The Saints Are Coming video - Version 2

[Edgette]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik3h-_2lXyM

I'm a bit confused why there had to be a second version made.

This new version has "BBN" cut out and has more shots of the bands in its place, the part with the Army helping the Red Cross is extended in this version, and there are less band shots at the end to include footage of "victims" smiling and thanking the troops.

It really seems to me like the director went in and made a "happy ending" version of this video because so many people didn't understand it.

I prefer the original.

 

[ramblin rose]

Wow, that's weird. It's almost like the networks they were mimicking complained or something.

Very strange.

 

[u2boy_nl]

I don't know... after reading your post it seemed to me like they were backing down from the statement made in the first video.

But now that i've seen the 2nd video that doesn't seem to be the case.

Are there really a lot of people who didn't understand the first video?

I don't think this is a 'happy' version at all, if so many people didn't get it then it seems to made they just made it easier to understand.

To me it seems to be just as critical as the first one?

The 'mission accomplished' banner, was that also in the first video?

Nice touch...

 

[ramblin rose]

That "Mission Accomplished" banner was not in the first one as far I recall.

I wonder which one they'll show on TV now. The original version debuted on VH1's top twenty this weekend.

This should be interesting.

 

[The Disciple]

I agree, the "Troops Greeted as Liberators" and "Mission: Accomplished" headlines REALLY bring the point home.

Both versions r good.

 

[alanah]

Compared to the 1st version which is nice to me, I think this 2nd version is a bit weird, but I like this one too. Thanks for the link.

 

[u2thewho]

I think they're both kind of obnoxious, but well made and creative, especially the snide references in the second.

 

[BVS]

This one is better...

 

[Varitek]

I like the second one a little bit better. But has anyone else noticed that they were posted by two different users? Is it possible that the second one is a really, really good fan edit? Why would the record co. use two usernames?

 

[Canadiens1131]

I think they're both kind of obnoxious, but well made and creative, especially the snide references in the second.

Hehe, this second version of the video is like most of U2's 'new mixes'. It's not any better than the original, it's just different and puzzling not by much.

The only thing that I think they did better was that very last scene with the disappearing tanks in that last shot

 

[europop2005]

I really don't like either...I love U2 but I think just the video idea is too sarcastic taunting and cruel...its like watching one of those negative campaign ads.

POSITIVE thought though: I love some of the shots of the bands...especially the one where they show Larry in the foreground and Tres Cool in the background syncronizing their drumming...I loved that shot

 

[Val]

I guess if you hadn't already seen the first, you would like the second. I prefer the first, and I hate it when everything has to be explained. Can't people figure things out for themselves?
I do like the fact that you get to see more of the bands in the second. Especially Larry.

 

[coemgen]

I think I like No. 2.

 

[U2girl]

First one was better.

 

[coach]

i cant see it

 

[greety]

me neither, it seems to be a private video, whatever that means

 

[Regina O'Numb]

me too, I can´t see it.

 

[u2thewho]

me neither, it seems to be a private video, whatever that means

So maybe the second one was unofficial.

 

[silvrlvr]

When I clicked on the link, I got a message saying, "this is a private video. Make sure you accept the sender's friend request."

I wonder if this is a legit video or something someone has reedited themselves. What think?

 

[U2FloridaFan]

Me too... I was able to view number 1 or what I think was number 1 on Youtube but number 2 appears to be private. I don't like #1 though too much of a message

 

[u2boy_nl]

When I clicked on the link, I got a message saying, "this is a private video. Make sure you accept the sender's friend request."

I wonder if this is a legit video or something someone has reedited themselves. What think?

The 2nd one was absolutely not made by a fan or something.

It definately contained footage (shots of tanks and troops) shot for the video which was not included in the first video.

 

[silvrlvr]

Do you think they've put it up as sort of a focus group-style experiment?

I suspect that because it was released pre-election that the original Saints video has not been played in some places, so perhaps this one was put together as a substitute. After tomorrow it doesn't matter anyway.

 

[silvrlvr]

Okay, it's now posted without the "private video message." Do a search for "U2" and "Green Day" and it pops right up.

It is definitely toned down from the original version. While I like seeing the concert footage, I don't think it packs as much political punch. Why hedge your bets?

 

[Nuala]

I'm having trouble finding the new one. I did the search on youtube and alot of links came up but each one I watch is the original version. Can someone post a link to the new one?? Thanks!!

 

[tonyhotland]

i have seen neither
can someone post the link to the first vid?
is it playing on TV yet?

 

[Regina O'Numb]

the first video of Saints:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=pwAMWOXCfaQ

 

[MullenGirl]

Could someone post another link to the second version please!

 

[Varitek]

I have it saved in .flv format. If anywone volunteers to convert it to or something more convenient for public consumption, I'll send it along, or if you all wanna dl the .flv player. But give me a day, I'm rather busy at the moment.

 

[Vinich]

Varitek, Can you send me the .flv?

 

[Regina O'Numb]

I have it saved in .flv format. If anywone volunteers to convert it to or something more convenient for public consumption, I'll send it along, or if you all wanna dl the .flv player. But give me a day, I'm rather busy at the moment.

send me, i know convert it.
reginaonumb@globo.com