Barcelona I Setlist Party (and show discussion & thoughts) Part IV

[Jeef690]

Was he supposed to lift up into the audience or something? I don't quite get the hanging microphone...

 

[zooropop40]

Was he supposed to lift up into the audience or something? I don't quite get the hanging microphone...

no its just a cool gimmick that I think is set up to a discoball up higher so when he moves it the disco ball moves. his LED suit is cool too.

This show seems to have a lot of surprise gimmicks.

 

[digitize]

Was he supposed to lift up into the audience or something? I don't quite get the hanging microphone...

It gives him a highly mobile microphone that's still on a stand that he can manipulate for theatrics, like he did a lot as The Fly and MBM.

 

[zooropop40]

Great pic:

http://twitpic.com/8wmfq

and this:

http://twitpic.com/8walr

 

[vjacqb]

YouTube - Concert U2 Tour 360, Barcelona 30/06/2009. Camp Nou...

Anybody else thought of "Discotheque!" when listening to this?

 

[ZooMacPhisto800]

We had 7 new songs. That's 9 out of the 22 tracks right there be be excited about!

Perfect example of how, for some U2 fans, U2 can do no wrong.

So now we're counting previously non-existent songs as new setlist ones... seems sort-of obvious, non?

 

[Dragonfave]

Anybody else thought of "Discotheque!" when listening to this?

More like "Daddy's Going to Pay......" if you ask me.

 

[Dragonfave]

YouTube - U2 Barcelona 2009-06-30 No Line On The Horizon

 

[MoodyJ]

OK, time to scrap ONE from the setlist. They can't even play it...

I fully support this suggestion .

 

[AiRMaRcI9o0]

Anybody else thought of "Discotheque!" when listening to this?

Yeah but it has that more funky Discotheque feeling to it like the one played on the Vertigo Tour

I'm in love with this version of Krazy Tonite

 

[digitize]

Ooh, Bono's playing an audible electric guitar!

Oh, wait, no, that's the normal guitar.

 

[yatsumoto]

Ooh, Bono's playing an audible electric guitar!

YES! you can actually hear it! that's a first)

 

[BVS]

Perfect example of how, for some U2 fans, U2 can do no wrong.

So now we're counting previously non-existent songs as new setlist ones... seems sort-of obvious, non?

You're the one that mentioned it should be more ZooTV like, when was the last time they came out of the gate with this many new songs opening up the set? Tell me how ZooTV was different from this setlist?

 

[digitize]

You're the one that mentioned it should be more ZooTV like, when was the last time they came out of the gate with this many new songs opening up the set? Tell me how ZooTV was different from this setlist?

It had more songs from Achtung Baby.

 

[AiRMaRcI9o0]

You're the one that mentioned it should be more ZooTV like, when was the last time they came out of the gate with this many new songs opening up the set? Tell me how ZooTV was different from this setlist?

Easy...not as many Achtung songs

Seriously though, I think he's just upset there wasn't as much from the 90's but I'm sure it'll show up in due time. Its only the first show...

 

[dan_smee]

Perfect example of how, for some U2 fans, U2 can do no wrong.

So now we're counting previously non-existent songs as new setlist ones... seems sort-of obvious, non?

This is a perfect example of how, no matter what they do, people like you will never be happy.

They can't play shows just for the hardcore fans that want to see a show full of Tomorrow and Treasure.

This set is a perfect mix for new and old fans. The show would suck if they played dusted off songs all the time, because half the crowd wouldn't know them and there would be no atmosphere.

For fuck's sake, when will you people just grow up and stop whinging about everything they do. You can be upset, fine, but stop ragging on everyone else's buzz and pull that stick out of your arse

 

[AiRMaRcI9o0]

It had more songs from Achtung Baby.

Beat me to the punch

 

[nirniva]

It had more songs from Achtung Baby.

EDIT: Damn multi-quote.

 

[AiRMaRcI9o0]

YouTube - U2 Barcelona 2009-06-30 Unknown Caller


You can hear the birds at the beginning

 

[BVS]

Easy...not as many Achtung songs

Seriously though, I think he's just upset there wasn't as much from the 90's but I'm sure it'll show up in due time. Its only the first show...

Exactly, but he should be honest about it, and not try to disguise it as something else...

 

[SethVincent]

NLTH LIVE


MaMa Mia I think I like the LIVE version better

Were people really sitting during it

 

[VintagePunk]

YouTube - U2 Barcelona 2009-06-30 No Line On The Horizon

Holy shit, that's amazing quality! That's from Axver's buddy, right? I hope he posts more.

 

[AiRMaRcI9o0]

Whoever U2006com is they easily have the best videos floating around audio and visual wise right now

Unforgettable Fire

YouTube - U2 Barcelona 2009-06-30 Unforgettable Fire

Edit: Oh it's Axver's pal?! He did a hell of a job!

 

[Zoonation76]

YouTube - U2 Barcelona 2009-06-30 Unknown Caller


You can hear the birds at the beginning

I never tought I woul ever say this but "that guitar solo needs some work.

 

[digitize]

Here's U2006's UV recording:

YouTube - U2 Barcelona 2009-06-30 Ultra Violet

 

[drt4]

So did they play or Beautiful Day or not? It seems to be unclear in the official setlist thread.

 

[ZooMacPhisto800]

This is a perfect example of how, no matter what they do, people like you will never be happy.

They can't play shows just for the hardcore fans that want to see a show full of Tomorrow and Treasure.

This set is a perfect mix for new and old fans. The show would suck if they played dusted off songs all the time, because half the crowd wouldn't know them and there would be no atmosphere.

For fuck's sake, when will you people just grow up and stop whinging about everything they do. You can be upset, fine, but stop ragging on everyone else's buzz and pull that stick out of your arse

Wow, you're twisting everything... I'm not asking for a set full of obscure songs... I'm not asking for the "Hardcore U2 Fan Setlist"... I'm just asking for some real variety. We've seen this show for the last 4 or 5 tours. Why are WTSHNN and WOWY still on every setlist without exception (for all intents and purposes)?

And I'm referring to the courageous step it took to release Achtung! after the whole Joshua etc. period.



Here's my idea... wait for this setlist to gel, term the "Standard Setlist" and then have Setlist Parties as follows:

Tonight's show was "Standard Setlist":
+ Bad
- SBS

 

[AiRMaRcI9o0]

I never tought I woul ever say this but "that guitar solo needs some work.

I heard that too...definitely a few slip ups there. Hopefully they'll have the kinks worked out after a few shows.

 

[HansaTonImbiss]

What about the mention of Ave Maria?



That would be amazing beyond words.

I heard rumor of an ending involving Bono singing a few bars of "Rocket Man" with just Edge ("And I think it's gonna be a long long time" as outro), a la "Can't Help Falling in Love" in Zoo.

That, in my opinion, could sound incredible and a perfect ending. Pass this along to them!!!!

 

[AiRMaRcI9o0]

So did they play or Beautiful Day or not? It seems to be unclear in the official setlist thread.

Yes it was played.