Originally posted by Alex[..]
What they do, they don't do out of a feeling of obligation to their fans wishes but out of commitment to all people on this planet, especially to the poor.
Sorry mate, but it's time to wake up.
Originally posted by Alex[..]
What they do, they don't do out of a feeling of obligation to their fans wishes but out of commitment to all people on this planet, especially to the poor.
Originally posted by yeah
Sorry mate, but it's time to wake up.
Originally posted by yuri31I just read this quote
"Bono, where did it all go wrong? I mean, we're trying to do a backing track and all of a sudden, the pope's on the phone"
- The Edge on Bono's humanitarian efforts
Originally posted by Alex[..]
What do you think is his "real job"? Singing nice songs or doing what he believes to really matter?
I know what I consider his "real job". To me it's a lot more than music. I think he views at it the same way. I doubt he cares what anyone considers his "real job" to be.
As for the word-by-word repeating speech... I guess he's just become a little tired. Like singing the same song over and over again. And, by the way, I don't consider words like "I really love this beautiful city, thank you for welcoming us here" a personal speech. I think it's very personal statement that he shares with the audience what's really important to him.
U2 are what they decide to be. They don't owe their fans anything. We're not up to demand whatU2 should do. What they do, they don't do out of a feeling of obligation to their fans wishes but out of commitment to all people on this planet, especially to the poor. And that's the reason I love them. If they never do anything for me but everything for the poor, that's fine. I don't own any rights towards them.
Alex
Originally posted by Jcbasket
I went to all 5 shows.....I was quoting the show from front to back on every single night...not only did they not change the set from the first leg....Bono didn't change anything...I could've told you exactly where he was going to be on stage at an exact time in the song...every word he was gonna scream..every word he was going to say...
Originally posted by haytrain[..]
Hey, at least there will be some shot continuity in U23D when they cut from the Buenos Aires show to the Santiago show...
Originally posted by Yogi[..]
I never said this to anyone I met on the internet but I would like to know you in person.
If you look for real, job Bono is doing for Africa and poor is much, MUCH more important then making records and playing concerts.
I would rather wait another 5 years for next album then see him quiting his activism. One life is, and will always be more important then 70 minutes of master-piece music.
North America and Europe is society that lays on materialism and we should be happy to have charismatic lad like Bono who, when he talks about injustice, can shake the Earth.
But we don't appreciate men like him because we have clean water and food every day. We have electricity, drugs, we even poison ourselves with alcohol, cigarettes, cocaine and stuff like that. We can afford ourselves ticket for a U2 show. That says it enough.
you guys are really blowing this way out of proportion...I can't agree with you whatsoever!!!
Originally posted by thefly07I agree with most of the discussions here. For the longest time I was so excited about B's efforts, and still am, but now I am starting to fall into the cynical category. I don't really mind the whole "preaching" thing because I think it's good to be informed, and that's what separates U2 from most bands. U2's audience is a sophisticated audience, not quite a "get trashed and roudy" show. The thing that gets me most annoyed is how Bono's image gets trashed, especially with the "hipsters" it is cool as hell to hate Bono these days. Most of my friends despise them and even being a U2 fan has become some kind of joke. I'm 21 and maybe this is just a generation thing but this is what I've found mostly with the people that I meet.
The most irritating thing is that when he is interviewed, hardly anyone asks him what the band is up to. When I watch these I always hope for that reference. I love watching Bono talk but I my heart starts beating faster when he is discussing the magic U2 is producing in the studio. How can you interview Bono and NOT ask him about U2? The focus is so much on his activism that it seems people forget he is a rock star, or at least it gets made out to be he is a rock star second.
U2 has a lot to prove on this new record if they are to survive, I think. B even said it has to be magical because there's no other reason for them to make a record at this point. I have faith in them, I think Atomic Bomb is among their strongest material, which is what makes it great and I think Vertigo was probably their best tour for the same reasons, his voice was never as solid, especially 3rd and 5th leg. I think that's the end of my rant
Originally posted by MWSAH[..]
You got a point there about Bono and interviews. Vertigo was a great tour, not their best, I think, but certainly their most succesfull.
When I tell people I'm a U2-fan, they usually are surprised. They don't expect a 19-year old to love U2, I guess. It doesn't fit the random image of youngsters.
I'm getting off-topic however..