That's right! My tent is setup, I am wearing wellington boots and a rain mac and I am covered in mud.
Unfortunately, I couldn't afford tickets to this year's Glastonbury festival. So I have recreated the experience in my very own bedroom and I write this review while watching the BBC 2 coverage of the festival.
Aside from mud rash, one of the disadvantages of this approach is I don't get to choose the bands I listen too. If I did, this Friday morning I would have been standing at the front of the Pyramid Stage at 10:40am to enjoy the music of Adjágas.
What musically delights would I have heard? Yoiking! According to their myspace, "A yoiker is a singer or a chanter with a Saami origin".
Keeping up the traditional Norwegian feel, the group take their name from a Sámi word used to described the moment between sleep and awaking up.
There is a very naturalistic feel to their music and I know it won't be everybody's cup of tea. As soon as I heard them, mental imagery of forests, mountains and campfires sprung into mind. I can think of no better way to open Glastonbury festival. In fact, I was due to see this group open Glastonbury in 2005, however the rain was so heavy that it caused an electrical fault and I missed my Adjágas moment.
Do not fear! They are touring the UK this summer and I will be catching them at the Bestival later in the year so I hope they still have some yoiking in them - Ryan
Their album is available on itunes, emusic and at Amazon UK.
PS. I didn't realise it in 2005 but John Peel is sorely missed from the Glastonbury coverage.
PPS. Anybody attending a festival in the UK this summer may want to check out the handy kit put together by the Homelessness Charity, Shelter.
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