Riffed

Glastonbury 2014 came to an end yesterday with Kasabian on the Pyramid stage. The rain kept at bay and Sunday was a thoroughly enjoyable day of music on Worthy Farm. Besides Kasabian, there were plenty of other highlights. Such as, White Lies, Bomaby Bicycle Club, Dolly Parton, The Black Keys, James Blake and London Grammar to name but a few.

Sunday's highlights begun with White Lies on the Other Stage. Harry Mcveigh and the band performed a storming set, with tracks from their latest album 'Big TV'. Bombay Bicycle Club followed, after playing a rammed secret set in the BBC Introducing tent the previous day,  they didn't let down on the big stage. Collaborations with Lucy Rose and Rae Morris topped off a brilliant set. "Good Golly It's Dolly!" the headline of the Glastonbury Press on Sunday, of course, Dolly Parton was playing! Dolly attracted the biggest crowd recorded at this years festival, of whom were all in chorus with the cowgirl during her brillantly lively and charismatic set. Following Dolly on the Pyramid was fellow yanks The Black Keys, Dan and Patrick performed tracks from their latest album 'Turn Blue' which went down a treat. Some old classics were thrown in, such as 'Gold On The Ceiling', which got everyone jumping as if there were gold on the ceiling. Glastonbury 2014 was drawing to a close, and although over on the Pyramid, Kasabian were bringing the festival to a close in some fashion, James Blake was headlining the Park Stage. Blake performed a fantastic set to those of whom chose to watch him over the official headliners. London Grammar were in the same situation as Blake, clashing with the official headliners. But likewise with Blake, those of whom chose to watch Hannah Reid and the band were not displeased. A brilliant live act which performed a spotless set. 

Next up, Kasabian. They claimed to have earned their spot as headliners. But did their performance back this bold statement up?

The setlist: 

1 Bumblebeee

2 Shoot The Runner

3 Underdog

4 Where Did All The Love Go?

5 Days Are Forgotten

6 Eez-eh

7 Processed Beats 

8 I.D.

9 Doberman

10 Take Aim

11 Clubfoot

12 Treat

13 Re-wired

14 Empire

15 Fire

- - - - - Encore - - - - -

16 Switchblade Smiles

17 Vlad the Impaler (Noel Fielding Collaboration)

18 L.S.F

Kasabian most certainly backed up their bold statement. An absolutely brilliant performance from Tom, Serge and co. 10 years on from their first appearence at Glastonbury, they well and truly closed the festival in style. Bumblebeee, Underdog, Eez-eh, Clubfoot, Re-wired, Empire, Fire, Switchblade Smiles, Vlad the Impaler and L.S.F all being the highlights. Suggesting Kasabian's set was near outstanding. Extremely worthy headliners on Worthy Farm. 

Glastonbury 2014 - Overview

Despite all the talk of this years Glastonbury being set to be a flop. It has been one of the greatest. A festival for all. Something for everyone, first Arcade Fire, then Metallica and to end, Kasabian. 3 brilliant headliners in their own right. There were also plenty of other highlights and brilliant acts performing throughout the weekend. A list too long of which to recall. But, Glastonbury 2014 has been one we will remember for a long long time. 

RIFFED x