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Were The Streets Have No Name

PostPosted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 3:20 pm
by froy
Finally got a chance to see this years U2 show and all I can say is what an event that was. You gotta love it when 20 thousand people just rise up to higher and higher levels througout the show.
I have never seen such a force of energy like I witnessed during
Streets Have No Name my god the building was just lit up.
From the stage design to the light show to the almost perfect setlist
I was totally impressed, I have not seen them since 1987 and Im glad I went last night. Next is Roger and Paul.

PostPosted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 11:38 pm
by gr8dane
Bono and his 3 diciples have just finished a week here in Toronto.
Have read 2 reviews and a friend of mine saw them.You better be ready for Bono, saving the world in massive dozes.He is prancing around totally in love with himself and probably expects sainthood before the North American tour is over.
Having seen U2 myself way back I can now see it was coming.Sure the guy's got good intentions,but yapping so much that you could have at least 3 songs played.Bang for the buck.
Wait for him spitting water all over the stage and then have some poor kuli cleaning up after him. :roll:

Re: Were The Streets Have No Name

PostPosted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 11:40 pm
by gr8dane
froy wrote:Finally got a chance to see this years U2 show and all I can say is what an event that was. You gotta love it when 20 thousand people just rise up to higher and higher levels througout the show.
I have never seen such a force of energy like I witnessed during
Streets Have No Name my god the building was just lit up.
From the stage design to the light show to the almost perfect setlist
I was totally impressed, I have not seen them since 1987 and Im glad I went last night. Next is Roger and Paul.


Hey froy,glad you liked the show.I could have sworn I was reading something else in this spot.

PostPosted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 12:01 am
by SuiteMadameBlue
gr8dane says:

Sure the guy's got good intentions,but yapping so much that you could have at least 3 songs played.Bang for the buck.


Who yaps more, Bono or Kevin (REO)? I'd hate to be in the same room with both of them talking to each other - LOL

Froy, I'm glad to hear that you had a good time (where's my review?) :wink:

PostPosted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 1:24 am
by Angiekay


I've never seen U2 in concert, but have heard it's a religious experience. I have a friend of mine in a band here in town who is friend's with U2's tour manager. He's followed them around a bit and come back with AMAZING stories. Bono is usually separated from the rest of the band on tour for obvious security reasons. The band stays in a hotel while Bono's people scout out high end houses in the city they are playing and pay the owners to leave and let Bono stay there for their stay. U2 also has a spiritual advisor who apparently circles the venues both before and during the shows, feeling the aura or vibe or whatever. Their tours are quite the production!


PostPosted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 1:32 am
by mr.v
I've never seen U2 but I just recieved two boots from the current tour and they sound incredable, it soulds like the shows would be a total blast!

PostPosted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 1:36 am
by froy
mr.v wrote:I've never seen U2 but I just recieved two boots from the current tour and they sound incredable, it soulds like the shows would be a total blast!


Mr V you nailed it
What a awesome time at this show
Religious experience with out a doubt.
After they played SHNN the guy next to me said those exact words.
5 sold out shows in Chicago for these guys WOW

PostPosted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 3:12 am
by yogi
Never cared for Sonny and the gang.

I would take Gowan's voice, and Styx's music anyday of the week over You Two's.

I wonder how Sonny would sound singing Come Sail Away????

But, I am glad that you enjoyed the show.

PostPosted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 6:21 am
by SuiteMadameBlue
Yogi says:

Never cared for Sonny and the gang.


It only took a few hours, but I "get it" now - LOL

I would take Gowan's voice, and Styx's music anyday of the week over You Two's.


:shock: I'll have to differ on you with that one, only my opinion.

I wonder how Sonny would sound singing Come Sail Away


It sure would be different and yet very interesting. 8)

Glad you enjoyed the show too Froy :)

PostPosted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 6:29 am
by sadie65
yogi wrote:Never cared for Sonny and the gang.

I would take Gowan's voice, and Styx's music anyday of the week over You Two's.

I wonder how Sonny would sound singing Come Sail Away????

But, I am glad that you enjoyed the show.


I confess, not a fan of U2. Never did see the appeal.

Gowan's voice...no. Styx music yes.

Ack...don't even suggest such an idea Yogi!

And I too am glad you enjoyed the show Froy. Sincerely.

PostPosted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 8:23 am
by bugsymalone
While not a big fan of U2 (You, Too?? :P ), I believe their concerts have become events in every sense of the word. I kinda like the old Bono-with-a-mullet-Irish-protest-period of U2 myself. Their recent efforts seem studied and, well, a bit soulless. But that is just me.

ALL that said, I would imagine their concerts are truly great and every single guy in that group is an outstanding musician.

Glad you got to experience the event, Froy.

And Yogi, let's leave Gowan out of any discussion that involves "singing ability". 8)

Bugsy

PostPosted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 8:45 am
by classicstyxfan
"And Yogi, let's leave Gowan out of any discussion that involves "singing ability". "

Bugsy


Hey Bugsy, 2 questions.......

#1 shouldnt the words "lack of" appear in the above sentance ?

#2 Shouldnt you be on a highway out of Dodge about now ???

PostPosted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 8:58 am
by froy
And I too am glad you enjoyed the show Froy. Sincerely.


Peace Sadie.

PostPosted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 8:59 am
by sadie65
froy wrote:
And I too am glad you enjoyed the show Froy. Sincerely.


Peace Sadie.


LOL. Okay you got me with that one. ^5

PostPosted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 9:53 am
by bugsymalone
classicstyxfan wrote:"And Yogi, let's leave Gowan out of any discussion that involves "singing ability". "

Bugsy


Hey Bugsy, 2 questions.......

#1 shouldnt the words "lack of" appear in the above sentance ?

#2 Shouldnt you be on a highway out of Dodge about now ???


LOL, Classic. No. I worded that correctly. When you are talking about "lack of singing ability", Gowan would be right in there. When you are talking about "singing ability", I don't think his name should come up. :P

And I AM out of Dodge. We are where they evacuate people TO!

Likely we will get high winds, but not, hopefully, Cat. 5 type this far inland.

Bugsy

PostPosted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 12:59 pm
by ek88
Glad you enjoyed the show, froy. That's what it's all about, enjoying what you like. I've enjoyed U2's music for many years (mainly the mainstream stuff) but have never felt compelled to see them live.