Originally posted by stj0691A few nights ago I had a dream about the new album, and when it came out.
The album had already been out for a few weeks, and I was loving it.
If I remember correctly it was October 24th, because I was going to a Who concert (I had found out they made a tour earlier that day in reality, and thats when they play in Boston).
I was so so hyped about it too. I remember telling my friend something like it was the greatest day of my life. The album was entitled "Supernova", and had 12 songs. The songs were like nothing I heard before. The only recognizable thing was Bono's voice.... everything else was just so unreal. Larry Mullen Jr. sounded like Mitch Mitchell. Adam's bass was louder than what we hear on most songs. It kinda reminded me of his bass solo on Gloria. Edge's guitar was melting, kinda like seeing a lava flow, but hearing it in your ears. Bono sounded as he did from the Elevation era.
After hearing the album, I went outside to go to the Who concert..... only to discover two backstage passes in the restroom! So I showed my friend them, and was also freaked out (the good way) as I was. So backstage was U2! They were doing their Promo tour segment in Boston, going to appear on the radio the next day. I told Edge how awesome the new album was. He said its good, the innovation level the same as Pop, but with the overall message of U2. Bono was also there. I talked to him about singing, and I sang my rendition of Song AB (My song) / The Fly (Love Chorus) / Thats What Friends Are For (Chorus). He asked why the Love chorus wasnt it falsetto. I then had to explain to him how much people loved the Elevation version of the song. So then he turned to Edge and said "fuck the guitar, this kid has a point". I overheard him and said people tease him about his guitar playing. Edge interrupted and said "we all do". Bono said I had a good voice, and then told me to follow him. He was going toward the stage. I was like "what is he doing". Then Roger Daltrey of the Who introduced Bono, but was puzzled why I was onstage. So Bono whispered something into his ear. So then he comes walking over, and says "wanna join on the choruses for one of the songs? I asked what was the chance "The Seeker" would be played. Bono, Edge and I sang backup on the Seeker! I know very odd........
then woke up, only to discover 12 Jimi Hendrix songs were played while I was asleep, as did the Seeker ( a live version ).
Had I not checked my iPod....I wouldnt have been as disappointed.
Damn, that's basically the ideal U2 dream for any fan--hearing new songs for the first time, going backstage, and playing with them. Awesome.
