U2

[Malcolm-Edge]

I cant argue they do what they believe in. I just dont believe in it.

[chuck kottke]

I'm just trying to imagine dropping $750,000 a day..:toff: Well, that's only $520.83 a minute, about what it costs to call Ireland from here.:laugh3: Or, only $8.68 a second. Every second, another $8.68. Someone's managing this pretty well, I would imagine?

[bjaiken]

I cant argue they do what they believe in. I just dont believe in it.

You can't please everyone.

[chuck kottke]

And the moral of the story is: if you try to please everyone, you only end up pleasing the horned toads. (they make it across the road with fewer flats, because they're sharp.)
Just enjoy the music Malcolm - pretty good stuff, if you ask me. If you ask Bono, well, to paraphrase, "We're the best band in the world. The Best, Bar None." Of course, that means they have to live up to those standards, so perhaps it's a good reinforcement tool!

[Malcolm-Edge]

I'm just trying to imagine dropping $750,000 a day..:toff: Well, that's only $520.83 a minute, about what it costs to call Ireland from here.:laugh3: Or, only $8.68 a second. Every second, another $8.68. Someone's managing this pretty well, I would imagine?

Paul is one of the best in the business.

I don't like 360 based on it being big for the sake of being big. ZooTv was big to make fun of themselves.

Popmart was big to make fun of media and the world.

It seems to me 360 is just to cram more people into the stadium, its cool granted. Just not my thing.

By the way, Im critical because I expected better. One day I will see them again when they get over this spending money for the sake of it.

U2 will profit because those numbers dont include merchandise. Which saved their asses with PopMart.

[chuck kottke]

Paul is one of the best in the business.

I don't like 360 based on it being big for the sake of being big. ZooTv was big to make fun of themselves.

Popmart was big to make fun of media and the world.

It seems to me 360 is just to cram more people into the stadium, its cool granted. Just not my thing.

By the way, Im critical because I expected better. One day I will see them again when they get over this spending money for the sake of it.

U2 will profit because those numbers dont include merchandise. Which saved their asses with PopMart.
Now, Now - it's big because the stage backdrop was unsightly and blocked the view for the fans in the other seats. Tall enough now to be "unseen" because it's so large - only Goodyear and space satellites can get the whole thing into focus.:P (and I like it - it's cool.)
Bono liked Mr. Macphisto, but it was time to move on..
& cramming people into a stadium is what it's all about. Otherwise, playing to the crickets isn't quite as much fun (unless we're all crickets..).

If you expect better, then compete with them! Nothing spurs a band like competition.;)

Pop mart came after Pop Tart, so naturally it was to make fun of media and all that jazz! Overproduced media hype is what we're good at in the modern world, and the media could use a few more satires these days as well..

Merchandise. Action figures sold separately. Some restrictions apply. See package label for instructions and details.:P (;)shhh! I want my Bono, Edge, Larry, and Adam bobble heads! Actually, hmm.. there's a marketable idea!:idea2::shifty::laugh3:) I must do a search..:whistle::escaping::escaping3:

[Malcolm-Edge]

I would love to be able to compete with them. Wont happen, I dont have an Edge!

[chuck kottke]

Better get an Edge then! Sharpen up some of your best band members..;)

(hmm.. no bobble heads yet as I can tell - maybe something that would sell?!!)

[Malcolm-Edge]

I think it might. If you want to get die hard though, get a U2 spoon collection, I dont know what I'd do without my spoons!

[chuck kottke]

:laugh3: Hmm.. I can only imagine - let's see, there's the royalty set, with Queen Elizabeth (Buckingham palace in the background), for 60 pounds sterling each, or the U2 set, for 77 pounds sterling each, complete with a matching set of tea cups and saucers.. So where do I look for something like that Malcolm?

Anyhow, I found it interesting and coincidental, that wandering the net, I discovered that Bono was in Dallas in 1983. A security guard who recognized him asked him for an autograph, and where he was headed. Bono said something about seeing a movie - Trading Places. I was just thinking about that movie the other day actually, after watching a show on some of the Wall-Street insider moves affecting us, and thinking how cathartic it would be if those big shots were suddenly put in the shoes of those people they bilked. Anyhow, just a daydream..

[Malcolm-Edge]

hahaha it actually exists? I was referencing Adam from that Simpsons episode.

[chuck kottke]

The Spoons? Well, now I'm not sure - didn't check yet. So, it was just a comic spoof - alright then.;) Bobble heads - custom ones, but no line of them yet. Perhaps a lucrative item!

[Dfit00]

I remember that during Popmart, there were like 4 ocassions where the Lemon didn't open and the band was closed inside. :laugh4:

[chuck kottke]

:laugh3:Now that must have caused a stir! What did they do?? Did stage workers rush out to open it??

[Malcolm-Edge]

Something like that. If I recall they had to exit through the bottom again.

Also, my disappointment has been filled with excitement for John Mayer. I know rag on me all you want.

[bjaiken]

Something like that. If I recall they had to exit through the bottom again.

Also, my disappointment has been filled with excitement for John Mayer. I know rag on me all you want.

I've got nothing against John Mayer. In fact, I've seen him a few times myself. However, I don't think I've ever heard of anyone getting over the disappointment of a U2 show with a John Mayer concert. That idea is just incomprehensible.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

Hello, U2 lovers of Coldplaying!!

I just saw that U2 is coming to Philadelphia in July, and I'm like, FREAKING. :freak:



But I have a question. If I'm subscribed to U2.com for free, just the simple subscription, do I still get in on the presale?



I'm so excited. :wacky:

[bjaiken]

^ I don't believe so. I think you have to pay the $50 subscription, and then you are assigned a pre-sale tier. I believe there are currently 4 different tiers (obviously, the newer the member, the higher your tier number). I never subscribe, which is probably why I always end up with crummy seats to U2. It's a great deal for the years that they tour, but when they are not touring, $50 is a lot of money to me. Plus, I am a fan of too many bands, and they all offer some type of similar scam, errrrrr, deal.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

:dozey: That is a scam.

Oh well, as long as I get tickets. :wacky:

[Black Rose]

:dozey: That is a scam.

Oh well, as long as I get tickets. :wacky:

Oh yeah, it's a scam, but at least it's only a one-off payment (is it?) as opposed to some bands fan-clubs where it's $20 a year.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

That's true.

But $50 is still a little too expensive for me. :D


I can't wait! And I have no idea what to expect since this is my first U2 concert, and that makes it all more exciting. :wacko::P

[MrMagpie]

If you're going to the show I don't think its that bad a deal. You can buy 4 tickets with the pre-sale. And you also get an exclusive CD or something like that. So I like to think of it as being an extra $10 per ticket, and then $10 for an exclusive CD....thats how I justify it :P

[Black Rose]

I found the more expensive tickets were right at the back of the stage (at Wembley) (so what if I was looking at other people's tickets when lining up to go in :P)

[bjaiken]

If you're going to the show I don't think its that bad a deal. You can buy 4 tickets with the pre-sale. And you also get an exclusive CD or something like that. So I like to think of it as being an extra $10 per ticket, and then $10 for an exclusive CD....thats how I justify it :P

Yeah, that's exactly what my friend says. To him, it's worth it. For me, not so much.

[bjaiken]

I just thought I would add that the major benefit of the pre-sale is securing GA tickets, which are the best and practically cheapest tickets in the house. However, if you miss out on GA, you will still get the next best available, which hover around the $250 range. For me, it's GA or bust because I am not dropping $250 to sit in the bleachers of a stadium show.

Also, even if you get GA, you are stuck spending the entire day in line. In Los Angeles, fans were lining up in great numbers the night before.

I love U2 but going to their shows is the biggest headache for me.

[Black Rose]

I love reserved seating because you don't have to get there for silly-o-clock to get a decent spot.

Like for Snow Patrol on their reworked all seated tour, I'm 2nd row but me and my brother ain't planing to get there until after 6pm (cos it's cheaper parking)

[coldplay_is_louve.]

I love reserved seating because you don't have to get there for silly-o-clock to get a decent spot.

THIS. :D

Yeah, I don't really mind speding a lot for a seat.

Why? Because you get a seat. Not squashed on top of people, standing for a few hours before the show.

Maybe I'm just old fashioned. :P

[bjaiken]

^ I agree. I prefer reserved seating as well. But for u2, decent reserved seating costs a fortune. And with it being a stadium tour, they look like ants unless you drop the big bucks and get the prime reserved seats. On the vertigo tour, I bought cheap uppers and was completely happy. But that was an arena, not a stadium.

[Black Rose]

^ I agree. I prefer reserved seating as well. But for u2, decent reserved seating costs a fortune. And with it being a stadium tour, they look like ants unless you drop the big bucks and get the prime reserved seats. On the vertigo tour, I bought cheap uppers and was completely happy. But that was an arena, not a stadium.

Or get given free tickets ;) :sneaky:

[Black Rose]

THIS. :D

Yeah, I don't really mind speding a lot for a seat.

Why? Because you get a seat. Not squashed on top of people, standing for a few hours before the show.

Maybe I'm just old fashioned. :P

Plus you can go to the toilet/food place/bar/smoking area during the break!

[bjaiken]

Or get given free tickets ;) :sneaky:

Yeah, it's always better when it's free. That's the price that is always right.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

That's true.

But being there is just about the amazing live music to me, not so much how close I am. So, as long as I can hear them, I'm good. :P

[MrMagpie]

^ I agree. I prefer reserved seating as well. But for u2, decent reserved seating costs a fortune. And with it being a stadium tour, they look like ants unless you drop the big bucks and get the prime reserved seats. On the vertigo tour, I bought cheap uppers and was completely happy. But that was an arena, not a stadium.

My seat was around $100. 20 rows up, it was behind the stage. But with the setup they have it didn't really matter that much.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

I wonder when they'll announce when the tickets go on sale. :thinking:

[Malcolm-Edge]

Mayer hasn't filled the void, its just let me focus on an exciting concert rather then the disappointment of 360.

I may fly out to Toronto and Montreal to see 360. Then to spite all you haters of me I will fly to see Giants stadium. With all that airfare costing less then the tickets. Oh how I love working at an airline, or having family who does.

[chuck kottke]

Quite a schedule - when do they rest?

[MrMagpie]

See you in Montreal maybe?
Maybe a summers night in Montreal will be a better experience :P

[PolarMonkey]

I just thought I would add that the major benefit of the pre-sale is securing GA tickets, which are the best and practically cheapest tickets in the house. However, if you miss out on GA, you will still get the next best available, which hover around the $250 range. For me, it's GA or bust because I am not dropping $250 to sit in the bleachers of a stadium show.

Also, even if you get GA, you are stuck spending the entire day in line. In Los Angeles, fans were lining up in great numbers the night before.

I love U2 but going to their shows is the biggest headache for me.
^ this!

kinda makes me wish at times that either i was born a decade or so earlier so i'd have gotten to see U2 before they got as big as they are now or just wishing that they weren't (arguably?) the biggest bands in the world. :P

actually, in my case, wanting to go to a U2 show is already a headache. i've heard that the reason they don't ever tour in Asia besides Japan (i can't really recall if they've ever done a show in Taiwan or Hong Kong...the only other possible Asian countries western artistes regularly tour) is because most Asian promoters can afford the cost of bringing U2 to their country. of course, this is just what i've heard...but i think there is some truth to it. :thinking:

[Malcolm-Edge]

See you in Montreal maybe?
Maybe a summers night in Montreal will be a better experience :P

I would have loved to see Coldplay in Montreal. Coldplay absolutely love playing in Canada and it shows. As well as the land down under.

I can believe Japanese promoters cant afford U2. I would think that Hong Kong and Bejing could front the cash though. U2 in the Birdsnest would be kinda cool. I have to admit.

[MrMagpie]

I would have loved to see Coldplay in Montreal. Coldplay absolutely love playing in Canada and it shows. As well as the land down under.

I can believe Japanese promoters cant afford U2. I would think that Hong Kong and Bejing could front the cash though. U2 in the Birdsnest would be kinda cool. I have to admit.

Yeah, I had a friend see them at Osheaga this year. She loved it. I would have loved to go, but working at camp the last few summers has limited my concert-ability.

I wish they would come to Halifax again and do more than one song at an awards show that features BEP and Nickelback :P

[Malcolm-Edge]

Hahaha one song defiantly sucks. Coldplay is only going to get bigger, but I have some of the same complaints about Viva La Vida Tour as I do 360. They both need to break these set-list constraints.

The only reason I dont hold it against Coldplay as much is they have 4 albums, not 14.

[PolarMonkey]

I would have loved to see Coldplay in Montreal. Coldplay absolutely love playing in Canada and it shows. As well as the land down under.

I can believe Japanese promoters cant afford U2. I would think that Hong Kong and Bejing could front the cash though. U2 in the Birdsnest would be kinda cool. I have to admit.
yeah, but the thing with China, they don't like artistes who have ever had any involvement with anything against the way they do things. they did ban Oasis cos Noel happened to have once taken part or performed at an event that had some anti-China tone to it. & Bono is quite the prominent campaigner of a few causes...i would not be surprised if he's stepped on their sensitive toes already at some point.

[MrMagpie]

Hahaha one song defiantly sucks. Coldplay is only going to get bigger, but I have some of the same complaints about Viva La Vida Tour as I do 360. They both need to break these set-list constraints.

The only reason I dont hold it against Coldplay as much is they have 4 albums, not 14.

Yeah. That has been my biggest complaint about the Viva tour. Especially pretty much no Parachutes stuff? Come on!
With U2, its weird because previous tours they definitely shuffled things up more night to night, and they played alot more songs from their catalogue. I'm not sure why they're playing it so close to a standard setlist this tour. Now I enjoy the setlist because a good chunk of the songs I didn't see at the Vertigo show I went to in 2005. But I'm really hoping that for the 2010 leg they switch it up some.

[Malcolm-Edge]

I do think VLV did grow over time, but it became to tight and they got to comfortable. Which is exactly what U2 are doing. I hope Coldplay shuffle things up greatly next tour! I still loved the shows I went to, being 4th row does that though :P

[bjaiken]

Mayer hasn't filled the void, its just let me focus on an exciting concert rather then the disappointment of 360.

I may fly out to Toronto and Montreal to see 360. Then to spite all you haters of me I will fly to see Giants stadium. With all that airfare costing less then the tickets. Oh how I love working at an airline, or having family who does.

I'm not a hater, I just don't get you. Why would you go see 3 more shows of a tour you complained about for the last 3 or 4 days?

[Dfit00]

Some learn the hard way...

[deaths_friend]

read the most bizarre thing on the wembley stadium website. we all know that every show on this 360 tour has been sold out (or so they claim) but on this site it says that on the first night at wembley U2 had 86 000 in the crowd and then the next night it was only 77 000. how does that work? where did the 9000 places go?

also surprised that 86 000 is the biggest music crowd in the stadium's history. if wembley was in south america they could easily stuff in 100 000+ haha.

[MrMagpie]

Pitchfork loves to bash U2, yet they seem to like their re-issues giving the Unforgettable Fire a 9.3 today.

[jg729]

Heyyyy it's my old U2 thread I started years ago! haha

Got my tickets for July 3rd today...........Better be worth the hard-earned 224.99 I paid for 'em.......

Anybody here seen'em on the 360 tour?..Worth the price of admission?
I've heard good things....

[bjaiken]

Pitchfork loves to bash U2, yet they seem to like their re-issues giving the Unforgettable Fire a 9.3 today.

Is that the cd only or the set as a whole? I just bought the re-mastered cd, and like the other u2 re-masters, I have a hard time finding any marked improvement in audio quality. Maybe it's just me, and my hearing is blown from too much loud music.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

I wonder who'll open. Hopefully it's someone as amazing as Snow Patrol. :cheesy:

[MrMagpie]

Is that the cd only or the set as a whole? I just bought the re-mastered cd, and like the other u2 re-masters, I have a hard time finding any marked improvement in audio quality. Maybe it's just me, and my hearing is blown from too much loud music.

I'm not sure. I kind of just skimmed the review, I was looking for something on the remastered aspect of it, but there is nothing to be found on it.

[nancyk58]

I was on VGANews.TV to find news about the Philippines and found this article there (under Entertainment):

MTV Europe Awards to celebrate fall of Berlin wall

11/02/2009 | 07:05 PM - GMAnews.TV (with mostly Philippine / Filipino news, but also some international news)

BERLIN – This time it's Berlin calling.

The MTV European Music Awards (EMAs) are coming to the German capital with an international cast, featuring performances by U2, the Foo Fighters, Shakira and Leona Lewis.

BERLIN is the only city to host the awards show TWICE, in 1994 and on Thursday — a decision MTV said it made to celebrate the 20th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FALL OF THE BERLIN WALL on NOV. 9.

"This year's EMAs is unique in having the THEME OF UNITY in addition to what we normally do — celebrating and playing the music," MTV International's CEO Bill Roedy told The Associated Press in an interview.

LEGENDARY IRISH BAND U2 WILL PLAY A SHORT SET IN FRONT OF THE BRANDENBURG GATE BEFORE THE AWARDS SHOW is held at the O2 World stadium. Tickets to U2's performance were given away free online and were snapped up within hours.

U2's CONCERT is not only A HISTORICAL NOD TO THE SIGNIFICANCE TO THE BRANDENBURG GATE — which lies on the line that formerly divided East and West Berlin — but ALSO A REFLECTION OF THE BAND's HISTORY. THEIR SEVENTH ALBUM, 'ACHTUNG BABY' WAS RECORDED IN BERLIN IN 1990 and their single 'ONE' WAS INSPIRED BY THE FALL OF THE WALL and WRITTEN ON THE EVE OF GERMAN REUNIFICATION.

The EMAs feature 13 award categories with nominees from Europe, North and South America. Traditionally, many awards go to American artists who are also popular in Europe.

Last year's EMAs were held in Liverpool, with Americans Britney Spears, Kanye West and Pink all taking home awards. There is also a Best European Band that went last year to Turkey's Emre Adym.

This year's nominees include newcomers like pop-act Lady Gaga and the English electro-pop duo La Roux, along with established acts like Green Day, Shakira and Jay-Z. Vying for Best European Act are Finnish rock group Deep Insight and Italy's Lost, who beat out the Jonas Brothers this year to win the 2009 TRL Best Band award.

Music from the Western world was embraced by youth in East Germany before and after the fall of the wall.

"Everything that looked like a lively and vivacious culture was loved by East German youth because they felt a great yearning," Frithjof Hager, a sociologist at the Free University in Berlin, told the AP. "They wanted to get out of the cruel, gray unhappiness of their country and experience the new and beautiful."

The fall of the wall had major impact on Berlin's creative scene, its mayor says.

"With the fall of the wall, Western energy and the creative and artistic impulses of the music scene in Berlin were set free," Klaus Wowereit told the AP. - AP

[PolarMonkey]

Is that the cd only or the set as a whole? I just bought the re-mastered cd, and like the other u2 re-masters, I have a hard time finding any marked improvement in audio quality. Maybe it's just me, and my hearing is blown from too much loud music.
i think the re-mastered CDs are more for newer/younger fans to have a chance at getting hold of the older U2 albums, especially those from the 80s. ;)
those are rather hard to find in the days before all these re-issues.

[deaths_friend]

Pitchfork loves to bash U2, yet they seem to like their re-issues giving the Unforgettable Fire a 9.3 today.

They gave under a blood red sky a 9.0/10. which is a very good score. but then again thats the lowest mark they could of have given it without losing all integrity.

Boy - 8.3
October - 7.1
War - 8.9
Unforgettable Fire - 9.3
The Joshua Tree - 8.9

[bjaiken]

They gave under a blood red sky a 9.0/10. which is a very good score. but then again thats the lowest mark they could of have given it without losing all integrity.

Boy - 8.3
October - 7.1
War - 8.9
Unforgettable Fire - 9.3
The Joshua Tree - 8.9

Actually, that's pretty close to how I would rank them. Maybe a little boast for Joshua Tree, but I love me some Unforgettable Fire.

[MrMagpie]

Mmhmm agreed. I didn't really like that album that much, but it has really grown on me this past year.

[Malcolm-Edge]

Unforgettable to me is their Viva La Vida. It sounds like Boy/October/War era U2, but they are slowly morphing into what we know them as. Its the best of both worlds album. Plus it has Bad, Pride and UF.

[Dfit00]

Heyyyy it's my old U2 thread I started years ago! haha

Got my tickets for July 3rd today...........Better be worth the hard-earned 224.99 I paid for 'em.......

Anybody here seen'em on the 360 tour?..Worth the price of admission?
I've heard good things....
Definitely, don't overthink it.

[chuck kottke]

3 shows? holy cats, that's a lot!:hat:

[bjaiken]

Unforgettable to me is their Viva La Vida. It sounds like Boy/October/War era U2, but they are slowly morphing into what we know them as. Its the best of both worlds album. Plus it has Bad, Pride and UF.

I am also a big fan of "A Sort of Homecoming". Don't know why, but I've always loved that song. Also, don't forget about the heavenly sonic beauty of a song known as MLK. Finally, it's not a favorite, but I always dig the chugging nature of Indian Summer Sky, especially the line "Up for air to swim against the tide." Nice bass work, Adam.

[Yangarin]

Maaaaaaaaaaan, after me seeing them for 3 shows on this tour you're gonna die!!!!!! :cool:

Congrats on getting tickets, and make sure you arrive early enough. :dance:

Hi, How are you? I sent you a PM, please read it. Thanks.

[MrMagpie]

I am also a big fan of "A Sort of Homecoming". Don't know why, but I've always loved that song. Also, don't forget about the heavenly sonic beauty of a song known as MLK. Finally, it's not a favorite, but I always dig the chugging nature of Indian Summer Sky, especially the line "Up for air to swim against the tide." Nice bass work, Adam.


I really like how this tour they are playing the unforgettable fire and MLK. MLK is such a haunting and beautiful song. During the show I just had chills the entire song.

[Malcolm-Edge]

I am also a big fan of "A Sort of Homecoming". Don't know why, but I've always loved that song. Also, don't forget about the heavenly sonic beauty of a song known as MLK. Finally, it's not a favorite, but I always dig the chugging nature of Indian Summer Sky, especially the line "Up for air to swim against the tide." Nice bass work, Adam.

I am loving the new remix on the remaster, the Lanois one! For anyone saying that this wouldnt fit on 360 is insane! The only problem is Bono hitting th high notes, but he did Kite and Sometimes on the last tour, he can put passion into one song. I think he can do it, maybe not as good as the album but defiantly a good version. Plus he has Edge to help.

Ive been loving the reissue too. 360 did one thing for me, Ive been listening to a lot of old U2 and loving it! It kind of makes me grateful to be a Coldplay fan this early on, I wish I had seen Twisted Logic, but if Coldplay grow half as well as U2, we are in for a wild ride.

I've been listening to Zooropa, Popmart Live From Mexico City and UF Reissue nonstop! They just gelled so damn well. Larry and Adam really defanfited from Lanois and it angers me he doesnt get the mainstream appreciation Eno gets. If he worked with Coldplay I would go on record saying the album they would release would be their best ever!

Thats part of the disappointment I get from No Line and 360, they can do so much better! I think Eno needs to do what he did with Coldplay and kick Bono out for awhile. Tell him to be all touristy around Vancouver for a week and not come to the studio!

[Dfit00]

Did you know that A Sort Of Homecoming was very influential to Chris Martin, as well as one of his favorite U2's songs that he sang to his unborn baby, Moses?

[Malcolm-Edge]

I did know that! Its such an awesome song! Thats why they need to give it kudos and play it live! I will also sing it to my child!

[Yangarin]

Did you know that A Sort Of Homecoming was very influential to Chris Martin, as well as one of his favorite U2's songs that he sang to his unborn baby, Moses?

That is interesting.


I got my tickets!!! :dance::dance::dance::dance: 101 7 row :D
I didn't get GA. The Sun in Miami in the middle of July is just too much for me. I don't think I can handle hours on line with that heat. Besides, they run all over the place and the stage it's just too big. I think if you are up in the reserve seats you can see the whole stage (a more general view).
But, I love the energy that you can feel when you are close to the band. what do you think?

I would love to be in the Red Zone. those tickets were not for sale.
Anyone knows how to get them?

[bjaiken]

That is interesting.


I got my tickets!!! :dance::dance::dance::dance: 101 7 row :D
I didn't get GA. The Sun in Miami in the middle of July is just too much for me. I don't think I can handle hours on line with that heat. Besides, they run all over the place and the stage it's just too big. I think if you are up in the reserve seats you can see the whole stage (a more general view).
But, I love the energy that you can feel when you are close to the band. what do you think?

I would love to be in the Red Zone. those tickets were not for sale.
Anyone knows how to get them?

Auction

[Tnspieler1012]

pretty sure Chris said it is his favorite u2 song. speaking of which, is there a noticeable difference in the remastered unforgettable fire alum?

[Sirhc]

Tickets for the Red Zone were sold like other tickets here. I managed to get 2 of them :dance:

[nancyk58]

As you probably know, U2 will perform in Berlin today - a free gig. And U2 will perform at today's MTV EMA show tonight.

PLEASE NOTE: MTV transmits EMA-related stuff from Berlin all afternoon and evening - Danish / German times):

15.30 - 16.30: 16 years of EMA
16.30 - 17: HOST CITY SPECIAL (maybe also U2).
17-18: Ten of the best EMA performances (in the past)
18: Greatest EMA moments
18.30: Sexiest moments
19 Spotlight 2
19.30 - 20.30: 16 years of EMA Highlights
20.30: Backstage Best Bits
21-23: LIVE from EMA 2009

I wish you A WONDERFUL U2-filled AFTERNOON and EVENING.


Both Saturday and Sunday, MTV re-transmits the entire MTV EMA show called MAIN SHOW a couple of times:

SATURDAY: From 10 to 12; AGAIN from 16 to 18.10 and again from 22.10 to 0.10. SUNDAY: MAIN SHOW at 21.40 to 23.40.
A program called "MTV Week-end Break: MTV EMA 2009" Sunday from 12 to 18.10.

(These hours I have from MTV, Denmark - I am sure that the main show will be re-transmitted many times over the week-end and very likely at the hours stated above as a MTV EUROPE production).

Times or hours of The Winners Are: Saturday from 18.40 to 19.40 and again early Sunday from 0.10 to 1.10 and 19.40.

PLEASE NOTE: MTV transmits EMA-related stuff from Berlin all afternoon and evening - Danish time = Belgium time, I think):

15.30 - 16.30: 16 years of EMA
16.30 - 17: HOST CITY SPECIAL (maybe also U2).17-18: Ten of the best EMA performances (in the past)
18: Greatest EMA moments
18.30: Sexiest moments
19 Spotlight 2
19.30 - 20.30: 16 years of EMA Highlights
20.30: Backstage Best Bits
21-23: LIVE from EMA 2009

I wish you A WONDERFUL U2-filled AFTERNOON and EVENING.

I wonder whether U2 will win for BEST ACT (I hope so, U2 truly deserve it - not least based on all these fine comments of PRAISE from those seeing them LIVE) and BEST ROCK (they definitely deserve to win).
U2 recorded "Achtung, Baby" in Berlin, and "ONE" was written on the eve of the REUNIFICATION. So most likely, ONE will be played tonight as well as the free U2 gig in Berlin this afternoon. (I think that it might be shown - or some parts of it - at 16.30 to 17 from MTV: Host CITY SPECIAL). Watch if if you can - and then tell me ALL about it.

COLDPLAY was nominated for BEST WORLDSTAGE. They deserve to win too. VH1, Denmark re-transmits COLDPLAY Worldstage on Sunday from 20 or was it 21 o'clock. Be sure that I will be watching if I possibly can.

NANCY

[Larry]

Thanks Nancy! According to u2tour.de they will perform 4 songs at 6.30pm and MTV will show a few bits here and there during their EMA broadcast.

They rehearsed the lightshow last evening...

http://vimeo.com/7444787

And the soundcheck this afternoon...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u21kyD_bZn0

:)

[nancyk58]

MTV European Music Awards 2009 in Berlin on 5 November 2009:

(21 - 23.20 o'clock incl. commercial breaks).

U2 performed in front of the Brandenburger Gate and played several songs: ONE, MAGNIFICENT and SUNDAY, BLOODY SUNDAY - Jay-Z entered the stage and provided some rapping to Sunday, Bloody Sunday - all very beautiful.

Larry added this (on the thread about Coldplay nominated for Best World Stage for the MTV EMA show on 5 Nov. 2009): "U2's performance in front of the Brandenburg Gate was superb! It started to snow a few minutes before they came on stage. I watched and listened to it via internet. - There was an audio live stream of the U2 concert and people on a fan-site uploaded all their pics and video clips. The lightshow was pretty amazing! Hope MTV will show some parts of it during the EMA broadcast, too."

Larry: "They just showed "One" and "Magnificent"! They played a few more songs (probably shown later on) including one song with a special guest! I won't tell you who it was...but a bit related to Coldplay's Wembley gigs." (Larry was of course referring to Lost feat. Jay-Z). U2 played "Sunday, Bloody Sunday" and Jay-Z joined for some rap verses.

Larry: "U2 and Jay-Z were fantastic! But I'm pissed that they didn't show U2 performing "Beautiful Day / Blackbird (Snipped)", "Vertigo" and "Moment Of Surrender" which they played as well.

U2 was nominated for BEST ROCK and BEST LIVE ACT and won the AWARD for BEST LIVE ACT.

[deaths_friend]

what do we think of them builing a 3 metre high fence around the performance area to keep out people without tickets even though it was meant to be a free show in celebration for 20years since the fall of the Berlin Wall?

[jenflor]

^boo, hiss! I understand the need to have crowd control, but couldn't they have used something less evocative of THE Wall??

[MrMagpie]

what do we think of them builing a 3 metre high fence around the performance area to keep out people without tickets even though it was meant to be a free show in celebration for 20years since the fall of the Berlin Wall?

Sometimes to celebrate the falling of a wall, you must build a wall.
-ancient wisdom

[bjaiken]

I hadn't heard this, but it is reasonable.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

I understand it. It's for safety reasons.

[A RUSH OF VIDA]

Ive been hooked on U2 for the last couple of days...maybe a week and ive never really listened to some of their old songs so today i decided to and man im blown away....they are great...im really loving New Years Day and All I Want Is You....

[bjaiken]

^ Yeah, U2 is my favorite band. Have fun delving into their catalogue.

Hey, I don't know if everyone has been doing this and I'm the last to know (wouldn't be the first time), but if you go to U2's YouTube page and click on the individual songs from the Rose Bowl (not the entire concert), they are all in incredible HD (make sure to click the HD button).

When you blow it up to full screen, it is crystal clear and without a million pixels. In fact, I can't imagine the DVD being more impressive. Here is Ultraviolet (remember to click HD and go full screen):

http://www.youtube.com/user/U2official?feature=pyv&ad=4849627831&kw=u2%20rose%20bowl#p/u/7/GmTcQMzj7MQ

[deaths_friend]

I understand it. It's for safety reasons.

just heard from a person who was at the MTV performance and he said that the place looked a little empty with only the 10 000 ticket holders inside so before the show started they opened up part of "The Wall" and let in the people who were watching from the outside. Live8 was held at the same venue and they had no restrictions in place and it went very smoothly.

[bjaiken]

just heard from a person who was at the MTV performance and he said that the place looked a little empty with only the 10 000 ticket holders inside so before the show started they opened up part of "The Wall" and let in the people who were watching from the outside. Live8 was held at the same venue and they had no restrictions in place and it went very smoothly.

Who cares? U2, MTV, or whoever was planning/promoting the event felt the need to take security precautions. It's a situation where you can't win. If there is no perimeter and people end up getting trampled, then U2 are a bunch of assholes for not taking proper precautions when they knew there was going to be a crowd. You do what you think is right and then take the heat. Someone is always going to disagree.

[bjaiken]

OK, I will admit it. I am slightly obsessed right now. These HD, full screen YouTube videos are amazing. This must be what the DVD is going to be like, as there is full blown editing and everything. And the stage show looks amazing.

I am going to keep rattling on like a broken record until everyone who visits this thread checks it out. This is what music is all about for me. Remember to click full screen AND HD:

http://www.youtube.com/user/U2official?feature=pyv&ad=4849627831&kw=u2%20rose%20bowl#p/u/7/GmTcQMzj7MQ

[jenflor]

Ive been hooked on U2 for the last couple of days...maybe a week and ive never really listened to some of their old songs so today i decided to and man im blown away....they are great...im really loving New Years Day and All I Want Is You....

Oh! enjoy, enjoy! All I Want Is You has always been one of my favorites!

OK, I will admit it. I am slightly obsessed right now. These HD, full screen YouTube videos are amazing. This must be what the DVD is going to be like, as there is full blown editing and everything. And the stage show looks amazing.

I am going to keep rattling on like a broken record until everyone who visits this thread checks it out. This is what music is all about for me. Remember to click full screen AND HD:

http://www.youtube.com/user/U2official?feature=pyv&ad=4849627831&kw=u2%20rose%20bowl#p/u/7/GmTcQMzj7MQ

Alright. I clicked and you were right. That looks amazing. Absolutely amazing. But I do have to say, it saddens me a bit to watch Bono in HD and see all the evidence of his aging.

[bjaiken]

^ I guess. However, if I am 1/1000 as cool as him when I am just shy of 50, I will take it. He is still rockin', which I love.

By the way, I love how Bono dances toward the end of the song. It makes me happy :)

Also, I love how it shows Edge hitting his petals after the line "you're love is like a secret that gets passed around."

I just love U2. All those videos are great.

EDIT: And Bono sounds fantastic during this song. Very well sung.

[chuck kottke]

Alright, I'll check it out!
;)

[jenflor]

@bjaiken- you're absolutely right... it's just strange (in a way) because I've been closely following them since The Joshua Tree, when they were still pretty young! I guess I should just be glad that they're still making relevant, incredible music all these years later.

[bjaiken]

I love Coldplay shows for the same reason that I love U2 shows...they are just uplifting. But U2 absolutely created the blue print. Like when Chris Martin used to swing the light bulb during Fix You...that was amazing, but it was right out of the U2 play book. U2 not only has the songs, but they have the complete vibe to go along with it.

[Dfit00]

Most people nowadays would argue which album would win between The Joshua Tree & Achtung Baby.

[bjaiken]

^ Maybe if you're big into making lists and ranking. But those albums are two completely separate ideas and sounds, so I never feel the need to compare them. They are both great but for completely different reasons.

[Dfit00]

Yeah, mostly because both albums represented what U2 was, people liked them and that's how they gain a lot of fame aftwerwards.

Most bands can't gain fame with just two famous albums.

[MrMagpie]

Well Achtung Baby is the sound of the Joshua Tree being chopped down.

[noonsun]

ok, I just turned into a total U2 fangirl after hearing the gospel choir thing in Rattle & Hum :sweatdrop:

[MrMagpie]

haha awesome! I heart that DVD.

[MrMagpie]

haha awesome! I heart that DVD.

[PolarMonkey]

@bjaiken- you're absolutely right... it's just strange (in a way) because I've been closely following them since The Joshua Tree, when they were still pretty young! I guess I should just be glad that they're still making relevant, incredible music all these years later.
^ this! :D

& just think...how many of the current crop of rockers/bands cite U2 as their inspiration/idols? :D

[Yangarin]

OK, I will admit it. I am slightly obsessed right now. These HD, full screen YouTube videos are amazing. This must be what the DVD is going to be like, as there is full blown editing and everything. And the stage show looks amazing.

I am going to keep rattling on like a broken record until everyone who visits this thread checks it out. This is what music is all about for me. Remember to click full screen AND HD:

http://www.youtube.com/user/U2official?feature=pyv&ad=4849627831&kw=u2%20rose%20bowl#p/u/7/GmTcQMzj7MQ


Wow, excellent HD quality. I was also very impress with the sound and video quality of the live broadcasting on Youtube. With all those people from all over the world trying to play it at the same time, I though the video was going to freeze from time to time. I was so wrong.
U2 is always ahead of most bands (Imax 3D movie for example).

PS. I've been begin Coldplay to do an Imax 3D movie of VLV.

[bjaiken]

Just got my ticket for Anaheim. Missed out on GA, so I just took the cheapest ticket in - $30. I was lucky to even get that.

This whole thing is nuts. They were selling tickets @ $250 a pop, and they were lousy. If I'm going to be unhapy with my seat, there is no way I'm paying $250.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

Tickets for my show go on sale on Friday and I'm SO pumped. :dance::D

[bjaiken]

It feels good to have a ticket in hand for a U2 show. I've seen them 3X, and on every occassion, I picked up my ticket the day of the show. I am still trying to upgrade, but at least I know I'm in (and I have been known to move away from my assigned seat).

I think they are going to add a 2nd night in Anaheim, which should lesson some of the demand. However, ticket scalping is very bad in Los Angeles. Those vultures always make a ton off U2 tickets, so I don't suspect they will stop anytime soon.

[Deirdre]

I have watched the concert and I found it very great :) The stage is very unique :stunned: I was singing (the songs I know) in front of my computer and dancing on my chair :laugh3:
It was a great idea, this live streaming on YouTube :)

[Corkus]

I think they are going to add a 2nd night in Anaheim
Bloody psychic. They just did. :inquisitive:
http://www.u2.com/news/title/second-show-for-anaheim-2010

Unfortunately I had to attend a lecture this morning, so I missed the opportunity to get tickets for the first show. Hopefully next week I'll have more luck for the second.

[Plug_in_coldplaying]

Very intense even in replay.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

I hate buying tickets. :bigcry: It's so stressful.

[MrMagpie]

When will Montreal tickets go on sale, goodness!

[chuck kottke]

When Montreal wins the Stanley Cup!:P

[MrMagpie]

:( Not looking good for this season.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

... Why do tickets always go on sale at 10 AM?

On weekdays?!?!

It's like Ticketmaster's trying to make me pull my hair out. :angry:

[Dfit00]

Actually, ticketmaster has been acting very nicely throughout this tour. They're sending the tickets on time and they have also a good customer reputation for at least the U2 concerts.

It's only for the money you know, they actually earn about $20-$30 for each U2 concert ticket they sell. :dozey:

[howyousawtheworld]

I just have to see them live and I am jealous of all you guys getting tickets for future dates! I feel so disasdvantaged not having seen these guys live, because I've never had the opportunity!

[PolarMonkey]

I just have to see them live and I am jealous of all you guys getting tickets for future dates! I feel so disasdvantaged not having seen these guys live, because I've never had the opportunity!
don't worry...you're not alone in feeling disadvantaged. :disappointed:

[coldplay_is_louve.]

The presales for Philly have started, and I feel so helpless, all these tickets being snatched up. :bigcry:

Tickets go on sale to the public tomorrow, though! :dance:

[MrMagpie]

hopefully there are some decent seats left!

[Black Rose]

You gotta see U2!

[the_gloaming09]

been in a u2 phase today... listen to zooropa and pop quite a bit

[coldplay_is_louve.]

hopefully there are some decent seats left!

There were!

Got section 116!! So PUMPED!! :dance:

[Ahlem]

Still in a U2 mood...
i've even skipped Coldplay and Radiohead for so long

[MrMagpie]

There were!

Got section 116!! So PUMPED!! :dance:

Awesome!

[coldplay_is_louve.]

:cheesy:!

[bjaiken]

Got my tickets for Anaheim night 2 today. Back to back nights of U2 is almost too good to be true.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

Wow. That sounds awesome! :dance:

[Yangarin]

Got my tickets for Anaheim night 2 today. Back to back nights of U2 is almost too good to be true.

That is great!! I hope they add another show in Miami too. But there are only 3 days between gigs (before and after). I guess it is not enough time to move "The Claw". But, you never know...

[Dfit00]

That is great!! I hope they add another show in Miami too. But there are only 3 days between gigs (before and after). I guess it is not enough time to move "The Claw". But, you never know...
My dear Yangarin, "The Claw" it's actually called The Spaceship. :smartass: :wink:

[don'trecyclerevenge<3]

I saw U2 on October 20th in Arizona:D
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd131/rubyrox56/Personal/ruby085.jpg
I took a few pictures, but this one was my favorite. Hope you guys like it:nice:.

[Dfit00]

I saw U2 on October 20th in Arizona:D
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd131/rubyrox56/Personal/ruby085.jpg
I took a few pictures, but this one was my favorite. Hope you guys like it:nice:.
Fucking love it!!! Thanks for posting it!! :bomb::bomb:

I was front row within the inner circle in Tampa! FUCKING FRONT ROW! :bomb:

Just look at mine! :dead:

http://i36.tinypic.com/312ia1d.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/1zn8xs2.jpg

http://i37.tinypic.com/ea4jyp.jpg

http://i36.tinypic.com/25an4tj.jpg

http://i37.tinypic.com/zycyo9.jpg

http://i36.tinypic.com/2zfmjgo.jpg

[don'trecyclerevenge<3]

Fucking love it!!! Thanks for posting it!! :bomb::bomb:

I was front row within the inner circle in Tampa! FUCKING FRONT ROW! :bomb:

Just look at mine! :dead:

http://i36.tinypic.com/312ia1d.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/1zn8xs2.jpg

http://i37.tinypic.com/ea4jyp.jpg

http://i36.tinypic.com/25an4tj.jpg

http://i37.tinypic.com/zycyo9.jpg

http://i36.tinypic.com/2zfmjgo.jpg

That is so effing amazing:dead:. My picture can't top yours, :lol:. I bet you had a super awesome fantastic time!!!! :awesome:

[coldplay_is_louve.]

Fucking love it!!! Thanks for posting it!! :bomb::bomb:

I was front row within the inner circle in Tampa! FUCKING FRONT ROW! :bomb:

Just look at mine! :dead:

http://i36.tinypic.com/312ia1d.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/1zn8xs2.jpg

http://i37.tinypic.com/ea4jyp.jpg

http://i36.tinypic.com/25an4tj.jpg

http://i37.tinypic.com/zycyo9.jpg

http://i36.tinypic.com/2zfmjgo.jpg

:stunned: These pictures are phenominal! You're so lucky you were SO close!!

[nancyk58]

Thanks for posting these very awesome, amazing and MAGNIFICENT pictures! :)

[bjaiken]

That is great!! I hope they add another show in Miami too. But there are only 3 days between gigs (before and after). I guess it is not enough time to move "The Claw". But, you never know...

They don't have to move the claw. They have 3 of them, so one can be used for the current concert and another can be set up in the next city. You may, in fact, get a 2nd show. Who knows?

[coldplay_is_louve.]

This summer's gonna be so awesome. Seeing one of the best bands that have ever walked this planet, and going back to visit one of my favorite cities ever, San Francisco. Can't wait! :D

[howyousawtheworld]

Right now I am listening to The Unforgettable Fire remastered edition (with bonus cd and booklet as well!) and it is FUCKING AMAZING! It's the best remastered cd I have ever bought. It is scarily awesome.

[Tnspieler1012]

any noticeable differences?

[Dfit00]

I love The Unforgettable Fire :heart:

[MrMagpie]

You guys hear about what U2 is doing for the Montreal show?
Spending $3 million to expand the venue they are playing at. Insane!

[coldplay_is_louve.]

:stunned:.

[howyousawtheworld]

any noticeable differences?

Just that there seems to be more energy and it's much more alive than the older cd I had. Plus the deluxe edition with the extra unreleased materials and bsides as well as live songs is fantastic.

[Litany]

Interesting! I think I'll have to pick one up. TUF is my favourite U2 album.

I started to become hesitant about the remasters after the only noticeable difference (to me) re: The Joshua Tree was it was a bit louder and slightly more crisp (although I love the deluxe set of it. The book is very lovely and I adore the live DVD too.). The deluxe box I got with the first three albums is one I really wish I hadn't bought. I like the extras but the remastering doesn't really seem all that great and I think I could have put my money to better use.

[MrMagpie]

I was looking at the UF remaster today, but didn't really feel like dishing out $35 for it.

[chuck kottke]

Shell out the bucks, Briggins!:P We know you Canadians are loaded!!;)
Why do I suspect that avatar is trying to tell me something? (jogs memory..).:escaping3:

[MrMagpie]

Haha, well I'm shelling out plenty of $$$ to see them in Montreal :P
Between Montreal, Boston, and No Line on The Horizon, Briggins has invested lots of bones in the bank of U2. :P

[coldplay_is_louve.]

I'm sure it's worth it to shell out the big bucks. :cool::D

[Yangarin]

They don't have to move the claw. They have 3 of them, so one can be used for the current concert and another can be set up in the next city. You may, in fact, get a 2nd show. Who knows?

I didn't know that. Thanks! I will keep my fingers crossed :D
But I remember I read (a while ago) something about a cancellation in NJ or NY for that reason. I might be wrong.

[halokiti]

I didn't know that. Thanks! I will keep my fingers crossed :D
But I remember I read (a while ago) something about a cancellation in NJ or NY for that reason. I might be wrong.

The NJ show was moved b/c a football game got moved up in time and they wouldn't have had enough time to dismantle the stage.

I don't know if I want to go see them again on this tour, not a big fan of the stage and Bono sounded rough.

[chuck kottke]

Haha, well I'm shelling out plenty of $$$ to see them in Montreal :P
Between Montreal, Boston, and No Line on The Horizon, Briggins has invested lots of bones in the bank of U2. :P
Well, you're stimulating the economy!;);) (plus getting stimulated by the music - which looks like a fantastic time to me!)
There's fewer better investments in life than getting something uplifting and having that larger-than-life experience - it's worth being part of something greater, something grander, something... something with claws!:P
**We could all just collect albums, and save them in the original wrapper, knowing they'll be worth a fortune some day (like the Beatles lunch boxes in 'mint condition') - but what fun would that be???:)**

[coldplay_is_louve.]

...Is it July yet? :sad:

:P

[Dfit00]

It's November 20th! :bigcry:

[jenflor]

@Christina- so you're getting to see them in July? :dance:

@Rishi- how many more shows are you going to? it's awesome you're getting to see so many gigs!

[chuck kottke]

I'm so happy - they played at the Brandenburg Gate on my birthday!! YAY!!

[MrMagpie]

Well, you're stimulating the economy!;);) (plus getting stimulated by the music - which looks like a fantastic time to me!)
There's fewer better investments in life than getting something uplifting and having that larger-than-life experience - it's worth being part of something greater, something grander, something... something with claws!:P
**We could all just collect albums, and save them in the original wrapper, knowing they'll be worth a fortune some day (like the Beatles lunch boxes in 'mint condition') - but what fun would that be???:)**


Exactly! You build a playground to play with, not to keep it in good condition :P

[chuck kottke]

Exactly! You build a playground to play with, not to keep it in good condition :P
You know that's so true! (but thank goodness someone keeps the original in the wrapper - then it can be remastered for us to listen to again!:laugh3:)
I thought it was funny watching the checkout gal here at our local U-fill giving Bono the eye-exam when he handed her his ID..:lol: (it must have taken here a good two minutes gazing lovingly into his eyes - I think actually enjoyed it though.:P)

[coldplay_is_louve.]

@Christina- so you're getting to see them in July? :dance:


I AM! I'm so PUMPED! :dance::D!

[Ahlem]

U2 rocked my world...

[coldplay_is_louve.]

:wacky: Just finished dancing to "Beautiful Day". It's amazing how AWESOME that song can make you feel. :P!

[Corkus]

Got tickets for the second night in Anaheim. I'm taking my step-mom to this one and I don't think she'd fare well in a GA Floor, so I settled for some higher seats. Should still be fun, though.

Lately I've gotten really addicted to "Even Better than the Real Thing". One of U2's catchiest songs.

[howyousawtheworld]

Got tickets for the second night in Anaheim. I'm taking my step-mom to this one and I don't think she'd fare well in a GA Floor, so I settled for some higher seats. Should still be fun, though.

Lately I've gotten really addicted to "Even Better than the Real Thing". One of U2's catchiest songs.

I know. Like me with Until The End Of The World! But Even Better Than The Real Thing is irresistible!

[PolarMonkey]

Discotheque's got my vote for U2 catchiness...especially that "boom chak" (or whatever it's meant to be) bit :D

[Dfit00]

Maaan, what the heck are you talking about catchiness? :laugh1:

Listen to the Mysterious Ways and get boned afterwards. :wink3: <- There's the real catchiness.

[heyyyohhh]

:wacky: Just finished dancing to "Beautiful Day". It's amazing how AWESOME that song can make you feel. :P!

Isn't that the truth. It's my cell phone alarm tone. So it wakes me up every morning :)

Oh and I'm seeing them again in July! This time in the New Meadowlands Stadium :)

[Dfit00]

@Rishi- how many more shows are you going to? it's awesome you're getting to see so many gigs!
I am actually planning two more, or maybe three, for 2010. Miami, NY, and some other one that I am thinking about. :wiseguy:

[coldplay_is_louve.]

Isn't that the truth. It's my cell phone alarm tone. So it wakes me up every morning :)

Oh and I'm seeing them again in July! This time in the New Meadowlands Stadium :)

:cheesy: That's such a good idea! :D

[Dfit00]

As always, Starbucks with their money-sucking schemes, they put up the LOVE CD album if you spend $15 or more in their products at the store. However, the CD includes the version of I Believe In Father Christmas by U2. It's so lovely, take a listen:
YouTube- U2 : I Believe In Father Christmas (RED WIRE) [ Inc. Lyrics]

[Tnspieler1012]

^wuv it

[the_gloaming09]

As always, Starbucks with their money-sucking schemes, they put up the LOVE CD album if you spend $15 or more in their products at the store. However, the CD includes the version of I Believe In Father Christmas by U2. It's so lovely, take a listen:
YouTube- U2 : I Believe In Father Christmas (RED WIRE) [ Inc. Lyrics] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfIWCiX21qg)

i really love this song... the original song by Emerson Lake and Palmer is one of the songs that my dad always plays on his xmas mix... this song for me is very nostalgic.

great cover!

[Dfit00]

i really love this song... the original song by Emerson Lake and Palmer is one of the songs that my dad always plays on his xmas mix... this song for me is very nostalgic.

great cover!
Indeed, their cover of Neon Lights is also beautiful. That one has to be one of the most relaxing songs ever made, along with Beach Sequence from the Passengers album.

[deaths_friend]

We're very pleased to confirm that U2 will headline the Pyramid Stage on Friday night at Glastonbury 2010.

Said Michael Eavis: "The 26-year-old rumour has finally come true. At last, the biggest band in the world are going to play the best festival in the world! Nothing could be better for our 40th anniversary party. And there are even more surprises in the pipeline..."

[RadioMad]

Well, how fortunate is thát?

Already ordered my ticket 2 months ago :D

[coldplay_is_louve.]

:shocked3:

U2+ Glastonbury.

Should be amazing. :wacky:

[Black Rose]

Yay!

*jumps for joy*

But normally the saturday headliner is a 'bigger' band, what bands are bigger than U2?

[PolarMonkey]

noooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!

i can't go cos that's the summer i'll be stuck with my final project at uni!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :bigcry:

[Black Rose]

Not can't you go because the tickets sold out within 12 hours :P

[howyousawtheworld]

U2 at Glastonbury! MY DREAM HAS FINALLY COME TRUE!!! But who else is going to headline? Rolling Stones maybe?

[Black Rose]

Maybe the rolling stones on the saturday night.

What would be cruel if there was another band headlining another stage on friday night I really want to see (like ray davies in the acoustic tent over Neil Young)

[deaths_friend]

i cant imagine the rolling stones playing second fiddle to U2 ie being below them on the bill or even co-headlining with them. but it will be quite the event if the stones do accept the headline spot on sunday night.

[Dfit00]

Man after a 26 year wait, the boys definitely deserved it. :dance:

[crazyduckette]

I actually heard that U2 turned down Micheal Eavis and Glastonbury every other time he asked them. :dozey:

[howyousawtheworld]

I actually heard that U2 turned down Micheal Eavis and Glastonbury every other time he asked them. :dozey:

Yeah that is actually true. Don't know why. I think they felt their live performances didn't suit festival style. This is the band who are more used to playing on mind blowing stages rather than the simple pyramid stage after all!

[coldplay_is_louve.]

U2 and The Rolling Stones? Jeez, that would be phenominal. :stunned:

[PolarMonkey]

Not can't you go because the tickets sold out within 12 hours :P

i had the chance to buy tickets, actually...back then. but i didn't for the same reason as above. this news is like salt on the healing wound. :P

[Black Rose]

i cant imagine the rolling stones playing second fiddle to U2 ie being below them on the bill or even co-headlining with them. but it will be quite the event if the stones do accept the headline spot on sunday night.

so what about saturday night?

[Black Rose]

i had the chance to buy tickets, actually...back then. but i didn't for the same reason as above. this news is like salt on the healing wound. :P

You can try next year when the returns go on sale (March/April time) :wink3:

[coldplay_is_louve.]

....


Is it July now? :shifty:

[PolarMonkey]

You can try next year when the returns go on sale (March/April time) :wink3:

you're tempting me there.... :escaping:

[You]

Hey guys I haven't listened to anything after Achtung Baby. Which album would you recommend I check out from the newish U2 stuff?

[Dfit00]

^ Listen to Pop, All That You Can't Leave Behind, How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb, and lastly No Line On The Horizon.

I am glad to see your interest. :wink:

[howyousawtheworld]

Hey guys I haven't listened to anything after Achtung Baby. Which album would you recommend I check out from the newish U2 stuff?

Difficult question! No Line On The Horizon took me a few listens though to realise how brilliant it is. Probably the best album since Achtung Baby. Pop I feel is a little gem, and All That You Can't Leave Behind and How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb are quite mainstream. However have you listened to Zooropa? It's like Achtung Baby - but sober.

What I'm saying is listen to them all!


Anyhow, does anyone have a favourite U2 performance they'd like to share? For me it's this one. Running To Stand Still (strangely the guy cut out Bono's harmonica piece?) and Where The Streets Have No Name from Zoo TV live in Sydney. Awesome, and the bridge between the two songs is fucking spine tingling! Particularly the moment Edge's guitar kicks in at the beginning of Streets!

YouTube- U2 - Running To Stand Still &amp; Where The Streets Have No Name (Zoo TV Live From Sydney)

[coldplay_is_louve.]

Difficult question! No Line On The Horizon took me a few listens though to realise how brilliant it is.

Glad I'm not the only one. :P

[PolarMonkey]

Difficult question! No Line On The Horizon took me a few listens though to realise how brilliant it is. Probably the best album since Achtung Baby. Pop I feel is a little gem, and All That You Can't Leave Behind and How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb are quite mainstream. However have you listened to Zooropa? It's like Achtung Baby - but sober.

What I'm saying is listen to them all!


Anyhow, does anyone have a favourite U2 performance they'd like to share? For me it's this one. Running To Stand Still (strangely the guy cut out Bono's harmonica piece?) and Where The Streets Have No Name from Zoo TV live in Sydney. Awesome, and the bridge between the two songs is fucking spine tingling! Particularly the moment Edge's guitar kicks in at the beginning of Streets!

YouTube- U2 - Running To Stand Still &amp; Where The Streets Have No Name (Zoo TV Live From Sydney) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NatIg7Pokyk)
my fave is U2 performing I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For with Bruce 'The Boss' Springsteen at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! :D
(despite how dodgy looking Bono's hair was looking then :P)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVdZ0Rdm8zI

i loved No Line On The Horizon on first listen...especially the title track. but i didn't really get into How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb...still haven't really. so i guess i'm the other way round of you...hah

[Dfit00]

^ That's one of my favorite videos also. The Boss is so hardcore in there, that was back in 2005 when they were inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. They also played Until the End of The World and Bono hugged Catherine Zeta-Jones! :bomb:

[howyousawtheworld]

http://music.uk.msn.com/photos/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=151054229&page=1


U2's Pop has been included amongst 12 biggest album flops. Bit harsh considering they forgot the obvious ones like Robbie Williams's Rudebox. MSN comment that after Pop U2 went back into duller, more mainstream territory which if they knew anything cannot be applied to No Line On The Horizon. I think if U2 made another album like Pop, they would have been in serious danger of slipping outside the public eye altogether as Zooropa and Pop were by no means mainstream albums, albeit very good ones, especially Zooropa. I think a lot of people were pleanantly surprised when they heard Beautiful Day for the first time and thought 'wow, U2 are back!'

[nancyk58]

Today in VH1, Denmark's programme "Superstar" they had chosen one hour of U2, and they played:

Walk On (All that you can't leave behind from 2000) - released nov. 2001

Stuck in a moment you can't get out of (All that you can't leave behind from 2000) - released January 2001

New Year's Day - released January 1983

ONE (Achtung Baby from 1992) - written 1990 on the eve of the German Reunification, released March '92

Sunday, Bloody Sunday (War from 1983) - released March 1983

Magnificent (No Line on the Horizon from 2009)

Even Better than the Real Thing (Achtung Baby from 1992)

Sweetest Thing from 1998 - released October 1998

Beautiful Day (All that you can't leave behind from 2000) - released October 2000

I'll Go Crazy (if I don't go crazy tonight) from No Line on the Horizon, 2009

Pride (in the Name of Love) from 1984 - released September 1984

Get on your boots (No Line on the Horizon from 2009)

All Because of You (How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb from 2005)

The Saints Are Coming (feat. Green Day) from 2006 - released October 2006


Many good U2 songs there, but also some very good ones missing like:

I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For (released May 1987)

With Or Without You (released March 1987)

Vertigo from 2004 (released november 2004)

Where the Streets Have No Name (released August 1987)

Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own from 2005 (released February 2005)

[prospekthd42]

....


Is it July now? :shifty:

THIS.

I can't wait :dance:

[howyousawtheworld]

Today in VH1, Denmark's programme "Superstar" they had chosen one hour of U2, and they played:

Walk On (All that you can't leave behind from 2000) - released nov. 2001

Stuck in a moment you can't get out of (All that you can't leave behind from 2000) - released January 2001

New Year's Day - released January 1983

ONE (Achtung Baby from 1992) - written 1990 on the eve of the German Reunification, released March '92

Sunday, Bloody Sunday (War from 1983) - released March 1983

Magnificent (No Line on the Horizon from 2009)

Even Better than the Real Thing (Achtung Baby from 1992)

Sweetest Thing from 1998 - released October 1998

Beautiful Day (All that you can't leave behind from 2000) - released October 2000

I'll Go Crazy (if I don't go crazy tonight) from No Line on the Horizon, 2009

Pride (in the Name of Love) from 1984 - released September 1984

Get on your boots (No Line on the Horizon from 2009)

All Because of You (How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb from 2005)

The Saints Are Coming (feat. Green Day) from 2006 - released October 2006


Many good U2 songs there, but also some very good ones missing like:

I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For (released May 1987)

With Or Without You (released March 1987)

Vertigo from 2004 (released november 2004)

Where the Streets Have No Name (released August 1987)

Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own from 2005 (released February 2005)

The Saints Are Coming? :thumbsdown:

The less said about U2's collaboration with Green Day the better.

[nancyk58]

The Saints Are Coming? :thumbsdown:

The less said about U2's collaboration with Green Day the better.

In what way did you not like that collaboration? Maybe you do not like Green Day at all?

[PolarMonkey]

Today in VH1, Denmark's programme "Superstar" they had chosen one hour of U2, and they played:

Walk On (All that you can't leave behind from 2000) - released nov. 2001

Stuck in a moment you can't get out of (All that you can't leave behind from 2000) - released January 2001

New Year's Day - released January 1983

ONE (Achtung Baby from 1992) - written 1990 on the eve of the German Reunification, released March '92

Sunday, Bloody Sunday (War from 1983) - released March 1983

Magnificent (No Line on the Horizon from 2009)

Even Better than the Real Thing (Achtung Baby from 1992)

Sweetest Thing from 1998 - released October 1998

Beautiful Day (All that you can't leave behind from 2000) - released October 2000

I'll Go Crazy (if I don't go crazy tonight) from No Line on the Horizon, 2009

Pride (in the Name of Love) from 1984 - released September 1984

Get on your boots (No Line on the Horizon from 2009)

All Because of You (How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb from 2005)

The Saints Are Coming (feat. Green Day) from 2006 - released October 2006


Many good U2 songs there, but also some very good ones missing like:

I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For (released May 1987)

With Or Without You (released March 1987)

Vertigo from 2004 (released november 2004)

Where the Streets Have No Name (released August 1987)

Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own from 2005 (released February 2005)

in other words, they missed out playing anything from Joshua Tree...tsk. :inquisitive:

[Dfit00]

Only one song from The Unforgettable Fire :confused:

[howyousawtheworld]

In what way did you not like that collaboration? Maybe you do not like Green Day at all?

Well I thought it was just a bunch of mumbo jumbo and yes, Green Day are a terrible band so I hated it for that reason as well!

[MrMagpie]

....


Is it July now? :shifty:

I agree!

[coldplay_is_louve.]

I agree!

:lol:

...

-Taps foot-...

How about NOW? :wacko:

[Black Rose]

Roll on June!

[MrMagpie]

Don't forget to nominate some songs for the Coldplaying Music Awards 2009.
http://coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=64440

Think NOLTH is one of the best albums? Or most overated? Nominate away!

[coldplay_is_louve.]

No Line on the Horizon is definitley the best album of '09, by far.


But honestly, besides that album, this year wasn't very good for music. At all. :confused:

[howyousawtheworld]

No Line on the Horizon is definitley the best album of '09, by far.


But honestly, besides that album, this year wasn't very good for music. At all. :confused:

You can say that again. Poor year to end this very good decade of music. Best year was 2005. X&Y, Don't Believe The Truth, Demon Days etc came out that year.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

And Noel left Oasis this year, making it a terrible year for music. :bigcry:

[nancyk58]

No Line on the Horizon is definitley the best album of '09, by far.


But honestly, besides that album, this year wasn't very good for music. At all. :confused:

I fully agree.

If you wanna vote for BONO as Rockstar of the decade: There is a direct link here (copied from the relevant thread):

http://www.nme.com/rate/rockstarsoft...last/18/rate/1

I just voted for him twice with an interval of 5 minutes (he wasn't in top 20 at my first vote with rating 10). After my second vote with rating 10 he was in position 18 with rating 4.00 . PLEASE VOTE for him over and over again.


If you wanna vote for Chris Martin as Rockstar of the decade (with rating 10): There is a direct link here (copied from the relevant thread):

Vote for him here: http://www.nme.com/rate/rockstarsofthedecade/13

When I voted for Chris 5 minutes ago with rating 10, he was no. 3 with 7.08. PLEASE VOTE for him over and over again.

VOTE at least one time per day in the future weeks.

[nancyk58]

U2 are nominated in the International Duo or Band of the Year category in the annual NRJ Awards. The competition includes Greenday, Tokio Hotel, The Black Eyed Peas, Jay-Z and Alicia Keys.

There is a link on U2's website (I tried - in vain - to copy it to post it here).

I just voted for BONO as ROCKSTAR of the decade. He is currently at no. 15 with an average rating of 3;89 and current rating of 3,92.

I also voted for Chris who is currently at no. 3 with an average rating of 7:12 and current rating of 7:07.

In the lead is still Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day with current rating of 8:94.

[howyousawtheworld]

Billy Joe Armstrong? What in gods name has he done to be in first place? And what the fuck is that emo **** doing in 2nd place? People actually like My Chemical Romance?!

[Denise]

They might be opening and closing the EU leg in Italy, dates have not yet been announced by u2.com but are already listed on the official website selling the ticket

6 August Turin Olympic Stadium
8 October Rome Olympic Stadium

:wacky:

[giulls]

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!!


Italian Shows for 201030 November 2009
The Turin show will take place at the Stadio Olimpico on August 6th and the Rome show will be at the Olympic Stadium on October 8th. Tickets go on public sale this Friday, December 4th but a presale for U2.com subscribers opens tomorrow, Wednesday.

We'll be emailing our subscribers with presale details. Click here for dates and onsales of 2010 shows. (On this tour grid you'll also see which presale groups go on sale on which day.)

Anyone joining U2.com as a subscriber this week, can enter the presale on Wednesday. When you subscribe you also qualify to be sent the limited edition U2 Remix album as soon as it comes off the press. Here's the lowdown.

http://www.u2.com/news/title/italian-shows-for-2010

SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE:dance::dance:

[Denise]

I'm ready to buy my GA ticket for Turin tomorrow..thank god for the presale :D

[howyousawtheworld]

YouTube- Can't Help Falling in Love - U2


Absolutely LOVE that rendition of the song. Sung with such passion and very touching. Better than any other version of the song including Elvis's!

[coldplay_is_louve.]

That's gorgeous! :wacky:

[howyousawtheworld]

That's gorgeous! :wacky:

Yeah, if you don't have it already by the whole concert Zoo TV Live From Sydney on DVD. It is a quite simply stunning live show that gave me shivers down my spine most times! It's really amazing so you HAVE to buy it! :D

[coldplay_is_louve.]

:stunned: I really do!! :freak:

Thanks for letting me know, by the way. :D

[howyousawtheworld]

:stunned: I really do!! :freak:

Thanks for letting me know, by the way. :D

Sometimes people overreact when they say 'YOU HAVE TO BUY THIS!!' but definitely not on this occasion. Amazingly before I bought the DVD I wasn't the biggest fan of Achtung Baby but the dvd converted me into thinking it was their best album by far! It's kinda sad really but I'm gagging to put the DVD on the instance I get back from university in a couple of weeks just to watch it rather than watching Youtube videos of it! I guess it's allowed considering I've been away from home for 3 months now! :laugh3:

[Dfit00]

As of right now I can't believe they're ending the tour in Rome.

There have been some rumours about shows in Latin America before June.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

Sometimes people overreact when they say 'YOU HAVE TO BUY THIS!!' but definitely not on this occasion. Amazingly before I bought the DVD I wasn't the biggest fan of Achtung Baby but the dvd converted me into thinking it was their best album by far! It's kinda sad really but I'm gagging to put the DVD on the instance I get back from university in a couple of weeks just to watch it rather than watching Youtube videos of it! I guess it's allowed considering I've been away from home for 3 months now! :laugh3:

:lol:, Don't worry, I believe you.

There's no overreacting when it comes to U2. In my mind, at least. :wacko::D

[PolarMonkey]

YouTube- Can't Help Falling in Love - U2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG9wJu1Fm2A)


Absolutely LOVE that rendition of the song. Sung with such passion and very touching. Better than any other version of the song including Elvis's!

heard it before a while back, but hearing it again....*sigh* :wacky:
a truly brilliant cover! :D

[coldplay_is_louve.]

Just saw the movie Brothers, and as you probably know, "White as Snow" is in it.

Man, it just fit so well. :heart:

[howyousawtheworld]

U2 could possibly road test some new songs in some of next years 360 concerts, whether a new album is released or not. Look out for them if they do.

http://www.atu2.com/news/edge-u2-may-road-test-new-songs-in-2010.html

[MrMagpie]

In a way I hope they don't road test new stuff unless it has a proper release. Judging from the 360 tour thus far the new songs didn't get the greatest response.

[howyousawtheworld]

In a way I hope they don't road test new stuff unless it has a proper release. Judging from the 360 tour thus far the new songs didn't get the greatest response.

It's strange because I feel part of that is down to the reason that their new songs probably don't fit into that massive spaceship stage of theirs. That stage comes into it's own for songs like Unforgettable Fire and other greatest hits though. Don't get me wrong the new album is wonderful, but people probably expected more epicness to flow from their songs, which not many do.

[viva la vida]

Great band! Can't wait to see them again next summer, I saw few international bands and only U2 blown me away!

Rome is the last, right? I'm still hoping for some concert in Sarajevo :)

[coldplay_is_louve.]

If they try to do too many new songs, they won't get a good response. Any band wouldn't get a good response that way.

[howyousawtheworld]

If they try to do too many new songs, they won't get a good response. Any band wouldn't get a good response that way.

Particularly with U2 whose back catalogue has probably more famous songs than most of all the biggest bands in the world today put together. Plus these new songs are difficult to do live, unlike say with Coldplay's Viva La Vida album where they played almost all the songs on that album in one gig, because those songs transmitted brilliantly live.

[nancyk58]

http://www.rollingstone.com/news/sto...d_readers_poll

The Rolling stone readers have chosen their FAVOURITE SINGLES of the DECADE: No. 12 is VIVA LA VIDA by Coldplay and no. 3 is BEAUTIFUL DAY by U2

The Rolling stone readers have chosen their FAVOURITE ALBUMS of the DECADE and have Coldplay's VIVA LA VIDA or DEATH And ALL HIS FRIENDS as no. 18. U2 is represented on position 15 with No Lines on the Horizon and position 6 with All That You Can't Leave Behind.

The Rolling stone readers have chosen their TOP ARTISTS of the DECADE:
No 4 is Coldplay, whereas U2 is no. 3. No. 2 is Radiohead, and GREEN DAY tops all three categories.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

Particularly with U2 whose back catalogue has probably more famous songs than most of all the biggest bands in the world today put together. Plus these new songs are difficult to do live, unlike say with Coldplay's Viva La Vida album where they played almost all the songs on that album in one gig, because those songs transmitted brilliantly live.

Very true.

[Ahlem]

i heard somewhere that U2 is having a gig in Tbilisi in Georgia, is that right please?

[coldplay_is_louve.]

I'd check U2.com. :D




Gahh, I cannot wait until July. :wacky:

[Reilly]

I thought they were dead.

[MrMagpie]

They did die. But somehow on the way to the afterlife they were intercepted by aliens. However there wasn't enough room for Bono's ego on this alien planet so they sent him back to earth. Vola! The 360 Tour.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

:lol:!

[howyousawtheworld]

They did die. But somehow on the way to the afterlife they were intercepted by aliens. However there wasn't enough room for Bono's ego on this alien planet so they sent him back to earth. Vola! The 360 Tour.

What did they die of?

[MrMagpie]

They died from too much critical acclaim.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

It can be pretty lethal.

EDIT: By the way, "No Line On the Horizon", the song, is just too catchy. :freak: Can't stop listening to it.

[howyousawtheworld]

They died from too much critical acclaim.

U2 can never get enough critical acclaim. Achtung Baby is clearly the best album of the past 25 years!

Christina? That is your name? Strangely No Line On The Horizon is one of my least favourite from the album. Fez - Being Born is one I am loving a lot at the moment.

[howyousawtheworld]

I see Rolling Stone have awards U2 with top album of 2009. Not bad, but as I've said before, they are merely polls. Having said that I haven't bought an album this year which I like more.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

Christina? That is your name? Strangely No Line On The Horizon is one of my least favourite from the album. Fez - Being Born is one I am loving a lot at the moment.

That is my name. :D

Really? I find it so catchy. :wacky::D

[Dfit00]

U2 has a catalogue of more than 450 songs.

[chuck kottke]

360, 450 .. I see a pattern developing! Next, 540!:P

[Dfit00]

You shouldn't even joke about that. :wacky:

[coldplay_is_louve.]

360, 450 .. I see a pattern developing! Next, 540!:P

:wacky::freak::heart:!

[coldplay_is_louve.]

Bump!

[Dfit00]

There have been some rumours about a tour in Latin America before June 2010.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

:shocked3:

These men don't rest.

[Dfit00]

They do and very passionately.

When they finished their gig at Houston this past October, all of them went to Cancun for an overindulgence in the Mexican sun for three days before their next show in Oklahoma City.

This is where Bono told a Mexican fan that they will be there this upcoming 2010 before June.

[howyousawtheworld]

I would have thought so. U2 not doing Latin America would be very strange. But i don't know why some of these major bands leave it till the last legs of their tours or roughly about to play in Latin America?

[Dfit00]

But i don't know why some of these major bands leave it till the last legs of their tours or roughly about to play in Latin America?
$$$

[MrMagpie]

U2 made my top 10. Find out where here: http://bit.ly/6_10

[Dfit00]

^ I am glad that you liked it.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

They do and very passionately.

When they finished their gig at Houston this past October, all of them went to Cancun for an overindulgence in the Mexican sun for three days before their next show in Oklahoma City.

This is where Bono told a Mexican fan that they will be there this upcoming 2010 before June.

That's true, so I guess I shouldn't feel bad for them, right? :rolleyes::lol: