Ultimate Live U2 CD

Originally posted by Andrew_C:[..]

are you asking about downloading virtual dj as a package, or downloading this set list as a package, if ur after the show then ill try and upload it once my pc is all fixed up.l'm on the laptop still and that has no music on it

Q: Hi Matt, how are you today?
A: I'm just fine, thank you!

Q: Good to hear. The first thing I want to ask before I waste any more of my time is, will this be available for download here on the forum? I don't really care what you think about these performances unless I can download the package and hear it for myself.
A: Great question. In all honesty, I don't think I can post it here on the forums, since sharing officially released material isn't allowed. If a song is from a night when a DVD was filmed, I have the DVD rip of the show- not the audience bootleg, in which case that audio was used.

Q: Hmm. Good to know. Now let's start in with the flaws. The first thing that JUMPS out at me, as a proud live-U2 fan, is that you chose a seemingly random performance of "Where the Streets Have No Name", from a tour where Bono's voice was weak, and where, in the first verse of the song, The Edge screws up HUGELY! What's the deal, man? Why not a classic JT performance?
A: Another great question. Short answer. The flow between "Pride" and "Streets" from Vancouver, in combination with the crispness of The Edge's guitar during the intro, almost made me cry when I first heard it, it was that beautiful to me. Enough said, in my opinion.

Q: Forgivable. Since I mentioned the Joshua Tree Tour, I can't help but notice that you only have ONE performance that pre-dates the JT Tour, and only several from that tour itself- why only later performances?
A: There are many reasons for this. First of all, in my personal opinion, U2's live shows have only become better and better with age, and they begin to really find the potential in their songs. Also, sound quality was a big deal in compiling this list. It's hard to sit through a 40-something song setlist of bad quality songs, plain and simple.

Q: So, is that why the same shows are used for select songs, because of sound quality?
A: Partially, yes.

Q: Still, though, what's with all the Chicago stuff on there?
A: Well, I'm from Chicago, and even if I wasn't, I think the fact that Chicago and New York get upwards of 8-10 arena shows per tour, and multiple nights in stadiums, I would be interested to hear why it was such a fun place to play anyway. I have the most shows from Chicago, and also, I may just be biased, but it seems the band is on fire whenever they come through my fair city. Not to diss any other cities...but look at the dates of these performances and tell me NONE of them at least ring a bell to you.

Q: Where's [insert song here]?
A: Not on this compilation. You're very observant.

Q: Thanks for sitting down with yourself today! You've been incredibly kind.
A: Anytime.

Originally posted by Genaro92U2:

And wow I really want to hear that full mix one of these days, I might start downloading to copy that down!

Originally posted by EyesWithPrideB3:Alright guys, I've literally been working on listening through certain bootlegs to make this thing perfect for months, so I'd love to share with you my ultimate U2 setlist/concert, with specific dates. First, however, since I know many of you will have questions, and I would much rather answer them right off the bat, I decided to conduct a short question/answer session with myself that you can hopefully read through and it will help you understand my selection.

Originally posted by EyesWithPrideB3:

Without further ado, here's my compilation how it appears on my iPod. I highly reccomend downloading the specific performances from these shows, if you haven't already- almost every show used is essential to my bootleg collection.

1. Wake Up/City of Blinding Lights [2005-05-20: Chicago, IL]
2. Vertigo [2005-10-04: Boston, MA]
3. Beautiful Day [2009-07-25: Dublin]
4. Elevation [2005-07-21: Milan]
5. I Will Follow [2001-05-16: Chicago, IL]
6. No Line on the Horizon [2009-08-20: Sheffield]
7. Out of Control [1983-06-05: Denver, CO]
8. A Sort of Homecoming [2001-08-25: Slane]
9. The Electric Co. [2005-10-07: New York City, NY]
10. Angel of Harlem [1992-06-11: Stockholm]
11. Dancing Queen [1992-06-11: Stockholm]
12. The First Time [2006-12-04: Saitama]
13. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For [2009-09-13: Chicago, IL]
14. Running to Stand Still [1987-04-24: Daly City, CA]
15. Unknown Caller [2009-07-25: Dublin]
16. The Unforgettable Fire [1987-04-24: Daly City, CA]
17. Even Better Than the Real Thing [1997-12-03: Mexico City]
18. Until the End of the World [2001-09-01: Slane]
19. Gone [1997-12-03: Mexico City]
20. Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me [1997-08-28: Leeds]
21. Mysterious Ways [1992-05-22: Milan]
[HYPOTHETICAL SHOW BREAK]
22. Kingdom of Your Love/Breathe [2009-08-15: London]
23. Magnificent [2009-07-02: Barcelona]
24. Get On Your Boots [2009-02-02: Los Angeles, CA]
25. Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out Of [2001-10-25: New York City, NY]
26. New York [2001-10-25: New York City, NY]
27. The Sweetest Thing [2001-05-16: Chicago, IL]
28. Miss Sarajevo [2005-07-21: Milan]
29. Sunday Bloody Sunday [2009-09-13: Chicago, IL]
30. Stay (Faraway, So Close!) [2001-06-05: Boston, MA]
31. Tryin' To Throw Your Arms Around the World [1992-06-11: Stockholm]
32. New Years Day [2001-09-01: Slane]
33. Pride (In the Name of Love) [2005-04-28: Vancouver]
34. Where the Streets Have No Name [2005-04-28: Vancouver]
35. One [2005-05-10: Chicago, IL]
[HYPOTHETICAL ENCORE BREAK]
36. Zoo Station [2005-05-10: Chicago, IL]
37. Discotheque [1997-12-03: Mexico City]
38. Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses? [1992-06-11: Stockholm]
39. Ultraviolet (Light My Way) [2009-08-20: Sheffield]
40. Bad [1987-04-29: Rosemont, IL]
41. Yahweh [2005-05-10: Chicago, IL]
42. With or Without You [1987-04-29: Rosemont, IL]
43. All I Want is You [2001-09-01: Slane]
44. Kite [2006-11-11: Sydney]
45. The Fly [2001-06-06: Boston, MA]
46. 40 [2005-05-10: Chicago, IL]