We watched it and winced … we know who was in charge of the sound on the Pyramid stage … but I think the BBC write up hit the nail on the head … after all, the Legend spot isn’t really about singing is it … it’s about ‘performing’ which is a different thing entirely … and the experience of the audience … and no one seemed to be complaining … even if some bits were more Edna Everage than Diana Ross …. 😉
“… Like Paul McCartney, who headlined the Pyramid Stage on Saturday night, Ross's voice betrayed the signs of her advancing years. But when the 78-year-old missed the occasional high note or jumped ahead of the beat, she made it look intentional - as if it was the band's fault for not keeping up.
Viewers who watch the set back at home may find those moments uncomfortable but, for the audience at Worthy Farm, her razor-sharp backing singers carried her through …. But you can't quibble with Miss Ross. She's earned the right to do whatever she wants. And in this case, that was a crowd-pleasing, uplifting, party-starting Glastonbury highlight…”
We watched it and winced … we know who was in charge of the sound on the Pyramid stage … but I think the BBC write up hit the nail on the head … after all, the Legend spot isn’t really about singing is it … it’s about ‘performing’ which is a different thing entirely … and the experience of the audience … and no one seemed to be complaining … even if some bits were more Edna Everage than Diana Ross …. 😉
“… Like Paul McCartney, who headlined the Pyramid Stage on Saturday night, Ross's voice betrayed the signs of her advancing years. But when the 78-year-old missed the occasional high note or jumped ahead of the beat, she made it look intentional - as if it was the band's fault for not keeping up.
Viewers who watch the set back at home may find those moments uncomfortable but, for the audience at Worthy Farm, her razor-sharp backing singers carried her through …. But you can't quibble with Miss Ross. She's earned the right to do whatever she wants. And in this case, that was a crowd-pleasing, uplifting, party-starting Glastonbury highlight…”
Well, to be fair … we watched and enjoyed it despite the creakiness of the voice … a bit like a vintage car, you wouldn’t choose it for comfort or speed … but if it’s style you want Miss Ross still has it 😎
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Well, to be fair … we watched and enjoyed it despite the creakiness of the voice … a bit like a vintage car, you wouldn’t choose it for comfort or speed … but if it’s style you want Miss Ross still has it 😎
Glastonbury lost 2 ( or was it 3 ? ) years due to the pandemic and it was hardly likely to miss out again given the current "all back to normal" mindset. It also got the odd rain shower which was good - it wouldn't be Glastonbury without at least some mud Hells Bells @Hostafan1 you were being a bit optimistic weren't you ?
I can't stand opera or ballet and I'm not much of a fan of classical music, but that doesn't mean I think they have no place in life. The Proms gets lots of coverage every year, and goes on for more than 3 days, so why shouldn't people enjoy Glastonbury, and have it televised?
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“… Like Paul McCartney, who headlined the Pyramid Stage on Saturday night, Ross's voice betrayed the signs of her advancing years. But when the 78-year-old missed the occasional high note or jumped ahead of the beat, she made it look intentional - as if it was the band's fault for not keeping up.
Viewers who watch the set back at home may find those moments uncomfortable but, for the audience at Worthy Farm, her razor-sharp backing singers carried her through …. But you can't quibble with Miss Ross. She's earned the right to do whatever she wants. And in this case, that was a crowd-pleasing, uplifting, party-starting Glastonbury highlight…”
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
At least Glastonbury only lasts a weekend.
Hells Bells @Hostafan1 you were being a bit optimistic weren't you ?