Kings of Leon sucked ass as usual. I still don't understand why they're still opening for U2. I haven't read one positive review of the band's performance. I was so horrified with their set that I crawled into a fetal position on the floor in audio pain (no exaggeration). I even at one point sat down and feel asleep. I wasn't going to waste my energy on a band that wasn't worth it.
Even though I was the 176 person in line at 11 am, I still didn't get inside the bomb shelter. They scanned everyone's ticket which randomly chose who was in or out. However, I got a kick ass view outside the shelter ring on the Edge's side.
U2 hit the stage at 9 pm and played for slightly over two hours. The sound mix was three times compared to the San Diego. The acoustics were better and the sound was mixed properly.
They opened with <i>Love and Peace </i> complete with my favorite drummer boy following Bono outside the bomb shelter.
Bono's vocals were noticeably clearer, in tune, and more confident than on opening night. There were still minor note glitches in his vocals; however, tonight he didn't have to depend on The Edge for vocal assistance as much he did in San Diego.
Now that the pre-tour jitters are over with, Bono was his usual self in terms of audience interaction. In true U2 fashion, he pulled lovely girls from the audience to accompany him on stage. One of whom got a long 2 minute hug from the sexy Irish man himself. If I had a chance to hug Bono like that, I wouldn't let go either even if it meant delaying the rest of the show.
Certain songs made me feel sad. I felt an unusual chill/subtle cool breeze surround me (even though it was extremely hot and stuffy) during the song <i>Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own.</i> I leaked a small tear as I watched Bono on the screen singing the falsetto note for dear life.
Another sentimental moment for me was during the song "One". We were instructed to text message our name via our cell phones during the song. At the end of the song random names were displayed on the screen. The visual spectacle of everyone's cell phone display screen lit during the song set the sentiment for the song, "We're one but we're not the same."
Bono's 5 minute speach during "One"
"I want to talk to you for a second about this Africa stuff, the next step in this journey of equality. Because oddly enough the first person who brought me to Africa is here tonight, a gentleman by the name of Steven of World Vision. We really screwed that one up *audience laughs*. We're trying to get people to join with us. We have this thing called the "One" Campaign. I would also like to say some other people here without our organization wouldn't have had the change that it had. I want to thank Bill and Melinda gates.
It's one thing to give away your cash, it's another thing to be demanding of that cash to make sure that the problems that are facing Africa are looked after. Bill and Melinda have helped out by putting their wallets on the table.
You can be a billionare, you can be a punk rocker, you can join us if you want. I used to call the White House back on Zoo TV. They didn't take my calls back then but now they're taking my calls *audience cheer*. The only thing is they've gotten used to me, they've gotten bored of me. That's why I need you to call. I'm not kidding.
We're not looking for your money, we're looking for your voice. Take out your cell phones. These are dangerous little devices of the 20th centurary. Were looking for a hundred million Americans to give this president permission to spend your money on ending extreme poverty in the world.
Turn off this light.
We are more powerful when we work together as one.
Moment number 3: When U2 performed "Sunday Bloody Sunday" Bono said, "Sing It for Your selves." Many around me sang out loud in frustration, political-ness and reasons of their own. It was a good release to scream "No More". Subconciously I was trying to make someone so desperately to understand me and hear me.
Since when did Larry play keyboards? Did I miss something
<b>SET LIST:</b>
Love And Peace Or Else
Vertigo / Stories For Boys (snippet)
Elevation
The Cry
The Electric Co.
An Cat Dubh
Into The Heart
City Of Blinding Lights
Beautiful Day
Miracle Drug
Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own
New Year's Day
Sunday Bloody Sunday
Bullet The Blue Sky / The Hands That Built America (snippet) / When Johnny Comes Marching Home (snippet)
Running To Stand Still
Pride (In The Name Of Love)
Where The Streets Have No Name
One
<B>Encore(s):</B>
Zoo Station
The Fly
Mysterious Ways
<b>Second Encore </b>
All Because Of You
Yahweh
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