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No crazy tonite vids???? 
Barcelona I Setlist Party (and show discussion & thoughts) Part IV
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Thank you. I don't normally get offended by comments, but that one was especially rude and obnoxious.
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OK, time to scrap ONE from the setlist. They can't even play it... 
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from Neil McCormick's twitter page... (yes, I'm obsessed...
)neil_mccormickApparently Bono couldn't turn off LED lazer jacket after show & travelled to hotel sending beams of red light from his car
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Ultraviolet sounds incredible! 
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Just read and watched all the vids and comments on the Thread...
From what I can determine they put on a fine show! I'm super excited...September can't come any faster!
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How sweet does this look:
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I think the mistake that many of you are making is the assumption that U2 has much desire to cater to the "hardcore" fans that petulantly demand shows comprised almost entirely of obscure songs. Before I continue, I've seen a ton of shows and have my own list of rare songs that I'd love to hear. However, I know that I and many of you comprise a tiny fraction of the people that attend these shows. Sure, there may be 1500 crazy fans camped out for days for the GA line, but what about the rest of the stadium that are more casual fans, yet fans nonetheless? Do they deserve to be slighted of the songs that represent U2 to them?
I'm in the minority of hardcore fans I guess, but I would be deeply disappointed by a setlist without Streets, WOWY, SBS, BD, etc. Yes, I have seen them every single show, but they belong in each of those shows as the songs that define the band. I feel that the 360 setlist is an awesome combination of required standards and rarities. On Vertigo when An Cat Dubh / Into the Heart was played, there was an obvious drop in crowd participation. Obviously the fanatics were thrilled, but the "average" fans (who, again are probably 75% of the audience) kind of zoned out, which leads me to my point.
U2 is legendary for the power and intensity of their live shows. A large part of this energy is absorbed by them from the crowd. What is the better bet to generate this atmosphere, pandering to setlist elitists or the entire stadium?
I'm in the minority of hardcore fans I guess, but I would be deeply disappointed by a setlist without Streets, WOWY, SBS, BD, etc. Yes, I have seen them every single show, but they belong in each of those shows as the songs that define the band. I feel that the 360 setlist is an awesome combination of required standards and rarities. On Vertigo when An Cat Dubh / Into the Heart was played, there was an obvious drop in crowd participation. Obviously the fanatics were thrilled, but the "average" fans (who, again are probably 75% of the audience) kind of zoned out, which leads me to my point.
U2 is legendary for the power and intensity of their live shows. A large part of this energy is absorbed by them from the crowd. What is the better bet to generate this atmosphere, pandering to setlist elitists or the entire stadium?
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From what I've seen on Youtube, I'll agree with the sentiment of most here that it is a good and visually dazzling show. I'll also agree that One needs a rest. Following Streets with One is soooo Vertigo tour for one thing. I also think the set needs a bigger dose of 90s. U2's 90s tracks just beg for a visual spectacle, and this stage can bring it!
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How sweet does this look:
Now that is awesome.
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No shit. Seriously, looks like they are taking off.
Awesome pic.
Awesome pic.
dan_smee
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hows the teeth?
Pretty decent on a lot of Advil. Thanks for asking.
Yikes. Those whoa-whoas in MOS might be a little too complex for a stadium of people to sing on key.
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No trubs. I had an awful time when Ihad mine done. Couldn't take pain meds because I was vomitting all day and night afterwards.
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zooropop40
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any vertigo or GOYB videos from the show???
I think those are the only clips I havent seen. This is probably the coolest show since PopMart from what Ive seen! so excited!!!
I think those are the only clips I havent seen. This is probably the coolest show since PopMart from what Ive seen! so excited!!!
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