Difficulty getting excited about a concert after seeing U2

[BoMac]

I saw the RHCP in Montreal last week, and, while it was a very good show in it's own right, I was not as into it as I would be at a U2 concert.

Now, granted, some might suggest it's because I'm a much bigger U2 fan(or freak as some of my friends call me) than an RHCP fan. However, I have noticed that whenever I go to a concert, whoever I go with thinks it was an awesome show.

Case in point, my friend was pumped up after the RHCP show and was like: "Man, that was such a good show!Awesome!. I replied: "It was great but you haven't seen a great concert until you've seen U2!"

Anyone else have this problem? I've been to many shows and prior to seeing U2 I would always get into them, dancing, singing and screaming. After seeing U2 many times I find I'm less enthusiastic than I used to be. Which, of course, is not to say I haven't enjoyed myself. I've seen some killer shows, Radiohead in 2001 and 2006 come to mind, but, I still can't get excited as I would for U2.

 

[Jeannieco]

I know what you mean...
It's the spiritual connection for me that other bands just do not hold a light to.
Other bands may sound great, but that void is so large the hole it leaves is deafening.
They seem shallow no matter how great the light show.

 

[cruzila]

I understand completely and feel the same way. I've been to a handful of concerts since my last U2 show in December and while I really really enjoyed them, I walk away having a different feeling than the feeling I have after a U2 show. It is the spiritual connection as Jeannieco said.... it's the energy and emotion you experience...it's like no other. The band takes you to another place and you've got to be more than just a casual fan to understand. They are the only band that has ever given me goosebumps!

 

[Jeannieco]

The band takes you to another place and you've got to be more than just a casual fan to understand. They are the only band that has ever given me goosebumps!

That's it totally! Nobody else can do that!

 

[Flying FuManchu]

Wow, sucks for you if that's how concert going is for you...

 

[Lancemc]

I get a similar feeling, but I wouldn't say it's difficult getting excited about other concerts. I can get super excited about just about any show when I keep things in context. U2 is on a whole other plane when it comes to live shows, and I'm already dying to see them in Dublin during their next tour. It's going to be absolutely astonishing.

But that's just the thing. For other band, I know they aren't gonna put on a U2-like show, they're just different. For example, I'm seeing Frank Black in a few weeks in a club here in DC, but I can walk away from that feeling incredible satisfied, not because it was as great as a U2 show, but it will be awesome for what it is. THAT's the way to go to concerts.

 

[Jeannieco]

Wow, sucks for you if that's how concert going is for you...

Ya, I guess it does she said sarcastically

 

[VintagePunk]

I think every performer brings something unique to their shows, and as such, should be enjoyed in that context. If you're a huge U2 fan, and approach every show from that perspective, you're bound to be disappointed. Go to other shows, and enjoy them for what they are.

 

[Canadiens1131]

Case in point, my friend was pumped up after the RHCP show and was like: "Man, that was such a good show!Awesome!. I replied: "It was great but you haven't seen a great concert until you've seen U2!"

 

[Flying FuManchu]

Ya, I guess it does she said sarcastically

Its great that that someone can get into U2 full on but sux that any other show starts to pale b/c of some weird expectation. I mean, I would think that would suck especially worse since U2 concert tix are pretty expensive and its not like they tour every month.

 

[Jeannieco]

Its great that that someone can get into U2 full on but sux that any other show starts to pale b/c of some weird expectation. I mean, I would think that would suck especially worse since U2 concert tix are pretty expensive and its not like they tour every month.

Ya, I see what you mean. It's not that I don't enjoy other shows, I do, but it's just not the same after U2 makes you fly out of your shoes, you know what I mean?
It's like falling in love with your soul mate and then you break up and everyone after pales in comparison. That's all.

 

[ElectricalVoice]

I saw Kraftwerk in August. Pretty excited, I can tell you.

 

[BoMac]

Re: Re: Difficulty getting excited about a concert after seeing U2

LOL, I am no Debbie Downer!

 

[t8thgr8]

Hahaha

 

[clifedge]

I know what you mean...
It's the spiritual connection for me that other bands just do not hold a light to.
Other bands may sound great, but that void is so large the hole it leaves is deafening.
They seem shallow no matter how great the light show.

Well said. I definitely feel that way about shows. U2 is a spiritual experience and that sets the shows apart from all other concerts.

I gotta say too, the fall weather makes me think about U2 a lot more. I saw three shows last fall, and this just feels like U2 season.

 

[Jeannieco]

Well said. I definitely feel that way about shows. U2 is a spiritual experience and that sets the shows apart from all other concerts.

I gotta say too, the fall weather makes me think about U2 a lot more. I saw three shows last fall, and this just feels like U2 season.

Ya! Listen to OCTOBER! This is my fav. time of year....
It's also my birthday month. Plus I just read in the new book that Larry's birthday is on Halloween.
I also read that one of Edge's children's birthdays is in October.
I didn't know that before.

 

[kafrun]

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