h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Yeah, think I'd rather see just them. Though I'm sure Glastonbury's a great experience. Not something to go to alone, and then there's the cost and the mud and the slashed tents.

yup.
Did you think Michael Eavis had gone a bit mad when he allegedly said all that stuff last year about wanting to get younger people coming back to Glasto? and complained that loads of old gits had turned up last time? Well, that was what I heard anyway. Surely Glasto's supposed to be for everyone? and what if you're a young person with retro taste anyway? Think getting Jay-z ths year is a bit crazy, if that was his idea of attracting younger people I'm not sure it will work.

Yeah, thought it was fotr all, but still thought it was never short of younger people. Can't see too many people showing up on zimmer frames.

Definately heard lots of complaints about the headliner this year. though they said something about how it affected ticket sales in that they didn't sell out in the first day. Like one day!!!

That's crazy! What kind of puts me off about Glasto is that it is so huge, sure there are small stages, but I think it's still a different experience. Seeing Keane at the 02 really put me off big venues, indoor or out. I think it can be a bit overwhelming. Although I used to go to the football when I was a kid and never was too bothered about it. but then I guess the 02 is kinda huge.

though at least with football, they use all the pitch so you've more chance to see stuff better. With a concert, you could end up so far away even the screeens seem small.

yeah. Heard an interview where even Neil Finn says he likes the venues that are only a couple of thousand cos you still have the connection with the audience.

Yeah, I've heard artists say things like that too. Must be a bit intimidating that you're faced with thousands of people.

mm. It would terrify me. I was speaking to a singer at a gig last night in a local pub and I was saying I don't know how they have the guts to get up and sing even to a pub full of people, let alone thousands!

I know!! I hate it if I think anyone can hear me! Though maybe in a way a larger crowd is better coz then you don't seen their faces. And I'm sure the stage lights help hide them.

I guess playing the guitar is good cos you can kind of hide behind it

Yeah, unless you do a solo.....Brian May's so good at that.

hmm, yeah. I like Brian, he rules.

In a league of his own, isn't he?

yeah. Too flamboyant to be compared to Eric Clapton or David Gilmour, and his acoustic playing's just cool

Yeah. You wouldn't get Clapton on the roof of Buckingham Palace!!