SOI in arenas v stadiums?
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owl
War Child
Arenas all the way.
last unicorn
Blue Crack Addict
Arenas, totally, the songs need a more intimate setting. And I kind of wish U2 would take the risk of playing the whole album live and retire some of the old warehouses instead.
owl
War Child
Old warehouses?
Musikwala
War Child
I think she meant warhorses.I don't care if they play arenas or stadiums as long as they play near where I live.
birdman
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The thing that PISSES me off, is that it's not even a risk. 33 million listeners, and they HAVE TO play WOWY and Streets? Fuck right off.
If its 33 million in 6 days then there defo gonna get 50 million come the end of the month.
Kasabian just played there debut album in full at the itunes gig. They did that went off then did another greatest hits set. They did 2 and half hours. U2 should do this and play the album in full then do a greatest hits set
Kasabian just played there debut album in full at the itunes gig. They did that went off then did another greatest hits set. They did 2 and half hours. U2 should do this and play the album in full then do a greatest hits set
Desert Dog
War Child
I think some of it depends on the revenue plans for the tour and what kind of financial guarantees the band may be wanting. Personally I would prefer they do arenas because I think they would be slightly less inclined to break out the warhorses. Do stadiums, especially in the U.S., and you can guarantee some warhorses to appease the casual fans and scene makers and to ensure better chance of sell outs.
MrPryck2U
ONE love, blood, life
What an awesome typo!
Shit, they should play some old warehouses too. Isn't that somewhere between a stadium and an arena show?
Arenas are better for intimacy, but with stadiums you have a better chance of scoring tickets.
last unicorn
Blue Crack Addict
Maybe more like: Put the warhouses into warehouses.
MrPryck2U
ONE love, blood, life
The_acrobat
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I really think they'll do arenas and stadiums in the US and Europe. In South America and Australia/NZ and South Africa I'm sorry to say but fans in the Southern Hemisphere will probably get stadium shows. Japan will be interesting because they probably can't fill 2 stadium shows, so it may get arenas or skipped again.
Musikwala
War Child
I hope they play South Africa this time but I do not have high hopes.
prbiker15
Blue Crack Addict
Yes, they did 3 shows in Saitama, near Tokyo.
Musikwala
War Child
Yes. That is why I am saying that I do not have high hopes this time.
Will they tour again down here so soon?
last unicorn
Blue Crack Addict
Some South American fan site posted an official confirmation from Universal Music Argentina on Twitter last night which said that the tour was about to start in "early 2015" and will also go to South America. Sorry, I cannot find the statement now 
RobertWiscy
Acrobat
Some South American fan site posted an official confirmation from Universal Music Argentina on Twitter last night which said that the tour was about to start in "early 2015" and will also go to South America. Sorry, I cannot find the statement now
Here it is:
http://www.u2interference.com/forums/f196/soi-physical-release-tour-info-217189.html
U2FAN4LIFE
The Fly
Interesting idea.
Slightly different, but I really enjoyed the new Peter Gabriel Blu-ray (back to front) where he did 3 segments, lights on acoustic hits, lights off electric hits, ant the "SO" album start to finish.
I'd like to see U2 do something similar but more in terms of themes. Start with a lights on / intimate full band acoustic set, lights down up tempo, lights down "moody"/down-tempo.
In terms of SOI I'd think that EBW and even California would slot in well during the acoustic portion.
Miracle, RBW would slot in well in the middle section
And... IRIS, Sleep, Troubles would be great near the end with MOS, New York, Dirty Day...
RobertWiscy
Acrobat
Interesting idea.
Slightly different, but I really enjoyed the new Peter Gabriel Blu-ray (back to front) where he did 3 segments, lights on acoustic hits, lights off electric hits, ant the "SO" album start to finish.
I'd like to see U2 do something similar but more in terms of themes. Start with a lights on / intimate full band acoustic set, lights down up tempo, lights down "moody"/down-tempo.
In terms of SOI I'd think that EBW and even California would slot in well during the acoustic portion.
Miracle, RBW would slot in well in the middle section
And... IRIS, Sleep, Troubles would be great near the end with MOS, New York, Dirty Day...
I would just about kill to see them perform SoI in its entirety, start to finish. Seriously. Think about it. As a concept album in particular they haven't done anything this good in a long, long time.
U2FAN4LIFE
The Fly
I agree, it would be really cool. I don't think they'll do it though for fear that a few thousand people may leave early. It wouldn't be such a risk with AB or JT which would be U2's "So".
A couple days ago I kind of got skewered for suggesting that Streets and ISHFWILF could be interchangeable in the set list. The reality is if we get all 11 tracks of SOI we will certainly lose several "must have" classics. I could do without many of them if I'm honest but there would be a backlash!
The funny thing about SOI is I am trying to stay away from it until the proper CD comes out and I have several tunes in my head and I really would like to see most of these songs live.
Oh, and Arenas for sure!!!!
codeguy
The Fly
Both. In arenas you can really get into the music in front of the hardcore audience, and in stadiums, take those 38,000,000 new fans and rock them out !!!
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The_acrobat
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The ONLY reason I prefer arenas over stadiums is because 1. In arenas there is a higher level of setlists variation, and 2. There's a chance they'll do an arena show somewhere in ohio!
If I'm at a stadium U2 show, I'll spend the money to get a good spot, so I don't really care. I'm done with GA, though. Been there, done that, not gonna fuck with it anymore. I'll just buy the expensive seats and arrive at the venue whenever I want and have a good view of the stage.
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If I'm at a stadium U2 show, I'll spend the money to get a good spot, so I don't really care. I'm done with GA, though. Been there, done that, not gonna fuck with it anymore. I'll just buy the expensive seats and arrive at the venue whenever I want and have a good view of the stage.
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