Is anyone watching LIVE 8 concert? BBC2 and BBC1 and BBC3

[RTKangaMummy]

It has just started

been listening to radio 3 coverage of Eden proj concert- sounds fantastic.

Doesn't Annie Lennox look fab in those jeans

lolhmb at comment re The Quo. Read an interview in which they were (cos it'sreally only Rick and Francis isn't it?) compared to a happily married elderly couple.

God I sound churlish but I've worked out what it is about it all that grates slightly. It's the conscious effort to create a moment which is the curse of this time. Being too aware of the moment and how it will look in retrospect instead of just enjoying it (in a way almost like people frantically videoing something instead of savouring the moment.)

I don't need to be told by some bimbette that this ir that is 'truly 'istoric'
I'lldecide that myself,with the rest of the human race in about twenty years' time thank you.

now ms lennox, there is a girl that can sing! Ballsey choice, 'sweet dreams'

Haven't read the whole thread so sorry if repeating - what is the matter with the audience? Good grief, I've seen more atmosphere down my local pub.

At least have the good grace to look enthusiastic if you're lucky enough to be there .

Wasn't Annie Lennox fantastic!

flashingnose - I thought that as well, compared to the american one, Hyde park it is quite quiet!

Freddy, we need your spirit! Smile down on them and give them some 'oomph'' will you?

The audience seems to be peopled with those who really should be at Homebase on a Saturday afternoon. Where's the jumping up and down??

Has Bob been on to give them a rocket yet?

Oh I know I'm a jaded old cow sobernow!!
Seriously,t's great and moving and inspirationl and all that,just don't need to be reminded of it all the time by goons!
We used to have a wonderfully understated and dignified sense of occasion, not, as you put it so well, a contrived one.

Bitching over. I love those little fellas in Keane! Look like earnest public school boys I used to get hot and bothered with last time 'round! (Live Aid)

i enjoyed keane as well. made me feel rather protective! bless!

Keane are great, really upset me when Oasis slagged them off

never seen green day before . cant decide if they were the dogs doodahs, or worried about black shirts, arm bands ,synchronised arm waving and berlin. oops

What did Oasis say about them?

never seen green day before . cant decide if they were the dogs doodahs, or worried about black shirts, arm bands ,synchronised arm waving and berlin. oops

hmb, first time I've ever seen them! (How old does that make me feel??? Said in the voice of sassy Jewish grandmoother)

Ahhh UB40, great song!!!

they called Keane 'unimportant and irrelevant'. Apparently Keane get a lot of stick from other bands (bless them). But still Keanes album was the biggest selling album last year, so that speaks for itself

yes so they sold about 3 copies porbably
doesnt take much htese days ( ditto jewish grandmother)

and me! not jewish but welsh in my case! old fart! thought they were good though. gave it some welly

What are UB40 playing at??? Bloody medleys???? Like people at a double glazing salesmen's convention.

ooh ub40
antoher sing throuhg me nose band

lol and I am not even watching it
glad oyu lot ar htough
where ARe your kids?

I thought Green Day were sort of Nirvana-ish. Slacker types with bleached hair and Converse trainers. Got a bit of a shock when I saw that
Nazi/Kraftwerk look.....