The 60’s-70’s era saw the rise of
Woodstock, which used to be the biggest draw to concert-goers at the time.
However, Glastonbury crept up and stole the limelight shortly after. In the age
of constantly streaming online media and social networking, geographical
boundaries are very easily blurred.
In concurrence with this, acclaimed Goan
guitarist and and internet buff, Grayston Vaz says, “Watching the stream of the
concert via ‘Spotify’, I can safely say that Metallica rocked Glastonbury and
Glastonbury rocked them right back. Watching them brings back many childhood
memories. The metal icons knew they had a point to prove and delivered what was
an absolute master class in rock dynamics. In addition to this, their extravagant
set design and pyrotechnics on what is popularly known as the ‘Pyramid Stage’
were supremely good. Right from a dramatic performance of Thin Lizzy’s ‘Whisky
in the Jar’ to a pummelling rendition of ‘Seek and Destroy’, they were
absolutely impeccable.”
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While some revelled in the music that
tested the limits of the sound barrier, others opted for a quieter night out.
This concept was just as closely followed on viewers’ monitors too. Country
music fan and music teacher from Moira, Lance D’Costa quells the notion that
Metallica was the highlight, saying, “Was there really a heavy metal band
playing at Glastonbury? Having seen some fairly awesome footage of the
spectacle, I can say this much. Some people clearly must have swerved
Metallica’s headline performance, only in order to watch Jake Bugg performing
on the ‘Other Stage’. The set from the 20-year-old singer was spot on as well.
His delivery included tight control on what was a punchy set. There might have
been opulence from Metallica, but for those who enjoy the simplicity of
watching a man play his guitar, Bugg’s performance was nothing short of
triumphant.”
Of course, some classics will never (and
are never meant to) change. Bryan Ferry may have outlasted even Metallica’s
antics over on ‘West Holts Stage’. Adorned with a brocade blazer and bow tie,
Ferry blazed through a 90-minute performance that silenced thousands.“He was
incredible. At 69, he’s still an absolute genius. From being a master of mouth
organ, keyboard and vocals to just dominating the stage as a performer, he was
outstanding,” gushes his 63 year old fan, Nuno Pereira from Benaulim.
Despite differences in opinion based on
varying musical inclinations, one common unifying belief amongst all fans
remains the same; that Glastonbury still remains the greatest festival that the
music world has to offer.
