons. I pointed it out yesterday... Everywhere people are calling it a weak festival year, tons of repeats all around... Firefly goes out and (possibly) nabs McCartney, Morrissey, EOTS, and a ton more that aren't seen on any other lineup this year so far and... bashing. They should have just booked everyone from Governors Ball and called it a day, or something. God forbid they try and book some different kinds of acts in the undercard. They should just cater to the Pitchfork crowd like every other festival.
When I first saw the lineup I honestly thought many people on here would like it. Macca, Morrissey, Modest Mouse (weren't there people BEGGING for MM at Roo?) Kid Cudi, Gary Clark Jr, Spoon, Run The Jewels, The Kooks, etc... but ah, no. Just a trash lineup. Again. Forever.
If you dig the lineup, other peoples opinions shouldn't diminish that.
This x1000.
I don't really understand why this thread is so negative though. For as new as Firefly is, it has produced some impressive lineups IMO. They get Sir Paul in one of the weakest headliner years for music festivals in recent memory. Seems like no matter what the actual lineup is that it will be perceived as boring/shiz/top-heavy/etc. Like Launchpad said, if you dig it then nothing else matters.
Kygo is notorious for being a snooze-fest live. He just mixes his songs together with no flourish or unique features. I hope festivals follow Roo and Gov. Ball the direction in avoiding cheese, or go the Coachella route and book a mix of cheese and quality electronic music. It seems GV's direction has helped in booking people like Snakehips, so that's nice.
I've been trying to tell you dude... That's what Firefly has done too
I think all he's saying is that it's not really necessary for people who have no intention of going to Firefly to begin with to bash the lineup. Not a big deal.
I mean I disagree with that. If the lineup appealed to people enough they would go. Phi said it before and then had people jump down his throat. Macca, Morrissey, and Modest Mouse are really the only big names on that lineup that have not played a major festival within the last year. A lot of people on here go to multiple fests every year. Hence they desire a variety. If Firefly provided that they would be more excited.
I can also see the point of view from someone who isn't a concert/fest junkie and is excited to see those acts for the first time.
I like Breaking Bad. If I heard someone say they don't like it too. I wouldn't really care, it doesn't devalue my enjoyment in anyway. I can understand how it would get annoying to constantly hear that. But then you tune those people out! This forum isn't specifically for the Firefly Festival. So you are going to hear the opinions of those who aren't fans. Its as simple as that. You can learn to accept that and stick it out. Or head on over to the FF message board, FF Reddit, or FF facebook and hear a ton less hate.
Alright dude... what? People on here have been complaining about a weak year for fests and lineups being so similar, and FF is easily the most unique out of the big ones (aside from Coachella) announced so far. I just don't get this reasoning from you.
The FF message board is awful, that's why I choose here despite all of the trolls.
I mean I disagree with that. If the lineup appealed to people enough they would go. Phi said it before and then had people jump down his throat. Macca, Morrissey, and Modest Mouse are really the only big names on that lineup that have not played a major festival within the last year. A lot of people on here go to multiple fests every year. Hence they desire a variety. If Firefly provided that they would be more excited.
I can also see the point of view from someone who isn't a concert/fest junkie and is excited to see those acts for the first time.
I like Breaking Bad. If I heard someone say they don't like it too. I wouldn't really care, it doesn't devalue my enjoyment in anyway. I can understand how it would get annoying to constantly hear that. But then you tune those people out! This forum isn't specifically for the Firefly Festival. So you are going to hear the opinions of those who aren't fans. Its as simple as that. You can learn to accept that and stick it out. Or head on over to the FF message board, FF Reddit, or FF facebook and hear a ton less hate.
Alright dude... what? People on here have been complaining about a weak year for fests and lineups being so similar, and FF is easily the most unique out of the big ones (aside from Coachella) announced so far. I just don't get this reasoning from you.
The FF message board is awful, that's why I choose here despite all of the trolls.
If someone went to 1-4 festivals last year; then chances are they already saw a majority of this (possible) lineup.
And I don't think this is a terrible lineup (I do think there is a severe drop in quality passed the 7th line; but I personally expected a top heavy list).
For me personally, last year I went to Gov Ball, Roo. FF, and Hudson Project... Between those 4; I have seen almost everything I have a desire to see from this lineup. So I don't want to pluck down hundreds of dollars.
But again if you dig the lineup and are excited to go. Right on, have fun.
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I can play too. Hangout 2015 looks like the past two years of Firefly with ZBB and Skrillex on top.
Woah. Crazy how that works.
Why are you so defensive about a music festival? It seems like anytime someone has something negative to say about FF you act like they are attacking you personally. It's silly.
hah i was about to ask the same. i wish this thread would get raided with all the Roo posters like Hagnout did the day of the release to see how this guy handles it
Post by Swedish Chef on Jan 24, 2015 16:56:58 GMT -5
While this would probably be one of the most unique (as in limited overlap) lineups for 2015, many of these "unique" acts are filler garbage or acts that have no business returning so soon. Outside of a handful of acts, the undercard is pretty ugly, and they completely missed out on a boatload of quality acts that are actively touring and have released critically well-received albums within the last year (or have new albums on the way).
While this would probably be one of the most unique (as in limited overlap) lineups for 2015, many of these "unique" acts are filler garbage or acts that have no business returning so soon. Outside of a handful of acts, the undercard is pretty ugly, and they completely missed out on a boatload of quality acts that are actively touring and have released critically well-received albums within the last year (or have new albums on the way).
Sorry but unless you're going to praise Firefly, you are not allowed to discuss the festival in this thread.
I was a moderator on the official firefly forum and I have to say this board has been infinitely more helpful than the official board ever was. I haven't been back to it in awhile but apparently nothing has changed.
I was a moderator on the official firefly forum and I have to say this board has been infinitely more helpful than the official board ever was. I haven't been back to it in awhile but apparently nothing has changed.
I was a moderator on the official firefly forum and I have to say this board has been infinitely more helpful than the official board ever was. I haven't been back to it in awhile but apparently nothing has changed.
Is that the message board on the Firefly website?
Yup. Hopefully this doesn't put me in anyone's cross hairs. I'm just here for the music discussion.
Yup. Hopefully this doesn't put me in anyone's cross hairs. I'm just here for the music discussion.
Nah, it's all good. From what I've seen, their message board is great source for general information about the festival itself (camping, travel, tickets, etc.). However, the lineup speculation threads leave a lot to be desired. I've found Inforoo to be one of the useful resources for lineup speculation.
Yup. Hopefully this doesn't put me in anyone's cross hairs. I'm just here for the music discussion.
Nah, it's all good. From what I've seen, their message board is great source for general information about the festival itself (camping, travel, tickets, etc.). However, the lineup speculation threads leave a lot to be desired. I've found Inforoo to be one of the useful resources for lineup speculation.
Everyone there gets 98% of their lineup speculation/info from this page haha. The other 2% is twitter.
I think all he's saying is that it's not really necessary for people who have no intention of going to Firefly to begin with to bash the lineup. Not a big deal.
I love the "not planning on going" argument. If people thought the line up was good, they'd probably go. This is by far the most convenient festival to me, and I'd love it if the could put together an even halfway decent lineup.
Reasoning? DelawareOnline pointed out that there are tiny bands from Delaware on the lineup (one of them having confirmed to the Paper earlier that they'd be playing, but it wasn't published), and it seems pretty unlikely that whoever faked it would know a ton of unknown bands from Delaware.
I'm betting this is a mock up of the lineup before it was finalized. I bet we see something very similar but with a few different things, either acts who dropped or acts who got booked after this mock-up was done.
The font is lame and the size of the names in the top line are the same size as the second line.
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Reasoning? DelawareOnline pointed out that there are tiny bands from Delaware on the lineup (one of them having confirmed to the Paper earlier that they'd be playing, but it wasn't published), and it seems pretty unlikely that whoever faked it would know a ton of unknown bands from Delaware.
I'm betting this is a mock up of the lineup before it was finalized. I bet we see something very similar but with a few different things, either acts who dropped or acts who got booked after this mock-up was done.
The font is lame and the size of the names in the top line are the same size as the second line.
The font was actually one of the first things I noticed. It's different from the font they typically use for their lineups and logo (now that I think of it, that font seems to appear everywhere on their website and instagram posts).