Originally posted by Hoosier2012:There were a whole lot of things that balanced out the technical problems (and lack of Mysterious Ways and its slide solo...I seem to be cursed never to hear that slide solo) and then some, though.
First, I know we're a U2 site, but Beck was fucking AWESOME. Really, really incredible set.
Second, I think last night's GA crowd was much better than DC's GA crowd. (Obviously there are going to be some exceptions, and I was also in the front, right by Larry at the tree stage, so I didn't have a great view behind me, but that's just what I picked up.)
Third, as mentioned above, Bono's Indianapolis references (Kurt Vonnegut, Bobby Kennedy, Dalton Brothers, couple of local women on the screen during UV--Madame CJ Walker and someone else) were really, really great. It made the show really special.
Fourth, well, we got the tour debut of the new single, and it sounded great. Loved it.
Fifth, the band (especially Bono) seemed to have a lot of energy last night. Bullet was really fiery, Exit was insane as always, and Vertigo was (I thought) actually really remarkable last night. Bono really threw himself into that It's Only Rock 'n' Roll snippet. That was one of the highlights of the evening for me. (I think maybe he was trying to get everyone going because he knew the new song was next.) But yeah--easily the best version of Vertigo I've heard live, and I'd say it even rivaled my love of the Stories For Boys version from the Vertigo Chicago DVD (and I *LOVE* that version).
I had a great time, met a lot of great people, and I'm so glad I decided to make the trip home for this show. Now if I can only make my ears stop ringing, lol...
It's Only Rock'n'Roll is THE snippet and all Vertigo's containing it are automatically upgraded to the category of EPIC! So glad you got it last night. And glad you liked the new song, as you say it doesn't translate that well to a cold youtube video, but the opinion of someone who lived it in the middle of a concert is always more valid, so hey 
Originally posted by Hoosier2012:There were a whole lot of things that balanced out the technical problems (and lack of Mysterious Ways and its slide solo...I seem to be cursed never to hear that slide solo) and then some, though.
First, I know we're a U2 site, but Beck was fucking AWESOME. Really, really incredible set.
Second, I think last night's GA crowd was much better than DC's GA crowd. (Obviously there are going to be some exceptions, and I was also in the front, right by Larry at the tree stage, so I didn't have a great view behind me, but that's just what I picked up.)
Third, as mentioned above, Bono's Indianapolis references (Kurt Vonnegut, Bobby Kennedy, Dalton Brothers, couple of local women on the screen during UV--Madame CJ Walker and someone else) were really, really great. It made the show really special.
Fourth, well, we got the tour debut of the new single, and it sounded great. Loved it.
Fifth, the band (especially Bono) seemed to have a lot of energy last night. Bullet was really fiery, Exit was insane as always, and Vertigo was (I thought) actually really remarkable last night. Bono really threw himself into that It's Only Rock 'n' Roll snippet. That was one of the highlights of the evening for me. (I think maybe he was trying to get everyone going because he knew the new song was next.) But yeah--easily the best version of Vertigo I've heard live, and I'd say it even rivaled my love of the Stories For Boys version from the Vertigo Chicago DVD (and I *LOVE* that version).
I had a great time, met a lot of great people, and I'm so glad I decided to make the trip home for this show. Now if I can only make my ears stop ringing, lol...
Originally posted by Hoosier2012:There were a whole lot of things that balanced out the technical problems (and lack of Mysterious Ways and its slide solo...I seem to be cursed never to hear that slide solo) and then some, though.
First, I know we're a U2 site, but Beck was fucking AWESOME. Really, really incredible set.
Second, I think last night's GA crowd was much better than DC's GA crowd. (Obviously there are going to be some exceptions, and I was also in the front, right by Larry at the tree stage, so I didn't have a great view behind me, but that's just what I picked up.)
Third, as mentioned above, Bono's Indianapolis references (Kurt Vonnegut, Bobby Kennedy, Dalton Brothers, couple of local women on the screen during UV--Madame CJ Walker and someone else) were really, really great. It made the show really special.
Fourth, well, we got the tour debut of the new single, and it sounded great. Loved it.
Fifth, the band (especially Bono) seemed to have a lot of energy last night. Bullet was really fiery, Exit was insane as always, and Vertigo was (I thought) actually really remarkable last night. Bono really threw himself into that It's Only Rock 'n' Roll snippet. That was one of the highlights of the evening for me. (I think maybe he was trying to get everyone going because he knew the new song was next.) But yeah--easily the best version of Vertigo I've heard live, and I'd say it even rivaled my love of the Stories For Boys version from the Vertigo Chicago DVD (and I *LOVE* that version).
I had a great time, met a lot of great people, and I'm so glad I decided to make the trip home for this show. Now if I can only make my ears stop ringing, lol...
Originally posted by Hoosier2012:Yeah--I just listened to the audio clip we have from the recording on the show page, and I can definitely say that it did not sound like that to me at ALL last night. If that's the only thing you've heard, I get why you might have a lukewarm reaction to it. But I thought it sounded great live. It'll be interesting to see how things progress with that song (and if they'll bring any more new material out?) going forward.
Originally posted by Hoosier2012:There were a whole lot of things that balanced out the technical problems (and lack of Mysterious Ways and its slide solo...I seem to be cursed never to hear that slide solo) and then some, though.
First, I know we're a U2 site, but Beck was fucking AWESOME. Really, really incredible set.
Second, I think last night's GA crowd was much better than DC's GA crowd. (Obviously there are going to be some exceptions, and I was also in the front, right by Larry at the tree stage, so I didn't have a great view behind me, but that's just what I picked up.)
Third, as mentioned above, Bono's Indianapolis references (Kurt Vonnegut, Bobby Kennedy, Dalton Brothers, couple of local women on the screen during UV--Madame CJ Walker and someone else) were really, really great. It made the show really special.
Fourth, well, we got the tour debut of the new single, and it sounded great. Loved it.
Fifth, the band (especially Bono) seemed to have a lot of energy last night. Bullet was really fiery, Exit was insane as always, and Vertigo was (I thought) actually really remarkable last night. Bono really threw himself into that It's Only Rock 'n' Roll snippet. That was one of the highlights of the evening for me. (I think maybe he was trying to get everyone going because he knew the new song was next.) But yeah--easily the best version of Vertigo I've heard live, and I'd say it even rivaled my love of the Stories For Boys version from the Vertigo Chicago DVD (and I *LOVE* that version).
I had a great time, met a lot of great people, and I'm so glad I decided to make the trip home for this show. Now if I can only make my ears stop ringing, lol...
Originally posted by Hoosier2012:There were a whole lot of things that balanced out the technical problems (and lack of Mysterious Ways and its slide solo...I seem to be cursed never to hear that slide solo) and then some, though.
First, I know we're a U2 site, but Beck was fucking AWESOME. Really, really incredible set.
Second, I think last night's GA crowd was much better than DC's GA crowd. (Obviously there are going to be some exceptions, and I was also in the front, right by Larry at the tree stage, so I didn't have a great view behind me, but that's just what I picked up.)
Third, as mentioned above, Bono's Indianapolis references (Kurt Vonnegut, Bobby Kennedy, Dalton Brothers, couple of local women on the screen during UV--Madame CJ Walker and someone else) were really, really great. It made the show really special.
Fourth, well, we got the tour debut of the new single, and it sounded great. Loved it.
Fifth, the band (especially Bono) seemed to have a lot of energy last night. Bullet was really fiery, Exit was insane as always, and Vertigo was (I thought) actually really remarkable last night. Bono really threw himself into that It's Only Rock 'n' Roll snippet. That was one of the highlights of the evening for me. (I think maybe he was trying to get everyone going because he knew the new song was next.) But yeah--easily the best version of Vertigo I've heard live, and I'd say it even rivaled my love of the Stories For Boys version from the Vertigo Chicago DVD (and I *LOVE* that version).
I had a great time, met a lot of great people, and I'm so glad I decided to make the trip home for this show. Now if I can only make my ears stop ringing, lol...
Originally posted by Hoosier2012:There were a whole lot of things that balanced out the technical problems (and lack of Mysterious Ways and its slide solo...I seem to be cursed never to hear that slide solo) and then some, though.
First, I know we're a U2 site, but Beck was fucking AWESOME. Really, really incredible set.
Second, I think last night's GA crowd was much better than DC's GA crowd. (Obviously there are going to be some exceptions, and I was also in the front, right by Larry at the tree stage, so I didn't have a great view behind me, but that's just what I picked up.)
Third, as mentioned above, Bono's Indianapolis references (Kurt Vonnegut, Bobby Kennedy, Dalton Brothers, couple of local women on the screen during UV--Madame CJ Walker and someone else) were really, really great. It made the show really special.
Fourth, well, we got the tour debut of the new single, and it sounded great. Loved it.
Fifth, the band (especially Bono) seemed to have a lot of energy last night. Bullet was really fiery, Exit was insane as always, and Vertigo was (I thought) actually really remarkable last night. Bono really threw himself into that It's Only Rock 'n' Roll snippet. That was one of the highlights of the evening for me. (I think maybe he was trying to get everyone going because he knew the new song was next.) But yeah--easily the best version of Vertigo I've heard live, and I'd say it even rivaled my love of the Stories For Boys version from the Vertigo Chicago DVD (and I *LOVE* that version).
I had a great time, met a lot of great people, and I'm so glad I decided to make the trip home for this show. Now if I can only make my ears stop ringing, lol...
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