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Post by sc on Aug 1, 2018 10:16:25 GMT
- Rafiki Jazz - I'm honestly baffled with the amount of love that they're getting here. I saw them back the first time they played and was disappointed, but I thought I'd give them another go as it had been so long. But it was the most trite, bland approximation of 'world music' that tried to add so many colours that it just came out as a grey-brown boring sludge. No-one needs kora, tabla, berimbau, steel-pan and oud in one band. I was beyond disappointed, I was embarrassed. I had to leave about half way through, and that was being generous. It's quite amazing how far 'different strokes for different folks' applies, huh?
Lucky I didn't bother staying up this time  Enjoyed them the first time they played Womad, but I never listen to the technical side of music more the holistic effect, that may be the difference |
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Post by olirow on Aug 1, 2018 14:53:27 GMT
- Rafiki Jazz - I'm honestly baffled with the amount of love that they're getting here. I saw them back the first time they played and was disappointed, but I thought I'd give them another go as it had been so long. But it was the most trite, bland approximation of 'world music' that tried to add so many colours that it just came out as a grey-brown boring sludge. No-one needs kora, tabla, berimbau, steel-pan and oud in one band. I was beyond disappointed, I was embarrassed. I had to leave about half way through, and that was being generous. It's quite amazing how far 'different strokes for different folks' applies, huh?
Lucky I didn't bother staying up this time Enjoyed them the first time they played Womad, but I never listen to the technical side of music more the holistic effect, that may be the difference Fair enough, it took a while before it came together, so you'll have missed that. I had the same verging on the embarrassing feeling about the local qawwali group on Friday night with their advertising banner. It would be boring if we all agreed on everything. |
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Post by mikey on Aug 1, 2018 15:42:42 GMT
- Kimmo Pohjonen - I thought I finally found something in common with you grey , for ages of not enjoying Kimmo's stuff, I finally got it this time, only for you to say it was crap! I thought it was a great show and a great closing to the fest.
Sorry Jim but to see Kimmo back in 2012 with featured artists DakhaBrakha and better still the same year seeing his one hour solo show is just up there on my finest WOMAD moments. One man wrestling and at times fighting an Accordion on stage was just amazing and I have to thank him for introducing us to DakhaBrakha who blew up the Siam tent some years later. Don't get me wrong I enjoyed his show but it didn't really start till near the end when he got his grunting a groaning going. I have to say I was surprised at the small crowd but maybe thats down to the storm and sleep shortage. I agree, did need time to get going but Wow, when he got going for the last 25 minutes it was an amazing performance. |
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Post by bloohair on Aug 1, 2018 19:09:04 GMT
Hanggai
Leftfield
Moonlight Benjamin
Amadou and Mariam
Followed by the crazies that are:-
Kemesz al est
Kimmi Pohjonen
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Post by Rendrags on Aug 1, 2018 19:28:06 GMT
I have to say I wasn't all that excited by this year's line-up, but I saw some great stuff and it probably ranks as one of the most enjoyable Womads I've been to so far.
Highlights (in order of appearance):
LADAMA
KermesZ à l’Est - absolutely bonkers, more like a circus act, but they could certainly play too Gaye Su Akyol - looked amazing (gold cape, shorts and thigh boots!) and sounded great - superb blend of Turkish and surf-rock Mammal Hands - a lot of jazzy stuff this year. Hadn't heard of this lot before, but very Portico Quartet-like Talisk - high energy folk, fine musicians Amadou and Mariam - first time I've seen them and they didn't dissappoint. Great Afro-pop Hashmat Sultana - had the whole Siam dancing Pixvae - such a strange combination of contrasts - South American harmonies and heavy 'math-rock'. Not sure I liked all of it, but compelling! KOKOKO! Kimmo - a great way to end the weekend!
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Post by deserttraveller on Aug 1, 2018 21:03:56 GMT
Another highlight were Hashmat Sultana. The first time I heard them was on Radio Womad on the drive in to the site, a fantastic introduction to the festival. Their late night Siam slot on Friday was cancelled without any notification from the App and I thought we wouldn't see them at all, but they did 45 minutes on Sunday. They're the classic 'small town girls entered a music competition and are now on a world conquering tour' situation, and although the music is wonderful, I got concerned about the morals of it all. Sultana in particular looked quite confused, and didn't seem very happy, either on stage or at the signing afterwards. Anyone else notice, or just me being a bit soft? They actually did two slots on Sunday, after they filled in for Sabry Mosbah (another cancellation due to visa problems). Must have been pretty tough on th3m, long journey, held up in immigration and then having to set up for two performances within hours of each other. local news has covered the frustration for festival organisers over visa issues. It is also getting around performers, hearing about the way others are getting treated and that it will probably get steadily worse with Brexit. womad could be looking a lot different in a few years time. Saw the same with the Mali Mouse Boys on Radio 3 couple of years ago. They looked frightened & stunned, one was visibly shaking. I have Travelled through what must be similar desert town towns to theirs they live simple meaningful lives. They are experiancing a sharp exposure and vertical learning curve to our culture and what must seem in parts crazy to them. Yes, I wonder if they are being played by others. |
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Post by digitalmonkey on Aug 2, 2018 20:20:58 GMT
Glad folk had a good time.
Reading some of these comments has reignited my WOMAD vibe. Hopefully this was a solitary year off. I did go on a lovely walk with my group down in Winchester followed by beer and dinner in the historic city instead.
Closest I got to WOmad was I listened to most of the Cerys show on Sunday. No longer linked with Radio 3, does anyone know why?
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Post by mikey on Aug 2, 2018 20:58:50 GMT
Glad folk had a good time. Reading some of these comments has reignited my WOMAD vibe. Hopefully this was a solitary year off. I did go on a lovely walk with my group down in Winchester followed by beer and dinner in the historic city instead. Closest I got to WOmad was I listened to most of the Cerys show on Sunday. No longer linked with Radio 3, does anyone know why? For some reason, Cerys broadcasted from a back studio, not the R3CG stage as in other years. Really missed it, was always a good way to spend the Sunday morning. |
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Post by Purpledawn on Aug 3, 2018 17:01:40 GMT
A combination of wind and a broken tent pole meant Saturday night was spent in my Corsa, and I was seriously thinking of driving away. I can sympathise, daughter's tent got more or less trashed and we considered going home. So glad we didn't, good to hear you stayed too. |
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Post by sc on Aug 3, 2018 20:06:58 GMT
Inspired by The Bollywood Brass Band we are watching Mughal-E-Azam tonight on Netflix 😀
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Post by Zenrider on Aug 4, 2018 2:21:43 GMT
Paul's face when Del showed him the Tardis top That must be some top. |
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Post by calndel on Aug 4, 2018 20:59:22 GMT
Paul's face when Del showed him the Tardis top That must be some top.  |
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Post by calndel on Aug 4, 2018 21:00:47 GMT
the link should take you to a tweet with a clip of the top in action tardis top |
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Post by standing stone on Aug 5, 2018 7:28:44 GMT
Brilliant!! Yes, the Forum Camp and goings on were fabulous.................. more cheese Grommit? |
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Post by Zenrider on Aug 5, 2018 18:13:38 GMT
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Enjoyed them the first time they played Womad, but I never listen to the technical side of music more the holistic effect, that may be the difference 
