Editors - Live at Glastonbury 30th June 2013
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- In recent years, Editors have done most of their best work during their festival appearances but sometimes it takes a really special one with some history attached to remind a band (and their audience) of the kind of power they have when they play live. I think this is one of those occasions, despite the fact that they did under the foul scrutiny of the sun and its horrible, horrible daylight. The band have a great relationship with Glastonbury anyway, but they really seemed to enjoy this particular show.
With Editors, it seems like that with every new record there's a point at the start of the touring campaign where things seem to start coming together; where the band aren't playing the songs anymore, they're delivering them. The versions of the new songs, and in particular Formaldehyde and Honesty suggested at the time that it was happening right in front of us.
The set also has The Phone Book, which has gone on to become something of a live rarity after the TWOYL campaign but which contains a considerable amount of depth for a song that's possibly (and unfairly) become overlooked. It has a selection of Tom's best writing lyrically, which may or may not have been born of the collapsing relationships within Editors during 2012. It's evidence of them trying a different style at that time, of slowing the tempo a little and playing in a way that's removed from their earlier modus operandi. It pains me to use the word "mature" but it really does feel like a proper grown-up composition. Progression doesn't have to be a dirty word. I believe it also has the distinction of being the only Editors song that Ed plays with brushes rather than sticks.
Something I don't recall seeing that often is Papillon getting its own mosh-pit. I'm used to seeing people bouncing up and down to the song, but never slamming into each other. As a previous fan of Slayer, Russell must be proud.
Finally, if your senses are on full alert between the songs you'll be rewarded with another classic "Tom Swears" moment. Enjoy the music ;)
Setlist
Sugar 0:00
Smokers 4:26
A Ton Of Love 9:32
Munich 13:44
Bones 17:40
Formaldehyde 22:49
The Racing Rats 26:47
The Phone Book 31:14
An End Has A Start 36:06
Eat Raw Meat = Blood Drool 40:01
Papillon 44:47
Honesty 50:29
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Someone asked me my favourite glastonbury moment.... and this was it.
Bones is such an amazing song!
The phone book...listening in the background while I work, it's very touching
Editors and Glastonbury, a magical mix.
Watched them in Barcelona before Lockdown last year and they were out of this world 👍
Loved this gig regards mike from the band the pink hurts seaside fishing village town CZcams
I was in the corner going absolutely mad! Love the Editors, amazing gig, this is always a great show!
Absolutely banging
Brilliant set from
The Editors
Dancing around bedroom
Ah bang on! Another treat from my favourite Lemming 🙂
Great performance by a great band!! Such a shame we don’t get to see them this year at Glastonbury ☹️
So good !! Thank you ! 🤗🙂
Sugar for our souls...... 🥰❤❤❤❤❤
Great pleasure for my ears 🏵️
Thank you!!!💕
México presente....
It's Justin Lockey on the guitar, Glastonbury 😍
Gracias
raw meat, Yes!
One of the best setlists in my opinion. I know that many don't love the morning slots in festivals but the shots of the band with the gloomy weather and the sun coming out every few minutes are fantastic
Sugar reminds me of Hypnotized by Simple Minds
not hating on Justin because he’s a really good musician but whenever they play old songs he really doesn’t capture the tone or attitude that Chris had when playing the guitar
Well said - so true. He should never have gone. They've not been the same since
Agree, good guitarist but Chris had a more evocative and cutting sound.
Top drawer
50:18 Is that Toms wife and oldest son? Who’s the other kid (I think they’re too old to be his second son as he was only born Feb 2103).
Yes, the lady and boy on the left are his wife (Edith Bowman) presumably with their oldest son. The other lady and child on right could be friends/family/other band member's folks.
Jesus esta en Tijuana!!
Great set as always by Editors, but finishing with Honesty is unforgivable. One of their worst songs.
Honesty is a great song. Watched the end of this video again because I was so surprised at your opinion. Still thought it was great.
Honesty is one of their greatest songs in my opinion. Of course they could end it with something else but I couldn't say that it is bad ending.