2017 Joshua Tree Tour Stage Design
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I saved the tour promo images from the website and found that the tour logo (not the beach photo, the tree graphic one) has a time stamp of December 13, 2016.
I also realized that the orange and gray trees in that graphic may reveal info about the stage design (shadow and all that). Matches up with what Willie was saying.
I also realized that the orange and gray trees in that graphic may reveal info about the stage design (shadow and all that). Matches up with what Willie was saying.
Numb1075
ONE love, blood, life
if the stage set up is like that shadow, what's the over/under for Bono and Edge falling off?
Hewson
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Edge, opening night.
Bono, opening song.
Bono, opening song.
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can Amp fit inside one of those branches?
Hewson
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He's probably sitting in the tree with a 1 on the back of his hand as we speak.
Galeongirl
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100%/100%.
OP
OP
ouizy
Rock n' Roll Doggie
Hmmm - a shadow of the tree on the B-Stage? Sure, but that seems kind of simple (obvious?) If it represents a shadow, then something is casting that shadow. Or is it a metaphor that the tree has come down?
Either way, a shadow of the tree painted on the stage just seems too basic for Willie and it seems like most people in front of the stage would not be able to see it that well.
I do like the fact he says it will be end-stadium simple with references to the 87 stage, but with video.
I'm really curious now.
But, easier to go to Lititz, PA where they will be fabricating the deck (and most likely rehearsing, shhh...) than Belgium.
I agree. It's hard to say until they release something official.
Sad I'm missing this one! We booked tickets to Boston (wrong dates for U2) to see Nick Cave!!
innominata8
War Child
i'm also hearing some rumors about one of the largest video screens in history
The_acrobat
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Hallucination
Refugee
It's naive to think that being in the round did not contribute to the great sound. The fact they were able to have 4 columns of speakers pointing in four different directions absolutely contributed to the quality sound. Yes the system was amazing but the layout helped , No different than the way they laid out the speakers on the i&e tour. Anytime you can add speakers in positions to fill the venue rather than having them situated at one end it will be better quality sound regardless of the system.
Lining up early was actually 100% necessary depending on where you wanted to be. If you wanted to be on the rail on the outside of the inner circle than you absolutely had to line up early.. As someone who saw the show from inside and outside the circle, the rail on the outside was the far greater spot to view the show from in my opinion but like I said if you didn't line up early for that you would never get that spot. You are correct about being able to walk into the cirlce though no problem without lining up early.
Yes, if you absolutely needed to be so close that you could smell Dallas Schoo's ball sweat, then sure - line up at 5am is a necessity. If all you were concerned about was being close and/or in the circle, it was not.
As for the in the round layout helping... JOH is on record stating that the stage layout, essentially an open end stage layout, made things harder and more complicated - not easier.
kingofsorrow
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Hewson
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Interesting that they are setting up at nrg Stadium.
Wonder if they'll leave that set up there until they get to Houston (assuming multiple stage sets), or dismantle and rebuild it.
Nothing else at the stadium until U2 plays.
Wonder if they'll leave that set up there until they get to Houston (assuming multiple stage sets), or dismantle and rebuild it.
Nothing else at the stadium until U2 plays.
prbiker15
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In Houston? Interesting. I guess it will be a while before they get to Vancouver.
I imagine they'll dismantle. They tend to set up and break down these things a number of times, to practice and get it perfect for when it's time to take it on the road. I imagine pecking it into trucks and getting it on the road is something they'll want to run through.
I'm interested to see how far the b stage comes out. Looks to be about the 50 yard line, but it's hard to be sure from this angle. Looks like a TON of field space, and rail space for those inclined.
Biggest question will be where did the screen go... Is it the entire backdrop? It just the middle section? If it's the entire backdrop then the size certainly rivals PopMart. They didn't skimp, that's for sure.
Houston's a little surprising, but it's an indoor stadium out of the city center and away from Vancouver bridge tolls, so I guess it makes sense.
I'm interested to see how far the b stage comes out. Looks to be about the 50 yard line, but it's hard to be sure from this angle. Looks like a TON of field space, and rail space for those inclined.
Biggest question will be where did the screen go... Is it the entire backdrop? It just the middle section? If it's the entire backdrop then the size certainly rivals PopMart. They didn't skimp, that's for sure.
Houston's a little surprising, but it's an indoor stadium out of the city center and away from Vancouver bridge tolls, so I guess it makes sense.
Hewson
Blue Crack Supplier
Maybe SOE will feature a song called "Houston" as a result.
Numb1075
ONE love, blood, life
starting to get a tad excited.
I can't quite tell if it's a stripped down stage/production like the original JT tour or if it's going to be a monster production like PopMart. Anyone read anything on that?
I can't quite tell if it's a stripped down stage/production like the original JT tour or if it's going to be a monster production like PopMart. Anyone read anything on that?
U2Songs posted this rendering of a possible stage layout after seeing the framing: u2songs | U2 The Joshua Tree Tour 2017 Questions and Answers: Post Sale |
It sure seems likely that most (if not all) of the backdrop will be a massive screen.
It sure seems likely that most (if not all) of the backdrop will be a massive screen.
prbiker15
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Is it me or the B-stage is quite low?
I'm not sure what they're looking at... The rigging clearly goes back in a V / obtuse angle if you will... not into a square/box.
The thing being lifted up could be cladding, or it could be the floor that's just propped up so that they can work underneath. I'm not totally sure.
Here's the interview with Willie
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/f...stage-designer-talks-joshua-tree-tour-w462515
I'm thinking the V section will be all video, and the outer sections will be the tree cladding... I wonder if there are any special designs to it that reflect light in different ways and all... It'll be interesting to see how it all plays out. Can't rule out that the entire thing is capable of projecting video until we see it in action. It's U2, after all
zoopop
Rock n' Roll Doggie
It some weird way I wonder if Willie Williams and U2 are paying tribute to Pop/Popmart 20th anniversary by building similar design. Willie has said in quite a few interviews that was his favorite design.
Either way stage looks awesome!
Either way stage looks awesome!
popacrobat
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prbiker15
Blue Crack Addict
Hmm...no screens?
That's probably their most stripped-down stadium stage since the original Joshua Tree Tour. I like what they did with the PA - above the stage and not blocking anyone's view.
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