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I went to Rainbow Kitten Surprise and can't believe how many people on this board recommended them. Milky Chance was probably the worst thing I saw, but I mean, I've heard so many people sing their praises.
Hype plus letdown combo was Mike K for me. He was my number 2 or 3 act and I left after Cold Little Heart. I just thought to myself, "That is his best song by far. If that was the best this set will get, I'm gonna go to Future Islands." So I left.
I can't really explain what my problem was with it. I just had memories of the way Charles Bradley made me feel last year, and Mike K just didn't seem like he was pouring everything into the performance. This tent sound is also doo doo.
Ha! I actually went the other way. Left Future Islands 'cause I wasn't feeling it to chill on the grass for Kiwanuka. Enjoyed the half that I caught but it definitely was "just a set" for me.
Hype plus letdown combo was Mike K for me. He was my number 2 or 3 act and I left after Cold Little Heart. I just thought to myself, "That is his best song by far. If that was the best this set will get, I'm gonna go to Future Islands." So I left.
I can't really explain what my problem was with it. I just had memories of the way Charles Bradley made me feel last year, and Mike K just didn't seem like he was pouring everything into the performance. This tent sound is also doo doo.
Number one rule of Bonnaroo: If they play the best song first, it's going to be a great show. I hated that he was up against Future Islands though, so I get it. Kiwanuka was one of the best of the weekend, though. At least I thought so.
Unpopular opinion on this board but U2 was the only real disappointment for me. But I know if I were closer it would've had a completely different experience. After getting pit for The xx I had to go towards the back because my friend was having a small panic attack and needed to be away from the crowd. I didn't think it was a big deal because I saw those giant screens U2 had set up and I'm not a hardcore fan anyways. For the first four songs, none of the screens were turned on. Sunday Bloody Sunday was a great opener but after that, the show immediately started to fall off for me. I was actually starting to question if they just couldn't get the screens to work at all. For about 20 minutes it was like just listening to a U2 recording because I couldn't see anything happening on stage. Finally when they got into Joshua Tree they started to use the screens. But they used the screens as a backdrop. So I still couldn't actually see them performing. The backdrops weren't that interesting either. I was just looking at the same loop for an entire song. They also had these really annoying lights towards the back of the field that kept coming on. I don't know if they were there for every headliner but they were really annoying at U2. It definitely distracted from the stage setup they had going. The entire set wasn't a bad experience, it just had a lot of ups and downs for me. It didn't live up to the very high expectations I had. I expected to come away with a much bigger appreciation for U2 and it just didn't happen.
Hype plus letdown combo was Mike K for me. He was my number 2 or 3 act and I left after Cold Little Heart. I just thought to myself, "That is his best song by far. If that was the best this set will get, I'm gonna go to Future Islands." So I left.
I can't really explain what my problem was with it. I just had memories of the way Charles Bradley made me feel last year, and Mike K just didn't seem like he was pouring everything into the performance. This tent sound is also doo doo.
Number one rule of Bonnaroo: If they play the best song first, it's going to be a great show. I hated that he was up against Future Islands though, so I get it. Kiwanuka was one of the best of the weekend, though. At least I thought so.
I feel like Skepta went all in for the first four, didn't stick around long enough for Man, but I felt like he was just hit hit hit.
They didn't impress in 2012, and again had very little energy this time. I understand playing a greatest hits set at a festival, it just felt very phoned in.
They didn't impress in 2012, and again had very little energy this time. I understand playing a greatest hits set at a festival, it just felt very phoned in.
I love how tolerant everyone is about other people's beliefs. It's not like Chance is homophobic (his brother is gay) or hateful in any way. Yeah, he expressed his love for Jesus a few times throughout the show. But there are religious people that go to Bonnaroo too and that could have meant a lot to them. Some of the people around me seemed to be into it. That set wasn't perfect but attacking him for expressing his beliefs that are obviously very important to him is just dumb.
Religious beliefs aside, he did not perform as well as I thought he would. People love to say "but, but, ALL rappers let the crowd do the songs for them!" and that is simply not always the case. I saw Nicki Minaj on her Pinkprint tour a few years ago and she did this VERY infrequently, and only for some of the big fan-favorite punchlines. I know people love to hate on her but she is a prime example of a rapper who is also a great performer. Chance kills it in the studio... live, not so much, for me at least. Different folks, if I was in the pit and and knew every word to every Chance song I'm sure I'd be singing a different tune.
Hell, I've seen Azealia Banks twice now, traveling 6 hours for one show and 10 for the other, explicitly because she is an amazing performer. She, too, raps every word to every song, and if you've ever listened to AB you would know that she spits bars around most big rappers out there. Now I know Banks doesn't have a lot of support due to her questionable (that's putting it real lightly lol) social media presence, but again, another prime example of a rapper who can put on a good show.
I went to Rainbow Kitten Surprise and can't believe how many people on this board recommended them. Milky Chance was probably the worst thing I saw, but I mean, I've heard so many people sing their praises.
This was I think my seventh time seeing RHCP over the last 26 years. My issue is that they do not seem to cover any new ground. If you've never seen them, you're probably gonna have a good time. If you've seen them before, you've probably seen them enough. (I was in the pit to see them at the last Roo, left early to get a good spot for the SJ this time... because I always wanted to be one of those cool people that says that they left the headliner to get a good spot for a late night set. )
I love how tolerant everyone is about other people's beliefs. It's not like Chance is homophobic (his brother is gay) or hateful in any way. Yeah, he expressed his love for Jesus a few times throughout the show. But there are religious people that go to Bonnaroo too and that could have meant a lot to them. Some of the people around me seemed to be into it. That set wasn't perfect but attacking him for expressing his beliefs that are obviously very important to him is just dumb.
Religious beliefs aside, he did not perform as well as I thought he would. People love to say "but, but, ALL rappers let the crowd do the songs for them!" and that is simply not always the case. I saw Nicki Minaj on her Pinkprint tour a few years ago and she did this VERY infrequently, and only for some of the big fan-favorite punchlines. I know people love to hate on her but she is a prime example of a rapper who is also a great performer. Chance kills it in the studio... live, not so much, for me at least. Different folks, if I was in the pit and and knew every word to every Chance song I'm sure I'd be singing a different tune.
It should be noted that plenty of other styles of acts due this as well. (U2, the Front Bottoms, and Cam all did it once or twice this weekend, Pearl Jam has done it both times they played, etc.) It was the frequency in this case that kept me from connecting. You're right it was a great set for many enthusiastic fans. If you were a casual fan or just interested in seeing what he was all about, you may have found it harder to get into the show.
I love how tolerant everyone is about other people's beliefs. It's not like Chance is homophobic (his brother is gay) or hateful in any way. Yeah, he expressed his love for Jesus a few times throughout the show. But there are religious people that go to Bonnaroo too and that could have meant a lot to them. Some of the people around me seemed to be into it. That set wasn't perfect but attacking him for expressing his beliefs that are obviously very important to him is just dumb.
The beauty of live music is unity. That's where that energy comes from, when you are in a huge crowd of people all there to see the artist on stage, and that song starts and the crowd roars and you suddenly get tears in your eyes and you aren't totally sure why. You hug a stranger and high five his friend, then you all sing along together and you can't stop smiling. Live music offers an easy and near-effortless opportunity to feel connected with the humanity around you. This makes live music sacred.
Religion and politics are inherently divisive. By their very nature they separate groups of humans into us and them. Introducing religion or politics into a live music setting can potentially destroy, or at the very least upset, the unity described above. I can appreciate an artist feeling strongly about something and wanting to use their stage to communicate it, but in my opinion that is the wrong move. In that moment, it should purely be about the art and how it connects us.
My intention is not to pick on you or Chance, I like you both, but I think its valid to criticize Chance's religious opining from the stage if it made you feel separate from the artist and the crowd.
I can agree to disagree on this. Maybe it's the Kanye fan in me but I love to hear artists express themselves onstage. Even if I was one of the ones who felt awkward when he asked if we wanted to go to heaven. Nothing about his religious themes made me feel left out for the entire show. It seems like audiences these days aren't very tolerant of artists doing anything onstage besides sticking to the music. I mean that's definitely where 90% of the focus should be, but I love it when an artist can personally express themselves onstage. If Eddie Vedder or Bono want to give a political message onstage along with their performance I think that's great. I actually thought it was really brave of Chance to express his religious beliefs and I'm sure it meant a lot to someone in the audience.
This was I think my seventh time seeing RHCP over the last 26 years. My issue is that they do not seem to cover any new ground. If you've never seen them, you're probably gonna have a good time. If you've seen them before, you've probably seen them enough. (I was in the pit to see them at the last Roo, left early to get a good spot for the SJ this time... because I always wanted to be one of those cool people that says that they left the headliner to get a good spot for a late night set. )
I kicked myself for doing that my first year! Wasn't super into Kendrick at the time, skipped him entirely to get close for Run the Jewels. While, yes, it was an epic performance and I was stoked to have such a good spot, looking back I totally would have loved to see him perform. Hopefully he comes back to Roo over the next few years and I get to correct that
Post by abefroman1 on Jun 16, 2017 17:10:12 GMT -5
Having seen Chance 4 times, I can see why people were disappointed. His best sets imo were 2014-2015. The last two times I saw him were good but not great. If this was your first time seeing him, I can see the letdown.
Post by linoleum27 on Jun 17, 2017 10:45:43 GMT -5
I enjoyed Chance. Other than the fact some young drunk guy started vomiting on everyone. I also enjoyed U2 till the last two songs. Seem to start to drag at that point. My two most disappointing sets though were two I was super excited for and hated. Twiddle and Big Gigantic. This was my third time for Big G and it was a let down. Twiddle I just couldn't take after 4 songs. Left to see Ookay which wasn't very good either
I enjoyed Chance. Other than the fact some young drunk guy started vomiting on everyone. I also enjoyed U2 till the last two songs. Seem to start to drag at that point. My two most disappointing sets though were two I was super excited for and hated. Twiddle and Big Gigantic. This was my third time for Big G and it was a let down. Twiddle I just couldn't take after 4 songs. Left to see Ookay which wasn't very good either
I couldn't make it through the first song of Twiddle. (Granted, it was like twelve minutes.) I just didn't feel that they "earned" their jam. There was no progression, just ready set noodle. I didn't give them a very good shot but sleep sounded like a better option.
I enjoyed Chance. Other than the fact some young drunk guy started vomiting on everyone. I also enjoyed U2 till the last two songs. Seem to start to drag at that point. My two most disappointing sets though were two I was super excited for and hated. Twiddle and Big Gigantic. This was my third time for Big G and it was a let down. Twiddle I just couldn't take after 4 songs. Left to see Ookay which wasn't very good either
I couldn't make it through the first song of Twiddle. (Granted, it was like twelve minutes.) I just didn't feel that they "earned" their jam. There was no progression, just ready set noodle. I didn't give them a very good shot but sleep sounded like a better option.
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Yea. I'm honestly not sure how many songs we made it through. Lasted about 20 mins and left. They should've flip flopped Twiddle and Turkuaz. Cause Turkuaz was one of my favorite sets of the entire weekend. That was a great dance party.
I enjoyed Chance. Other than the fact some young drunk guy started vomiting on everyone. I also enjoyed U2 till the last two songs. Seem to start to drag at that point. My two most disappointing sets though were two I was super excited for and hated. Twiddle and Big Gigantic. This was my third time for Big G and it was a let down. Twiddle I just couldn't take after 4 songs. Left to see Ookay which wasn't very good either
I didn't make it to Big G...why was it a let down? I saw them three years ago and enjoyed it. Haven't kept up with them though.
I also enjoyed the last 30 minutes I saw of Case Bloom. Nothing super impressive but I enjoyed the song selection and the transitions seemed fine. Definitely better suited at the silent disco though.
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I enjoyed Chance. Other than the fact some young drunk guy started vomiting on everyone. I also enjoyed U2 till the last two songs. Seem to start to drag at that point. My two most disappointing sets though were two I was super excited for and hated. Twiddle and Big Gigantic. This was my third time for Big G and it was a let down. Twiddle I just couldn't take after 4 songs. Left to see Ookay which wasn't very good either
I didn't make it to Big G...why was it a let down? I saw them three years ago and enjoyed it. Haven't kept up with them though.
I also enjoyed the last 30 minutes I saw of Case Bloom. Nothing super impressive but I enjoyed the song selection and the transitions seemed fine. Definitely better suited at the silent disco though.
I'm not sure if after the Hula set was so amazing last year, that this set just seemed lacking. I'm a big fan of Big G and was one of my most anticipated sets. But I left feeling dissatisfied. I will watch them again of course. But I felt it was likely was the exact same set I saw in October just without The Motet ( who is amazing ) backing them.
They didn't impress in 2012, and again had very little energy this time. I understand playing a greatest hits set at a festival, it just felt very phoned in.
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Post by piggy pablo on Jun 18, 2017 14:26:37 GMT -5
Based on Spotify spins, the Red Hot Chili Peppers' top ten most played songs are:
1 Californication 2 Under the Bridge 3 Can't Stop 4 Snow (Hey Oh) 5 Otherside 6 Dani California 7 Scar Tissue 8 Dark Necessities 9 By the Way 10 Goodbye Angels
So, they played eight of those. They also played Give It Away, Suck My Kiss, Aeroplane, and Soul to Squeeze (Under the Bridge was written on the setlist in place of StS, according to setlist.fm).
Not a perfect analysis or anything, but I think they played the hits, guys. They basically just left out Under the Bridge and Otherside. Breaking the Girl is also a big-ish hit that they didn't play.
And that's good with me. I'm not trying to see RHCP at a festival playing their deep cuts.
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