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Festival Review: Bowl 2 - ATP curated by Belle and Sebastian - Day 1

T out began in 1999 when Stuart Murdoch (leader Belle and Sebastian) and his manager at the time Neil Robertson approached Barry Hogan (Founder of All Tomorrows Parties) to create an event in a summer camp in low season.
They do not yet know what impact this event in the world of alternative music. This event was called
Bowle and was the beginning of the famous weekend ATP that we know today.
10 years later, ATP was looking for a curator special for its 10 years, Barry has chosen Belle and Sebastian. What better than to invite the group that is famous for this kind of events: It bears the simple name of Bowl 2.

This kind of festival is unique in its Gender, curator selected the entire lineup (around 40 artists), decide the TV programs and preparing surprises at the festival.
Among the most notable : Mogwai, Sonic Youth, Pavement, My Bloody Valentine, Pitchfork recently or Godspeed You! Black Emperor.

The TV program selected by ATP and Belle & Sebastian

Currently, the Weekend takes place over three days in the Butlins Resort to Minehead, in southwest England where the public housing in cabins very comfortable.
Bordered by the sea (and thus possessing the beach), the site has a water park, activities like tree climbing and a huge tent closed for a stage for concerts and with bowling, billiards, arcade games , casino, supermarket, Pizza Hut, Burger King etc ...
There's even a movie theater, which for the weekend, throwing the room serves as the film curator chose.
The wide range of pints of Real Ale is clearly reasonable (£ 3.30) is the perfect festival what.

Program cinema

was my first ATP one of the largest European indie band of all time.
Stuart has obviously tried to invite as many groups in Scotland, all Scottish cream was present (or ... almost too big Mogwai and Arab Strap no longer exists)
They were selected from the lineup, 4 groups I listen to most often in recent years: The New Pornographers, Camera Obscura, Teenage Fanclub and obviously Belle & Sebastian.
So with high excitement that I went to England, braving snow and bad weather.

the program the first day: Best Coast, Teenage Fanclub, The Zombies, Foals and The Go! Team.



Best Coast (U.S. Center Stage)

When Primavera Sound, I ate my sandwich in front Best Coast, who played the Pitchfork Scene . They were not as publicized as moderately now and I hooked. Their sound is not
wrong, but I do not like the effects on the voice. However, live I found more rooted in his 90s on CD. An enjoyable concert but rather repetitive and linear ... like all-girl bands that I see.


Teenage Fanclub (SCO Pavilion)

course, the concert of the day was Teenage Fanclub . Review Norman, Raymond Gerard and make their greatest hits always excites me as much.
During soundcheck, they played instrumentals that I did not know. In fact, it was not improv pieces but very specific ... surprise later!
The audience seemed not to know too much either, he must not forget that this group has a reputation woefully low.
Anyway, the setlist was quite similar to Paris ... except that not That Enough was played (at the expense of Shock & Awe and I Need Direction)



They will finish by a trio of songs that could be called "The Triad" Your Love Is The Place Where I Come From, Sparky's Dream and The Concept.


The Zombies (UK, Centre Stage)

The Zombies is my last big favorite. A little known gem of an album with legendary '60s, legendary Odessey and Oracle.
I love them so much that they have surpassed the Beatles in my favorite band of that time, already very high in my esteem. One answer: my love for the piano and organ.

The thing they have in addition: Colin Blunstone , one of the greatest singers alive, a clear voice, powerful and graceful and do not forget Rod Argent's keyboard and psychedelic totally stunning live as on the tube Time Of The Season .

Time Of The Season

I missed 15 minutes of the concert because of Teenage Fanclub, but when I arrived at the Center Stage, I heard Rod speak and introduce Odessey & Oracle by the history that surrounds this album.
He tells the group disbanded in the late 60s until the reformation of Zombies for the 40 and 50th anniversary of this album. A special concert was held in 2011 for this opportunity elsewhere. They will play a
trafficking: A Rose For Emily , Care Of Cell 44 (which is the Dave Grohl's favorite song ever ) I Want Her She Wants Me, This Will Be Our Year and Time Of The Season.

After this special series, they will play other songs like Summertime and eventually She's Not There , the other tube group.
Under the general acclamation and standing ovation from the Centre Stage, Rod announces that The Zombies released an album in 2011.
I get out stunned by the performance of the group but also by the potential of Voice Colin, who despite his age, always sings both at the time.


Foals (UK Pavilion)

I love to see Foals live. CD and live, I think it's day and night. The live versions of
Total Life Forever are extraordinary, they have parts that are not on the studio versions. Anyway, I found myself not when I listen back to the group on my iPod.
They are still effective in 75% of their songs, even if I do not like Miami and others from the second album. I felt a great time out in the middle of the set.
The light show was really good and effective, and I can even say that the level of service was the best concert Foals I did this year.
OK, there was no madness in the audience, but regardless, the groove was there.


The Go! Team (UK, Centre Stage)

I never interested in this group until the festival. On CD, I was not too hung up and live is a bit too straight forward for me.
All members of the group jump in any direction without stopping, and 2 batteries Setting the Pace for the singer who raps and moving around.

was very energetic (see over) and 23 hours, I did not really listen to head such a group: Directorate my chalet!

To be continued ....