It's fun to have a fantasy life, but sometimes things can go to far. For instance the fantasy that Brighton's Great Escape Festival is "Europe's answer to South by Southwest" is a somewhat insane assertion at least. And when insanity is involved, someone is going to get hurt - in this case festival attendees. Unlike the noted 'alternative to alternative music industry festivals' that takes place in Austin, Texas every year, Great Escape - at least on the night I attended was filled with sophomoric bands who hardly seemed ready to take the stage (Telepathe), tiresome noodlers (Lightspeed Champion), and don't get me started about the Danish Music showcase.... dear God! This added to the fact that for the overpriced wristband there was in fact no way to really go between venues because all were booked to capacity meant my time there was less than satisfactory.
Upside? Finally getting to tape Fujiya & Miyagi (now a tiresomely over-referenced band in this blog, sorry) doing a song I believe called "Um" - sure to be on their upcoming release "Lightbulb" - which has been my favorite upon seeing them the last few times. The bands also appeared with their new drummer for this hometown show. Sounded awfully cool. Lets keep it that way.
Fujiya & Miyagi - Um
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