Istanbul Setlist Party # 1

[Swan269]

Oh I understand, I wasn't taking a shot at you or anything. But now that you mention it it will probably be around that part of the gig, after ISHF, where they've been slipping the new songs in. I was brainfarting a bit and thinking of Pride later in the gig, in the SBS spot where it showed up once etc.

word

 

[trojanchick99]

And we have a claw shot.

 

[DRay9911]

Maybe i'm out of the track, but playing MOTD could be U2's tribute for the trapped minors in Chile.

the miners have been down there for a month. there have been enough shows between then and now to play it.

after today's show, the next one is on september 11th. it's in switzerland, but maybe they are getting it ready for that?

 

[Spoutnik]

the miners have been down there for a month. there have been enough shows between then and now to play it.

after today's show, the next one is on september 11th. it's in switzerland, but maybe they are getting it ready for that?

That is a good guess also.

 

[trojanchick99]

And another claw shot.

 

[dougal55]

Good to see you back!! Sorry to hear you been ill. Hope you're feeling better!!!

Zoocarolina and Rosa, thanks! looking forward to hearing about tonight's show in instanbul... bound to be very special indeed especially for the Turkish people... could we indeed see the live debut of mercy? I bet every die hard (or not so die hard) U2 fan would dearly love to hear it! I fecking would!

For those who think Bono is messing up his lyrics with Mercy in the rehearsals, remember what he did with the first time appearance of EBW in Helsinki? He did great with that song so he will be just fine with Mercy tonight if it is played, believe me... maybe an autocue would be on hand, in case he forgets or messes up the lyrics!

Istanbul, enjoy the show!!!!! should be fecking awesome!

dougal55

 

[last unicorn]

at 1:04 he says "ladies and gentlemen, and special guests". sounds like he's working on some kind of speech during the song.

In that YT video of the rehearsals, there's someone clearly singing verses in another language - Turkish I'd assume - that's not Bono singing.

 

[ClaytonsKitten]

Morning everyone! It's 11:37 for me...any idea how long we have until showtime?

 

[The_Edge89]

Posted som humble interpretations/suggestions here:
http://www.u2interference.com/forums/f194/mercy-lyrics-140245-2.html#post6930307

Can I just say ?
If not tonight, this will eventually be tried as the new opener I'm sure. Willie noted how they messed around with finding the right opener and then it seems to me that Bono is joking at the end: "Boring, we want "Stingray Guitar "?

 

[vaz02]

Mercy sounds great.

 

[Harbinger]

This sounds quite exciting Great news to wake up to.

I wouldn't mind even if they played a standard setlist today. First, they rehearsed Mercy. I'm on cloud 9. Second, I'm happy with the state of the set. Sure, there are things I'd like them to change (TUF return?, UTEOTW->ISHF) but it seems to have overall a good flow/feel.

Now, excuse me... Squeeeeeeeeeeee!

 

[trojanchick99]

Morning everyone! It's 11:37 for me...any idea how long we have until showtime?

Morning CK!

It should start at about 2pm your time.

 

[Galeongirl]

OK guys WHAT THE EFF IS GOING ON???????

MOTD? MERCY??? Have they lost their mind?

 

[trojanchick99]

OK guys WHAT THE EFF IS GOING ON???????

MOTD? MERCY??? Have they lost their mind?

I know right? God I love this band.

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

OK guys WHAT THE EFF IS GOING ON???????

MOTD? MERCY??? Have they lost their mind?

YES.. and I like it..

 

[Galeongirl]

OH and guys. We might hear it live tonight.

gavinfriday Istanbul
about 5 hours ago via txt
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He's hinting again, just as he did with Soon. Something's gonna happen tonight.

u2gigs Mercy now. WTF? #u2 #u2360 #u2360istanbul
about 2 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone from here

<3 Matt

 

[chrissybaby]

MOTD isn't Bono, that's why when I first heard it I thought it fake. It's obviously a guest spot from a Turkish band/singer?

 

[ClaytonsKitten]

Morning CK!

It should start at about 2pm your time.

Well, I may miss the start.
My sis is in town and she wants to go shopping for a wee bit. Silly Labor Day holiday!

Here's hoping I don't miss much....

 

[Galeongirl]

I just realised. IF they're gonna play it, this will be the fifth unreleased song sofar that's been played on this tour.

So much for U2 playing it safe and playing a greatest hits tour.

 

[Galeongirl]

MOTD isn't Bono, that's why when I first heard it I thought it fake. It's obviously a guest spot from a Turkish band/singer?

hm, on U2gigs it said just the guitar sound was rehearsed. I'll listen as soon as I stop replaying Mercy.
It does sound a bit like Bono to me... but not completely. I'm doubting. Nvm. The speaking voice is definitely Bono.


Quite a lot of lyric changes in that one. And it sounds a bit smoother.

 

[Galeongirl]

2 hours and counting!!!!!!

 

[An Cat Gav]

I just realised. IF they're gonna play it, this will be the fifth unreleased song sofar that's been played on this tour.

So much for U2 playing it safe and playing a greatest hits tour.

Exactly, God knows what the setlist will look like when they reach NZ/AUS!

 

[corianderstem]

Holy shit, dudes.

Even if they don't play them, even knowing those two were soundchecked? HOLY SHIT.

 

[Swan269]

Holy shit, dudes.

Even if they don't play them, even knowing those two were soundchecked? HOLY SHIT.

lets not concede this just yet

 

[lauramullen]

Hello everyone!

Happy Labor Day to everyone in the States!

 

[An Cat Gav]

Holy shit, dudes.

Even if they don't play them, even knowing those two were soundchecked? HOLY SHIT.

Even if they don't play it tonight, we should hear it very soon.

 

[corianderstem]

Well, look at Drowning Man last year. I don't think it's a long shot to say it won't get played, with their track record.

But seriously, it jibes with their talk of new songs and surprises.

Guess I'll be taking part in the party! So glad I'm at home today!

 

[ramblin rose]

I don't know what's funnier, that the steps are not standard or the way they spelled Hight.

 

[An Cat Gav]

Mercy sounds great, possible single? Things are looking(and sounding) great for U2.

 

[An Cat Gav]

I don't know what's funnier, that the steps are not standard or the way they spelled Hight.

Yeah, these foreigners with their weird spellings? What next, not being able to spell colour?